2011 is coming to an end and every bride who is planning their 2012 wedding should know about the beach wedding trends for the upcoming year. Here is a brief guide that will help brides plan the best beach wedding for the upcoming year.
2012 beach wedding themes
When it comes to wedding themes here are some of the top themes for 2012 beach weddings.
- Winter wonderland
- Vintage glamour
- Rustic
- Tiffany blue
- Sparkling diamonds
Destination beach weddings and ethnic-inspired beach celebrations are expected to remain popular throughout 2012.
Green beach weddings
One of the other themes which are expected to pick up during the upcoming year is the Eco-Friendly wedding theme. Going Green has become an important subject throughout different industries, and the wedding industry has not been left out. Couples who want to be part of the Eco-Friendly initiative can incorporate some of the following ideas to their beach weddings.
- Choose organic fabrics for the wedding outfits.
- Go for organic flowers, which are not grown with the excessive use of pesticide and chemical manure.
- Incorporate organic foods to the wedding reception menu.
- Send out wedding invitations made using eco-friendly material as opposed to paper.
- Plan for the venue clean-up, to ensure that the beach environment is rid of some of the harmful substances that guests may carry with them to the wedding.
Beach wedding color trends
The colors that are expected to be popular for the 2012 beach weddings include:
- Turquoise
- Yellow
- Monochrome colors, particularly white and black
- Coral
- Fuchsia
- Purple
- Royal red
- Yellow
- Slate grey
These colors are inspired by the current runway fashion trends.
Beach wedding outfits and accessories
Flowing dresses, which run down to the floor are expected to remain popular next year. Brides are increasingly going for ruffled dresses, rushed waists, soft fabrics, satin sashes and floral details on their dresses. Tulle, lace and chiffon fabrics will remain popular choices for wedding dresses. Svelte fitting gowns and the A-line skirt will also remain popular gown designs for the upcoming year. The off shoulder look will be greatly picked up by most brides next year.
Brides are now going for shorter trains as well as veils; with the bird cage veil popularly chosen by a number of brides. Wraps and heavy satin are some of the trends that brides who are having beach weddings during the cold season will pick up. Diamonds, pearls, crystals and rhinestones will remain popular jewelry choices for 2012.
Beach wedding ceremony
A number of couples usually forget to give equal importance to the actual ceremony, during the planning process. The ceremony is important because it is the part of the wedding when the couples solemnize their union. Some of the trends which are expected to be picked up for 2012 include:
- The ‘separate isles’ trend, whereby the bride and the groom walk down two separate isles and meet at alter or in front of the guests.
- In the case of second marriages, couples can write their own personalized vows and include their children in the recital of these vows. This trend is ideal for second marriages or for couples who already have children.
- Couples with beloved pets can include them in the ceremony.
- Riding horses to the beach wedding set-up is another trend that is expected to pick up in 2012.
- Displaying the couple’s photo at the entrance of the ceremony venue is another trend that will go through to 2012. The photo is held up on an easel and it can contain an attached scroll for the guests to sign.
Couples are continually mixing different table shapes for their table settings. The combination of round and square tables has been picked up by most couples and it result in an interesting look, as well as a less-coordinated outlook which is ideal for casual beach weddings. Couples are also choosing different sixed centerpieces, but they are generally keeping to their theme colors. The use of confetti during the wedding will still be maintained for the 2012 period. Miniature star fish, diamond and silver confetti, and rose petals are some of the popular confetti this year and they are also expected to remain popular next year. The use of Garlands, Candlelabras, balloons and Chinese lanterns is expected to rise. A number of couples are increasingly incorporating candy buffets to their wedding reception and this trend will be maintained for the coming year.
Other trends
- The candid type of photography will also rise in popularity next year, as opposed to the traditional posed photographs. Black and white photography will also rise in popularity next year.
- Wedding stationery will be adorned with rhinestone buckles, feathers, floral accents and bamboo.
- Flower girls will spot fairy wings and wands as they walk down the aisle. Baskets filled with rose petals, dainty purses, posies and pomanders will also be popularly chosen for flower girls. The ring bearers will be clad in tuxedos.
- Horse drawn carriages transporting the couple to the beach wedding venue will also rise in use.
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