2017 Wedding Trend Alert – our top 10 tips!

5 Star Weddings — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 14:49:53 +0000

We love looking ahead to see what the year has to offer us. And we think 2017 will be a year of clean white minimal chic, sweet treats and natural colour palettes, amongst others. We’ve picked just a few of our favourite looks that we think are going to be hot this year.

Shades of white…

Strip away all the frivolity and frills, and focus on gorgeous, luxury, simple styling. Make it look effortlessly chic and keep all the attention on you…

Gorgeously fragrant orchids add luxury to your white wedding. Photo: Outside the box wedding

Draw focus to the important elements of your invites, forget the fussy frills. Photo: Weddbook

What a simply stunning cake! Just a sprig and a natural ribbon to set off the pure white lines. Photo: Silk & Willow

Naked cakes are so 2016…

…so this year, naked cakes are covering up! But only slightly. You’ll be wanting a semi-naked, barely iced beauty, like these.

Elegant, chic… and sparkly! Photo: Flower & Fondant Designer Cakes

So pretty! Photo:Cake Ink

Paint me a picture

We think party portraits are going to sky-rocket this year. Having a painted memory of your special day is something to treasure forever.

yep… it’s really a painting! By Anthony Galati – find out more on our directory

Create a rainbow

What could be more exciting than filling your wedding with colour?!

Keep the base colour white to make the rainbow pop! Photo: Steve Gerrard Photography

Vibrant florals are super eye-catching Photo: Goodbye Miss

Sweet treats

We’ve all seen the banquet style dessert table, but this year, grazing is going to be ramped up a notch – sweet treats galore! Mini desserts, doughnuts and popcorn aplenty – the options are nearly endless! It’s just so fun to let your guests help themselves to a little bit of what they fancy!

A cute dessert station by The George in Rye. Macaron pops, tiramisu, Eton mess… yum… Photo:WOOKIE Photography

You can not go wrong with a sugary sweet table – so cute! Photo: Sweet & Pretty

Popcorn – the perfect fun snack

A doughnut bar will always go down well.

Mix it up with metallics

We’re going to see plenty of shimmering metallics this year. Golden thread, silver embellishments and even daring bronze gowns – you’ll certainly shine.

Gorgeous metallic overlay from Vera Wang

Team metallic with a simple pure white skirt for a stunning, sparkling vision. Gown: Eddy K Couture

Dazzle in bronze – perfect for an evening celebration Gown: Marc Bouwer Couture

Lovely lush florals

This year, you CAN NOT have too many flowers gracing the walls, chairs, ceilings, even in the tables. Floral decoration is a marvel on the senses, creating the perfect aroma and most beautiful sight.

A gorgeous combination of sparkling chandeliers and abundant florals Photo: White Lilac Inc

A lush floral wall is always a winner Photo: Ruffled

Flowers in the table too! Photo: White Lilac Inc

What a spectacular altar display! Photo: Tantawan Bloom

Tech Alert!

This year, technology will add itself to the list of must-haves for your wedding. Decor, cake, even your dress won’t go untouched by tech with projection mapping high on the agenda.

Create the mood you want with a serene projection – add music to match! Photo: The Japan Times

Create a visual masterpiece that commands attention. Then make it shimmer and dance! Photo: Kudos AV

Bring your dress to life with a unique projection. And you can have as many designs as you like – no need to change dresses! Photo: My Modern Met

Warehouse wedding

A wedding with an industrial vibe is all the rage. This year, warehouse luxe is where it’s at. The combination of elegance and roughness makes for a visually stunning celebration.

Just because it’s raw, doesn’t mean it can’t be elegant – a blank space can throw up some gorgeous potential. Photo: Victoria Warehouse

Your floral choices can appear to naturally creep out of the bare walls and accent the individual space. Photo: My Italian Wedding

Warehouse weddings mean lots of space for guests! A really gorgeous open plan makes the day to night transition simple! Photo: ARIA

High ceilings need lots of lights! Edison lamps make a stunning visual display

In the buff – neutral palettes

Blush, rose, buff…. tones of nude are so on trend this year. Added to a floral feature, decor or dress, this shade softens a white wedding and adds a touch of luxurious elegance, enhancing any wedding day.

A dusky rose adds a boho vibe to a bouquet Photo: Green Parlour

Add a luxurious nude wrap for a touch of elegance

These chair wraps are so simple and understated – but add so much to the decor.

A soft blush dress is such a pretty choice, with layers of tulle for extra texture

Hello little Louboutins! Cute nude heels are always an on trend winner

If you’re after a gorgeous luxury inspiration, check out some of our other blogs.

3 Luxury Watches Perfect for the Bride’s Big Day

5 Star Weddings — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:00:43 +0000

Weddings are such a big occasion and it goes without saying that the bride-to-be will want to look her best and this will be based on all the elements of her outfit. Of course, the most important thing for the bride to get right is her choice of wedding dress but it is also extremely vital to get all the accessories right such as jewellery and watches.

Luxury watches are increasingly becoming a main feature of a bride’s accessory list for the big day and luckily for all the beautiful brides out there, there are some fantastic timepieces from which to choose. The world’s leading luxury watchmakers, many of whom herald from Switzerland, offer some truly stunning and classically elegant timepieces and some of the names that are perfect for weddings include Cartier, Baume & Mercier and Raymond Weil.

Let’s take a look at our top 3 luxury women’s watches for weddings:

In 3rd Place – Raymond Weil Jasmine Ladies Watch:

Raymond Weil Luxury Wedding Watch

Price – £1,000 Approx
This beautiful and wonderfully elegant timepiece from Raymond Weil’s Jasmine collection is the perfect choice for the bride’s big day. Some features include:

Sapphire Crystal Glass
Rose Gold Plated Bracelet
Polished Steel Casing
Rose Gold Lacquer Crown

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Squadra

Taking the Runner-Up Spot – Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Squadra

Price – £4,000 Approx
Ideally styled for a white wedding, this spectacular Jaeger LeCoultre ladies watch from their Reverso collection may be expensive but it’s the sort of timepiece that lasts a lifetime and will serve as a timeless reminder of your big day. Some features include:

Sliding Swivel Case
Glareproof Sapphire Crystal
White Alligator Leather Strap
LeCoultre 657 Movement

In First Place – Chanel J12 White Ceramic Ladies Watch

Chanel J12 White Ceramic Ladies Watch

Price – £6,000 Approx

Few brands are more synonymous with high fashion, style and beauty than Chanel and this makes their timepieces perfect for any bride’s big day. This watch from their J12 collection includes the following features:

33mm Ceramic Case
11 Diamond Indicators
18ct Pink Gold Detailing
High Precision Quartz

All the watches featured above are exceptionally crafted, luxurious and elegant timepieces but it is the Chanel J12 watch which comes out on the top of our list. If you’re wanting to buy luxury ladies watches for a wedding or for another occasion, it is a good idea to head online to find the best deal.
Safe to say, if the bride opts for any of the beautiful watches featured above for her big day, she will certainly have all eyes on her as she makes her way down the aisle – and that’s exactly how it should be, of course!

All used courtesy of The Watch Gallery.

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