{"id":103485,"date":"2016-01-29T09:14:54","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T09:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/?p=103485"},"modified":"2018-12-26T21:27:20","modified_gmt":"2018-12-26T21:27:20","slug":"wedding-style-trends-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wedding-style-trends-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Style Trends in 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bridal Fashion<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This year, Bridal fashion gets delicate. Taking advantage of Spring\/Summer weather, sheer, lingerie-inspired pieces are seen in most notably <a href=\"http:\/\/www.verawang.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Vera Wang<\/strong> <\/a>and <a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/oscar-de-la-renta-2016-spring-bridal-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Oscar De La Renta<\/strong><\/a> collections, with the use of bralette-style pieces as dress bodices, and layers of sheer material creating billowing skirts. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clairepettibone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Claire Pettibone\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> collection also brings a lingerie-style feel, with delicate, floating lace and sheer sleeves. <a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/90879\/les-reves-bohemiens-collection-by-galia-lahav\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Galia Lahav<\/strong> <\/a>takes this trend to the next level, with a combination of sheer materials, low backs, plunging necklines, and generally fearless designs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103487\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103487\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Galia-Lahav-Aurora-Backless.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103487\" title=\"Galia Lahav Aurora Backless Dress \" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Galia-Lahav-Aurora-Backless.jpg\" alt=\"Galia Lahav Aurora Backless Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"1209\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103487\" title=\"Galia Lahav Aurora Backless Dress \" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Galia-Lahav-Aurora-Backless.jpg\" alt=\"Galia Lahav Aurora Backless Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"1209\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Galia Lahav Aurora Backless Dress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103488\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103488\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Claire-Pettibone-cheyenne-black.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103488\" title=\"Claire Pettibone Cheyenne Gown\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Claire-Pettibone-cheyenne-black.jpg\" alt=\"Claire Pettibone Cheyenne Gown\" width=\"870\" height=\"1245\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103488\" title=\"Claire Pettibone Cheyenne Gown\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Claire-Pettibone-cheyenne-black.jpg\" alt=\"Claire Pettibone Cheyenne Gown\" width=\"870\" height=\"1245\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Claire Pettibone Cheyenne Gown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Monochrome is another growing trend this year, as the gothic trend is amped up for all-black looks in Claire Pettibone, Vera Wang, and Truly Zac Posen collections. Add this to the trend for all things delicate, and you\u2019ll see elegant black lace with risqu\u00e9 skin-baring sneaking into a few collections.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Floral appliques are showing up a lot this year, too, as seen in <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jennypackham.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jenny Packham<\/a><\/strong> and, again, <strong>Oscar De La Renta<\/strong> collections. To quote the most mainstream fashion film known to mankind: Florals, for Spring? Ground-breaking. But really, these 3D floral effects combined with the delicate, sheer trend are working to beautiful effect in the SS16 collections.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103490\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103490\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Oscar-De-La-Renta-Floral.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103490\" title=\"Oscar De La Renta Floral Dress\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Oscar-De-La-Renta-Floral.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar De La Renta Floral Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"1157\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103490\" title=\"Oscar De La Renta Floral Dress\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Oscar-De-La-Renta-Floral.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar De La Renta Floral Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"1157\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Oscar De La Renta Floral Dress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103491\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103491\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Jenny-Packham-Spring-2016-Floral.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103491\" title=\"Jenny Packham Spring 2016 Floral Dress\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Jenny-Packham-Spring-2016-Floral.jpg\" alt=\"Jenny Packham Spring 2016 Floral Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"1268\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103491\" title=\"Jenny Packham Spring 2016 Floral Dress\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Jenny-Packham-Spring-2016-Floral.jpg\" alt=\"Jenny Packham Spring 2016 Floral Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"1268\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Jenny Packham Spring 2016 Floral Dress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103492\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103492\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Bora-Aksu-70s.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103492\" title=\"Bora Aksu 70s Dress\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Bora-Aksu-70s.jpg\" alt=\"Bora Aksu 70s Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103492\" title=\"Bora Aksu 70s Dress\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Bora-Aksu-70s.jpg\" alt=\"Bora Aksu 70s Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Bora Aksu 70s Dress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 70\u2019s are back in a big way this year. We\u2019re not just talking about the general boho trend that\u2019s been around for a while \u2013 though Molly Goddard does display a little of that vibe \u2013 some collections are going full-on 70\u2019s! We\u2019re seeing all sorts of sporty, preppy 70s looks gaining popularity in 2016. <strong>Mother of Pearl<\/strong> and <strong>Bora Aksu are treading the line though, this year<\/strong>, with Nashville-inspired, athletic collections complete with florals and flourishes. The 70\u2019s element continues to be present throughout other collections too, in blousing, high necklines, bell sleeves, and midi length skirts.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">For Grooms<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The modern day Groom is definitely becoming more fashion conscious. We\u2019re excited to see more tuxedos in 2016, with grooms having a much more put together look, with even more emphasis on small details like <a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/for-the-groom\" target=\"_blank\">cufflinks<\/a>, pocket squares, etc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Blue was a big hit for men in 2015, and we\u2019re seeing even more colour in the men\u2019s SS16 collections. Grooms are getting bolder just as Bridalwear is becoming quirkier \u2013 the runways showed a lot of green for grooms this year, but will real-life grooms decide to follow the trend?