Image by Michelle Prunty
With January coming to an end, wedding plans should be well under way and you’ll be soon thinking of the finer details and more fun stuff – the little things that can add impact to your big day! With this in mind, we enlisted the help of wedding planner Extraordinaire Sharon Mc Meel to talk you through some fabulous trends making an appearance in 2014. From gorgeous blush tones and Pantone’s vibrant colour of the year, radiant orchid, to the raging debate over social weddings, here’s some things brides and grooms will be loving (or loathing if you’re not a fan of FB etc.) in 2014…
Over to Sharon…
Can you believe January is nearly over already! Before you know it your own big day will be upon you. So with that in mind let’s talk about the latest wedding trends for 2014 and hopefully you will get some inspiration and new ideas for your wedding day.
COLOUR
Colour has a big impact on any wedding but you don’t have to go bold to create a statement. This year’s wedding colours are giving us a choice of both. Blush pinks, nudes and peaches have made a comeback for 2014 and offer a lovely romantic feel with a touch of subtle elegance and serenity. You can bring this trend through your day with stunning blush pink dresses like those seen on the catwalks from Monique Lhuillier and A Watters, pink macarons or stunning delicate bridal bouquets.
Speaking about their colour of the year Pantone said, “Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health”. What a wonderful thing to bring to your wedding day! For more ideas on how to bring radiant orchid into your wedding, you can check out my inspiration board on Pinterest.
SOCIAL MEDIA
When it comes to social media and weddings the camp is divided. Many couples are introducing a special hastag #maryjohnwedding, for their guests to upload their images to social media while others are opting for more privacy.
Image via PenmaiSLOW MOTION VIDEO BOOTHS
The simple photo booth is getting an upgrade. This year’s funky new technology feature for weddings is the slow motion video booth. Using well-chosen props and specialist technology you can create a fantastic, fun and different wedding video. It is a great way of showing the party mood in a way that photos or normal videos can’t. Check out some examples on YouTube.com and I challenge you not to laugh!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmyV1_t3avw
If you need help navigtaing any of these trends or want to see if Sharon is available on your wedding date, see her weddingsonline profile page here or contact her on 0868524800 or [email protected]
