A Spring-Summer Wedding Dream

Marriages are made in heaven – this is an old adage, so why not make it an exotic lifetime affair? Plan Your Wedding tells you 'how to do a Romantic Spring-summer Wedding' in a striking way. 

Plan a wedding this spring- summer and know what's "in" for your big day! This spring and summer, the wedding trends are all about romance, bold, vibrant, and bright colours. From the dress to the theme to the décor, think romance - the dreamy, wistful, sentimental love kind of romance.

Vivid Colours: Go Citrus!

  

One very visible trend for spring - summer weddings is the intensely bold colour palette. Vibrant tangerine, lemony yellow and warm peach or grapefruit are the hot colours in weddings right now.

Think sophisticated bright hues. Rather than splashing colour all over your reception space, use one dynamic colour for a strong statement - think all-pink centerpieces or bold orange table linens.

“No reds are being used this season. Bright colours like oranges, pinks and turquoise blues are in this season”, says wedding planner Neeru Surana from Soch Events. “Pretty pastels are in for spring summer weddings. Go for olive and pastel greens with a vintage inspired countryside do”, wedding planner Sowmya from 3Productions says. “Colours like White & Lime Green complimented with exotic flowers also give a good feel to the eyes” says Amarjyot Singh, Director, Adam & Eve Inc.

Wedding themes and décor

The theme does not have to be limited just to the colour palette. Right now, anything goes - from vintage rustic to nautilus to citrus - as long as it's carried all the way through. Be creative, and let your wedding details show the real you.

Themed wedding are becoming more and more popular as brides and grooms are looking for a one-of-a-kind wedding. A wedding theme should say something about the bride and groom. It can be traditional, romantic or personal. You can incorporate hobbies into the wedding theme or choose a theme based on the wedding date or colour inclination.

When you think of themes for summer weddings, floral theme will not escape your mind. “For summer weddings orchid theme and other flowery themes are apt, you can also go for a slight bling with glass or crystal themes”, says Neeru Surana.

Garden themes are classic for the summer. Instead of a generic theme, take the personal route. “You can choose a vineyard theme, it’s in rage this season… sounds delicious, doesn’t it? Vineyard themed weddings add a touch of class and sophistication to your event”, says Sowmya enthusiastically. 

A new trend on block is adding furniture to the décor, which creates a more intimate home-like environment for guests who need to rest their weary feet from all the dancing. “Keep the furniture in style with your theme or colour palette, and choose pieces that will not flood out the space”, Sowmya states.

Blossom Time

Decide on flowers that will stay fresh throughout the day. Hawaiian blooms, such as orchids, are a great option. When it comes to wedding flowers, the higher the temperature, the more maintenance they'll require. Have them delivered the day of the wedding and make sure there's a refrigerator on-site to store them before the ceremony starts.

For the colour of your flowers, check out which flowers will be in bloom around your ceremony and reception site, and consider bold versions of those hues.

“For an outdoor wedding, go for violet, hot fuchsia, mango, magenta, and green. Wine colours and deeper shades are appropriate for formal weddings, like dark red roses or deep purple lilies. When it comes to casual weddings, sunflowers are a great option since you only need a few to create a vibrant pop of colour”, says Neeru Surana.

Venue Selection

Sowmya explains venue selection depends mainly on the client’s budget and what kind of look he wants. “You can go for resorts, farmhouses or the usual conventional halls. If you want a rustic venue, you can go for cultural centres like Shankara’s foundation”, she says.

For spring-summer weddings indoor venues are preferred rather than outdoor weddings due to the hot weather. “Go for indoor venues rather than outdoor… if you want an outdoor wedding use a canopy or you can go for colourful tents”, Neeru opines. “If the budget allows, one can also opt for igloo- air conditioned tents when arranging a wedding outdoors” clarifies Daljit Singh & Namrata, Directors, Event Decor.

Make a style statement

People with different tastes, preferences and wedding budgets are likely to have different ideas about their wedding trousseau.

Sarees and lehengas - both can be used as a bridal dress. The brides prefer colours like pink, peach, and other pastel colours. Daljit Singh & Namrata further add “that Fabrics which are cooler like georgettes and chiffons must be used to make the bride feel comfortable.  Also one should avoid using heavy works like the zardozis”.

White is no longer the only colour for wedding gowns! Blush and shades of pink debuted on the runway, setting the coloured wedding gown trend. Lace sleeveless dresses are in vogue this year.

Melody Notes

The growing trend in wedding music is for the bride and grooms to choose songs that will reflect who they are as a couple, rather than sticking with the dated standards. Couples are veering from the classic, traditional wedding marches and opting for more current hits.

Accessorize it your way

Vintage, jazz-era elegance, and floral-inspired jewellery are huge trends this year in wedding jewellery. Non-traditional shapes, gold touches, vintage rings. And flowers aren't just for bouquets and centerpieces anymore! Essentially nature comes alive with leaves, petals, and branches creating ornate details without being over the top. “Jewel-encrusted hairpins are elegant and beautiful and are showing up in many wedding hairstyles”, says stylist Bandana.

Expert Tips:

• ·         Bright hues are trendy for summer weddings, but don’t try to use too many colours in one space
• ·         If your blooms will be exposed to the summer heat for an extended amount of time, keep a spray water bottle on hand and give your flowers a light misting every hour or so.
• ·         While choosing a venue, keep in mind the budget, the kind of look you want and weather.
• ·         Beach weddings are a big no-no as it will be too hot. Indoor weddings are preferred due to hot weather.

·         Inputs from Neeru Surana (Soch Events) and Sowmya (3 productions)

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