For most people, their wedding day it is likely to be one of the most magical and memorable days of their lives. Surrounded by everyone that they love and marrying the partner of their dreams is a once in a lifetime experience never to be forgotten.
However before you get to the day itself, there’s a lot of planning, organising and prepping to do to get you, your venue and the event looking exactly as you want. And the first step is to choose the look for your big day.
As everyone wants their wedding to be a bit different, styles and trends change regularly, so if you want to be ahead of the game for 2013 here are the top wedding trend ideas to watch out for.
Retro chic
We’ve seen elements of retro chic creeping into the décor and style of weddings for a little while now, with nostalgic dresses, vintage cars and village fete style bunting all popular choices.
And though you may have already been to a wedding with a retro feel, it’s easy to stamp your own style on this theme by choosing an era of your very own.
Most people at the moment are going for 40s and 50s inspired chic, complete with baking competitions and games on the lawn. So why not pick the 70s or 80s for a colourful and bright look or go even more retro and look to the 20s for your wedding inspiration. You can choose whichever era you want for your retro wedding.
Surprise surprise
Although a wedding should be all about the bride and groom, most couples also want to give their guests a day that they’ll never forget, and this is where adding a few surprises can really make an impact.
Try holding some of your design ideas back a little, so that your guests don’t see the full picture the moment that they walk in the door.
This could include placing a curtain between the reception area and the dining area so that you can dramatically reveal the room when it’s time to eat.
Or, if you’ve got the space, you could create hidden areas around the venue and gardens. Lighting up corners, seating areas and viewpoints for your guests to explore and enjoy.
If you want to get the party started, why not arrange for confetti or balloons to be released from the ceiling. This will help to create a party atmosphere and make the venue look fantastic.
Follow the rainbow
Though simple weddings with white tablecloths and classic flower arrangements can look elegant, there’s nothing like adding a few splashes of vibrant colour to really make a venue look festive.
Brightly coloured bridesmaids dresses, table decorations and bunting are all set to be popular in the coming months. Even bridal gowns can be enhanced with colourful shoes, a bright ribbon or a multi-coloured bouquet.
To make a real statement, why not ask your guest to join in and have them dress in all of the colours of the rainbow. It will make your celebration look vibrant and make for some brilliant wedding photos.
Adding splashes of colour helps to add charm and fun to the day.
As each wedding is different, there are no hard and fast rules that need to be followed to create the perfect day.
Simply think about the things that are most important to you like the styles, colours, music and entertainment you love and try to incorporate them into the big day.
As long as your wedding is packed with decorations and touches that express your personality, it’s bound to be the best of the bunch.
Author bio: The thinking behind this article came from Strictly Tables and Chairs, a company who specialise in providing banqueting chairs and tables – ideal for weddings and other functions.
