The editors of The Knot see 50s-inspired glamour as the biggest wedding trend of 2010. The Knot says couples are looking to mix this vintage glamour wedding trend with their own personality. The Knot also mentions some wedding trends inspired by the hit television shows Mad Men and Glee.
"Homespun Chic will be giving way to Retro Glamour," predicts Carley Roney, editor in chief of The Knot. "Many of the year's top wedding trends reflect an obsession with the sophistication of the 1950s and '60s."
Here are the top ten wedding trends for 2010 according to The Knot.
Black, White & Ball Gowns: From black-sashed dresses and ball gowns to tulle and high waists, the look of the season is all about Grace Kelly elegance, right down to the accessories: ladylike gloves and pearls. For the guys, traditional tuxes are back.
Mad Men-Inspired Beauty: Channeling the likes of Betty Draper and Audrey Hepburn, brides will be opting for statement-making hairstyles, like bouffants, French twists, and even beehives, with chic cage veils. As for makeup, matte base, black eyeliner, and red lipstick complete the look.
Rat Pack Cocktail Receptions: Couples are skipping the sit-down dinner and going for supper club-style cocktail parties instead. Think: big-band music, heavy appetizers, and old-fashioned cocktails, like Manhattans, sidecars, and dirty martinis.
Art Decor Colors: Black -- paired with emerald green or ruby red -- will give weddings a dramatic, sophisticated feel.
Statement Cakes: Cupcakes will always be cute, but the big news right now is stately cakes, from towering layers to splashes of metallic details.
Interactive Elements: Blame it on Avatar, but the 3-D craze is also hitting the wedding scene with 3-D save-the-dates, menus and more. And, the interactive phenomenon doesn’t stop there. Guests can look forward to crossword puzzle-style save-the-dates, video announcements, and special performances.
Glee-Inspired First Dances: Inspired by the hit show, Glee, couples are taking their first dance to a whole new level by opting for a "mash-up" (or medley) of songs instead of a single one.
Over-the-top Wedding Exits: Forget the sparklers, confetti canons and hot air balloon sendoffs will be all the rage.
Style Surprises: A pair of high-top sneakers peeking out from under his tux! A glimpse of a pink petticoat under the hemline of her dress! Pairing bright-green socks for the groom and bright-green shoes for the bride! Couples are really showing their individuality, underneath it all.
The Anti Bride: The '80s are back in a big way, and weddings are not immune. Fingerless gloves, neon graffiti, and '80s prom music will be huge at fashion-forward receptions and after-parties.
The Knot also pointed out some trends in wedding rings. The Knot syas "gold is the new metal" for engagement rings and wedding bands. You can find more details on the 2010 wedding trends in the spring 2010 copy of The Knot weddings magazin.
