Wedding and Event Planning in Calgary, AB

Wedding Trends for 2015

As Calgary's foremost expert on weddings and floral, we're often asked by clients, "What's in, what's fashionable?" It's a question on wedding trends we don't take lightly. After all, next to the bridal gown there's nothing as important as making sure your big day looks absolutely perfect from nuptial theme to centerpiece.

While wedding trends can offer great ideas, at Simply Elegant we always believe that the bride's personality should be the primary inspiration in designing her event rather than just following flavor of the month wedding trends. With that said, if you're still unsure what style or motif you want for your wedding next year, let our 2015 wedding forecast serve as a springboard:

In the Mood for Marsala

Hold the corkscrew — we're talking about Pantone's color of the year. This full-bodied reddish-brown shade draws its name from the famous Italian vino and it's making a splash on red carpets and runways. Unlike traditional wedding pastels, this earthy hue adds an unexpected layer of warmth and richness. Its burnished undertone hints of romance and sultry secrets. A cool autumn night would be a perfect foil for this intoxicating look. For a decadent setting, pair textured Marsala with gold or bronze.

Majestic Purple

Industry leader International Floral Distributors, Inc. predicts the popularity of purple and its siblings in 2015 weddings. The color most associated with royalty also evokes a sense of mystique and romance, making it a splendid motif for a regal wedding. Think orchids, carnations, and hydrangeas in scrumptious plum, fuchsia, violet, and lavender, set against gilded gold and silver on a luxurious table setting. Now all that's missing is the bride ready to be queen for the day.

Romantic Opulence

If you're looking for something more traditional, nuptial and reception venues bedecked in flowers of classic pink, soft peach, and satiny cream will always be a favorite, and for good reason. They're dreamy, they look exactly how fairy tales should end — or, in the case of your wedding, begin — and it's almost impossible to overdo them. This trend takes romance to a grandiose level where a profusion of blooms, barely showing stems or foliage, paint a breathtakingly voluptuous image amid touches of silk, pearls, and crystals.

Flower Wall

When Kanye West and Kim Kardashian exchanged "I dos" in front of a massive wall entirely blanketed in flowers, the Wedding of the Year was pronounced and a new trend was born. Guests can't get enough of this fabulous backdrop for photo-ops. Whether it's a carpet of pure blooms or an artful arrangement that includes lush foliage, this is one wonder-wall that will bring everyone at your party together.

The Bold and Beautiful

For the bride who isn't afraid to show her true colors, this vibrant floral theme makes other weddings look pale by comparison. Soft blushes and creams give way to vivid hues like coral reds, neon yellows, tangerines, and hot pinks in gerberas, dahlias, and daisies. The riot of blooms is softened by touches of white, turquoise and emerald green so your guests won't need sunglasses just to look at them. Geometric shapes and graphic prints dominate creating a heightened sensation that will leave your guests pleasantly wondering if they've just fallen into a rabbit hole.

Trees' Company

You may not be having a garden wedding, but who says you can't bring the outdoors in? Trees adorned with blooms, dripping with glass beads, or lit up with candles and lanterns do the trick with amazing effects. They can be styled from branches or twigs and lend an elegant atmosphere to your event. If you want a showstopper, set them as centerpieces. Place them by the entryway and you'll build up excitement and atmosphere as your guests walk in.

About the author

Simply Elegant is a Calgary-based event management company that creates meaningful experiences since 1996. The company offers services like decorations, floral design, corporate catering, event planning and wedding planning. Let us know if we can make your next event unforgettable. Hire Us online at SimplyElegantCorp.com