Popular Wedding Trends For 2018

Last week's blog took a look at some of the Wedding Dress Trends to Keep an Eye Out For in 2018. Today our wedding dress store in Pompano Beach decided to extend that theme by taking a look at a few of the ceremony and reception trends that brides will be leaning toward this year. 

Colors & Textures
Pantone, the leading expert on color, named the Color of the Year for 2018 to be Ultra Violet. They describe it as dramatic, provocative, and thoughtful, communicating originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking. We think it will be a beautiful and fun color for wedding decor, and it will make for some very lovely bridesmaid dresses. 

Metallics are often used to decorate for special occasions. Last year lots of rose gold was used, but in 2018 we expect to see more silvers, chromes, and coppers. Transparent items will be extremely popular too, such as glass tables, lucite signage, crystal accents, and even see-through papers for invitations. 

Multiple textures used in the same space is an interesting look that will be incorporated a lot. Just like your bridesmaid dresses don't have to match, neither do your reception tables. You can use 2 or 3 different types of looks with differently textured linens draped over each other. Just be sure to have some element on each table that ties them all together.     

Smaller, Fancier Weddings 
Couples seem to be throwing smaller, more intimate weddings for their closest family and friends. This is excellent for keeping a budget under control, and if money is no object, it allows you to spend more on each person because you aren't spreading the funds out among a few hundred guests.  

Brides and grooms are also looking to throw a more formal affair, but without a stuffy feeling. This involves getting dressed up and using more luxurious decor and traditional wedding customs, yet still creating a fun vibe and relaxed atmosphere. 

Hanging Florals
When it comes to the beautiful blooms you will use at your wedding, the newest trend is to suspend them from above everyone's heads! Probably not an easy feat to accomplish on your own, but a talented florist should be able to figure something out for you. Hanging pretty wreaths of greenery with gorgeous flowers of different colors is another trend that is back. They can be added to doorways, chair backs, ceremony aisles, backdrops, and more, and you can even incorporate printed wreaths onto your stationery.  

Trends are a lot of fun to keep an eye on each year, but at the end of the day, the best choice for your wedding is your favorite things, even if they aren't the "popular" thing that year. When you come into Angelus Bridal & Formals, we will never try to force you to fall in love with a gown. Instead, we will listen to your needs and desires to help you find that gorgeous wedding dress you've always dreamed of wearing. Our South Florida bridal salon has a variety of different exquisite styles in many sizes to accommodate every bride and her very special personal style. Come on in and have a look for yourself!  

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5 Ways To Show Your Bridesmaids How Thankful You Are... With Fashion!

Since you're already thinking about all of the things in life you are thankful for with Thanksgiving coming up this week, Angelus Bridal & Formals has turned our attention toward ways you can show thanks to your wonderful wedding party. Since fashion is one of our very favorite things, our Pompano Beach bridal boutique has come up with a few fashionable ways for you to tell them "Thank you!"  

Shoes
Your ladies are already picking up the tab for their beautiful bridesmaid dresses. If you have room in your wedding budget, offer to buy the shoes for them. Every woman loves a gorgeous new pair of shoes, and if you are wanting your bridesmaids to wear matching pairs, gifting them is an easy way to make that happen. 

Necessary Accessories
The jewelry that you want them to wear on your special day is another wonderful fashion gift that you can thank your bridesmaids with. It's also something that they will be able to cherish and wear again, thinking of your friendship every time that they do. You can buy entire sets or just one lovely piece, and if it can be personalized, that will make it even sweeter. Another idea is an exquisite matching hair accessory that each bridesmaid can incorporate into her wedding day hairstyle.  

Fun Accessories
Instead of gifting them with something they will wear at the ceremony, you could possibly pick out fun accessories that are meant more for the reception. Things that are a little more whimsical and fit for the party portion of the evening. For example, pocket shoes that they can dance in to rest their weary feet, then roll back up, throw in a purse, and use again at the next dance party. If your wedding will be taking place in a venue or during a time of year when the girls might get a little cold in their special occasion dresses, a nice shawl, sweater, or jacket that compliments her gown is a wonderful idea.  

Bags
There are lots of different types of bags that have lots of different types of uses. Large tote bags would be perfect for your bridal party to get everything that they need to the wedding, and then keep it together so that it gets back home with them again too. Small handbags that match the bridesmaid dresses is another nice gift that allows them to keep the things they'll need throughout the day close without having to carry something that clashes with their look. A makeup bag full of goodies is also a wonderful item to make up for your ladies.  

Fragrance
If you know each of your bridesmaids' favorite perfumes, you could get them bottles of those. On the other hand, you could also pick out a special signature scent especially for the wedding day so that you all match, and they'll have their own bottle to use later and remember the amazing day you shared. 

Those are just a few ideas to get your creative thoughts going. Your bridal party is made up of people that are very special to you, so you want to put some thought into the way that you thank them for being there for you and your new spouse on this very special day. Our South Florida bridal salon is a great place to find many of the items we have mentioned above. Angelus Bridal & Formals is also the perfect place to find all of your wedding day fashions, and we can't wait to dress you up! 

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5 Sentimental Touches To Add To Your Wedding

Lots of beautiful memories will be made on your wedding day, and any extra sentimental touches that you add to the ceremony and reception will make those memories that much sweeter. Angelus Bridal & Formals has pulled together a few great ideas that you may want to use, and these should get your own creative ideas flowing. 

Begin a Tradition
Many brides like to add something to their beautiful wedding dress that will never go out of style and can be passed down from generation to generation. If your family already has an heirloom for this, then you're all set. If not, start the tradition yourself! A brooch is a wonderful idea, because even if there's not a spot for it on a future bride's dress, it can be pinned to her bouquet. An elegant handkerchief can be embroidered with your name, and then every bride after you can add their name too. 

First Looks
The "first look" photo of that moment when the bride and groom first see each other all dressed up for the wedding has become a tradition. Your parents are excited to see their child on this special day too, so consider doing a "first look" moment with them also. While you're at it, if your bridesmaids didn't help you get dressed, do another "first look" photo session with them too. 

Photo With Past Brides
It can be very interesting to see how much wedding fashions change over the years, yet somehow still remain timeless. On your wedding day, have the photographer take a photo of you holding a photo of your mother on her wedding day. If possible, you could even have your mom in the picture holding a photo of your grandmother on her wedding day! 

Old Photos For Table Numbers
Gather pictures of both you and the groom at different ages, and then use those pictures on the reception tables with corresponding table numbers. For example, baby pictures when you were each a year old would go on table #1, and photos from when graduated high school at age 18 would go on table #18. 

Write Love Letters
Put down in writing all of those sweet, romantic things that you want to say to your future spouse. There are a couple of different ways that you can deliver these. The first is to read each other's letters on the wedding morning. You can have your maid of honor and best man deliver them while you are getting ready. Another option is to seal those letters in a box with a nice bottle of wine or champagne, and then on your first anniversary open it up, toast a successful year of marriage, and relive how you felt about each other on your wedding day. 

Those are just a few sentimental touches you can add to your wedding, but we're sure that you can come up with lots and lots more. Before you get to that point in your wedding planning, make an appointment to come in to our bridal salon in Pompano Beach to find that dream dress you'll be proud to wear while you're making all of those memories! When you wear a wedding dress from Angelus Bridal & Formals, you will definitely be a memorable sight to everyone that sees you on your special day. 

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