2007 Wedding Trends

The word for this years wedding season is definitely 'GLAMOROUS"! Big, showy weddings that incorporate colour, glitz and all things bright and beautiful are in for 2007.

Moving on from last years popular colour choices of chocolate brown and powder blue, this year has exploded into tropical oranges and vibrant accents in equally fruity colours. Look out bashful brides, these sizzling shades are being embellished with jewels, rhinestones and sequins to keep the focus strictly on you, on your big day to shine, shine, shine.

Patterns and designs are also abound with floral bridesmaid dresses, polka dot cakes, geometric table runners and embroidered chair covers to add richness to the overall wedding decor.

The environment has taken centre stage this year with Earth Hour, and global warming issues making headlines and many brides are showing their support by incorporating recyclable invites, organic foods, or pesticide free flowers into their big day. Also appealing is a request for charitable donations made to environmental organizations in lieu of wedding presents.

In tune with the more 'organic' wedding is the idea of ethnic entertainment in the form of mariachi bands, or steel drum troupes, accompanies by matching buffet style reception feasts.

If all of this has you feeling dizzy, relax, there is a return to square tables this year, which bring a certain balance to most reception, square-shaped, rooms and offer your guests more chance to chat with all of their table guests. If wedding gifts have you in a tiz think simple and personal for bridesmaid or groomsmen gifts - brightly coloured jelly beans wrapped up in shimmering- sequined silk headscarfs, a CD of your mariachi band, a monogrammed beach towel or a silver toe ring to remind them of your destination wedding location would be perfecto.

For some more ideas on favours for your guests and gifts for the wedding party, we recommend stopping by the links below: