Wedding Gown

Ruffles and Frills – For the last few seasons, ruffles have been one of the biggest ways that designers have chosen to add volume and visual interest to their gowns. We’re not talking about all over ruffles, although a ruffled wedding gown is very pretty. Instead, these are the special small details that help a gown come to life. You might look for a wedding gown with subtle ruffles on the sleeve. These kinds of special details can help a gown feel more personal and very lovely.

Color Trends / Combination

Tropical and Bright Colors – Philippines is a tropical country and after all the hurricanes and storms that hit the country be lightened up and brighten in upcoming color trends this 2011. Apple green, mauve, lilac, hot pink, celadon, aged gold, coral, red, violet / purple, mocha / chocolate / brown, navy, emerald / pine green / dark cyan, Clementine orange, and yellow are perfect colors that suites the upcoming 2011 weddings.

Food and Beverage

Simple and Healthy yet Sophisticated in Taste and Texture

Food and drink are considered by some to be the most important part of any event. 2011 weddings we’ll have some twist in some common recipes. Let’s get healthy use fresh local farm meat, seafood catches of the day, to cheese, wine, beer and fruits and vegetables. Filipinos love sweet dishes, let’s make your favorite delicacies healthy by having natural, raw sweeteners added in the recipes.

Together with gowns and dresses are accessories, Shorter trains and veils and commonly used by Filipinas the bird cage veil are popular as are pretty boleros, and shawls. For colder weather, brides choose wraps of faux-fur, velvet, heavy satin, or pashmina which are not basically used in Philippines. Light weight fabrics, including organza, lace, tulle and chiffon, make perfect wraps for the Spring or Summer bride and reduce sun exposure on bare arms and shoulders.

Pearls, rhinestones, and crystals remain the top jewelry choice for necklaces and earrings. Crystal brooches are also a popular accent for wearing on the dress, in the hair or on the bouquet handle.

Who’s going to forget hair styles although there are no clear trends in hair styles, wearing the hair in long romantic waves or loosely pulled back are common choices for astonishing brides with long hair. Some brides are placing their veils directly on their hair or using a single silk flower for a simple yet classic look. Hair ornaments such as hairpins, brooches, and hair vines made with crystals, pearls, rhinestones, and/or silk flowers are still commonly used.

Beautiful tiaras and combs made with rhinestones, crystals or pearls have been the trend for many occasions and seasons and seem to be barely used as more crystal-embellished dress designs takes place.

Color Combination

Most couples prefer the “colorful because its summer” wedding motif. As a matter of fact, you can use two colors (example is green and yellow) and just add a bit of white color for simplicity. Alternating the decorations for tablecloth and linen would provide a wonderful chessboard-like effect.

Choice of Food

Yes, it’s a wedding, but it’s still summer. Try bringing picnic food or beach food for your wedding reception. Try barbecues, fruits, and some sandwiches instead of the heavy beefy meals. There are endless choices of food that would match your summer wedding theme. Use an orange cake instead of the traditional white or chocolate wedding cake.

The Wedding Theme

Let’s face it, beach weddings and garden weddings are no longer as exciting as before due to the fact that it is more common now. If you want to remember your wedding, take it to a place where you had a special experience on a summer getaway. It can be a cabin on the woods where you and your dad camped, or if you want a more personal touch, set the wedding venue to look like where the place of your honeymoon will be.

Invitations

The usual “White Wedding Invitation” is no special than any of your guests receive from their other friends. Add a little twist to it. Maybe a little “summer” touch would complement like some sand as borders of words.

Centerpieces

For the zesty feeling, maybe you want to replace some of the flowers into fruits for centerpieces? Some grass and wooden vases also complement the summer feel of your wedding.

The Wedding Souvenirs

Instead of giving figurines or glasses, which your guests really just store in the cabinet and bury it in there for the rest of eternity, try a better option. Maybe try giving small plants for them to make blossom in memory of your wonderful union? You’re not only giving them something memorable, you’re also helping the environment.