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nning a wedding? Between tuxedos again in 2016 — this time couples put so much money into FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 • INDULGE | 31
wedding planning, sidestepping in slim-fit silhouettes with tapered highly personalized details that they
etiquette faux pas, and planning legs and slim pants. In addition to want to reflect on later. Oh, and
with the family, weddings are tricky the slimmer profile, tuxedos are also those highly posed portraits? Those
enough to navigate without the stress shaking up their black and white are out — couples now want candid
of staying up-to-date on the latest image with different colors like gray shots that capture them interacting
wedding trends. To make it easier to and navy blue, according to Kahan. much more naturally.
digest, local wedding experts break
down what’s trending this year. And don’t forget the bowtie! HONEYMOON WEDDING TRENDS
According to Kahan, this retro staple
WEDDING DRESS TRENDS is trending in fun patterns like plaid. When it comes to honeymoons
in 2016, according to Jennifer
Ah, the dress — arguably the BRIDAL HAIR Doncsecz, president of VIP Vacations
most important detail for the bride. Inc. in Bethlehem, exotic locales
According to Erin Brosius, sales In line with the overarching are in. For honeymooners that want
manager at Alfred Angelo Bridal in wedding trend toward more formal lush, tropical locales with plenty of
Whitehall, formal dresses are en weddings, bridal hair is following suit excursions, Hawaii, Tahiti and Fiji
vogue for 2016, due to the trend with glam hairstyles to match their are popular choices. In addition,
toward more formal wedding venues. elaborate dresses. According to Alexis locations like Costa Rica, St. Lucia
Think floor-length dresses, ball gown Perch, bridal coordinator at J. Morgan and Barbados with new adults-only
styles, sleeves (versus strapless), Salon in Easton, a lot of brides are all inclusive resorts are increasingly
beadwork and intricate back details opting for “glamour waves” — a loose popular with honeymooners. Always
that add a sophisticated, refined touch. take on the traditional finger wave wanted to go to Europe? With the
Silhouettes are either ballgown or form- favored by 1920s Hollywood starlets. U.S. dollar almost equal to the Euro,
fitting, but not as tight as mermaid Styled down or half up with glitzy now is a great time to visit — Doscecz
styles in the past as a more relaxed combs, Perch says elegant day-of says Greece and Italy are popular
look is in. As for accessories, Brosius styles like these coincide with the European destinations for 2016.
says cathedral veils are trending and recent uptick in themed weddings she
she’s noticed an increased preference has seen. For rehearsal dinners and If you’re heading somewhere
for headbands, which lend a soft, wedding showers, Perch says blowouts pricey and would rather have a
elegant look to any dress. are also more popular than ever. vacation experience over another
blender, Doncsecz says the trend of
Following the shift in wedding As far as the wedding party goes, registering for honeymoon excursions
dresses, bridesmaids dresses are headband and waterfall braids will be over gifts is exploding — just be wary
getting the formal treatment after popular this year according to Perch, who of third-party sites that charge fees or
years of shorter dressses, according also has noticed a trend for chignon buns. don’t actually book the trips.
to Brosius. Look for long dresses in
neutral colors like light pink or grey, PHOTOGRAPHY WEDDING TRENDS INVITATIONS
which are hot for 2016.
Since couples want to be in-the- As Liz Richmond, owner of The
TUXEDO TRENDS moment on their wedding day, hiring Paperbag in Allentown, explains, your
a great wedding photographer to wedding invites will set the tone for
While it may be tempting to capture those memories is important. your wedding, so you want to make
write off men’s formalwear as pretty However as Kerri Moss, owner of a good first impression. So what’s
unchanging (after all, how much K.Moss Photography in Berks County trending for 2016? According to
variation can the classic tux have?), explains, you want to make sure those Richmond, there is an emphasis on
men’s wedding attire is actually very photos don’t look dated years from traditional invitations with a chic, fun
nuanced and experiences trends now. To capture what Moss describes twist — a touch of glitter, a band around
just like any other fashion category. as “timeless and natural” photos, the invite, a fun motif. In all, she’s
According to Ron Kahan, owner of she predicts a lot of couples will opt noticed a more formal air to invites, with
Top Hat Formalwear in Whitehall, for natural light photography with an emphasis on flowery typography that
thanks to the trend toward a more minimal editing effects. steals the show away from theme motifs
formal wedding, men are opting for seen in years past.
