The Huffington Post Bridal Guide has shared some of the new wedding trends for 2013.
Here are some of what they find to be hot for this year.
1. A Return To Formality
"It's a move towards sophistication," says Alyssa Brown of Alison Events in San Francisco, the planners behind Seth Rogen's recent nuptials. "For example, we're planning an outdoor event right now, but there's crystal on the table, and gold silverware and chargers," Alyssa explains. "And black tie is playing a huge role right now.
2. Neutral Color Palettes
"I see grey and taupe with pops of black," says Alyssa. Tara Guérard of Soirée in Charleston predicts that layers of blush will be big. Candles always have a major presence at weddings, but this year, look for them in showstopping chandeliers. "I like to incorporate chandeliers into the decor.
3. The Wild-Card Trend of the Year
Camping! It started with Matthew McConaughey's star-studded wedding, and now brides are loving the idea of a grown-up summer camp -- hence the new term, "glamping." Imagine ultra-luxe safari-style tents with heat, electricity and high-end linens.
4. The Flower of the Year
Soft, lush, romantic, the peony is the most-requested wedding flower for two years running now, according to Sayles Livingston of Sayles Livingston Design in Newport, Rhode Island. But with the bloom available for only two months out of the year, brides need a backup. Sayles recommends the garden rose, which is a more affordable alternative.
5. Garlands Galore
2013's brides swoon for garlands -- garlands with ribbon, garlands with paper, garlands hung from chandeliers. "We just did a wedding with one long center table and a garland of peonies and hydrangea running the full length of the table. It was 48 feet of full flower," Sayles says.
6. Gleaming Invitations
The invitation look of the year? Foil stamping -- glints of metallic gold, silver and bronzes stamped directly on the invitation. Imagine your names shining in silver against an illustration of the Brooklyn Bridge, or calligraphy scrollwork made modern in gold. "It adds a very fun pop without being too glitzy," says Melinda Morris.
7. The Catering Trend of the Year
“A major trend is to do plated dinners now,” says Elizabeth Creasey of Los Angeles-based Whoa Nelly! Catering, the go-to foodies for Hollywood A-listers. “We’re getting more requests for gold silverware, something more sophisticated.” Watch for Part Two, including more 2013 wedding trends.
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