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103493\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103493\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Scabal-Men01.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103493\" title=\"Scabal Mens Suits\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Scabal-Men01.jpg\" alt=\"Scabal Mens Suits\" width=\"870\" height=\"1951\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103493\" title=\"Scabal Mens Suits\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Scabal-Men01.jpg\" alt=\"Scabal Mens Suits\" width=\"870\" height=\"1951\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Scabal Mens Suits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Men\u2019s shoes are also getting a little makeover, with high fashion footwear becoming more colourful and structured, taking a step from your regular formal shoe to something much more luxe. <strong>Andres Sendra<\/strong> is taking the lead on bold, colourful shoes as well as custom pieces.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Invitations<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Weddings are going glam for 2016. Not that they weren\u2019t glam before, but now metallic colours will start playing a huge part \u2013 whether that\u2019s invitations or general d\u00e9cor, sparkles are in.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103494\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103494\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Geo-Invitation-Cheree-Berry.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103494\" title=\"Geo Invitation Cherry Berry\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Geo-Invitation-Cheree-Berry.jpg\" alt=\"Geo Invitation Cherry Berry\" width=\"870\" height=\"696\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103494\" title=\"Geo Invitation Cherry Berry\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Geo-Invitation-Cheree-Berry.jpg\" alt=\"Geo Invitation Cherry Berry\" width=\"870\" height=\"696\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Geo Invitation Cherry Berry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking of invitations, save-the-dates are getting more and more sophisticated as time goes on. People are far more interests in the graphics and typography of their invitations, sending real little works of art to their friends and family. Gold foil will be creeping in this year, and calligraphy and handwriting-inspired invitations will continue to grow in popularity. Bold colours will also be on the rise, as couples want to differentiate their invitations from the traditional.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103498\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103498\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Lasercut-Gold-Foil-Letterpress-Wedding-Invitations-Atelier-Isabey5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103498\" title=\"Lasercut Gold Foil Letterpress Wedding Invitations\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Lasercut-Gold-Foil-Letterpress-Wedding-Invitations-Atelier-Isabey5.png\" alt=\"Lasercut Gold Foil Letterpress Wedding Invitations\" width=\"870\" height=\"575\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103498\" title=\"Lasercut Gold Foil Letterpress Wedding Invitations\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Lasercut-Gold-Foil-Letterpress-Wedding-Invitations-Atelier-Isabey5.png\" alt=\"Lasercut Gold Foil Letterpress Wedding Invitations\" width=\"870\" height=\"575\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Lasercut Gold Foil Letterpress Wedding Invitations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Geometric invitations are also becoming ever more popular. With the trend of minimalistic and geometric home d\u00e9cor fuelled by sites like Etsy, this trend has carried on over into the graphic design world and so of course, into the world of wedding invitations.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cakes<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With sheer lace dresses making waves in the bridal fashion world, the lace trend is beginning to melt over into wedding cakes, too. Cakes with lace icing decoration are beginning to look as beautiful and delicate as the dresses worn by the Brides. Textured cakes are also becoming popular for exactly the same reason \u2013 featuring ruffles, frills, and floral appliques, luxury wedding cakes are continuing to resemble bridal fashion in 2016.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103496\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Naked-Cake-Natalie-Schutte-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103496\" title=\"Naked Wedding Cake Natalie Schutte\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Naked-Cake-Natalie-Schutte-1.jpg\" alt=\"Naked Wedding Cake Natalie Schutte\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103496\" title=\"Naked Wedding Cake Natalie Schutte\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Naked-Cake-Natalie-Schutte-1.jpg\" alt=\"Naked Wedding Cake Natalie Schutte\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Naked Wedding Cake Natalie Schutte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A stranger trend for cakes this year is the \u201cnaked\u201d or \u201crustic\u201d cake. These cakes are held together with just a hint of buttercream, but are un-iced on the outside, and started to gain popularity in 2015, but we think that these naked cakes, being undecorated, will inspire new range of flavours and fillings when there is no aesthetic to focus on.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">D\u00e9cor<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wedding d\u00e9cor is becoming more luxurious as weddings become less specifically \u201cthemed\u201d and more focused on colour trends and simple aesthetic concepts. In 2016, little touches are key to table settings, floral arrangements are being incorporated more heavily into these themes, such as putting small arrangements in mason jars for rustic themes, and having floral arrangements creep out onto the chairs to tie the whole table together (not literally, of course).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103497\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103497\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Wedding-Decor-2-lauragphotographs.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103497\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Decoration\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Wedding-Decor-2-lauragphotographs.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Decoration\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103497\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Decoration\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Wedding-Decor-2-lauragphotographs.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Decoration\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Luxury Wedding Decoration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wedding d\u00e9cor is key in creating the overall aesthetic of the wedding, especially when it comes to photographs being taken. That\u2019s why it\u2019s even more important that napkins, place setting and the like, match the colour theme of the fashion worn by the bridal party. In 2016, with people\u2019s ideas becoming ever more specific with the use of mood boards and Pinterest, the \u201cmatchy-matchy\u201d trend will continue to dominate wedding d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year, Bridal fashion gets delicate. 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