The Knot Unveils Wedding Trends for 2007
From the 'What's Big in 2007?' Online Trends Gallery, Now Live on www.TheKnot.com
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- What's hot in weddings for 2007? For engaged couples, it's all about the cocktail hour, the color orange, and the country Italy, according to The Knot (theknot.com), the nation's leading wedding resource.
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Carley Roney, editor in chief of The Knot: "Couples continue to seek out ways to make their weddings completely unforgettable. They're crazy for signature colors, surprises at the reception like entertainers, after-parties, and wild cakes -- and they're all about showing off their sense of style. And, we don't see the destination wedding rage slowing down anytime soon."
Planning a wedding next year? Roney encourages couples to create a festive atmosphere with the following trends pulled from the brand new digital trends gallery on www.TheKnot.com :
THE COLOR: MAJOR CRUSH ON ORANGE
Brides have a major crush on orange this year. From creamy peaches and mod citrus hues to deep tangerines and burnt siennas, this bold color is being paired with a range of colors to achieve a variety of moods. For a modern, retro appeal, it's being teamed with chocolate browns, lime greens, and sky blues. For a preppier feel, it's being tied with blushing pinks, lemony yellows, and sage greens. And, for a romantic aura, it's being paired with deep jewel tones-red, aubergine, and gold. What better way to take your tangerine palette up a notch? With a great pattern. Think starbursts, swirls, and playful polka dots on everything from the invite to the bridesmaid dresses, wedding cake, and cocktail napkins.
THE DRESS: ALL HERALD THE TRUMPET SKIRT
The fit-and-flare trumpet gown continues to be the silhouette of the moment. Whether its lace, taffeta, or luxe silk satin, this sexy, feminine shape provides a runway-ready look for the bride who wants to make a fashion statement on her wedding day. We're certain this slim shape is hot because of the kick of drama it adds to the altar-and the dance floor. Combined with a rise of dramatic fabrics and details-bling, flowers, sexy sleeves, and even black-designers are finding thousands of ways to put their own spin on this fresh silhouette.
THE LOCATION: IT'S ALL ABOUT ITALY
Destination weddings continue to be the rage, and in 2007, it's all about Italy. TomKat put Rome on the map for their fairy-tale wedding event at the Castle Odescalchi on Lake Bracciano. From the picturesque cliffs of Portofino to the streaming canals of Venice and the magnificent architecture of Florence, Italian cities have become destination wedding hot-spots -- popular not only for the views and the delicious food, but the unmatched sightseeing opportunities for guests. Check out www.theknot.com/italywed for Italian resorts, planning tips and regional rules for tying the knot in the land of amore.
THE INVITATION: WEDDING BLOGS GONE WILD
Personal wedding websites with URLs on invitations are now standard. Wedding websites will continue to up the ante on sophistication (some will even rival the sites of Fortune 500 companies). Look for deluxe digital applications: daily blogs by brides, digital music, streaming video, online RSVP-and even live webcasts. To build your own, see new designs and features of online wedding webpage builders like www.WedORama.com or www.WeddingTracker.com.
THE PARTY: COCKTAIL HOUR TAKES CENTERSTAGE
The cocktail hour has become one of the night's major events -- and couples are skipping the not-seeing-each-other tradition to take pictures pre ceremony so they can be there to enjoy it. Design and foodwise, they're taking this pre-reception party to extremes: awe-inspiring flowers (towering cylinder vases filled with orchids submerged in water); special entertainment (jazz bands, steel drum players, and mariachi bands); and an insane spread of munchies, from full-on raw bars to live sushi chefs and crepe stations.
THE CAKE: THE GARGANTUAN DESSERT BUFFET
The wedding cake is a given. But the new guest at the dessert table is a massive dessert buffet-traditionally known as the Viennese table. Guests are surprised by tables filled with delectable goodies rolling out onto the dance floor or taking up a whole reception room on their own. Popular items are chocolate buffet stations featuring all types of cocoa creations-mousses, truffles, chocolate fondue, and pot du chocolate; cheesecake sampling stations with all flavors from Key lime to snickerdoodle. And candy buffets overflowing with sweet surprises from gourmet pretzels to sweet and sour jelly beans.
