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Spring Wedding Trends For 2012

Kelly Curtis — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:00:57 +0000

With every wedding season, comes different wedding trends. Brides love to know what's going on, what's unique and finding accessories that will help their wedding stand apart and make it their own. All of the tiniest details make a difference on your wedding day. So, staying on top of the trends will help your wedding stand out and you might even find a unique way that helps let your personality shine through. So, Wedding and Party Network has the latest spring wedding trends that you'll want to incorporate into your wedding.

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Pop Of Color – It's all about color this season, after all, Tangerine Tango was named color of the year by Pantone. Think bold and bright for your wedding colors. It's even making a fashion statement within the fashion world. So, why not include that in your wedding? However, if that's not your style, you can choose a bright color and pair it with a pastel. Colors are seen throughout everything, so you must make sure you find the right color combination that is perfect for you. Your colors are everywhere, such as, your wedding flowers, bridesmaid dresses, centerpieces and even your wedding cake. Always think about your color choices because they are the starting point of everything.

Your Wedding Dress – Deep v-neck wedding gowns, high slits, lace, sparkles and ruffles are all making a glamorous appearance. Making bold statements in an elegant way are the trends we're seeing within wedding dresses.

Hairstyles – Hairstyles are truly making statements throughout weddings now. Normally, everyone would either do some sort of up do or let their hair down. Braids are making a comeback, however, not in the normal way. They are more elaborate and done up with the hair. Hairstyles are being seen as a touch of imperfection, a bit on the "messy" side, yet still sleek and elegant. Hairstyles are more loose, instead of tight ringlets.

Wedding Cake – Wedding cakes are truly being taken to the next level with new heights and being true works of art. Different shapes, sizes, layers and gorgeous designs are all being incorporated into wedding cakes. Brides and bakeries are really starting to think out-of-the-box and turning cakes into a real work of art.

When it comes to wedding trends, we're seeing bright, colorful and glamorous. When planning your wedding, try to incorporate some of these wedding trends into your wedding and make it special.

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Inspirational Friday – Pink & Green

Kelly Curtis — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:19 +0000

Here at Wedding and Party Network we want to give you inspiration for your wedding details. The details are what sets your wedding apart from anyone else. The colors, theme, detailing and style all creates your wedding day style. So, today's Inspirational Friday will focus on the colors pink and green. This color combination is so fun. It's great for spring and summer weddings. Find inspiration from these photos, there is absolutely a ton of ideas that you can do with these beautiful colors.

If you are using these colors for your wedding, it's definitely about choosing whether you want to go with pastel version or bold colors. Pastel is more suited for spring weddings, while the bold pinks and greens are great for summer. Incorporate these colors into your wedding bouquets, wedding cake, reception centerpieces, ceremony arrangements, table runners, table cloths and anything else you can think of for these colors. Just get creative with these colors and let them show off your wedding style.

Inspirational Friday – Pink & Red

Kelly Curtis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:55 +0000

These colors are absolutely gorgeous and can be used throughout the year for your wedding. You can incorporate them into absolutely anything, even your wedding gown. Think outside-the-box and try and come up with something unique, especially since these colors and common throughout weddings. However, you can definitely let your personality shine through with these colors by including unique accents in your wedding bouquet, centerpieces, wedding cake and even your wedding gown. Pink and red are definitely gorgeous colors that will make your wedding truly special.

Bridesmaid Style Trends & Tips

Kelly Curtis — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:42 +0000

Along with wedding dresses, colors, flowers, food and venues, bridesmaid dresses are constantly changing with the trends. Wedding trends are constantly changing and everything within weddings goes through this. Bride's tastes change and so do the elements of weddings. Bridesmaid dresses are constantly changing styles and colors. Lengths range from long, tea length to short and the colors are all over the place. Wedding and Party Network has the latest bridesmaid dress trends that you may want to look at for your wedding.

