My Take on The Royal Wedding

I have been watching the flutter about the Royal Wedding and how it was going to heavily influence the American wedding. You know I am not going to sprinkle fairy dust or cloud the view.

So in short order, here are the trends that I think we will see popping up out of this wedding.

The gown. It was simple,elegant and modest. Look for lace sleeves and necklines. Seriously, how long have you heard people screaming for sleeves?
The bouquet. No not a replica because that was one damned expensive bouquet. Look for smallish bouquets in small white flowers with green accents. Look also at the structure of the bouquet; it’s not a hand tied bouquet. The construction on that bouquet was labor intensive and very traditional. More power to the florist that can come up with a reasonably priced rendition.
Timing. This may well be the biggest trend to come out of this. An afternoon reception with passed hors d’oeuvres, cake, champagne and punch. Period. It’s cost-effective and elegant. Brides have been struggling for a way to be more cost effective with out thinking they will look cheap. Here it is and it’s endorsed by a Royal Wedding.

It’s just how I see it. Please, add your thoughts below.

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1. Sleeves were all over the Spring 2012 runways – Kate just sealed the deal with this trend!
2. The flowers were the one thing I wasn’t a fan of – but hopefully, more women choose the monochromatic white color for their flowers – I DO like the idea of the flowers not taking away from the bride or the dress.
3. Fantastic point. Cocktail style weddings were a bit shunned by traditionalists…but what’s more traditional than what the Royal’s do?!

Fantastic commentary as usual!
Elizabeth

I have a bride who was desperately trying to convince the future inlaws that she wanted ‘high tea’ in the afternoon, and then a hog roast served in the evening in keeping with the barn dance – guess what suddenly they aren’t concerned by ‘what will people think’ – its great.