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What’s the Groom Say?
More grooms are getting involved in planning the wedding, which means more grooms are getting stressed out about planning the wedding It’s not his day. He just thinks it is. According to retailer David’s Bridal’s 7th annual “What’s On Bride’s Minds?” survey, 83 percent of grooms are actively involved in making wedding decisions. The David’s Bridal survey echoed research from Mintel, which found that not only are men becoming more involved in wedding planning, they’re becoming nearly as stressed as women when it comes to planning a wedding, with 32 percent of men calling the process “overwhelming,” compared to 42 percent of women. Two-thirds of brides surveyed said there is at least one thing that would turn their groom into one of those little green guys at the top of the page (starts with “Groom,” ends with “zilla”). The areas most likely to set off the groom? The guest list
(31 percent), music selection (24 percent) and honeymoon planning (16 percent). According to Mintel, 39 percent of men said they were in charge of picking the reception venue, and a quarter of men were in charge of selecting bridal party gifts. Fortysix percent of men in the Mintel research said the ceremony site was the most important aspect of the day (versus 36 percent of women). That said, the bride still is calling the shots. Nearly 20 percent of the brides surveyed by David’s Bridal said they wouldn’t trust their groom to make a wedding decision without input from them. In fact, more than 40 percent of brides said they didn’t even trust their groom to pick out their own tux for the wedding. Yikes! © BRIDES 365
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What’s not to love about 2014 trends in the bridal market? This year, brides are hard-pressed to find something they dislike, as designers are giving them choices galore in terms of necklines, silhouettes and embellishment details. With brides flocking to social media for nonstop ideas, there’s a sense that brides are stepping out of comfort zones and want more choices from designers to feed their sartorial wedding dreams. “The past couple of years felt safe, and this year designers took more chances and offered more breadth,” says Anna Walsh, owner of two Denver bridal boutiques, Anna Be and A & Be Bridal Shop. Topping the list were the selection of necklines parading down the runways. Strapless gowns had to make room for alternatives, such as silky cowl necks, shoulder straps, V-necks, cap sleeves and elbow sleeves. Some highlights were the less-than-demure, bias-cut sheath gown with a plunging cowl neckline by Sarah Janks, along with the designer’s ladylike cap-sleeved silk marocain gown with a neckline framed in delicate, beaded French lace. Leanne Marshall’s looks included a coy lace gown with lace elbow sleeves. ‘Danielle’: Ivory and nude lace illusion A-line dress with organza skirt and lace appliqué neckline, from Leanne Marshall
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The fabric of choice for the season again seems to be lace, lace and more lace, catering to brides’ sense of romance and whimsy. “Brides still want to take a few risks, but they want something that feels luxurious and modern and vintage that can be an heirloom,” says Lynn Annatone, marketing director for Modern Trousseau. Less was not more as designers experimented with texture and layered laces, such as Chantilly and Alencon and Guipure and Venice over a Chantilly layer. Lace was in abundance at Modern Trousseau, which offered the fit-and-flare gown with
‘Cathryn’: Fit-to-flare gown with cap sleeves and scalloped neckline in Alencon lace over silk duchess, from Modern Trousseau
off-the-shoulder straps and a scalloped neckline and a cap-sleeved style in Alencon lace over a silk duchess gown. Amy Kuschel incorporated lace in layers and accents, such as in a strapless gown with a flared hem and scalloped edge. Anna Maier UllaMaija Couture offered a fluted floral lace gown with a high-neck and a one-shoulder column gown over silk double charmeuse. Lea Ann Belter Bridal mixed and matched the fabric as exemplified by a silk dupioni gown layered with three kinds of French lace ending in tiers of sheer silk organza and sequin-dotted tulle ruffles.
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Janks incorporated a belt made of beaded French lace roses on an airy ballgown strung with beads and made of tulle and silk gazaar. “We use a lot of tulle as a base for the embellishment to counter the surface interest,” Janks says. “There has to be a balance … so it doesn’t overwhelm the wearer.” Subtle sparkle was even on display on Leanne Marshall’s collection with her use of hand-beaded lace. It’s an about-face for Marshall, who says for the longest time she avoided using anything reminiscent of shine. “I grew up designing my own dance costumes so I had my fill of sequins for a lifetime,” Marshall says. “But, the last few seasons, it’s been growing on me to try something more subtle with nice shimmer.”