Same Color, Different Styles

Just Pick – You pick the color or color palette and they pick the style. Not every girl feels comfortable in the same style of dress since everyone shares different body types. Therefore, let them pick their own. Your bridesmaids will feel more comfortable and confident in your wedding and be more willing to shell out the money since they could wear their dress again. Plus, it's so refreshing seeing weddings that features bridesmaid dresses in different styles and even different colors. Not everything has to be truly matchy matchy.

Same Color Palette – Not every dress has to be the same color. Again, not all girls look good in the same color. Offer them 4 or so choices close to your color and let them go from there. They can choose the style and color that looks best on them and will definitely be willing to spend a bit more since they definitely have the option of wearing the dress again.

More Wear – Think about picking a dress that they'll be able to wear again. It's all about the wearability of a dress. Pick shorter dresses in a color they'll be able to wear again for different occasions. If you want to go long, think about their options to even shorten the dress so they can wear it to a spring or summer occasion. Keep in mind their ability to wear it again. Sorry to say, your bridesmaids won't be wearing their big shoulder, short sleeve in an Easter egg pastel color dress anytime soon, unless that look comes back in style, and that may be awhile.

Think About The Shoes – Letting them find their own style doesn't just pertain to the dress, think about their shoes too. We say opt out of the dye able wedding shoes that match their dress perfectly in a purple, teal or orange, which they will never wear again and focus on going with metallic or nude. Going with a metallic silver, gold or a neutral colored shoe ensures that they can wear it with different outfits that they may have in their closet.

Accessories – Another thing that goes with completing your bridesmaids look is accessories. Accessories complete their look. You can either go with them wearing what they want to show off their personality or picking something truly simple.

There are different trends within bridesmaid dresses, including short vs. long, style or what color to wear. However, unless you're buying, it's great to let bridesmaids pick out their own dress so they can wear it again and show off a bit of their personality.

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Beautiful Wedding Hairstyle Trends To Complete Your Look

Kelly Curtis — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:03 +0000

Within weddings, there are trends that come in go. This includes everything, even the way brides wear their hair. That is a major component of your wedding day look, it completes your look and ties everything together. New hairstyle trends emerge each season and are constantly incorporated into wedding looks. So, Wedding and Party Network has got the latest wedding hairstyle trends that you may want to incorporate into your wedding to complete your amazing look.

Gorgeous Bride Accented With Hair Accessory

Braids – Braids have been a definite trend for the past few seasons, and having them be a part of your wedding day look is no exception. They can be categorized under your boho-chic wedding or a simple, yet elegant styled wedding. Braids are a bit more relaxed, yet add a statement within your hairstyle. Try a single braid and include it in your bun or a simple side braid or fishtail braid paired with a beautiful strapless wedding gown with gorgeous flowing material will look absolutely amazing.

Hair Accessories – Another big trend is hair accessories. You see more girls wearing headbands, floral pieces or even feathers in their hair for an added fashion statement. So, why not include this in your wedding day look? If you're going for a gorgeous Grecian inspired look, try adding a crystal embellished single headband to complete the look. However, if you are going to a floral, boho-chic look, you may want to include a beautiful flower in your hair. Also, if you're going for the dramatics, think about a big statement veil. There are a variety of hair accessories that you can use in your hair to complete your wedding day look.

Going Retro – Going retro with your hairstyle is a huge trend that we are seeing emerge. Beautiful pin curls, waves or beehive inspired hair trends are all emerging. Some people are definitely seen wearing these as part of their everyday look as well. So, take it up a notch and find inspiration within these hairstyles and include them on your wedding day.

Ponytails – You may think of ponytails as everyday wear, however, ponytails can be quite sleek and elegant. They make great wedding hair statements when paired with the right wedding dress. You can do a low pony or even a high ponytail depending on your style of dress. Make the ponytail sleek and straight or have a few curls or waves in it. Just make it fit your wedding day look.

