Getting married this year? We’ve got the lowdown on the hottest wedding trends for 2019, according to celebrity experts.
Many Irish couples will continue to buck traditions to make their big day one to remember.
From statement sleeve bridal gowns to eco-conscious, foam-free flower installations and everything in between, here’s what to look out for...
Wedding Styling
Colin Cowie, the party and wedding planner of choice for celebs such as Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise and Jennifer Lopez said: “Keep an eye out for the return of modern, contemporary, minimalist looks as this year, less is more.
“Out with the over-the-top floral walls and in with non-traditional florals made of wheat or grass.
“Eco-friendly weddings will definitely be trending this year, and with that will continue the rise of vegan meal options.
“I’ve also begun to see many couples request limited phone use throughout their celebrations, keeping everyone present and unhidden by a phone screen.”
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Invitations & Wedding Stationery
A spokeswoman for Giant Invitations, one of the top firms chosen for celebrity weddings including Vanessa Williams, said: “Metallic hot stamp foiling continues to grow.
“We will see a higher demand for copper, followed by rose gold.
“You will also see more nature-inspired invitations and softer touches including the use of watercolours and deckled edges.
“There will be a greater demand for custom designed envelopes.”
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Bridal Gowns
From the Bridal Fashion Week, we found 2019 gowns will include bows, sparkles, statement sleeves, halter necks, capes, touches of colour and multi-tiered.
Couture designer Alin Le’ Kal said: “Designers are loving feathers, they will be everywhere.”
Flowers
Floret is a multi-award-winning flower farm specialising in unique, and heirloom blooms.
A spokesman said: “For brides, there is nothing quite like clutching a bouquet filled with fresh, fragrant flowers grown with love and harvested by hand by a local flower farmer or from a floral designer’s own cut flower garden.
"This trend is becoming more and more common, as awareness and interest in local flowers continues to grow."
Make-up
Celebrity make-up artist Melissa Sassine said: “I feel that for the bridal trend for 2019, less is more.
"Even though they want flawless long-lasting make-up, they still want to look the best version of themselves, without overly dramatic eyes and harsh contours.
“My favourite bridal palette consists of neutral tones and light champagne shimmer on the eyes, fluffy lashes, natural bronzers to warm skin with pink/nude lustrous lips.”
Hairstyles
Tiffany Thurtell, the creative director at Alan Buki Hair, the celebrity hairdresser who worked on Miranda Kerr and Madonna’s manes, said, “The biggest wedding trend we have seen coming into 2019 is hair accessories.
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Skincare
A spokesman for face mask choice for celebrities at the Oscars LUIERE said: “This year is all about looking natural and flawless with a subtle glow. This is why brides use hydrating treatments before their big day.
Cakes
Multi award-winning cake designer Faye Cahill said: “Think painted watercolour finishes, palette knife textures, fondant ruffles, drippy icing and abstract sculptures of chocolate and isomalt, a technical clear sugar.
“You will also find fun and optimistic cakes and a move away from neutrals to vibrant hues.”
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Rings
Temelli Jewellery said: “We have noticed a trend towards rose gold and peachy gemstones as well as white gold with blue gems.
“Wedding bands will have larger statement diamonds, detailed intricate rings with a twist and crown-shaped rings that curve around the engagement ring.
