1. What Will Be the Hottest, Hippest 2009 Wedding Trends
If you’re planning a wedding, you’re probably wondering what will be trendy and hip. There’s no
denying that 2009 Wedding Trends will be heavily influenced by two things. Firstly, the economy. It
seems dreary to be constantly talking about how the economy will impact your life, but fortunately,
I’m already seeing ways in which a smaller budget has inspired couples to have more creative,
intimate, and personal weddings.
These weddings are benefiting from a heavy dose of style, influenced by the many images and ideas
circulating around the blogosphere. This chic style will be the second biggest influence this year.
Rather than huge weddings, where cost cutting means a lack of details or fun, the 2009 wedding trends
are full of fabulous details meant for smaller, affordable weddings.
Here’s what I predict will be the top 2009 wedding trends:
Farm Weddings No, I’m not talking about getting married amongst the combines, or having a cow for
your bridesmaid. But farms can be an affordable place to get married with a lot of charm. Several of
them allow your guests to interact with the animals, while others just provide idyllic pastoral settings.
Add some additional down-home touches like gingham tablecloths, pitchers of jam or other country
wedding style. Look for a farm that has a barn suitable for a reception.
Small luxurious weddings Budgets might be tight, but that doesn’t mean that luxury and glamour are
going away. Instead, couples are opting for intimate glamorous affairs. By having fewer guests, they
can have more opulent details, like elaborate favors, beautiful wines and gourmet tasting menus. With
such a backdrop, it then feels right to be in your tuxedos and gowns, surrounded only by your truest
friends and loved ones.
Macarons The delightful French cookies not only have a delicious almond flavor and light texture, but
bakers have a tradition of making them in bright eye-catching colors, making them perfect for
weddings. The newest trend is creating a tower of macarons instead of a wedding cake, but they’re
also stunning as favors or as accompaniment to wedding cake.
Gray For the past few years, chocolate brown has been the “It Color” popping up in weddings as a hip
neutral, and combined with bright pink or cheery yellow. While chocolate brown isn’t going anywhere,

2. the hippest new color for 2009 is gray. You may think of gray as too dreary a color for weddings, but on
the contrary, it can serve as a sophisticated foil to brighter colors. It’s great paired with pink or
yellow, but perhaps the hottest combination this year will be silver and royal purple.
Affordable and Rewearable Bridesmaid Dresses Forget the peach tulle atrocities of yesteryear. 2009
brides are considerate, and mindful of the economy, so they’re looking for bridesmaid dresses that are
truly rewearable, and don’t come with a sky-high price tag. For a beach wedding, consider telling your
bridesmaids that they can wear a knee-length, spaghetti-strap dress in any shade of blue. They’ll not
only be able to shop the department store sales, but your wedding reflects the beautiful colors of the
ocean. If you still want a unified bridal party look, consider gathering your maids for a group shopping
expedition.
Vintage Fashion and Fascinators Having a vintage-inspired wedding is a great way to add some style
without adding a lot of cost. 1920’s weddings will be especially hot this year. Especially look for brides
wearing birdcage veils and fascinators. If you’re a Project Runway fan, you’ll definitely recall Kenley’s
fascinators – the feathery charms that perch on your head. But many other designers also make a wide
range of fascinators. They look vintage and modern, whimsical and classic, all at the same time.
Diamond Fashion for the Bridal Party Have your bridal party sparkling with diamonds on your big day.
Whether is be diamond earrings, diamond bracelets, or diamond rings make sure that your bridal party
is blinged out for the big event.
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