Wedding trends are exciting and keep any industry on their toes. Color of the year, latest in couture fashion, one shouldered gowns, colored shoes, signature drinks, the list is never ending. And not to be out done, the trends in makeup and hair are making a stronger and stronger appearance for the trendy bride.
But, trends are not always translatable, or even a good idea. Don’t get me wrong! I love the hottest fashion and the latest craze, but do you really want to look back at your wedding 20 years from now and regret your appearance?
The Knot brought use a fantastic 2011 wedding makeup and hair trend video. Check it out.
Wedding trends do’s and don’ts:
- Don’t do it just cause it’s being done. Many of the fashion designers chose an ultra natural look for their brides walking the aisle on their runway shows. With the spotlight on the designers dresses, this trend is ok, but for your wedding day . . . not the best idea. Many of the models hide behind the dress, fading into the background while you focus on the design of the dress, but for your wedding day, the focus is YOU, not the dress. If you are being upstaged by your gown on the wedding day just because you are following the “trend” of the all natural makeup look, your precious memories will sing the praises of your designer, not you.
- Do pick a few trends to incorporate into your day so they stand out as the highlight, not the overload. Even if you’re a more traditional bride who wants to stick to tradition, adding a little flair, a little spice to your traditional wedding will have your guest talking about it for days.
- Don’t wear your bouquet in your hair. Enough said!!
- Do be inspired by a trend. You don’t have to use a trend literally; sometimes the best interpretation of a trend has a unique twist that is uniquely yours. Instead of the whole bouquet in your hair, just select a few perfectly placed beauties!
- Don’t go without makeup. While I will always encourage you to have your makeup done professionally that day (you will thank me when you look at your pictures), don’t get caught up in the trend of wearing minimal makeup. It will not translate in pictures and you will end up looking washed out and blasé, not the look any bride is going for on her big day!
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