Absolutely Fabulous Weddings' 2012 Forecast

After much research, our highly anticipated 2012 Wedding Forecast is ready and I can't wait to share this information with all of you.  The newest wedding trends for the upcoming year range from the look of your wedding to the flowers to the food to the favors....everything.  Let's get started.

CATEGORY # 1:  THE LOOK
Color schemes have got back to the classics.  Right now it's the nudes - oyster greys, champagnes, nudes, pinks, pale gold and creams.  With this said, patterns are getting bolder as colors are getting softer.  Linens are heavier and more textured.

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Luxe Candelabras in any material are in, so.....out with the chunky pillar candles and in with the tapers.  If you are having your ceremony outdoors, hanging chandeliers make a wildly romantic statement.
    
Photo credits here:  stylemepretty.com


CATEGORY # 2:  THE FLOWERS
The flower of the year is the peony, which that is no surprise here but other fabulous flowers for next year are garden roses, ranunculus and frilly carnations, white mini calla lilies and of course the orchid.
  
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The age of the single centerpiece is over.  2012 will be all about collections of containers, flowers and candles on one single tablescape.
  
 
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Natural is still new.  Terrariums, which are glass domed arrangements of pebbles, flowers, succulants and found objects such as birds nests and shells are seen everywhere.
  


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CATEGORY #3:  DRINKS
This years three words are the perfect 3 categories to choosing your bar menu.
ARTISNAL:  Specialty drinks designed for your day are never out but the ingredients seem to be a little more intricate.  For example, ingredients like frothy egg whites, elderflower liquor, and unexpected garnishes such as candied ginger or herbs.  Signature drinks always a sophisticated edge to any reception.
      
Photo credit:  bestbeverage.com, theubpost.com, elegantcreationsevents.blogspot.com

TASTINGS:  Plan tasting station style bars.  For example one could be a tequila station and the other could be a scotch station with different selections of these types of liquors.
  
Photo credit:  destinationweddingmag.com, xiamenwave.com


CUSTOM ICE:  As you may know, the quantity and style of ice can either make or break a cocktail so offer up shaved ice, crushed ice and oversized cubes for different drink varieties.
  

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Wine pairings for dinner.  2012's meal isn't just about what's on your plate, it's also about what's in your glass as well.

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Category #4:  CAKE COUTURE
**  Cleaner lines and details and of course sugar flowers never go out of style.
    
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**  Cake silhouette.  Right now, each tier is looking different.  Round tiers with a hexagon shape thrown in there or even five inch layers mixed with two inch layers are popular 2012 trends.
    
Photo credit:  cakecentral.com, thetwistedsifter.wordpress.com, cakefiction.com


Category #5:  FAVORS
When it comes to favors, if they're not edible, don't bother.  Candy tables, breakfast snacks, bagels or donuts in boxes are all sure to be a huge hit.
  
Photo credit:  Absolutely Fabulous Weddings

Happy Planning your 2012 Wedding!

Amy Lythgoe, Lead Planner and Event Designer
Absolutely Fabulous Weddings
561-577-6686
amy@fabulousplanner.com
www.fabulousplanner.com