Trend Watch: Woodland Weddings

For brides with upcoming weddings to plan, there are many beautiful wedding trends this year. One of my favorites is the woodland wedding. Combining rustic elements and natural elegance is at the heart of this event. Long veils, garlands, touches of fairy dust, intimate settings, family style food service - these are all ways of rethinking the traditional wedding experience.

Here are some ideas from Etsy to get you starting planning your perfect woodland event!

'Woodland Wedding' 

Lace trimmed bridal veil wit... Foxandharedesi... $135	olive green chocolate brown ... ShyMyrtle $1	Edible Sugar Ferns & Fiddle ... andiespecialty... $250	Rustic Save the Date Card, T... starboardpress $2.9
Burlap Table Runner 12"... AntoArts $9.5	5 Wildflower Seed Bombs factsandfigure... $5	SMALL Great Oak Design, The ... bleudetoi $60	Handmade Engagement Diamond ... ChincharMalone... $777
Grey Colors Cotton Ball Wedd... thailights $11.5	Birds Nest Cake Toppers for ... FairyfolkWeddi... $40	Cufflinks, Soldered Pewter -... dabbledesigns $24	50 Burlap chair sash - Rusti... MadeInBurlap $170
Fern Green Stud Earrings, Br... RewElliott $17	Rustic Boutonniere, Woodland... hazelfaire $14	twig nest and moss ring bear... whichgoose $28	Natural Twig Bark Pencils 7 ... Zadati $2.5

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Trend Watch: Spring 2014's Trendiest Colors

Pantone's Fashion Color Report is out for Spring 2014! It's an exciting combination of traditional, pretty pastels and bold, stand out hues. 

My spring collection of stud earrings will pair perfectly with this rainbow of gorgeousness.  Hemlock is one of my favorites, especially paired with paloma or violet tulip. And I am totally in love with sunny, vibrant freesia. How about you? Any favorite combos out there? 

Make sure to look for the Rew Elliott Spring Collection... coming soon!

Trend Watch : Fall 2012's Trendiest Colors

Here they are... the colors that all other colors will aspire to be this fall. Pantone's Fashion Color Report is bold and exciting while still maintaining those qualities of autumn that we love - rich, nature inspired hues. I really like French Roast and Rose Smoke. I think Tangerine with Rose Smoke and almost anything else is amazing. How about you? Any favorite combos out there? Now, to get to work finding some "new" old stones...

Fall 2012's trending colors via Pantone's Fashion Color Report

Trend Watch : Mason Jars

Mason Jar Tumbler with Lids from Poppy and Pearl Co.

If you've been perusing bridal blogs, inspiration boards, Pinterest, or Etsy over the past year or so, I'd be willing to bet you've noticed the mason jar trend. Incredibly versatile and undeniably charming, they add a certain unassuming quality to your event that is very current and chic.

Trendwatch : Mismatched Bridesmaids

Gone are the days of uncomfortable, unflattering, one time wear, matchy bridesmaid dresses. The growing trend is for brides to embrace a mismatched approach to their attendant's attire. Bridesmaids are now wearing dresses that not only fit their body shapes, but also their personalities.

Photo Credit : Heather Kincaid photography via Meg Perotti

Trend Watch : Peonies

Romantic, lush, delicate and elegant - all traits that are quickly making this beautiful bloom the fleur de jour for brides and wedding planners alike. Peonies have traditionally embodied romance and prosperity and are regarded as omens of good fortune and a happy marriage. Amazingly versatile, they look at home in rustic and formal settings alike. 

Peonies mixed with roses and sweet peas.
Flowers by : Peony and Plum, Photo Credits: Picotte Weddings

Trend Watch: Vintage Engagement Rings

Vintage inspiration is one of the biggest trends for 2012 weddings. It's a trend that has been gaining in popularity for several years now. From vintage gowns to vintage jewelry, touches of days gone by are popping up everywhere. And I'll have to say, I hope this is a trend that is here to stay.