THE HONEYMOON: WONDERS OF THE WORLD
While Hawaii and the Caribbean remain on the honeymoon hot list, this year it's all about adventure trips to the Seven Wonders of the World. Couples are seizing the opportunity to see the most exotic famous locales from the Taj Mahal to the Great Wall of China and the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. And more and more couples are looking for destinations that offer plenty of adventure: rafting in the Grand Canyon, hiking in Machu Picchu, and getting up close with nature on African safaris.
More Notable Trends:
THE MINI-MOON: The mini-moon -- a quick getaway six months out from the wedding to take a break from the planning -- is becoming more and more popular. Whether it's a ski weekend in Vail or lounging by the beach in Southern California, couples are stealing away from the stress -- and mandating a 48-hour freeze on wedding talk.
DESTINATION BACHELORETTE BASHES: For a while, last blast trips to Vegas and Miami were solely for the guys. But now the gals are getting in on the getaway action, traveling with all of their close friends for a fun-filled pre wedding weekend by the beach or on the town to learn something new, like surfing!
VINTAGE RINGS: Like Christina Aguilera's vintage-style diamond patterned setting, it's no longer just about the solitaire with side stones. Pave diamonds have lent to more creativity, and we're seeing a lot of one-of-a-kind designs on ring fingers. Vintage remains the rage, and white metals remain white hot.
ZEN-INSPIRED REGISTRIES: From Japanese-inspired pottery to Asian motifs (cherry blossoms, Chinese characters, and more), sushi and tea sets, and even spa packages, couples are filling their wedding wish lists with gifts that evoke a relaxed mood in their homes (perhaps to escape the chaos of their busy lives-and stressful planning?).
GREEN WEDDINGS: Eco-conscious couples are spending a lot of time and money planning weddings that reflect their environmentally friendly lifestyles. They're using recycled paper and minimizing the amount of paper used for invites, place cards, and programs; creating centerpieces with pesticide-free flowers and potted plants (that can be planted in the yard, post wedding); and serving organic and vegetarian menus.
For more hot trends, check out TheKnot.com and pick up your copy of The Knot Weddings Magazine Spring/Summer 2007 issue, out this January. To speak with an editor and receive camera-ready images to illustrate your wedding trend stories, contact Sr. PR Manager Melissa Bauer at 212.219.8555 x1020 or email her at mbauer@theknot.com .
About The Knot Inc
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The Knot Inc. (Nasdaq: KNOT) is a leading life stage media company. The Company's flagship brand, The Knot, is the nation's leading wedding resource that reaches over one million engaged couples each year through the Web, newsstands, bookstores, national television and more. Its award-winning website, TheKnot.com, is the most-trafficked online wedding destination generating over 100 million monthly page views. The Company also offers national and regional editions of The Knot Weddings Magazine, seven books, a TV series on The Oxygen Network, a Video On Demand (VOD) service for Comcast Cable, and content distribution partnerships with MSN and Comcast. The Company's portfolio of life stage brands also includes newlywed resource The Nest, teen site PromSpot.com, and personals site GreatBoyfriends.com. The Knot Inc. is based in New York and has several other offices across the country.
The Knot Inc. (Nasdaq: KNOT) is a leading life stage media company. The Company's flagship brand, The Knot, is the nation's leading wedding resource that reaches over one million engaged couples each year through the Web, newsstands, bookstores, national television and more. Its award-winning website, TheKnot.com, is the most-trafficked online wedding destination generating over 100 million monthly page views. The Company also offers national and regional editions of The Knot Weddings Magazine, seven books, a TV series on The Oxygen Network, a Video On Demand (VOD) service for Comcast Cable, and content distribution partnerships with MSN and Comcast. The Company's portfolio of life stage brands also includes newlywed resource The Nest, teen site PromSpot.com, and personals site GreatBoyfriends.com. The Knot Inc. is based in New York and has several other offices across the country.
Review:
You will need some big buck here. None the less this press release really gives you an update on trends, and gals getting hitched want the best. do you not agree?
RK, January 21, 2007
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