Wedding Spending Increasing with the Economy
According to The Wedding Report Inc, American couples spent almost 23% more on their weddings in 2010 than the year before.
11 Wedding Trends for 2011
1. Prohibition-Era Elegance
1920's Fashion
Ladies: dusty nude and lace dresses
Men: wing-tip shoes
Root: New HBO hit show Boardwalk Empire
2. The Redefined Princess Wedding Dress
New princess silhouette: body-skimming with a bold train
Statement-making head wear: tasteful tiaras & cathedral-length veils
Accents: sophisticated sequins and beading
Root: Fashion icon Kate Middleton (Marrying Prince William April 29, 2011)
3. Sultry Ballerina-Inspired Weddings
Romantic candlelit ceremonies after 8 pm,
feathered headpieces and shredded fabrics,
and pale pinks paired with black.
Root: 2010 thriller Black Swan
4. Ivy League-Chic Weddings
Retro meets Preppy
Plaids, Stripes, Blazers and Sweaters
Root: Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf
5. Exotic Indian Inspiration
Vibrant color palette: purples, reds and golds
Lavish decor: beading and rich drapery
Exotic Food: spicy dishes
Root: Katy Perry and Russel Brand's Indian Wedding
and memoir made movie Eat, Pray, Love
6. Wedding Man Caves
Blackjack tables, brandy bars, PlayStations and stogies
Root: The home "man cave"
7. Prewedding PJ Parties
Slumber parties, matching pj's, pampering and bonding
Root: Alternative Bachelorette Party
8. Food Truck Fun
Waffles, tacos and dumplings
Sidewalk carts during the cocktail hour or after-party
Root: Gourmet Food Trucks
9. Haute Desserts
Desserts & wedding cakes with gourmet flavors and haute style
Root: Top Chef: Just Desserts, Amazing Cakes and Cake Boss
10. Video Guest Books
Confessional-style video booth for your guests or an iPad guest book
Post wedding, easily share online via YouTube, Facebook & more
Root: The iPad by Apple
11. Surprise Honeymoons
Ladies, leave it up to the groom to plan a surprise honeymoon
Root: Chelsea Clinton's top secret honeymoon
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