Here are our predictions for the hottest trends for the coming year.

As wedding bells ring, the bride gets ready to walk down the aisle.

What will she wear is what everyone is thinking?

The style. The shade. The embellishments. The beading. The material.

In 2012, one of the most popular trends predicted is that brides all across the globe will be sporting Victorian style dresses. {I believe much credit to this goes to the Royal Wedding.}

   The 2012 Spring collections are out. Full skirts, lace, and corset tops are the main channel designers turned on for their collections;

Who knows, we might even see Hollywood's A-List actresses wear Victorian Style dresses in the next year!

Vera Wang advice on wedding's

[ planning ] My Advice As so many weddings today take place at night there is frequently no big send-off for the bride and groom. Even more to the point, many couples are loath to leave their own receptions, preferring to while the night away with their closest pals and another cocktail. In our case, we actually watched our wedding decorations being dismantled in anticipation of the next wedding. For couples looking to make a grand exit, plan the details out in advance of your wedding day so you and your groom can leave in style. Have the master of ceremonies or best man advise all guests of your intentions so everyone can be present for the departure. Decorate the car, carriage, bicycles or whatever for the final exit. And if need be, have a change of attire handy. – XO, Vera [ wedding gowns ] Tumble Tulle Vera Wang wedding dressesare known for their fashion-forward, innovative designs. A recent collection included a number of tulle wedding gowns, which Vera thought “looked too perfect” and came up with an idea to reconstruct the dresses turning them from too perfect to picture perfect.Find out what she did to create the 'Tumble Tulle' look [ shoes ]

Fashion Fridays! Spring 2011 Wedding Gown Trends:

Feathers, slits of the skirts and sequins have become one of the largest trends in the bridal fashion. Brides, who bet on the off-beat dresses, will have big success. According to leading designers in the world of fashion, the trends this year will be unusual and little bizarre. Feathers, black embroidery, holes and loops are only a small part o the off-beat details that will be in fashion in 2011. 

The 2011 Collection of Wedding Gowns are whimsical, embellished, romantic, classic, unique & dimensional!  Those are some varied descriptions we know… but there are so many styles out there that it is definitely a great time to be a Bride!  You have tons of options to choose from!

We are so excited to start seeing the 2011 Wedding Gown Trends come to life in some amazing dresses and are happy to share them with you! A lot of what we’ve been seeing in the 2011 gowns are a new interpretation of some of the 2010 trends, with romantic flairs and dimensional eye candy, with a few of those trends simply carrying over to the 2011 collections!

Romance continues for 2011. We saw lots of soft fabrics like organza and tulle, often paired with lace. Texture was represented in all of the collections- from ruffles, to layers to flowers- it is all about the dimension!







Strapless ballgown with dipped neckline and corset closure. Created from Chic Organza, this design features plentiful textured frills throughout the skirt and a flattering asymmetrical bodice dropped below the waist.Intricate embroidery paired with embellished handmade flowers accent the neckline and side hip. 


Extreme popularity will have the asymmetric necklines with feathers on them. Asymmetry is still in, either in the form of one shoulder dress and wedding gown with asymmetrical draping at the bodice. The feathers are used not only for the neckline, they can also embellish the skirt or even the hair of the bride, as an accessory. In fashion will also be mini wedding dresses above the knee, which can be combined with lace white tights and boots.

Wedding dresses with feathers and black embroidery are a total hit

Two years ago, short wedding dresses were an uncommon sight in the runways and rarely ever worn at weddings itself. If a bride does get a short wedding dress, she usually wears it to the reception or rehearsal dinner. On the spring 2011 runway, however, short wedding dresses were everywhere because more and more women choose to wear them for the ceremony itself – especially if they’re held at venues like restaurants, backyards, or lofts. Here are some of the prettiest short wedding dresses of the season.

If youʼve got lithe legs (whether long or vertically challenged) than youʼre in luck this season. There is no lack of knee-length, miniʼs and super-miniʼs to choose from. 

Feathers, slits of the skirts and sequins have become one of the largest trends in the bridal fashion.

Marriage Traditions That Are Enduring

Today's popular wedding traditions have evolved over hundreds, even thousands of years of people joining together in some form of matrimony. Some wedding traditions that have endured are based on blessing the couple with good luck; others are a means for the couple to convey their feelings for one another. Regardless of the wedding tradition itself, all wedding traditions share the same essential symbols of unity, happiness and prosperity; messages that stand the test of time.

Old, New, Borrowed, Blue

The saying, "Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” is a popular rhyme that has been used since Victorian times. The "something old" represents the bond to the bride's family and her old life; "something new" represents the couple's new life together and their future hope for happiness, prosperity and success; "something borrowed" from a happily married woman is meant to impart similar happiness to the bride; and "something blue" represents fidelity and constancy.

White Bridal Dresses

Wearing white also dates back to Victorian times when Queen Victoria abandoned the usual royal tradition of wearing a silver gown, instead choosing to wear white. Before that time brides simply wore their best gown, rather than a special wedding dress . The popularity of white can also be attributed to it symbolizing purity and virginity. White was also thought to ward off evil spirits.