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A great pair of shoes is just as important as the dress — maybe even more so. Luckily, higher hemlines are in mode, making it easier to shine the spotlight on the high-fashion footwear in which you’ll walk down the aisle.
Something Bleu cerulean d’Orsary peep-toe pumps from BHLDN Satin Caged Strappy Sandal paired with Strapless Dress with Garza Tiers, from White by Vera Wang for David’s Bridal
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NEW for mom It’s a big day for her, too! And now, she doesn’t have to settle for a department store dress. Bring her along to the bridal boutique, where designers are introducing collections made just for her.
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The rustic wedding theme is getting a cosmopolitan update in 2014, according to the experts. “People are tired of the shabby-chic thing, so they’re going for an old world glamour kind of vibe,” says Sara Burnett, the editor of wedding-inspiration blog Burnett’s Boards. Weddings in the coming year will take on more vintage elements to transport guests to a union that could have easily taken place decades ago. Think less whitewashed furniture and more classic mid-century pieces, says Erin Taylor of Bustle Events, a California-based, event-planning firm. To help you set the scene, envision places with specific time periods, such as Venice, Italy, at the turn of the century. “Vintage elements are romantic and bring an old-world charm to weddings,” says Deborah Collins Dunn, editor of the Wedding Thingz blog. And it’s the perfect way to incorporate the “something old” into the wedding tradition. “Many brides add old photos, books, typewriters and suitcases to the decor,” Dunn says. “One of my favorites is seeing old books on the reception tables for centerpieces.” Use your own family heirlooms to give the setting a personal touch. If you’re short on pieces with a nostalgic feel, Burnett also suggests taking photographs with a double exposure. The effect will result in shadowy, beautifully haunting pictures. When decorating, embrace elaborate prints. Solid colors and chevron are on their way out to make way for more unusual prints, like eye-catching geometric shapes. Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns, either.
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“Brides are getting a little more bold in their color palettes and rental choices,” Taylor says, and it extends all the way down to the smallest details like the invitations. A few colors in particular are really making a splash. Expect weddings accents with hints of gray and mint green — a cousin of emerald, 2013’s color of the year.
famous by New York’s Momofuku Milk Bar — and ombré-colored cakes remain popular, but at the end of the meal, consider mixing it up with a sweet assortment of miniature treats. Serve your guests a variety of the trendy snack-size desserts — doughnuts, scones or handheld pies, which also can be a savory snack with a twist on the filling. Small scoops of ice cream topped with wafers also make for a simply delicious dish.
Food and Cake For a trendy cocktail hour, presentation is key. Taylor suggests providing small tastes served in shot glasses. They can be filled with familiar hors d’oeuvres, or stuffed with bite-sized versions of homey favorites like macaroni and cheese or chicken potpie. But no matter the food, the local, farm-to-table trend still reigns, so look into venues and caterers who source from local farms. “More people are concerned about where their food is coming from,” Taylor says. For cakes, both “naked” cakes — un-iced, exposed layers, as made
Look for the doughnut — in all its forms — to be a hot dessert item in 2014.
Flowers Peonies are the flowers of the moment, and the bigger the better to make a statement piece that pops. Round out a peony bouquet with fillers like roses and hydrangeas. Tulips are another hot flower that can stand on their own in a vase. Pinks and peaches are classic flower colors that are especially popular for 2014, but your floral arrangements can veer off course to match your own theme. Keeping with the vintage trend, don’t be afraid to adorn the setting with flowers that go beyond traditional blush hues. To tie a darker color scheme together, add in some dark floral arrangements for a look that’s elegant, not eerie. It’s perfect for making floral arrangements look like still-life art, a trend Burnett says florists will be experimenting with in the coming year. Your floral arrangements don’t have to be relegated to table centerpieces. Brides of 2014 are playing with bold hair embellishments like dreamy flower crowns with tiny baby’s breath and large mixed bouquets. © BRIDES 365
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A photo of a wedding party aligned in royal fashion around the bride and groom is a staple of wedding photography. Then there’s the classic black-and-white photo. These elegant images will always have a place in wedding albums, but lately another shot has made it to the roster: the action-packed, staged Photoshop photo. With the help of Photoshop, photographers don’t just capture moments of the big day, they create them. And we’re not talking about removing Dad’s red-eye or altering the backdrop to change the mood of the photo. Photo editors are creating worlds and moments comparable to scenes out of blockbuster movies. The trend came to forefront in May 2013 when a photo of a wedding party running away from a Tyrannosaurus rex went viral. “They really sold the idea in the photo,” says Quinn Miller, the Louisiana-based photographer and photo editor who took the shot.
