Wedding Wednesday | 2010 Trend Watch

The new year is upon us so it's time to be prepared! Here are just a few things to watch for in 2010.

Gown from the Susan Neville Collection

1. Turquoise - expect it to be everywhere this year, from weddings to home decor. Color company Pantone even ranked it as number one in their Spring 2010 Fashion Color Report. The great thing about turquoise is that it's such an easy color to match other colors with. Combine it with dark grey and silver for a sleek look or pump it up by adding a deep red tone.

Image from Eco Caters

2. "Green" Weddings - 2009 started this trend and it's definitely going to continue as brides and grooms think about the impact their wedding has on the environment. Look for recycled paper stationery items and organic food menus.

Image from Fine Living

3. Girls' Night In Bachelorette Parties - My own bachelorette party was more slumber party than crazy bar-fest and we had such a great time that my sister and I threw a similar-type party for our cousin's 2009 pre-nuptials. There's no need to keep the festivities tame just because you're not actually out - look for bridal parties to save some cash and their sanity (there's no sweaty men to hit on you when you're at home) by opting for a Girls' Night In!

Image by bobbi + mike

4. Draping - From bridal gowns to fabric covered reception walls, be on the look out for soft layers everywhere this year.

Image by Jose Villa Wedding Photography

5. Shine - Brides will be looking for ways to incorporate a little glitz into their big days with rhinestones, crystals and candlelight galore!