As far as photos go, Moss says
detail photos are trending since
wedding planning, sidestepping in slim-fit silhouettes with tapered highly personalized details that they
etiquette faux pas, and planning legs and slim pants. In addition to want to reflect on later. Oh, and
with the family, weddings are tricky the slimmer profile, tuxedos are also those highly posed portraits? Those
enough to navigate without the stress shaking up their black and white are out — couples now want candid
of staying up-to-date on the latest image with different colors like gray shots that capture them interacting
wedding trends. To make it easier to and navy blue, according to Kahan. much more naturally.
digest, local wedding experts break
down what’s trending this year. And don’t forget the bowtie! HONEYMOON WEDDING TRENDS
According to Kahan, this retro staple
WEDDING DRESS TRENDS is trending in fun patterns like plaid. When it comes to honeymoons
in 2016, according to Jennifer
Ah, the dress — arguably the BRIDAL HAIR Doncsecz, president of VIP Vacations
most important detail for the bride. Inc. in Bethlehem, exotic locales
According to Erin Brosius, sales In line with the overarching are in. For honeymooners that want
manager at Alfred Angelo Bridal in wedding trend toward more formal lush, tropical locales with plenty of
Whitehall, formal dresses are en weddings, bridal hair is following suit excursions, Hawaii, Tahiti and Fiji
vogue for 2016, due to the trend with glam hairstyles to match their are popular choices. In addition,
toward more formal wedding venues. elaborate dresses. According to Alexis locations like Costa Rica, St. Lucia
Think floor-length dresses, ball gown Perch, bridal coordinator at J. Morgan and Barbados with new adults-only
styles, sleeves (versus strapless), Salon in Easton, a lot of brides are all inclusive resorts are increasingly
beadwork and intricate back details opting for “glamour waves” — a loose popular with honeymooners. Always
that add a sophisticated, refined touch. take on the traditional finger wave wanted to go to Europe? With the
Silhouettes are either ballgown or form- favored by 1920s Hollywood starlets. U.S. dollar almost equal to the Euro,
fitting, but not as tight as mermaid Styled down or half up with glitzy now is a great time to visit — Doscecz
styles in the past as a more relaxed combs, Perch says elegant day-of says Greece and Italy are popular
look is in. As for accessories, Brosius styles like these coincide with the European destinations for 2016.
says cathedral veils are trending and recent uptick in themed weddings she
she’s noticed an increased preference has seen. For rehearsal dinners and If you’re heading somewhere
for headbands, which lend a soft, wedding showers, Perch says blowouts pricey and would rather have a
elegant look to any dress. are also more popular than ever. vacation experience over another
blender, Doncsecz says the trend of
Following the shift in wedding As far as the wedding party goes, registering for honeymoon excursions
dresses, bridesmaids dresses are headband and waterfall braids will be over gifts is exploding — just be wary
getting the formal treatment after popular this year according to Perch, who of third-party sites that charge fees or
years of shorter dressses, according also has noticed a trend for chignon buns. don’t actually book the trips.
to Brosius. Look for long dresses in
neutral colors like light pink or grey, PHOTOGRAPHY WEDDING TRENDS INVITATIONS
which are hot for 2016.
Since couples want to be in-the- As Liz Richmond, owner of The
TUXEDO TRENDS moment on their wedding day, hiring Paperbag in Allentown, explains, your
a great wedding photographer to wedding invites will set the tone for
While it may be tempting to capture those memories is important. your wedding, so you want to make
write off men’s formalwear as pretty However as Kerri Moss, owner of a good first impression. So what’s
unchanging (after all, how much K.Moss Photography in Berks County trending for 2016? According to
variation can the classic tux have?), explains, you want to make sure those Richmond, there is an emphasis on
men’s wedding attire is actually very photos don’t look dated years from traditional invitations with a chic, fun
nuanced and experiences trends now. To capture what Moss describes twist — a touch of glitter, a band around
just like any other fashion category. as “timeless and natural” photos, the invite, a fun motif. In all, she’s
According to Ron Kahan, owner of she predicts a lot of couples will opt noticed a more formal air to invites, with
Top Hat Formalwear in Whitehall, for natural light photography with an emphasis on flowery typography that
thanks to the trend toward a more minimal editing effects. steals the show away from theme motifs
formal wedding, men are opting for seen in years past.
As far as photos go, Moss says
detail photos are trending since
