We’ve all heard it before: “such and such is the new______”. This is definitely something that comes up a lot with weddings, when an idea that seemed so fresh and original one day is suddenly “so last year”. Take a look at some of the current wedding trends and learn why pies are the new cupcakes and more.

Charcoal is the new chocolate. For the last few years, chocolate brown was the “it” dark neutral. Chocolate and pink, chocolate and baby blue, chocolate and green” – you name it, the color combination was tried. While all of the aforementioned wedding color palettes are actually quite lovely, there finally came a day when people could not stand to look at one more pink bridesmaids’ dress with a brown sash. Enter charcoal gray! Dark, sophisticated, and not chocolate brown, charcoal is the hottest neutral color for weddings these days. You will find it paired with hues like plum and canary yellow well into next year.

Mini pies are the new cupcakes. When the first cupcake tower appeared on the wedding scene, people flipped for it. How adorable, how different than a formal cake, how delicious! After years and years of cupcake towers, however, they feel just as ordinary as regular wedding cakes. The new dessert on the scene is the mini pie. Tiny little pies in favorite flavors like apple and cherry are made in single serving sizes to be presented to each guest. They are the perfect sweet ending to a rustic or eclectic etsy style wedding. Until they get done to death like cupcakes, mini pies will be a great surprise for your guests. Besides, who doesn’t like pie?

Coordinating bridesmaid jewelry is the new “matchy matchy”. Rather than give your attendants bridesmaid jewelry in the exact color of their dresses, select a color which is complementary but not the same. Pair a plum dress with pink crystal bridesmaid jewelry or a red dress with amber tones. It will give your bridesmaids a more dimensional look, rather than having them attired in one color from head to toe. While you are at it, lose the dyed-to-match shoes in favor of a neutral like black, silver, or gold or a bold pop of color like chartreuse or cherry.

Homespun is the new “bling”. While those platinum weddings are still as popular as ever on television, the new trend in wedding design is a more homespun, crafty charm. Warm handmade details are the perfect backdrop for family style receptions, which are more popular than ever. Purposely mis-matched china and glasses, felt flowers, and re-purposed antiques are the stuff this trend is made of. It is a great way to express your personal taste rather than show off how much money you spent on your wedding. The homespun wedding trend may have started with eclectic diy brides, but it is now becoming more popular across the board.

Headbands are the new tiaras. This one is especially for the bride. The grand “princess” style tiara has definitely dropped off in popularity. Flat headbands are now the “it” hair jewelry for weddings. The great news is for brides is that these are no ordinary headbands. Accented with sparkling Swarovski crystals, genuine pearls, and even feathers, the new bridal headbands are like little works of art to be worn in your hair. That is a trend that any bride can enjoy!

Author Bio: Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about wedding planning, trends, and style. Treat your attendants to bridesmaid jewelry from http://silverlandjewelry.com/. They will love it!

Category: Marriage
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