Wedding Trends

Unless you've been snoozing on your wedding watch lately, you've probably heard that Disney is launching a new line of wedding gowns, based on 34 of their iconic princess brides.

7-7-07 weddings have been all the buzz since the year turned over — though a few brides have had this date in mind for the last few years.

Four top wedding divas tell us what's fresh — and fading — in weddings.

We've compiled lots of data from planners, publications and our own 2007 orders to give you a sense of the color and style trends that are stealing the show right now.

Imagine a wedding where crystal drips from the rafters and blush roses bristle from tower vases. The bride rustles in wearing a satiny ballgown, raising a hand weighed down with a knock-out rock. Her nails are buffed to a shine. Not the first thing you think of when you think of "green weddings," is it?

Ever imagined yourself on the red carpet, trying not to squint in the glare of those asteroid-sized flashbulbs, shouting “Gaultier!” over your shoulder?

Sure, you've heard it before. But it's still a fact: weddings have entered a new dimension. Today's wedding are a couple's ultimate opportunity to define their style in tandem.

A spring wedding brings a splash of excitement to what can be a long, slow trek toward summer. So it's a sure thing your wedding guests will show up in a celebratory mood.

Downtime at the nail salon isn’t just about taking a few points off your blood pressure. It also involves some key style choices.

Let’s talk about choosing wedding colors — that item on the “to do” list that drives brides crazy.

Today's inventive couples are using lighting as far more than just a way to guide guests to the open bar.

It's long been a fixture in Europe -- but the idea of marrying in red has finally reached our shores. Here's where to find these bold and beautiful gowns.

Who was it that decided the best way to photograph large groups was in a big, awkward, fake-smiling lump? Or that newly married couples should be stiffly posed side by side like a grinning version of American Gothic?

With simple elegance being the style of choice in recent years, lace hasn’t been appearing on the wedding scene as often as it used to. The elaborately decorated, beaded and appliqued gowns of the late 80’s and early 90’s were replaced by clean lines and delicate embriodery. But this year, more and more designers are bringing lace back into the limelight.

"The divorce party, a hybrid of a bachelor-bachelorette party and bacchanalian exorcism, is emerging as a celebratory occasion, complete with gift registries and a set of social protocols," says the New York Times. "[M]ore people are looking to commemorate the occasion, even on Valentine's Day, with friends and in public."What is the divorce party about?Reuniting [...]

According to a recent online poll by Modern Bride, if money were no object:28% of respondents would hire a personal trainer before the big day.27% would bleach their teeth.13% would consult a dermatologist.13% would opt for laser hair removal.11% would venture into liposuction.1% would line up behind Kerry for Botox ...And a whopping 7 [...]

See also: Dog Theme WeddingsWelcome to the latest stop in our Comparative Weddingology course: Colorado.Boulder's Daily Camera describes "an increasingly popular trend in which couples put their own creative twists on tradition."What does that mean, exactly? It might mean weaving fragrant herbs into the ceremony and reception, to show a love of nature. It often [...]