I have long had a love for vintage jewelry. In fact, I had always dreamed of wearing my great-grandmother's Edwardian Era sapphire and diamond engagement ring in lieu of a brand new design. Needless to say I was thrilled when my now husband proposed to me with the vintage beauty.

So for today's post I'd like to focus on vintage and antique engagement rings. With their intricate designs, timeless appeal, expert craftsmanship, and exquisite beauty, these pieces are complete eye candy for vintage lovers such as myself. Get ready for some stunning pieces...

Trend Watch - Short and Sweet Bridal Gowns

From knee length to tea length, short bridal gowns are back in a big way for Spring and Summer. While most brides opt for floor skimming and beyond, short gowns make perfect sense for afternoon events, garden and outdoor weddings, second weddings, and brides looking to insert their own personal style taste. Loosing the length doesn't mean you're loosing style - as this collection of gowns demonstrates. Short can be very chic indeed.

Monique Luillier, Fall 2012 via TheBeautyBridal.com

Trend Watch - Gilded Wedding Cakes

From solid metallic to gold dusted, silver encrusted, and elegantly accented - precious metals are not just for your wedding bands this year. Gilded cakes are a breathtaking way to incorporate one of the hottest trends for 2012 into your wedding day.

Cake: Wendy Kromer via Martha Stewart Weddings

Trend Watch - Fabulously Feathered Finery

They're soft, they're delicate, they're romantic - and they're a popular trend for 2012 weddings. From elegant to whimsical, posh to rustic, feathers have made their way into just about every wedding genre. They can be found in bridal fashions, flowers, and wedding cake design, as well as on invitations, favors, and table decor.

Image Credit: Sakura Photo

Trend Watch : Tutu Time

March is nearly here and spring and summer wedding plans are in full swing. While picking your gown and bridesmaid dresses are some of the biggest hurdles in the planning process, choosing your flower girl's sweet little frock can be a daunting task as well. 

Soft gray tutu by Tutus Chic Boutique

Trend Watch - Lovely Lace

Lace as been a favorite fabric choice of brides for generations. Though other materials have been more en vogue in recent years, 2012 is seeing a return to this wedding gown classic. 

Claire Pettibone

Currently, lace sleeves are very popular among designers, a look made popular by the elegant wedding gown worn by Kate Middleton last spring at her wedding to Prince William. 

Illusion necklines and overlays are another beautiful way to incorporate lace.

Jim Hjelm

Trend Watch - Colors for Spring 2012

 

If you're planning a wedding, you know one of the most difficult choices (besides finding the perfect dress of course), is finding the perfect color palette to use. 

Spring 2012 Fashion Color Report from Pantone

Trend Watch - Rainbow Bride

Brides are some of my favorite clients to work with. I love creating special pieces that will in turn be a part of such a magical and memorable day. I also get a feel for a lot of bridal trends, and one I  have been noticing more and more is that brides are wearing color. 

Trend Watch : Hair and Makeup for 2012

I think these trends will be perfect for me this year! According to Stephanie Rosenbloom's article in the New York Times, " stiff coiffures, overdone eyes, defined lips and matte skin are out. Tousled hair, smudged eyeliner, dewy lips and luminous skin are in". As a business owner and mom of two toddlers with another baby on the way... I think I can do this. I know many of you can relate. Check out the article. I really do like the more relaxed look and think it is perfect for our wallets as well as our schedules!

Matthew Richardson

Trend Watch - Top Hues for Autumn 2011

Fall is by far my favorite season. I love the cooler weather, the holidays and events that come with it, and I adore the colors of autumn. While there are colors that are traditional for fall and for the holidays, we all know that the fashion industry has a mind of its own. But I'll have to say, I really like the trending colors for Fall 2011. 

From Pantone's Fall Fashion Color Report

You have the typical browns, oranges, and yellows... but I love the pops of bright pink and blue, and the addition of the deep teal. While maybe not the most obvious color choices for autumn, I think they are beautiful together and are reflective of the colors you see in nature during this season. Jewel tones are also big this fall, and that makes sense as they are really just deeper, more saturated versions of these colors.