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2008 Wedding Trends A Guide to the Hottest Wedding Trends of 2008 Incorporating some of the latest wedding trends is a great way of ensuring your wedding feels fresh and up-to-date. But with many engagements lasting a year or more, figuring out what the the trends will be is a tricky business. Fortunately, I've done the hard work for you. Here's what I predict will be the biggest 2008 wedding trends. 1. Green Weddings My #1 wedding trend for 2008 is the green wedding. It was a wedding trend in 2007, but it's going to be even bigger in 2008. Many couples are realizing that if we don't take care of our planet, who will? Your big day is full of opportunities to make ethical informed decisions as well as many opportunities for waste. If you're an environmentalist, consider using organic flowers in your bouquet, recycled paper in your invitations, local and organic foods at your reception, and even biodegradable plates and forks. Each step can make a difference in this world!
2. An Emphasis on the Waist After a tumultuous affair with the trapeze dress, America is ready to re-embrace the waist. And not a moment too soon in my opinion! At the Spring 2008 Fashion Week, designers showed nipped in waists, often accented with wide belts. Look for wedding dresses to follow suit, with a reinvigoration of the obi belt, and contrasting color sashes.
You might also consider a trumpet skirt, such as this wedding dress from the Kenneth Pool line designed by Austin Scarlett. As it skims over the body before flaring out near the knee, the trumpet skirt naturally shows off your best curves, especially your waist.
3. Great Wedding Invitations A wedding invitation is the first clue guests will get about your wedding style and theme. It helps get them excited for the big event, and even gives guests clues about what to wear! Letterpress wedding invitations will be an especially big wedding trend for 2008, with couples designing custom invitation packages to reflect their personality. But if your wallet doesn't stretch for top-of-the-line letterpressed invitations (like this one from Dauphine Press), there are many other options. Consider making your own wedding invitations using an at-home screenprinting kit like Print Gocco, or even finding affordable letterpress at Costco! 4. Yellow Yellow was all over the spring 2008 runways, which is great news for brides. This ideal wedding color is fresh, energetic, and summery. For a day-time wedding, consider yellow and white for your wedding colors, with yellow daisies, gingham accents, and cheery yellow ribbons tied around vases, napkins, bouquets, and waists. For an evening wedding, pair lemon yellow with chocolate brown. Or, choose a brighter yellow paired with silvery gray. 5. Silver The bride who wears a metallic silver wedding dress is sure to stand out and be remembered. If you're more traditional, incorporate the silver wedding trend in other ways. Your bridesmaids could wear grey satin bridesmaids dresses, or carry bouquets of white roses mixed with eucalyptus, Artemisia Silver King and/or Dusty Miller. Decorate your reception space with silver linens, branches painted silver, and rhinestone accents. Or punch up your own look with silver heels peeking out from under your dress, and a rhinestone hairpin. 6. Other Bold Colors Jewel tones are back in style! If you love rich purples, bright greens, and shocking pinks, you'll be excited by 2008 wedding trends. But stay far away from the '80s. Today's couples should look to use jewel tones sparingly, mixing brights with cream or gray, or more muted versions of the same color. Avoid the satin jewel tone bridesmaid dress – it's definitely one look she won't wear again. Instead, look for chiffon or other matte fabrics to carry off this look. By Nina Callaway, About.com
Pixie Wedding formerly known as Dream Wedding has been planning and coordinating weddings, debuts, and anniversaries professionally since 2000. It has been registered with DTI, was granted a business permit to operate by the Las Piñas Mayor’s Office, and is a registered Non-Vat entity with the BIR. Pixie Wedding can adjust and prepare a customized party package for different special occasions having various clients with different backgrounds, beliefs, tastes, preferences and budget. A well-planned and organized event is the usual outcome of each project. It was founded and is headed by Mrs. Lory Velasco from BF Resort, Las Piñas City. The group is composed of friends since high school who have now as individuals attained varied professions from different fields. Since the company has expanded this year, it has now its in-house gown couturier, florist, balloon arrangement designer, accredited caterers, cake specialists, and photo/videographer. It also offers other product services like hand-made invitations, souvenirs, personalized unity candles, butterfly release, fireworks, chocolate fountain, car, van & coaster rentals, hotel bookings and honeymoon destinations. Mrs. Lory Velasco is a licensed Social Science Teacher who have taught in the High School level at Elizabeth Seton (Entrepreneurship ~ Technology and Livelihood Education- 3rd Year Level, Club Adviser/Moderator for Samahang Likhang Kamay) and Bloomfield Academy (Asian History- 2nd Year Level and World History – 3rd Year Level). Prior to her teaching profession she was with the paper manufacturing company as the TQM Facilitator (stands for Total Quality Management) and eventually became an ISO consultant before she decided to settle down with her better half in the year 2000. While handling four projects at the same time (with a travel agency, a plastic manufacturing company, a freight forwarding, and a medical and diagnostic clinic), she was even able to manage planning her own wedding. Since her wedding was a success and known for her abilities, friends started to ask her to be their wedding planner/coordinator. Referrals kept on pouring in since then. Some Occasions handled: Maricon Matienzo’s 18th Birthday ~ December 8, 2000 Dencio’s Filinvest, Alabang Dezzie Isla’s Shower Party ~ Jan 6, 2001 BF Resort , Las Pinas City Architect Paul and Dezzie Isaac’s wedding ~ Jan. 12, 2001 Caleruega Chapel/ Canyon Woods, Tagaytay Doña Laura Cabaña vda. de Salvador’s 80th birthday ~ August 18, 2001 Kamayan sa Nayong Pilipino Jobel and Dra. Michelle Santiago’s wedding ~ May 14, 2002 Magallanes Chapel/ EDSA Shangri-la Jun and Nel Manongdo’s wedding ~ June 28, 2002 St. Joseph’s Church/ Supreme Hotel Baguio City Jayson and Ruby Velasco’s wedding ~ June 8, 2003 Sta. Lucia Church/ Sasmuan, Pampanga Engr. Cris and Pam Cagampan’s wedding ~ June 27, 2003 Malate Church/ Lotus Garden Hotel Jaru Velasco’s 1st birthday party ~ September 25, 2004 Sasmuan, Pampanga Thea Leysa’s Shower Party ~ April 25, 2005 BF Almanza, Las Pinas City Edwin and Norie Funes’ wedding ~ May 1, 2005 Our Lady of Lourdes / Ridgeview Hotel Baguio City Rodel and Thea Zausa’s wedding ~ May 7, 2005 Nature’s Church/ Nature’s Café Las Pinas Jayby Velasco’s Christening ~ June 12, 2005 Bocaue, Bulacan Mark Belmonte and Hazel Penales wedding~ May 8, 2006 Caleruega Chapel/ Royal Tagaytay Ogie Salazar and Joyce Fabian wedding ~ June 11, 2006 Manila Cathedral/ Coconut Palace Micah Del Mundo’s 18th birthday ~ July 7, 2006 Villa Immaculada, Intramuros, Manila Roi & Lai Adofina Wedding – August 9, 2006 – Wedding attires & Bridal Car only Doña Laura Cabaña vda. de Salvador’s 85th birthday ~ August 19, 2006 King Solomon’s Garden Jesse & Chinky Reyes Wedding – September 23, 2006 Manila Cathedral / Patio Victoria Nilo & Grace Buensalida Wedding – September 28, 2206 – Holy Family Church, BF Almanza
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