Angelus Bridal and Formal: wedding trends 2018

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

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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Thursday, January 4, 2018

3 Wedding Dress Trends to Keep an Eye Out For in 2018

It's a new year and everyone is anxious to see what the new trends in weddings will be, including all of us here at Angelus Bridal & Formals. The tried and true classic and traditional looks are always there in some shape or form, but certain elements always stand out above the rest each season.

Wedding professionals try to predict what brides will lean toward in the coming year, and these predictions are a wonderful inspiration for anyone planning a ceremony and reception. Today, our South Florida bridal boutique has picked a few of the 2018 wedding fashion trends that we love the look of. (Of course, we love the look of every style when it comes to weddings, but we expect to see lots of brides wanting these in the near future!)

Shorter Bridal Gowns
Floor-length wedding dresses will never go out of style, but many brides are starting to seek out shorter gowns, anywhere from mid-length all the way up to mini skirts. High-low hemlines are also an excellent style, showing off a bit of leg in front but still giving you some dramatic length in the back. The tea-length skirt popular, a very vintage, reminiscent look you would expect to see Audrey Hepburn wearing in the '50s, sassy and romantic.

Minimalist Styles
We still love a bridal gown covered in lace and ruffles, and we know that many brides will be searching for that type of style in the coming year. On the other hand, clean, modern silhouettes seem to be making their way to the forefront. Lots of brides are looking for a more minimalist look for their dress, allowing them to be a little bolder with accessories without taking away from the refined style of the gown.

Bows
Bows never went away completely, but in 2018 they will be back big time. Expect to see them in many different places on wedding dresses, including around the waist, down the back, and as embellishments on the bodice and skirt. Designers are especially fond of putting them on shoulders for this year. They can be made in the same color as the entire gown, or you can use bows to add a fun pop of color to your wedding day look.

While we love sharing the upcoming trends we expect to see a lot of brides asking for at our Pompano Beach Bridal Salon, we cannot stress enough that a trend is not a rule! When it comes to your wedding day style, it doesn't matter what everyone else is wearing. The most important thing about picking your bridal gown is to find something that makes you happy and looks and feels like "the one" when you slip into it.

When you come into Angelus Bridal & Formals for your wedding dress shopping appointment, our talented consultants will help guide you to the perfect gown to match your personal style and looks beautiful on your particular shape. Stick to what you truly love and, who knows, you very well may start the newest trend for next year!