FALL 2012 COLOR TRENDS

 Hello again, Fashion Forward Brides!

Is it that time already?

Almost time for fall to make it's debut, which only means one thing! FALL WEDDING TIME! Now, in case you're all wondering what's up and coming in the wedding trends world, let us be the ones to fill you in. There are wonderful things that your florist can do to make your fall wedding everything that you want it to be. Fall and winter are the times to add the gorgeous, natural, and textural details to your flowers.

Things like wheat, berries, bark, twigs, feathers, and other little details can not only make a bouquet interesting but can MAKE the entire look of your wedding (which is important to look for when choosing a florist and deciding a budget).

So let's begin.

Our BIGGEST Fall trends fall in the following colors:

BLACK

{Ellie Saab FW 2012 - Doo.Ri FW 2012}

Absolutely Fall Fashion's most notable color. Designers are using all over black and strong black accents across the board. Obviously, it would be difficult to find black flowers for your bouquet and most florists would most likely never suggest it - However, it will be the details here that make your wedding. Anemones with black centers are a stunning bouquet by themselves or as an accent or add viburnum berries to add a unique texture.

PLUM

{Burberry Prorsum FW 2012 - Alexander Wang FW 2012}

Plum and lavender are other colors that always hit very popular during fall and winter. These colors are beautiful by themselves (for example, if you wanted to have your whole bouquet JUST plum or JUST lavender) or paired together.  If you choose, you can do a single plum flower bouquet for a more modern, chic look (like a bouquet of all Schwarzwalder Calla liles) or make a bouquet with lots of different flowers and textures to make it softer and more romantic. 

BLUE

{Elie Tahari FW 2012 - Altazurra FW 2012}

Blue is a huge color for this fall. Navy, Tiffany Blue, Baby Blue, and Cobalt are all over the runway for fall. This will be another flower you will have difficulty finding lots of. Blue is for the very unique bride. You can always soften the blue's contrast with whites, creams, and even lavenders! You could even add a dash of complimentary color such as orange, red, or yellow to give it a pop. Blue also looks striking in the middle of winter, for you brides planning to wed in December or January! Ask your florist about cool icicle looking textures like Blue Eryngium.

GREY

{Doo.Ri FW 2012 - Ellie Saab FW 2012}

We've all been seeing a whole lot of grey this past year in the floral industry. Specifically the Yellow and Grey combination, or the Blush Pink, Light Green, Peach, and Grey Combination  that's been all over Pinterest and Tumblr. It's been pretty much the ENTIRE last year - you might say it's getting a little tired. To keep it fresh this fall, you might keep with a monotone grey to ring in a winter or fall wedding. It looks beautiful combined with white and silvery tones. You might ask your florist to add some sage-y greens in there as well! Maybe add some earthy herbs to it!

TAUPE/NUDE

{Burberry Prorsum FW 2012 - Band Of Outsiders FW 2012}

Taupes and Nudes are for the bride who is all for natural and earthy tones. Those of you who have an outdoor reception or a beautiful A-line lace or chiffon gown would only compliment your wedding more by keeping with a subtle but stunning neutral flower combination (could you imagine how garish it would be to ruin the feel of the wedding with bright obnoxious colors?). Feel free to use all sorts of tones in here. Cream, brown, green, sage, and perhaps some lavender or blush pink to highlight. For example, an Amnesia Rose would look incredible paired with a Quicksand rose.

Well there you go, wedding planners! These are the biggest fall color trends coming your way! Other popular color trends to look out for are your mustard yellows, vibrant burnt oranges, and of course, white bouquets never go out of style!

Interested in knowing more? Contact one of our talented floral designers!

And tune in next spring for the latest in fashion and wedding trends! 

Trend Watch: Spring and Summer Weddings!

Attention Fashion Forward Brides!

It is once again my pleasure to write about one of my very favorite subjects in the entire world, Fashion. And something we often forget when planning the happiest day of our lives is what is fresh and new in the world of weddings. If there is one thing that I have come to understand in my years as both a florist and fashionista, it's that brides pay much more attention to trends than they think they do. And everyone wants their wedding to be classic! Here are some ways to stick with classy but still look current.

Fashion for spring and summer this year has got us in our light colors.
Across the board, designers and wedding specialists will agree that the biggest colors this spring and summer are:

Nude/Flesh Tones: 

Think very neutral. A lot of people are generally afraid of this color, thinking it may wash them out. But done right, it becomes elegant and chic with the edge that only comes with simplicity. Unforced and beautiful. Choose things with ivory and beige and champagne. Simple elegance is the goal. 

[alice + olivia s/s 2012 rtw -- christian siriano s/s 2012 rtw]

Blush Pink: 

The softest and truest version of pink. The pink that comes to mind when envisioning Marie Antoinette or your garden tea party. For the true romantic. You might choose loose and feminine flowers. Garden roses, peonies and roses! 

[louis vuitton s/s 2012 rtw -- chanel s/s 2012 rtw ] 

Powder Blue: 

There is something so unexpected about blue bouquets. The bride who chooses blue is definitely an individual. Irises and blue hydrangea along with blue eryngium  make a blue bouquet truly beautiful. Layering dark and light hues will bring dimension and variety. 

[louis vuitton s/s 2012 rtw -- band of outsiders s/s 2012 rtw] 

White: 

True white is another color that brides fear. But there is something to be said about using white; and that is that white weddings will never be out of style. It's true! In your photos for years to come, you will enjoy a classic take on your wedding. Lots of texture is great in a white bouquet. Some greens added into it will also give your bouquet dimension and give it the umph it needs. 

[louis vuitton s/s 2012 rtw -- christian siriano s/s 2012 rtw]

Butter Yellow: 

Always a favorite color trend for me. A true yellow can be very pretty but for me, never really strikes me as amazing. But a pastel yellow is so unique and so beautiful. And like the powder blue, butter yellow is the color for a very unique bride. Keep your  bouquet texturally interesting but careful not to go overboard with different flowers as it can become visually overwhelming. 

[louis vuitton s/s 2012 rtw --  badgley mischka s/s 2012 rtw]

Mint Green: 

Mint green is a daring color! Not a color most people will automatically think of when choosing their wedding colors. Green is one of the most dynamic colors for your florist to work with. You can keep it simple or go with lots of texture and different shades of green. Whether you go modern with some structural pieces, keep it mountainy and wild by adding herbs, or whether you stick with one flower, a green bouquet is always a classic but unexpected take. 

[chloe s/s 2012 rtw -- chanel s/s 2012 rtw]

Warm Red: 

Another bold color for a bold bride. This red is not for the faint of heart. An orange-y undertone to the red makes it super vibrant and unmissable. I like to use different reds in bouquets so they include the warm red and some dark blue undertoned red to give it depth and also give the bouquet as much personality and confidence as the bride holding it. 

[alice + olivia s/s 2012 -- christian dior s/s 2012 rtw] 

Those are the big trends for this spring and summer, dearest bridez. These days there are so many ways to keep your bouquet classic while still staying true to yourself and your point of view.
Contact our design experts for a consultation on your big day!

Then tune in around fall time to catch up on Fall and Winter fashion/wedding trends!

--Angie M.