Will you be getting married in spring or summer of 2008? The spring and summer wedding trends promise to bring new excitement and vitality to the traditional wedding scene. Here are some of the best wedding trends for 2008:
Bold Colors
At one time most brides walked down the aisle in a flowing white dress. These days the bride is more likely to be wearing a rich purple shade of dress or a burnished metallic shade. Color is making its mark in the world of bridal wear with dresses being shown in bold shades of green, yellow, and even hot pink. Wedding wear is anything but sedate in 2008. Even brides who choose the traditional white wedding dress will incorporate color in the form of bridal accessories or a bold, colorful flower bouquet.
Action-Packed Honeymoons
Couples marrying in 2008 won't necessarily choose to cultivate married bliss by soaking up the sun under the blue skies of a pristine beach. They're just as likely to seek out an action packed seven day stay at a dude ranch in Texas or elect to spend a week white water rafting. They may even go so far as to rough it in the wilderness for a few days rather than indulge in his and her massages at a luxury hotel. 2008 honeymoons are all about experiencing the new and novel.
Organic and Green
With a new emphasis on environmentalism, couples tying the knot are doing their best to be part of the green movement by serving organic foods and carrying organic flowers, using recycled paper products, and serving locally grown foods at the reception. Today's bride and groom are also more altruistic, holding showers and receptions at unconventional sites such as homeless shelters as well as donating to charitable causes in lieu of gifts.
Feminine Details
Though wedding dresses may be bolder in color these days, the trend is still towards femininity with lots of tiers and bold, colorful flowers. Wedding dresses are shaped to accentuate the female form with low necklines to show off well shaped necks and shoulders. Jewelry is more traditional with an emphasis on jewelry passed down through the generations from older family members. Color is also more prominent in wedding jewelry than ever before, particularly colored crystals in earrings and necklaces displayed against a background of gold.
Today's couple is bolder and more individualistic in their selection of wedding theme and attire. One thing is certain, the wedding scene for 2008 is anything but boring.
