Ritzy Ranch Weddings
The setting? A 200-year-old barn complete with long exposed-wood
tables, large chandeliers and ambient lighting. The flowers? Lace-
wrapped bouquets of wild roses, lilies of the valley, Queen Anne's
lace and gardenias. The food? Delicate wild game like juniper-spiced
venison, cider-braised pheasant and pan-roasted quail, Top Chef:
Texas-style. Brides will be channeling the Old West with a rustic-
elegant spin a la Lauren Bush and David Lauren's recent nuptials.
Long Sleeves and Lace
Brides can thank Kate Middleton and the latest Twilight installment
for this wedding fashion trend -- long sleeves and lace! Strapless
dresses will still rule the bridal aisle, but expect more coverage
for 2012 with a sexy twist. Think: sheer backs and illusion sleeves.
And don't be surprised if the look of lace pops up on everything
from the wedding cake to the decor.
Enchanting Flowers
The magical settings of these Snow White-inspired movies and even
much-anticipated fantasy film The Hobbit will have an effect on
wedding decor, with brides opting for a woodsy vibe. Think: soft,
decadent bouquets filled with flowers like cabbage roses, peonies
and dinner plate dahlias.Watercolor Designs
On dresses, invitations and table designs, watercolor touches give
weddings the perfect creative bent for 2012. A-list designer
Carolina Herrera showed stunning watercolor prints in her spring
2012 bridal collection. And the color palette to do this in? Pastels
like pink and lilac are the "it" colors of 2012!
The Bombshell Bride
Marilyn Monroe wooed a president, was featured on the cover of the
first issue of Playboy, is the subject of Oscar-buzzed movie My Week
with Marilyn, and is going to make an especially big impression on
brides this year. The beauty icon's ability to accentuate her best
features, signature pouty lips and slinky dresses (we especially
love a number from Reem Acra with a sexy slit up the side!) are the
perfect inspiration for bombshell brides.
The Panoramic Wedding Portrait
Just like critically acclaimed movie The Artist was shot on film
without sound, the trend in wedding photography is to steer away
from all the overdone effects (like odd angles and lots of added
filters). Instead, photographers are shooting turn-of-the-century-
inspired wedding portraits with a formal, classic approach. One shot
that's totally mantel-worthy? A panoramic wedding portrait where
every single wedding guest is in the photo.
"Snow White" Wedding Dresses
Buzzed-about movies Snow White and The Huntsman and Mirror, Mirror
will inspire 2012 brides to wear wedding gowns that are light and
airy, but with a mysterious and sexy vibe. Vera Wang's stunning
witchcraft-inspired 2012 wedding dresses will be the bride's first
stop.
The Hunger Games-Style Bachelor Parties
Forget strippers and booze, the bachelor and bachelorette party of
2012 is giving way to The Hunger Games-style action. While ladies
are channeling their inner Jane Bond via programs like Stiletto Spy
School where they get to learn defensive tactics, high-speed stunt
driving and MacGyver-like survival skills (all while rocking a
dress, of course), guys are finally fulfilling their lifelong
fantasies of race car driving, learning how to play poker like a pro
and even, believe it or not, herding cows and sheep.
When Harry Met Sally-Inspired Video Trailers
When it comes to wedding videos, it's not something brides are
watching after the wedding anymore. Couples are filming their love
stories a la When Harry Met Sally and then showing snippets of it in
video e-save-the-dates and having it screened at the wedding...all
while guests are being filmed watching it, of course.
Mega-Moons
Sri Lanka? Check. Patagonia? Check. All in one trip? Check. That's
right, for 2012, brides won't be settling on just one dream
destination, but instead, they'll be opting for a round-the-world
getaway to several far-flung locales. Plus, they'll be virtually
bringing their friends with them via social travel apps that crowd-
source friend-approved recommendations from resources like Tripl and
Gogobot.
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