Plus Bridal Trends
Wedding Magazine predicts the following colour palettes for late 2011 and into 2012. Winter sumptuousness with a black/gold/ivory combination. feminine but sophisticated with pastels of Rose/lemon/silver and a modern seasonal combo of Turquoise/ Teal and copper brown all of which can be translated between both bridal and bridal guest - we have put some style boards together to give you an idea of how to play around this autumn-winter.
Bridal palette 1
From top: 'Betty' pumps from Rachel Simpson, large heart with gold leaf in azure blue from Hearts & Crosses, embellished wedding dress by Alfred Angelo www.divinebride.co.uk, handmade wedding bouquets from Innocent Chaos, 'Parade' necklace by Swarovski, satin and lace wedding gown from the House Of Couture (Made to Measure), Moet Chandon silver side -tiara Leigh-Anne McCague couture.
Bridal palette 2
From top: Lace 'Oscar' clutch by Catherine Mee, 'Renee' silver slingback by Touch-ups www.girlsofelegance.co.uk, 'Love it like vintage veil pink' fascinator from a selection by Gil Fox, pink wedding gown by Sonsie, Floral wedding cake from a selection by Peggy Porchen, shot pink wedding gown from Amanda Wyatt (Made to Measure), 'Pink Petal' fragrance from Laura Ashley, 'Sienna' hair vine from Laurel-Lime, needlework posies from A-Keles, pink wedding gown again, by Sonsie.
Bridal palette 3
From top: 'Lily' Black lace courts from Rachel Simpson, Ivory satin wedding dress from Allure Bridals (Made to Measure), 'Equador' fantasy wedding dress by Ian Stuart www.thebigday.com, Headpiece by Edwina Ibbotson www.magpievintage.co.uk, Ivory embellished slingback by Emotion www.sole-sisters.co.uk, Barbara Easten white, pearl and crystal bracelet www.treasurebox.co.uk, 'Darwin' clutch bag from LK Bennett.
2012 Trends…
Choosing your wedding colours is key to the rest of the details for your wedding. Your colours will dictate your invitation style, your flowers, and even your centrepieces and other minor decorations for the big day. If you want to have a truly fashionable wedding, you need to stay on top of wedding colour trends that are coming in for 2012 weddings.
As is usually the case, there are all sorts of trends coming around right now. Some are for fun, funky weddings, often with a beach or getaway theme even if they aren’t actual destination weddings. Others are toned down and have a more sophisticated feel. Depending on the look you want to create with your wedding, there are trendy colours out there to help you do it.
2012 Wedding dress: Fun and Funky Colours
Some of the hottest new colours for 2012 weddings are, well, hot. Bright, bold, saturated tones are really in right now. Look for colours like hot pink, bright orange, and Kelly green as you’re planning your wedding. You can often balance the visual impact of these choices with deep jewel tones, such as purple, navy, and even the chocolate brown that has been and will remain popular. Of course, one of the best ways to make your colours look fun and funky is to pair up colours that don’t necessarily ‘go’ together. Try hot pink and navy or turquoise and purple for an interesting combo.
2012 Wedding dress: Sophisticated Colours
For brides who want a more sophisticated and elegant feel, the colours are dusty and almost a bit old-fashioned. Think dusty pear green, light tangerine, light aqua, and gold. These colours can be paired with interesting new accent colours like grey, chestnut, and beige. Colours like these tend to work well with traditional wedding colours like ivory and can add an interesting element to invitations and decorations.
2012 Wedding dress: Pairing Colours
One of the latest and greatest trends for wedding colours is, again, the pairing of colours you wouldn’t normally think of together. In 2010 and 2011, this took the form of chocolate brown or black paired with bright jewel tones, turquoises, and pinks. This trend of dark and light colours together isn’t going away for 2012, either.
Stylewise…
Emphasis on the skirt - not only voluminous, but with heavy embellishments too. Large three-dimensional flowers are one of the impressive accents in the latest 2012 wedding dress collections. Gowns with oversized flowers on the skirt are gorgeous. Meanwhile, wedding gowns with flower appliqué adorning a full A-line skirt is also good options. Concentric circles of pleated organza are being used to full effect. The three-dimensional design on skirts of these new bridal gowns are usually balanced with a simple strapless bodice with shirring. For a more subtle effect dresses are being adorned with delicate flower petals. The petals are usually created by organza, which are lightweight and flutter all over the skirt of the gown.
Pics: Bespoke Crown Jewels Bouquet from Carrie Yeo, unique accessories from Innocent Chaos and bespoke bridal gowns from House Of Couture (SG Couture by Sue Goodchild)
Benjamin Boberts 'Gorgeous with Curves' range of wedding dresses
Daisy Love Bridal Callista range of classic wedding dresses
Beautiful traditional detailing from Sincerety Bridal Plus
Rosa Clara