Miller was inspired by another photo and brought the idea to the couple just days before the wedding. “The groom loved dinosaurs, and they’re just a fun, kind of goofy couple,” Miller says. Many in the wedding party weren’t aware of their plan until moments before the shot was taken, but their expressions of pure horror and panic prove that they needed little prep time to sell the idea. Miller took care of the rest in the editing room, and the photo went viral just days after he posted it on Facebook. As of press time, it’s received nearly 15,000 “likes” and been shared more than 12,000 times. Since then, Miller says he has seen an “unbelievable number of photos” in line with the disaster-wedding trend. Indeed, there was an explosion of cinematically edited photos after Miller’s dino photo, including a “Star Wars” battle and a Sharktopus attack. However, a photo of a wedding-turned-zombie-apocalypse created in October 2012 shows that the Photoshop-enabled, disaster-wedding trend has been brewing for quite some time.
Sunday, January 26, 2014 - The Morning Star U11 Josiah Moore, a photographer based in Rochester, N.Y., staged and edited a photo of his own wedding party to look like zombies coming after him and his bride. Moore says he never set out to create something popular when he persuaded his then-fiancée to include the shot in their wedding-day plans.
“People always like to do some thing fun and memorable,” Moore says. “One of the coolest aspects about it is that you can really cater the artwork or the custom photos to the individuals — what’s special to them, what’s important to them, or what fits their personality.”
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Couples who are handling the bill for their weddings should include the rehearsal dinner in their overall wedding budget.
Planning the rehearsal dinner O
ne of the final responsibilities a couple has before they tie the knot is planning their rehearsal dinner. Typically the night before the wedding, the rehearsal dinner is an opportunity for the families of the bride- and groom-to-be and the members of the bridal party to get to know one another over a good meal. Planning a rehearsal dinner is much less complicated than plan-
ning the wedding, but couples still must take steps in advance of the dinner to ensure it goes smoothly.
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fer the rehearsal dinner be held at a different restaurant. When choosing the restaurant, be sure to make a reservation several weeks in advance and choose a restaurant that’s fully capable of accommodating your party. The restaurant should have a menu that’s versatile enough to accommodate guests on special diets or those who are vegetarian or vegan. The rehearsal dinner party can be quite large, so you’ll want to make your reservation as early as possible so you can get the restaurant of your choice. The larger the group, the earlier you should make the reservation.
Many of the people invited to the rehearsal dinner may be meeting one another for the first time, so couples should aim to create a relaxed atmosphere to reduce any nervousness and tension. The rehearsal dinner may also be the only time couples can relax and let their hair down with their family and friends, as the wedding day itself and the ensuing reception can be hectic. So take advantage of the more relaxed atmosphere and share a few laughs with those closest to you.
Bring the gifts for members of your wedding party. The rehearsal dinner is when brides- and grooms-to-be give their bridesmaids and groomsmen their gifts. If the gifts are especially large, then you might want to give them before you enter the restaurant or even back at the hotel. But in many cases, it’s perfectly alright to give out the bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts at the rehearsal dinner.
Invite the right guests.
Allow time for toasts.
Some couples may be confused as to whom they should invite to their rehearsal dinners. Wedding party members and their significant others should always make the cut, as should the parents of both the bride and groom and the person officiating the wedding. Kids who will be in the wedding and their parents also should be invited. Many couples even invite their immediate family members and siblings, even if those relatives are not in the wedding.
Toasts are not just a tradition of the wedding reception, but of the rehearsal dinner as well. The couple’s parents often want to toast the bride- and groom-to-be, and such a toast may be conducted in tandem. But the groom is also expected to give a toast, most notably to his bride-to-be. In addition, the couple walking down the aisle can toast their bridal party during the rehearsal dinner, thanking them for being a part of their big day.
Determine who is paying in advance.
Rehearsal dinners are typically a fun chance for couples and their families and friends to enjoy an intimate and relaxing dinner with one another the night before the couple’s big day. But as relaxing as the rehearsal dinner should be, couples should still follow certain protocols to ensure the dinner goes off without a hitch.
The groom’s family traditionally pays for the rehearsal dinner, but that tradition has largely fallen by the wayside. Couples should determine who will be paying for the dinner in advance so there’s no confusion once the meal is over.