The 21st Century Bride
September 7, 2009
The bride of 2009 is also taking many other aspects of their wedding into their own hands. This includes the jewelry the bride chooses to wear. Brides today are realizing that it is the statement that is important, not the cost. One way to make a big statement is with bright and bold statement jewelry pieces, which don’t need to be expensive at all. As a result of this we are seeing more coloured bead necklaces than costly pearls and diamonds.
Wedding locations are also changing rapidly in the 21st century. Instead of going for elaborate churches and halls, brides are choosing locations that are much closer to their homes. This might be a local beach, a bed and breakfast or a small local resort. These locations are ideal for an intimate wedding without the hefty rental bill or travel expenses that come with more traditional venues.
Overall, the wedding trends we are seeing leading us into 2010 emphasize meaning over materialism and expensive locations, dresses and jewelry. Brides continuing to find ways to cut costs are finding that at the same time it is a great opportunity to ensure that the meaning of the evening comes across in a direct and joyous way. In the end the bride of today realizes that the why is far more important than the how.