You’ve got a wedding coming up in 2010, after agreeing to the wedding proposal of what we’re sure were a number of highly qualified beaus. The problem is you’re worried about what wedding dresses will be in style for the coming year. Well, there are a number of not-so-secret wedding dress trends for 2010 and beyond that you can learn right now.

Whether sleek and with a very low hemline in the traditional manner, or cut short and with an ultra-modern look, there are a number of different styles making their way through the couture lines of all the top designers today. The below are a few things you need to know when it comes to upcoming styles:

• The traditional look will always have a place, no matter the year or the wedding theme. This sort of dress is a little billowy, and the fabrics used are rich and luxurious. They’re also always white in color, and appropriate for just about any time of the year or style of wedding.
• Wedding dress trends these days are highly flexible and diverse. If you choose, you can go for the most currently popular style, which is a sleek silhouette, and perfect for a person of slim build and dimensions. These dresses are what are called “figure hugging,” so make sure the body matches the dress. Top designers in this style are Justin Alexander and Maggie Sottero.
• If you’re feeling a little like you were a star of the silver screen in one of your past lives, then a 50s style wedding dress is definitely for you. It shows off a belted waistline, with a hem that drops nearly to the floor, or even beyond. Some, however, drop to about the knees, but also have a layer of very sheer fabric which serves to highlight the legs and the hem. A couple of fine designers in this line are Stephanie Allin and Suzanne Ermann.
• Tea-length wedding dresses are ideal for the wedding that’s a bit less traditional and a bit more modern in character. They have hems that fall just below the knees, for the most part, and work well when you want to show off your legs and an expensive pair of shoes, perhaps. They also have bodices that work well to highlight your available assets while also being more than demure and appropriate for a wedding. Top-shelf designers of these sorts of dresses are Leigh Hetherington and Allan Hanna.
• Another up-and-coming fashion trend in these dresses is the use of a single shoulder, which is called an asymmetrical look. They use a single shoulder strap instead of two, or even none, and are ideal for a destination wedding. They highlight the shoulders and the neck, so make sure you do some work in toning those spots up if you’re going to wear one

There has never been a better or more exciting time, fashion-wise, to be out looking for a wedding dress that exhibits style, class and charm. Some are sleek and other bring back a time when Hollywood ruled the consciousness. Spend some time on worthwhile research and then select the dress that’s right for you.

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Weddings are so special and what better time of year to celebrate than in the fall when everything is crisp and colorful. You can use the fall as part of your wedding theme and incorporate elements into your decor. One such place you can start off with is fall wedding centerpieces. There are hundreds of ideas you can choose from and plenty more you can make up on your own.

The centerpieces of the reception tables are very important as they are the first things that people see when they enter and give the whole room a specific ambiance. Choosing from the various fall wedding centerpieces can be quite a challenge as there are so many different ideas. Here are just a few:

Colors of the Fall

When you have a fall wedding, using the fall colors is a top choice. You can create a warm and inviting atmosphere with reds, golds, oranges, and bronze tones. Your fall wedding favors can also form part of the centerpiece as long candles, or incense sticks. You can choose various twisted branches and interesting pine cones to spray paint gold and use red, yellow, and orange flowers in between.

Hanging Centerpieces

If you want to do something a little unique, think about turning things upside down. Instead of having the centerpieces on the tables, hang them above rather. This way your guests will all get to chat easily and the effect will be stunning. You can use fruits, nuts, leaves and twigs to create the baskets and for a more rustic feel you can even use wicker baskets. You could spray them bronze or gold for a more elegant feel, or you could wrap them with fairy lights to make it more romantic.

Tall Fall Centerpieces

If you want something more modern and simple, then you could go for tall centerpieces. These will be narrow so they take up little space on the table. You could use long twigs or twisted sticks sprayed in whichever colors you like, and place them into a long glass vase. Place this onto a mirror tile and stand a candle on it next to the vase. On the other side you can place a large flower head or perhaps and small bunch lying loosely. You might also choose to use three candles which can be bound together with twine.

Fall Leaves

This may see a bit too obvious, but if you have good ideas you can make sure that it is not boring. Using leaves is fun and you can spray them all the fall colors in shimmery shades. Once you have hardened them you can place loosely inside a fat glass vase. On the top you can place a layer of short flower heads of whichever flower you like. You could use twigs out of the center if you like, or you can also use hanging flowers for a more romantic touch.

Well, there you have just a tiny portion of the ideas for fall wedding centerpieces. There are tons more that you can find online, or you can get creative and design some yourself. Use your favorite parts of fall, or incorporate something personal into the centerpieces.

Remember, nothing it wrong. If you have an idea you can easily make it work for your fall wedding.

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