A new year means big changes for weddings.  Here are some of the top 2013 wedding trends.

Lace is EVERYWHERE.

Lace adds a certain elegance and femininity to everything it touches and is a top trend for 2013 weddings.  The modern twist to this traditional material is that it’s not just for dresses anymore.  Lace designs will appear on wedding invitations,cakes, bouquets and more.  Whether in classic tones or dyed to match the wedding colors, lace will be big this season for rustic, vintage, formal and casual weddings.

Pockets on wedding dresses

For years brides have asked for a wedding dress with pockets and finally designers have listened.  These small pockets are perfect for lip gloss or your cell phone, for when you make it Facebook official.



DIY grows up.

While DIY elements will still be big for 2013 weddings, they get a decidedly more mature design.  Brides will still go to Pinterest for inspiration, but more brides are looking to professionals to help them create the look they want, freeing up their time.

Old Hollywood returns

Movies like Anna Karenina and The Great Gatsby set the stage for the return of Old Hollywood glam and art deco elements.  Dropped waistlines, vintage jewelry, classic lace and shades of ivory and candlelight will be in fashion for 2013 weddings.  As will pearl and gold jewelry.  Art deco patterns featuring chevrons and black with gold accents top tablescapes for 2013 wedding receptions.

A Formal Affair

2013 weddings move to more formal events.  The glamour of the event is enhanced by crystal decorations, full length gowns and gold touches such as silverware and chargers.  Chandeliers and candelabras are popular for wedding reception decor.   Black and white patterns with pops of the 2013 color of the year, emerald, will be popular.

Plated dinners

As a nod to the increased formality of 2013 weddings, more dinners will be served plated.  While dinners may be smaller to save money (one entree rather than two) dinner is being served on more sophisticated plateware.



Fun with food

2013 wedding receptions will feature food presentations that make your wedding reception an experience for guests.  Creative food stations, snacks like s’mores and popcorn stations and food trucks add to the fun of your wedding reception.

Peonies

The flower for 2013 may be the peony.  Lush colors of oversized blooms tied with lace are sure to make their way down the aisle this year.  Bouquets will be compromised of one color, but still have lots of texture due to the use of berries, ribbons and other embellishments.  Peonies have a short bloom season; use garden roses as an alternative.


Love birds

Birds were popular in 2012 but are even more so for 2013 weddings.  Birds will be used on invitations, cake toppers, invitations, and bird cage card holders.  This year they also are showing up in jewelry and feather inspired decor.