Skin The Bobby Pins – Skip the bobby pins and go for a beautiful hairstyle that is down. You can opt to go for a simple, sleek and straight look or gorgeous waves, which can be accented with a hair accessory. Instead of all those bobby pins and a heavily styled up-do, consider going for a natural, beautiful hairstyle that's down.

The main key here is to make the hairstyle complete your wedding day look. You want your wedding dress, as well as your hairstyle to tell your story. So, go with what you like and keep it true to who you are as a bride.

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Inspirational Friday – Yellow & Gray

Kelly Curtis — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:12 +0000

Here at Wedding and Party Network we want to give you inspiration for your wedding details. The details are what sets your wedding apart from anyone else. The colors, theme, detailing and style all creates your wedding day style. So, today's Inspirational Friday will focus on the color yellow and gray. These colors on their own are absolutely gorgeous. However, when you pair them together, they make a wonderful color combination. You can do so many things with this color combination for your wedding and can be used throughout the year. Here is a little inspiration for the colors yellow and gray.

Choose beautiful gray bridesmaid dresses and pair them with yellow bridesmaid bouquets or vice-versa. Having yellow centerpieces with gray accents are also wonderful. Even having yellow wedding flowers for your cake topper on your wedding cake with an accent of gray ribbon is ideal. Whatever you come up with, your ideas are endless. Just get creative with this beautiful color combination.

Color Your Wedding Right

Kelly Curtis — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:00:59 +0000

Just like anything else, there are trends in the wedding industry. Even with colors. When choosing your wedding colors, you must choose wisely since they are incorporated into just about every element of your wedding. So, it's important you choose colors that pair well together and won't be overbearing when incorporated into the rest of your elements. Also, within your colors, you want to incorporate the color trends, which change with the season. So, Wedding and Party Network has the color trends for 2012.

Pantone just announced their color of the year. Tangerine Tango it is for 2012! It's warming color, with a pop of color can fit a variety of weddings during any season. Whether you are wanting to plan a summer wedding or a winter wedding, this color will work. Pair it with white, purple or even blue to make a bold statement. This color is just what your 2012 wedding needs.

A yellow color is just what your spring or summer wedding needs. Think bright, cheery and sunny. Pair it with navy for a great nautical theme or bright pinks or even greens for a wonderful summer look.

Lilac is just the color that adds a touch of romance to your wedding. Such a beautiful, soft and romantic color that brings a great overall setting. Pair it with silver, cream or pink. These color combinations will make wonderful reception centerpieces and wedding arrangements.

Bright & colorful pink will bring a sense of fun and excitement. Incorporate this color into all aspects of your wedding, including your wedding flowers, bridesmaid dresses and your wedding cake.

Taupe, a beautiful basic color that can fit so many themes. Pair it with other neutral colors to create that natural themed wedding or incorporate any other color with it that you may like. Honestly, whatever color you pair with this works.

All of these colors are amazing. Create the wedding you've always dreamed of with these fabulous colors. Colors create the wedding, so let yours create the one that you've always imagined.

Inspirational Friday – Wedding Rings

Kelly Curtis — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:00:15 +0000

Weddings Rings

When picking out engagement or wedding rings, think about your personal style. You're the one who has to wear it for the rest of your life, therefore, you want to be satisfied with how it looks and the quality. You can choose from different styles, cuts, clarity and color. There are so many options with wedding rings. Just remember, make it your own.

Show Stopping Dresses For 2012

Kelly Curtis — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:00:10 +0000

With a new year, comes along new wedding trends. For each season, things change. It could be something extravagant to the changing of the simplest detail. Colors change, themes change and so do wedding dress styles. So, what's in trend for 2012? There are various styles that capture every bride's personality. The new wedding gown trends are just simply amazing and Wedding and Party Network has the latest styles.

