Pantone Color of the Year- Rose Quartz AND Serenity Wedding Inspiration...

Well, Lord knows I wanted pastels to trend this year (See my September post here!).  Looks like Pantone granted my wish- not just one, but TWO pastel colors for 2016!!  Rose Quartz and Serenity might look like a baby gender reveal but according to reports from Pantone Color Institute say they weren't thinking that.

http://nautil.us/blog/two-ideas-for-predicting-the-next-color-of-the-year

For the past 14 years, Pantone has picked an array of vibrant hues- other than Sand Dollar in 2006 and Cerulean in 2000.   Leading us to believe some pastel tones had to be strong contenders this year.  The surprising twist is the selection of TWO colors for 2016.  

I went ahead and created a gorgeous wedding inspiration collage image with the color palette.  Can't wait to see all the various takes on Rose Quartz & Serenity next year!

Wedding Wishes,

Marie

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Hallelujah, Praise the Lord and pass the Buttercup!- 2016 Wedding Trend #3

http://www.onewed.com/photos/show/pastel-wedding-backdrop-behind-reception-cake-sweets-table

 

Hallelujah, Praise the Lord and pass the Buttercup (yeah... you read that right)!  Pantone Spring 2016 Color Report has me jumping up and down with joy.  Here is a delightful quote from the Executive Director.

"Colors this season transport us to a happier, sunnier place where we feel free to express a wittier version of our real selves."- Pantone Executive Director- Leatrice Eiseman

http://fashionweek.com/pantones-spring-2016-colors-report/

I personally can't wait to be in a happier, sunnier, witter place.  This 2016 wedding trend alert will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside like a baby chick on Easter.    Pastels are coming back!!!   

http://www.the-louisville-wedding-blog.com/2012/08/pastel-color-wedding-inspiration.html

 Allow yourself to mix and match from a variety of pastel tones to create the perfect wedding palette. Bridesmaids dresses will be versatile and colorful.   Tip: If you choose to go with a multitude of tones remember to keep the dress simpler in style to create less distraction from the variety of hues.

http://www.fergusonweddingflowers.co.uk/blog/wedding-flower-trends-in-2013/attachment/stunning-romantic-bridal-bouquet-pastel-pink-purple-peach-green__full

Talk about endless color possibilities with flowers!!  Why you might not be able to get all the different flowers all the time, you can pretty much guarantee you'll have a variety of pastel blooms available to you all year round.    Try for sweet smelling stock, garden roses, delphinum and lisanthus nestle together with seeded eucalyptus and dusty miller.  

http://bellethemagazine.com/2012/06/glamorous-wedding-cakes.html

Planning on using soft corals, creamy peach's and silky pinks?  How about pale blues, fresh green and delicate lavenders?  Perhaps your more into creamy yellow's, faded grey's and cozy browns?  Share your color palette below and be inspired! 

Wedding Wishes,

-M

2016 Wedding Trend Alert! Trend #2 of 10

http://thecakeblog.com/2012/03/recipe-chocolate-mint-oreo-cupcakes.html

http://weddbook.com/entry/2093813/how-to-display-multiple-wedding-cakes-27-amazing-ideas-weddingomania

I have to say research for this 2016 wedding trend made me hungry for cake at 10:30 in the morning!   As most of us remember the 1980's there was tiers and tiers of wedding cakes adorned on plastic pillar columns with 12 different cakes connected with plastic staircases.   This 2016 Wedding Trend is coming back full of flavor not plastic columns.  Trend #2 is Multiple Wedding Cakes!!

http://www.weddingomania.com/how-to-display-multiple-wedding-cakes-27-amazing-ideas/pictures/27260/

Talk about a yummy decision- Brides are going out not up with their cakes.  Multiple cakes will allow for many different details, from icing to cake flavors to decor details to cake stands the multiple cake wedding trend is sure to please everyone's taste buds.

http://www.weddingomania.com/how-to-display-multiple-wedding-cakes-27-amazing-ideas/

Jazz up your cake table with an array of decor with your multiple wedding cakes being the focal point.  This will allow you to mix and match flowers, candles and cake stands to create an eclectic eye catching display.

http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/04/01/the-cake-2/

Tie together your cake decisions using a similar artistic design and matching cake stands.  This look will create a uniformed look and a distinguished cake table.   Planning on having multiple wedding cakes for your upcoming wedding?  Comment below- I would love to here from you!

Wedding Wishes,

-M

2016 Wedding Trend Alert! Trend #1 of 10- Follow The Blog To Learn More!!

http://www.vintageambiance.com/inspirations/

As we nestle into fall with our pumpkin spice lattes (Thank you Starbucks!) and gear up for all the fall and winter holidays- we can't forget to plan for next years wedding trends.  2016 will sneak up on us faster than we can imagine... so let's get prepared!

https://www.theknot.com/real-weddings/red-and-pink-centerpieces-photo-3

Pardon me while I drool over this cut crystal centerpiece vase!  The flowers are pretty gorgeous too,  right?!  As you might image from the photos- trend #1 for 2016 is CUT CRYSTAL!!  Yup- I'm talking heavy, thick, detailed cut crystal!!! 

http://archiverentals.com/Item/298/cut-crystal  

From dazzling plates and stemware to candlesticks and vases.  Cut crystal will be trending all throughout 2016.  Try to just pick one or two crystal elements though to not over power the rest of your overall color scheme and wedding theme.  

http://www.weddingstylemagazine.com/inspiration/planning/tabletop-decor

Planning on using cut crystal in your 2016 wedding?

Comment below and let me know how you are incorporate this dazzling detail!  

Wedding Wishes,

M