Archive for January, 2014

As planning your 2014 wedding is your main occupation, choosing some perfect and unique wedding invitations should be one of the first things you take care of. Going with custom wedding invitation seems to be the right thing to do. However, sometimes you have to do some research to see what is fashionable and choose trendy wedding invitations. If you want your wedding to underline the trends of 2014 weddings, your invitation should look like this:

Lace wedding invitation

Lace continues to be the head of the list in terms of trends for wedding invitations in 2014. No matter if you decide to opt for a simple touch of white lace on your unique wedding invitations, or if you decide to choose colorful lace, this is the best choice for an elegant, formal wedding. Besides lace, pearls and damask are other details that would make your wedding look more elegant, if added to your invitations.

If lace is a little too much for your taste, you can make your wedding invitations custom, by adding trimmed paper that follows lace pattern.

lace wedding invitations

Floral prints wedding invitations

Floral prints are a new trend in terms of wedding invitations. These floral prints can be in contrast with the shade chosen for your invitations, or they can complement the main colors of your 2014 wedding.

This new trend is easy to use, no matter the theme of your wedding, and they will lead to inexpensive wedding invitations. However, the tone they set is not a formal one. This means, that floral prints are perfect for a vintage or an informal wedding.

floral prints wedding invitations

Vintage wedding invitations

Romantism will never die when it comes to wedding themes, and vintage is the perfect style if you want your wedding to underline love. The main advantage of the vintage wedding invitations is that they can be combined with lace or with floral prints.

vintage wedding invitations

Shiny details wedding invitations

The shine and glow are more and more present in all the details related to weddings. 2014 is not an exception to this rule, and shine and glow are a “must” for any elegant wedding. To make your unique wedding invitation shine add some glitter or some gems.

shiny wedding invitations

Stripes and zig-zag pattern wedding invitations

Stripes and zig-zag pattern wedding invitations are perfect for informal weddings. Although not anybody can say that they like stripes, we have to admit that they are quite funny and charming. If you choose the right color combination for your stripe wedding invitation, you will make your wedding guests smile, and you can definitely say that your invitations were unique.

stripe wedding invitations

Sackcloth wedding invitation

If your wedding is a casual one, or a farm one, and you want to make a statement with your wedding invitations, choose some sackcloth as the main fabric for them. You can make your own wedding invitation, and you can personalize them, depending you your wedding theme.

sackcloth wedding invitations

wedding gown

Choosing the colors for your wedding means choosing the details you want to underline at your special event. These colors will be present in each of the wedding planning details, starting with wedding invitations and ending with floral arrangements, and bridesmaids dresses. The colors you choose for your wedding should express a state of mind. However, they could also compliment the theme you chose for this special event.

Most of the brides to be cannot wait to see what the trends of the wedding colors for 2014 are, to find some inspiration and to decide the special shades for their own special event. Here are some of the most popular colors for 2014 wedding.

Trendy colors for 2014 weddings: navy blue

It seems that in 2014 shades of blue is the winning choice when it comes to weddings. From navy blue, to royal blue, to aqua blue, all these shades are very popular among the wedding planners. You could chose to have a simple wedding, with just a shade of blue, or you can choose to add some sparkle with some silver, pastel pink, cream, green or even yellow, if you happen to like any of these other colors.

Navy-Blue

Trendy colors for 2014 weddings: pastel pink

Pink has always been a popular choice among future brides for their wedding day. 2014 is just another year in which pink is a trendy color, but this time, it is a pastel pink that can be matched easily with other colors like: peach, beige, pistachio or even silver.  Pastel pink is a great color as it can fit any style of weddings, starting with vintage wedding and ending with a classic romantic one.

pastel pink

Trendy colors for 2014 weddings: gray

Although not many brides would choose gray as the main color on their wedding day, in 2014, gray is very popular at these wonderful events. If your wedding is a classic one, you can combine gray with maroon, beige, cream, green or white. If your wedding is informal, you can choose yellow, pink, purple, turquoise or blue to compliment the gray.

gray

Trendy colors for 2014 weddings: turquoise or aqua

If you want your wedding to be colorful and to express energy and joy, turquoise is the color for you. Turquoise is used for less conventional weddings, but, if combined with gold, it can be very well used at an elegant wedding too.

turquoise

Trendy colors for 2014 weddings: neutral colors

Neutral colors, such as brown, cream, beige, olive green, white and gray, are also very popular for 2014 weddings. These colors are perfect for outside weddings or for green weddings.

neutral colors

wedding dress

What can you do when you have already tried on tens of bridal gowns and none of one made you feel like yourself? If you are one of the lucky brides who have a perfect body shape, shopping for your wedding dress should be a wonderful experience. But, there are also thousands of brides who wear larger sizes, or who have pear shaped body, or hourglass shape body, and for them, choosing a bridal gown can become a nightmare. If you are one of those brides who do not have the sizes of a model, here’s what you should consider when choosing your wedding dress.

Hourglass silhouette

Women with hourglass body shape have proportionate bust and hips and well defined waist. Although the overall image is beautiful, many women have complexes because of the large size of their breasts, and wish the nature had been less generous with them. However, bridal gown designers have different opinions (not to mention men who love women with big breasts), and state that hourglass body shape is perfect for any type of bridal dresses.

Therefore, you should wear a strapless dress. The best choice is a linear, one piece, A shaped gown. The two pieces bridal gowns give the impression of a split body, making you look unaesthetic. Also, you should consider a dress with a V neckline. Make sure that there is subtle cut, not a deep one, to underline the generosity of your bust.

You could also choose a dress that is easy draped, or a one shoulder stripe dress which would make you look taller and thinner. Avoid princess and mermaid bridal gowns as they would make you look disproportionate.

hourglass bridal gown

Pear silhouette

Women with pear shape body have generous hips, thin waist and small breasts. If these attributes describe your body, you should wear a two piece bridal gown. The basic idea is that there should be a stylistic and visual balance between your torso and your legs.

This means that corsets with crystals, sequins, opulent ornaments or handmade details, along with a matched long skirt are perfect for your body type. Designers also recommend dresses with a V shaped necklines, and multilayer veils or fluffy fabrics. The skirt should be A shaped.

pear shape bridal gown

Mignon brides

For mignone women, finding the perfect bridal dress is also a challenge. Designers recommend mignone women to choose either a princess style dress, with a modest corset and an ample skirt, made of tulle, or a simple dress made of a particular fabric.

Petite brides can also choose a short bridal gown, which does not necessarily have to be white. Lavender, pale pink or ivory are the perfect colors for a short wedding dress. The shoes must have a platform and the veil must be a short one.

Opulent over accessorized dresses should be avoided by all means. Some designers say that mermaid wedding dresses can also represent a choice, while others would say “No” to this dress.

mignon bridal gown

Tall brides

Tall brides can declare themselves as happy brides as they can wear most of the bridal gown styles, starting with mermaid dresses and ending with strapless dresses. However, keep in mind that you should wear low hills shoes waterfall bridal bouquet, and short delicate earrings.

tall bridal gown