Ascension’s Director of Romance Carlie Blanchett-Burton’s Top Ten Wedding Trends for Summer

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1. Bling – from diamante dress embellishments and headpieces to diamond place card holder’s bling is one of the hottest trends for wedding this season.

2. Blooms and greenery – large billowing blooms such as tea roses, hydrangeas and peonies are in style this year with an abundance of fresh greenery.

3. Art deco – art deco design elements are still a strong wedding trend this year for cakes, dress and invitations. Bridal gowns have adapted the silhouettes of the 1930s with cap sleeves, collars and off the shoulder designs hitting the runways.

4. Strong colour accents - Moving on from the pastels that have been in for the last couple of years colour accents have become a bit brighter with colours like coral, turquoise, teal and navy taking centre stage.

5. Metallics – Metallics also have an old world feel this summer with copper, bronze and brass playing a starring role.

6. Laser cut designs - intricate laser cut designs are the biggest thing in wedding invitations at the moment. Laser cut designs are also being used for custom bunting, placecards and favour boxes and can be custom made to match your theme.

7. Signature drinks - Signature drinks have become very popular for the canapés hour with brides choosing custom mocktails, sangria and punch over the traditional glass of bubbles.

8. Relaxed food options - The approach is more relaxed for wedding food as well with platters and buffets proving more popular than canapés and a set menu. Food trucks are also a popular option for canapés time.

9. Fingerprint art – Couples are choosing to have images such as trees or hot air balloons where everyone can add their fingerprint instead of the traditional guest book.

10. Custom made Signage – From Glittery Mr and Mrs signs to large illuminated text saying love or this is how forever begins, custom made cut-out signage with lighting is giving fairy lights a run for their money this year.

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