Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over and the stress of procuring the perfect gift to light up the faces of your closest family and friends is complete, you have found yourself newly engaged. Riding on a wave of absolute euphoria, feeling the nostalgia of love and warmth that saturated every fiber of your holiday season, and then reality sets in…you begin to get overwhelmed by the thought of the magnitude of the task you are about to embark upon. It can be daunting, but just breathe and take it one day at a time. Bask in the all the highs, while also appreciating the somewhat cumbersome lows that are expected of this journey.
Every wedding season has a signature style. Some wedding seasons are based on the trends of the day, while others follow the literal seasons of the earth. If you are a bride that loves the beauty of the winter solstice, with its mix of harmonious elements, or just a bride who is armed with the fresh memory of her proposal and want to explore, in greater detail, all of the precious moments of the day where the sun kissed most brightly upon your face; a mid to late winter wedding is still possible.
2017 is the year of confidence and winter weddings have such an ethereal quality that makes them categorically unforgettable. Let the boldness of the season cascade into every facet of your big day with these 3 trends:
1) UNTRADITIONAL AND NEUTRAL
Winter weddings often focus on crisp and pristine white colors that are the traditional theme for the season and are very fluid throughout their design elements. However, this wedding season you will see a more concentrated focus put on palettes that are more serene in nature. Cool Grey is the unofficial neutral tone for this wedding season. It is inherently romantic and rings in a heir of intrigue with undertones of other colors that can lend itself to any color scheme.
2) NO FUR, NO PROBLEM
Whoever said that winter brides need to be hidden behind giant coats has yet to step into the boldness of 2017. Brides with a millennial perspective are looking more into statement gowns that exude femininity and strength, that are bold in construction or in color, that have unique details and a sexy elegance. Looking for that “WOW” factor? The ideal gowns for 2017 are contoured, high-slit, have plunging necklines or off- shoulder silhouettes that are bold and beautiful, made with the the the finest fabrics, boudoir lace details and intricate beading finishes. A confident dress provides additional nuances of elegance to present a very polished and refined touch to your fabulously chic day.
3) NOT YOUR MONOGRAM
Though a staple in the in the wedding industry, monogramming has seen a seamless evolution in this wedding season. Say goodbye to the over done montage of monogramed napkins, menu cards, invitations, places settings, favors that lacked personality and uniqueness. In are the days of cohesion and centralized themes. Marquee designs are being incorporated, providing a central focal point that is more personalized to the venue, setting and reflective of the couple being celebrated. The trick is to not overindulge, use sparingly….this overall shift in method is proving more effective.