Illusionary Necklines - A gorgeous and unique trend that is starting to take shape is dresses that feature illusionary necklines. This is created with sheer fabric. Imagine a one shoulder gown, off the shoulder or a higher neckline created with sheer fabric.

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Exposed - Another big trend we're seeing a lot of is having the underlay fabric exposed. Most gowns have some sort of underlay underneath the gown, which is then hidden by fabric that lies on top of it to create a beautiful dress. Exposing some of that fabric underneath creates a unique contrast between the two fabrics. It gives it an edge, yet keeps it soft and romantic.

Blush - Instead of the traditional white, brides and switching it up and actually leaning towards color. Nude or blush are a great alternative to the traditional white wedding gown. When you think of color, it doesn't have to be full-blown, in your face color. Taking on a neutral hue for your wedding dress will add something unique to your wedding, yet not make it over the top.

Lace Sleeves – Taking a style note from the royal wedding, lace sleeves are a big trend. It adds a sense of elegance and royalty to the gown. You'll find different styles of lace that can best represent your style. This dress is great, especially if your wedding is in the cooler months.

Two-In-One - The trend lately has been for brides to wear their wedding gown and then change into another dress for her wedding reception. So, why not choose a dress that is two-in-one? Some gowns are now being made where you can take the longer layer off and you'll end up with a shorter version of your dress. You don't get to wear your wedding gown as long as you'd like to, so some brides are hesitant on buying a reception gown because they want to wear their wedding dress as long as they can. Plus, it might not be in your budget. A two-in-one wedding dress solves both these problems. You'll get more use out of your wedding dress and it'll help with your budget.

Open Backs - A great way to show off some skin in your wedding gown is with an open back dress that is absolutely stunning. A beautiful circle open back or even a low-cut back adds a great accent to a simple gown. It adds just enough to create romantic, whimsical and elegant dress.

These bridal gowns are sure to make an amazing statement at your wedding. All of the beautiful details make these dresses truly stand out.

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2012 Wedding Trends

Kelly Curtis — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:00:04 +0000

Are you planning a 2012 wedding? Are you wanting to know the latest trends for this upcoming wedding season? Incorporating the latest trends and unique elements of your personality help make your wedding truly unique. You definitely want your wedding to stand out and make your wedding your own. So, Wedding and Party Network has the 2012 wedding trends that will help get you started on planning your wedding.

This year, romance is definitely in the air. Start thinking of dreamy, lush and love.

Wedding Gowns – Take a style note from the royal wedding. Think of Victorian styled gowns Lace sleeves, illusion necklines and an overall style of elegance.

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Theme – Yes, there are themes to weddings. It's more than just choosing colors, you see the theme throughout the flowers, wedding invitations, wedding dress and throughout everything. Think of rustic and nautical. However, you're definitely not limited to these themes. Think about what you enjoy the most and what best suits your style.

Location, Location, Location -When you think of your location, think of your theme first. Then decide what wedding venue would best convey your theme. If it's rustic, think more of an outdoors venue. Vineyards, barns or near a lake are the ideal places and can truly be transformed into something spectacular.

Ditch The Cake -Of course, wedding cakes are important. However, they may have taken a back seat to dessert tables. More and more weddings are incorporating dessert tables into their wedding reception. Feature different pies, cookies, miniature cakes, cupcakes or candy. You satisfy all your guests by having different desserts at your wedding. Of course, you can still have a wedding cake. However think about featuring the desserts as the main attraction.

Late Night Favor - Normally, weddings can last into the wee hours of the night. The food is long gone by now and it's starting to wear off. Therefore, couples are starting to offer their guests late night snacks for a treat. You can go with cookies and milk, doughnuts or candy to satisfy their sweet tooth and late night cravings.

What's Your Style – Most importantly, this is YOUR day. There doesn't have to be any certain themes or elements at your wedding. The main thing to remember is to incorporate what you love and show off your style. After all, this is your day that you'll remember a lifetime.

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