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Wedding most popular month for marriages, but September is a close second. The
weather starts to cool a bit, especially for a beautiful evening ceremony.
Other months like August and October are also on the rise.

Themes
Rustic themes and vintage touches continue this year. The ultimate
trend for weddings will be looking to nature and the local landscape for
Trends 2012 reception tables: Bringing the outdoors in by using branches, succulents,
pebbles and moss. Beach and garden themes continue into this year.
Many couples are choosing to have Eco-friendly or Green Weddings by
By Kim Vineyard using organic fabrics, flowers, food that has been locally sourced and
environmentally friendly invitations, etc.
I love this because it reduces the carbon footprint, promotes sustainable
Wondering what’s new for weddings in 2012? practices by vendors, and supports local business.
I’ve compiled the hottest trends from all over the
internet to bring you the most up to date information Color
Pantone Inc. is the world renowned authority on color and has set the tone
when organizing your wedding. for this year’s pallet for fashion, print, flowers and interiors.
Tangerine Tango was declared “COLOR OF THE YEAR”.
Wedding Dresses
Brides all over the world are still riding the romantic wave of William &
Kate’s royal wedding. Dressmakers are using plenty of lace detail on
sleeves and bodices. Wedding dresses with color are making a splash
this year with big name designers like Vera Wang leading the charge. Her
collection hit the bridal runways of 2012 Spring Fashion Week in New York
this year. I love the pale nude!

Wedding Bouquets
Last but not least, as a florist this is my favorite topic. Most wedding
bouquets are hand-tied, where the flowers are gathered together and the
stems are wrapped in wide satin ribbon. Brides wanting more glamorous
bouquets choose beads, brooches, jewel pins, pearls, crystal/rhinestone
picks, and monogrammed ribbon to dress up plain ribbon-wrapped stems.
Discuss with your florist adding natural elements like feathers, berries,
shells or starfish.
If you are a spunky bride and are looking to convey your playfulness and
originality, consider a design and color pallet that uses bright colors such
24 as hot pink, tangerine, or sunny yellow. By mixing different hues a vibrant
bouquet can be created which will complement your inner wild child.
Playing off of the Green/Eco theme. A green bouquet can be achieved
through use of natural elements and organic form and colors that offer
an airy, free-flowing look. Complimentary and contrasting foliage as well
as branching can be used, giving the overall look a simple, yet elegant
appearance. Having a simple, or organic bouquet will take the focus off
of the flowers and allow the bride to truly take center stage as she walks
down the aisle. (Back to Kate with her simple bouquet of Lily–of-the-valley
and greenery.)
If you’re the hopeless romantic, the soft, romantic bouquet is made up of
soft colored garden flowers, such as pastel roses and other dainty flowers.
This bouquet is intended to offer a delicate, dreamy look, and contribute to
a soft ambiance.
The best decision for a bouquet style is one that compliments your dress
style, is in keeping with your wedding theme and reflects your personality.
Weddings are getting smaller
Gone are the days of the gargantuan 300+ wedding. In light of the present Flowers
economy, couples are scaling back their guest lists to closest friends and The rose continues to be the most popular and elegant bouquet flower.
family: Therefore dropping headcounts to a more intimate 150 and under. Lilies, peonies, hydrangeas, tulips and orchids represent the trendier
choices. Arrangements with a just-picked and looser casual look have re-
According to a study by TheWeddingReport.com “We are seeing couples placed the more tightly-bound bouquet shapes of previous seasons. Just
move away from formal and traditional weddings to fun, romantic, simple, a caution, if your wedding is during one of the hotter months, talk with your
casual, and unique weddings with a touch of formal and tradition,” the florist about flower choices like hydrangea and other water loving variet-
report said. The concentration has shifted from formal to fun. ies. If not properly cared for, they may wilt in the summer sun.

D.I.Y Overall, in my humble opinion, bringing you and your fiancée’s own per-
Do it yourself can help stretch a budget. It also can put your own personal- sonality into your wedding details is the hottest trend for the coming year.
ity stamp on your wedding. Handmade favors, home brewed beers, invita- Make a break from tradition, and conventional thinking to put your own
tions, flowers, you name it. WARNING: Doing it yourself can also take personal stamp on your day. Plan early and hire knowledgeable profes-
time and end up being stressful. Be sure to plan plenty of time in advance sionals that listen and understand your vision. Most importantly, have
and maybe enlist some help from a friend or family member. Weigh time fun, enjoy the closeness of your friends and family around you and take a
and stress against cost savings. moment to step back and take in all that you have done.
Fall weddings are increasing Good luck in your planning and cheers to your new life together in 2012!
Here in San Diego our weather is amazing all year long. June is still the