Royal Wedding Sets Benchmark for 2011 Summer weddings
The style, the glamour, and the romance of the Royal Wedding, just over two weeks ago, charmed people all over the world. Brides-to-be took notes of the décor, the floral arrangements, and of course, the now-Princess Kate Middleton’s dress.
Not every girl will walk down the aisle with a sparking Cartier tiara from the Queen herself, but most every girl will want to feel just like a princess on her own wedding day.
The brides of summer 2011 will be looking to the royal wedding for inspiration for their very own princess wedding.
“I can see people wanting to recreate the feeling of their wedding,” says Alexandra Fischer, a bridal event planner at Hollyburn Country Club. “Everybody wants to be a princess for the day.” She says the royal wedding’s green and white color scheme, from the trees in Westminster Abby to the bride’s bouquet, will be a new wedding trend. Fischer says we can expect to see more traditional weddings with a modern twist, just like the royal one. She also says the statement-making hats and fascinators worn by royal guests will be fashionable this year at weddings and showers.
Of course the wedding day isn’t really about the guests’ attire. Brides hoping to feel like a princess on their big day can find their very own royal gown in Vancouver. Local designer Jason Matlo created a dress for his bridal line inspired by Kate’s. Matlo says he maintained the silhouette of the duchess’ dress and replicated similar qualities, like the elaborate lacing. He says similar gowns will be the choice of brides to be.
“I have learned that all girls seem to get caught up in the fantasy of being a princess on their wedding day, so I think it will resonate with a lot of women and it will definitely influence a lot of bridal trends,” says Matlo.
Some of the pieces from Matlo’s bridal line are available at La Novia Bridal in Vancouver and he says he also takes requests for custom designed wedding gowns.
With the royal wedding influencing wedding trends, not just little girls want to be princesses, but brides-to-be, too. From attire to décor, expect to see royal elements in many weddings this year.
