WEDDINGS
Wedding Trends : WHAT ’ S HOT THIS SUMMER
FROM GIANT , DANCER-FILLED , MARTINI GLASSES , TO BOUNCY CASTLES FOR GROWN- UPS , PIPPA BINHAM , MANAGING DIRECTOR OF AWARD-WINNING WEDDING PLANNING AGENCY , NOVA WEDDING PLANNING , SETS OUT THE HOTTEST TRENDS FOR THE 2017 SUMMER WEDDING SEASON , EXCLUSIVELY FOR insideKENT . “ IT SEEMS THAT THIS SEASON THE OVERALL TREND IS FOR BUCKING THE TREND ,” SAYS PIPPA . “ COUPLES DON ' T WANT TO DO EVERYTHING THEIR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS DID AND ARE AIMING FOR LESS FORMAL AND MORE UNIQUE WAYS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES , CREATING A FAR MORE PERSONAL AND SPECIAL OCCASION .”
MAKE ME BLUSH …
Soft and romantic , the enduring colour for weddings in summer 2017 is blush pink , otherwise known as dusty rose , which continues to make an appearance at so many weddings due to its ‘ mixability ’. Lighter colourways of blush can easily be mixed in an elegant pastel palette , stronger tones can be teamed with mint , corals and ivories for a girly yet graceful palette , whilst mid-range hues look fantastic against metallics , such as rose gold for bold , statement wedding designs .
Blush is being incorporated in all kinds of floristry schemes , especially with the blush rose , which currently underpins the wedding market . Such varieties as ‘ Quicksand ’ and ‘ Menta ’ have a beautifully soft vintage quality and look especially sophisticated when teamed with white gypsophila .
Similarly , blush wedding dresses are a feminine and unique way to add a hint of colour to your wedding dress without going over the top . The trend has become increasingly popular among brides and their entourage for those who want to incorporate this colour into their dress designs .
FEE FI FO FUN ….
Whereas 2016 was all about miniature items – food , favours and flowers – this year we are seeing a ‘ growing ’ trend . Giant things are all the rage , whether it ’ s huge martini glasses that live dancers can sway in , giant versions of classic garden games such as Jenga , Connect 4 and dominoes , or giant feature balloons . Many weddings are now going ‘ big ’ in order to make a statement .
Giant letters made of flowers or lights continue to be a theme , whether spelling out couple ’ s initials , or simply the word ‘ LOVE ’ to provide a sensational and personalised background to many a dancefloor .
DOING IT FOR THE KIDS …
A wedding can be a great way to incorporate some childish nostalgia and much like the trend for giant items , many brides and grooms are embracing their inner child for their big day ( even when the children are left at home !). Bouncy castles and inflatables for grown-ups are making an appearance at many festivalstyle weddings , alongside the stalwarts of sweetie tables , candy floss machines and ice cream vans .
Some couples are taking this to the next level by providing ‘ kids ’ packs ’ for their adult guests as favours , which include such items as quizzes about the couple , ‘ colour-in ’ illustrations of the bride and groom , eye-spy photo lists and personalised sparklers for when the sun goes down .
COME FLY WITH ME …
Imagine the breathtaking view of seeing your wedding venue from the air , when all of a sudden the camera swoops down to film your crowd of guests cheering and laughing as you exit from your ceremony . Now your wedding video can look something more akin to a Spielberg movie , with the increasing demand for drone videography .
These image-capturing aircrafts can film and photograph from a unique aerial perspective capturing key moments of the day – such as videoing a special moment between the bride and groom , or perhaps photographing a big group of guests from above . Drone filming can look so spectacular , because the footage can really reveal the grandeur of a wedding venue and its surroundings .
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