Wedding Trend Forecasting | Oscars Inspiration

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I love watching big televised events early in the year because you can totally see what fashion trends are catching on!  It's perfect that the Oscars were just Sunday because for the rest of this week I'll be shining light on trends you're bound to see throughout the rest of 2012 in the wedding world.  You can look to these five lovely ladies above for inspiration because they are spot on!

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Brights - I'm not sure if Pantone choosing Tangerine Tango as their 2012 Color of the Year had something to do with this first trend, but brights are everywhere you look (even on the adorable Michelle Williams at the Oscars!) . . . I mean have you been to a mall recently?!?!?  It's not just the peppy orange we'll see, but neon pinks, greens and yellows have made an amazing comeback - they're bound to be incorporated into many wedding color schemes this year!

Old Hollywood Glam - This year you're bound to see more brides kicking it old school like Judy Greer did at the Oscars!  For fashion think skin-hugging silhouettes, soft waves, red lips, dramatic eyes and in the décor department - loads of platinum and black accents!

Eclectic Style - Gone are the days of matchy-matchy weddings - 2012 brides will embrace their inner "pickers" to find the perfect elements to incorporate into their day.  We'll be seeing mismatched bridesmaid dresses that flatter each particular lady in waiting,  stacked vintage china as place settings and centerpieces as unique as the guests at each table :o)

Showing Some Skin - Think Angelina's Oscar gown's thigh-high slit, but on the perfect white sheath dress and you'll see exactly what this next trend is all about!  It won't just be leg ladies are showing though - we'll see slits in the back of gowns, too!

Untraditional Necklines - Both Milla and Angelina showcase this next trend perfectly - one-shoulder, asymmetrical, sweetheart and illusion, you're bound to know at least one bride who will don a dress with a unique neckline!

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Sparkle Everywhere - Just like in the gorgeous Milla Jovovich's gown at the Oscars, brides will be adding sparkles, glitz and glam anywhere they can!  We'll see shiny gems not only in dresses, but on stationery, in bouquets and edible beauties incorporated into wedding cakes :o)

Bold Bridal Bouquets - I started seeing this next trend last year and I think we'll be seeing a lot more throughout 2012.  Brides are focusing on making their bridal bouquets big and beautiful - envision gem-laden flowers, cascading shapes and stems wrapped in more than just your ordinary ribbon!

Skirts with Volume - The bigger the better - voluminous skirts have popped up everywhere on the runway (and in Hollywood - see Kristen Wiig's dress above!).  The popular layering and draping trend from the past few years has continued, but it's concentrated on the bottom half of the dresses now :o)  This isn't a trend you'll see on bridesmaids, but you're bound to see brides walking down the aisle with it!

Neutrals - You'll see neutrals in almost every aspect of weddings this year - from color palettes (I would die to do a wedding with different shades of ivory, gold and taupe!) to bridal makeup!  Lots of burlap coupled with lace and sun-kissed cheeks with nude-glossed lips :o)

Unique Stationery - Can you imagine how excited I am about this trend?!?!?!  Every day I see more and more brides falling in love with stationery that is unique, personal and compliments their day - it doesn't necessarily mean all couples will purchase custom stationery, but I see them spending a lot more time choosing their suites to make sure they truly are a sneak peek into what is to come (yay!!!).

What trend are you most excited about?!?!