Spring 2014 Wedding Gown Trends

The Spring 2014 Bridal Market took place in New York a couple of weeks ago and we love this time of the year where we get to see the new designs for next year and browse through the many selections to pick some of our favorites.

Top: Monique Luillier, Reem Acra (Martha Stewart Weddings)
Bottom: Ines Di Santo (Wedding Wire)

Short dresses are still in and we especially love the way the veil is incorporated at the Reem Acra show.

Top: Monique Luillier (Martha Stewart Weddings)
Bottom: Monique Luillier (Martha Stewart Weddings), Maggie Sottero (Wedding Wire), Oscar de la Renta (Martha Stewart Weddings)

Capes and wraps of various lengths and material are also the trend for 2014.Being a big fan of lace, we are still biased towards the pretty lace wraps :)

Reem Acra (Martha Stewart Weddings, Wedding Wire)

Claire Pettibone (Claire Pettibone)

Claire Pettibone (Claire Pettibone)

Dramatic backs are still popular for next year and these are some of our favorites, especially those by Claire Pettibone. In our opinion, she does the most romantic and exquisite backs of wedding gowns!

Vera Wang (Martha Stewart Weddings), Maggie Sottero (Wedding Wire)

What's a season without a surprise? Some designers are putting on black and white gowns to add a level of sophistication to weddings. Vera Wang has a few black and white options in her selection and also paired black opera gloves with some of her all-white selections.

Hope you enjoyed looking at our favorite gowns for 2014!

Spring 2013 Wedding Gown Trends

Bridal Market took place last week in New York where bridal gown designers showcased their creations for Spring 2013. There were so many beautiful dresses that it was hard for us to pick our favorites but we finally did and here are our picks:

L-R: Monique Lhuillier, Ines Di Santo, Kenneth Pool, Christos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Lace is still very in for bridal gowns and we love these lace sheaths, so very romantic!

L-R: Amsale, Oscar De La Renta, Christos

As a subset of the lace trend, here are some gowns using lace as part of the gowns' necklines, very pretty as well, when you want to add just a touch of lace to your gown.

L-R: Monique Lhuillier, Amsale, Maggie Sottero

Voluminous ballgowns are also still very popular and we love how these gowns can make you feel like a princess on your wedding day.

L-R: Amsale, Ivy Aster, Oscar De La Renta

Short wedding gowns reflect the spring season and these gowns can show off your sassy, cute or demure side.

L-R: Carolina Herrera, Theia

An interesting trend is having a pantsuit replace the typical wedding dress. These are still very feminine because of the fabric used and they are perfect for brides who like to stand out a little bit.

L-R: Vera Wang, Vera Wang, Romana Keveza

Now, if you really want to stand out, how about these colored gowns? There are various shades of red and aubergine to choose from. Can you imagine how stunning it will be if you walk down the aisle in one of these fabulous creations? It will definitely be one wedding that your guests will remember for a very long time!

You can also visit our pinboard for more of our favorites!

 All images by Martha Stewart Weddings

Catering Trend Alert!

Food trucks are getting more popular nowadays, there are even festivals in the Bay Area dedicated to them and street food. As a surprise for wedding guests, how about hiring a food truck to come by during dancing time and serve up some late-night snacks? Food trucks here offer a variety of delectables, it's not just your traditional tacos anymore, there are Korean tacos, Thai tacos, Vietnamese tacos, it's fusion cuisine, fancy some lemongrass chicken tacos or vegetarian tofu tacos? There are even sweet treats such as ice cream, cupcakes, creme brulee etc. It's amazing how vast the variety is. Do you know there's even a food truck offering organic dim sum?

As a foodie myself, I never pass up an opportunity to try what a food truck has to offer. One of my favorite food trucks is Sam's ChowderMobile, their lobster rolls are to die for!

Eat Real Festival 2010 in Oakland

Another of my favorite food trucks is RoliRoti, it is a gourmet rotisserie food truck and I can never pass up on their porchetta sandwiches, traditional Italian roasted pork served on a bread roll with greens, yum! They can actually cater your entire meal, from starters to desserts.

Roasted pork in action



The famous porchetta sandwich

Another famous food truck is Nom Nom, they originated from the Los Angeles area, offer Vietnamese cuisine and recently expanded to the Bay Area. They were also featured on the Food Networks' series "The Great Food Truck Race".

Nom Nom food truck at a corporate event in the Bay Area

A good place to try out different types of food trucks is to go to a food trucks gathering, there is one called Edgewood Eats in Palo Alto on Monday evenings (moving to Tuesday evenings starting October). They usually have 9 to 10 food trucks there so you can get to taste a variety of food.

Whether you want something rustic, gourmet, or organic, I am sure you will be able to find a food truck that satisfy your needs. Brides and grooms, you should also check with your wedding site to make sure they allow food trucks and if the space and terrain is suitable for the trucks.

Hope you find this information useful in your wedding planning!