Wedding Inspiration July 2014.

NO I am not getting married! However I AM in the process of building up my Bridal range at Magpie Calls (called MC Bridal), and I often look for inspiration online to see what is trendy and what themes and looks my creations will work with. Today I have complied a few pics and links of stuff that is really inspiring me right now! This ranges from colours, to dresses, to themes , to hairdos. I hope you enjoy the beauty regardless of whether you are looking for wedding inspiration or not!

WEDDING DRESS DETAILING:
I am loving the fact that wedding dresses are now focusing on detailing. This used to be the case in the 17, 18 and early 1900's, but wars and frugality meant that dresses had to par down the pretty details for simpler looks. The 80's of course went Over the top and decided EVERY detail was necessary to put on a dress, the 90's rebelled against that and went ultra minimalistic. Thankfully in the 2000's and 20 teens detailing is making a comeback and it's beautiful. From pretty sleeves to beautiful backs, and vamping up a simple dress with a sash or beading, drresses are becoming less and less about tradition and more about brides personal style. LOVE IT!

http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/2013/11/07/gods-mountain-wedding-from-well-hello-photography/

http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2012/08/01/carol-hannah-2012-collection/

http://junebugweddings.com/wedding-blog/what-junebug-loves/nostalgic-summer-camp-wedding-in-maine-from-ira-lippke-studios/

SUBTLE COLOUR

Gone are the days of having to have pure white wedding dresses. Nowadays subtle colour, whether its in a sash, petticoat, decorative beading etc is perfectly ok for wedding attire. It can link the Bride into the colour theme beautifully and just adds to the uniqueness of the wedding!

http://ruffledblog.com/1950s-inspired-auburn-wedding/

http://www.colincowieweddings.com/wedding-photos/detail/image257766

http://www.crazyforus.com/?p=10650

COLOUR THEMES
Well definitely have to talk about the Pantone colour of the year 2014: Radiant Orchid. A beautiful colour which can go with bold and delicate colour schemes equally well. It adds just the right amount of colour and prettiness and would work in most seasonal palettes.

http://blog.luxeventsanddecor.com/

http://www.shesaidoui.ca/2014/01/wedding-color-palettes-2014-radiant.html

http://www.shesaidoui.ca/2014/01/wedding-color-palettes-2014-radiant.html

WEDDING HAIR
Flowers are back in a big way!  I am loving the new flower crown trend and it adds such a beautiful and feminine element to a bridal look. I also am a fan of the delicate tiara circlets with wire and beads. So delicate and pretty.

http://polarbearstale.blogspot.com/2011/03/like-diamond-in-sky-bridal-tiara.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291168919903?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

http://www.weddingpartyapp.com/blog/2014/05/30/fresh-floral-trends-for-2014-weddings/

http://bridalmusings.com/2014/04/romantic-elegance-daalarna-2014-wedding-dress-collection/

http://www.weddingpartyapp.com/blog/2014/04/08/2014s-biggest-bridal-hair-and-makeup-trends/

 So These are some of the things that inspire me right now and so much more. I have linked the images to their source under each picture. Please go and check them out further if you feel the need!

I know this was a very western centric post, so the next post will be on eastern and more ethnic trends and inspiration for weddings! Keep an eye out!

much love and shimmies