Throwing Rice

Showering the couple with rice is an ancient tradition. As rice is considered a "life giving" seed it is thought that by throwing in on the couple they will be bestowed with fertility and have many children. Many churches now forbid it on their property but there are some safe alternatives to throwing rice .

Sharing the first piece of wedding cake is a wedding tradition with Roman roots. The Romans believed that by eating the wedding cake together a special bond was created between the couple. The wheat used to bake the cake was symbolic of fertility and a "fruitful union", while the cake's sweetness was thought to bring sweetness to all areas of the couple's new life.

The ceremonial kiss that concludes the wedding ceremony is said to represent the couple sharing and joining their souls. In Roman times the kiss "sealed" the couple's agreement to join in a life-long commitment.

The wedding tradition of the groom wearing a boutonniere originates in medieval times when a knight wore his lady's colors (through flowers) as a statement of his love. Flowers and bouquetshave long been used in weddings. In addition to adorning the bride with flowers to promote good luck and good health flower meanings allow the bride to express her feelings for the groom. Orange blossoms signify purity, daisies loyalty, violets modesty and red roses signify true love.

Placing the wedding ring on the third finger of the left hand has two possible origins; ancient Egypt or 17th century Europe. The Egyptians believed the "vein of love" ran directly from the ring finger to the heart, therefore the ring was placed there to denote eternal love. During a 17th century wedding ceremony the groom would slide the wedding ring part way up the bride's thumb, index finger and middle finger as the priest said "In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit". As the ring finger was the first free finger, the ring was placed there.

How To Choose Your Final Music & Song Selections For Your Wedding

Now at last your dream has come true and you’re planning your once-in-a-lifetime day, your wedding day! You have picked out your dress, the flowers you love, beautiful surroundings and you’ve just booked the location. Now it’s time to add the magic – your music!

Choosing the musical selections for your wedding is a creative process that unfolds naturally as you develop a sense of what feels right to you. One of the first things you can do is, sort through and evaluate the music and songs you love. From there, you can compare your musical styles with the lists from the musicians and DJs you interview. You have plenty of time to listen to music and savor the possibilities until your final planning meeting with your musicians/DJ (which should take place 4-6 weeks before the wedding).

Remember, you have lots of time! Your final decisions don’t have to be made until the final planning session. Keep an open mind – open to suggestions and write down your likes and dislikes, for each part of the wedding. That way you should feel confident in whatever decisions you make, knowing you’ve combined the best of both worlds: listening to your heart and listening to the professionals. Balance is key, but also remember that you can play whatever music you love even if it isn’t their choice. It’s your wedding and your dream (come true)!

Wedding Trends for 2010/ 2011

2010/2011 Wedding Trends

The following trends have been compiled from hundreds of sources in both North America and Europe to guide your selections and inform you of the vast array of options available.

Wedding Dresses

Romantic, flowing dresses in floor-length styles remain popular. Brides today choose dresses with flowing, soft fabrics, ruffles, satin sashes (at the waist), and delicate floral details. Most dress silhouettes are refined and include the delicate overlaying of fabrics such as chiffon, tulle and lace. Gowns with crystal, cubic zirconia, and/or pearl embellished bodices are very popular at the moment.

The modified A-line skirt also remains prominent on the fashion runways (slim through the waist and flared at the bottom) although many designers have included ball gowns and tea-length styles in their lines as well. Strapless gowns are perennial favorites, but this season has brought back the off-the-shoulder look for brides who want to accentuate their neckline or draw attention to gorgeous jewelry.

Wedding Accessories

Shorter trains and veils (especially the bird cage veil) are popular as are pretty boleros, and shawls. For colder weather, brides choose wraps of faux-fur, velvet, heavy satin, or pashmina. Light weight fabrics, including organza, lace, tulle and chiffon, make perfect wraps for the Spring or Summer bride and reduce sun exposure on bare arms and shoulders.

Pearls, rhinestones, and crystals remain the top jewelry choice for necklaces and earrings. Crystal brooches are also a popular accent for wearing on the dress, in the hair or on the bouquet handle.

Wedding Hair Styles

There are no clear trends in hair styles, although wearing the hair in long romantic waves or loosely pulled back are popular choices for brides with long hair. Hair ornaments such as hairpins, brooches, and hair vines made with crystals, pearls, rhinestones, and/or silk flowers are also popular.

Beautiful tiaras and combs made with either rhinestones, crystals, or pearls have been the trend for many seasons and seem to be getting smaller as more crystal-embellished dress styles take center-stage. Some brides are placing their veils directly on their hair or using a single silk flower for a simple, classic look. Visit our hair gallery for hundreds of hairstyle ideas.

Brides aren't just wearing white and ivory wedding shoes these days!

Wedding Shoes to Suit Your Style

While your shoes should be a good match to your dress and the setting of your wedding, they should also reflect your personal style. For example, a funky, trendy bride might consider bridal shoes with chunky heels; while a romantic at heart might love a pair of lacy white "granny boots" as her bridal shoes. Your day, your style!