Trends and news for weddings in 2012

May is the month of the brides. And the moment is not just to celebrate many weddings, but also to present the big news and market trends for those who plan to go to the altar soon.

In Curitiba, began yesterday, May 24, the 17th edition of the South Bride Salon, which seeks to bring together the main trends for parties in a single space, providing the meeting of suppliers and customers in an environment designed especially to facilitate the preparation of the big day.

Created by businesswoman Rosicler Ribeiro de Campos, the event estimates that the visiting public in this edition is 20, 000 people. And the fair allows grooms to choose every detail of the wedding - invitations, candy, makeup, costumes, party favors, wedding night, honeymoon packages and more. Everything to make the wedding party a unique moment that deserves to be remembered for the rest of your life.

To check the trends, TodaEla visited the fair, which runs until Sunday, May 27, and selected the options that are up and promise to succeed in the celebrations in 2012. Check!

Different flavors and options to please all palates

The cake and the candy table are always separate attractions at a wedding party. And, as was seen at the Curitibanas Brides fair, the latest trend indicates that the size of the sweets is getting smaller and smaller.

Talking to Deiverson de Lara, he explained that the purpose of offering smaller sweets is so that guests can enjoy a larger number of options without being restricted to one type of candy served in a single serving. On the stand, Deiverson displayed a variety of delicate finger food- style candy options.

About the colors, the businessman also commented that white never goes out of style in cake decoration and, this year, blue comes in to help compose the look of the party. Thus, the demand for colors such as lilac and pink, which were up so far, decreases. Another trend that comes strong, according to Deiverson, is the assembly of the cake according to the bride's dress. In practice, this is reflected in decorations that mimic light and delicate fabrics - such as lace and voal - and even the application of flowers and crystals, following the costume chosen for the big day.

As for the most requested flavors, the entrepreneur reveals that the most traditional ones are still on the rise. So bet without error on nuts, brigadier, strawberry and grape candies. However, the differential for the occasion is always to have an unusual option. For this, there are options of red fruit cheesecake and even banana candies.

You on the cake

The artist Priscila Amaral was also with a stand at the Sul Sul Salon to present her grooms who decorate the top of the cake. With a totally personalized work, the artist captures the couple's main characteristics and translates into lovely miniatures that make the cake even more special.

By allowing many possibilities and consisting of fun decoration alternatives, grooms are a great choice for couples who want to escape the traditional and make the wedding even more personal.

The sweets that can not miss

Another matchmaking tradition that is often followed strictly is the delivery of the well-married. And, according to Giovana Reis, it is the most requested option among the sweets she produces. However, the company also offer alternatives for couples who want to get away from the more traditional. They are: alfajores, mini-cakes, macaroons, honey breads, cookies, cake pops and cupcakes.

From her experience, Giovana said a growing trend is to use a cupcake tower to replace the traditional multi-story cake. So each guest serves up a cupcake, which already equals an exact serving for one person. In addition to the wide range of possibilities of cupcake decorations creates a very unique and beautiful color to decorate.

And, so that the famous picture of the bride and groom cutting the cake can be recorded, at the top of the tower it is common to use a mini paste covered with American paste, decorated according to the colors and themes of the party.

Giovana also revealed that is very sought by the brides to make sweets that will serve as gifts for groomsmen and bridesmaids. A curiosity is that there are brides who present their bridesmaids with a mini cake or cupcake already decorated according to the theme of the party, and thus, they are the first to know some details of wedding decoration before the big day.

Special gifts for bridesmaids and groomsmen

It is not just the bride and groom who get the full attention during wedding preparations. Some special people also deserve to be remembered along the way. In general, fathers, mothers, godmothers and godparents receive differentiated invitations and gifts.

Janaína Camargo, from Canecaria, told us that the brides look for the company to customize items and give them to the most loved ones. As such, they have just developed a special line for the wedding. They are mugs, cups, vases and decorative pieces made of ceramics, glass or porcelain especially for the big day.

Templates are quite varied and include hearts, monograms, grooms and many other cute and delicate designs printed in vivid and striking colors. In addition to the ready-made models, the bride and groom can also choose photos, cartoons and other images that make the products with the celebration face.

Details that deserve attention

An unforgettable wedding must be planned in the smallest detail. From the choice of flowers to the party favors, each item can have the face of the bride and groom and perfectly fit the wedding proposal.

For this, Atelier Petit Jolie has a wide range of items that can make your wedding even more charming and delicate. In addition to offering groomsman gift options, the company reserves creative and personalized items.

A good example of this is the Toilet Kit - a kind of “first aid box” that brings all the items that may be needed during the party. Absorbents, cotton swabs, headache remedies, deodorant, mouthwash, nail file, nail polish, threads and needles and everything else you can imagine! All products come packaged according to the branding of the wedding in a beautiful box that helps decorate the environment.

Another trend that is on the rise is that the bride throws, in addition to the bouquet of flowers, a fabric St. Anthony. The idea is that the matchmaker saint can help the love life of the single friend who can catch him. Thus, Atelier Petit Jolie has the saint in large size and miniature that can contemplate several single at the same time.

For them, the novelty is the bouquet of piriguetes. That's right! To represent the end of their bachelor life and symbolize the beginning of their engagement, the groom can have a fun joke with his friends and throw a fabric doll in the air.

There is one more thing to complement the tradition of ironing the groom's tie and the bride's shoe during the wedding party. They are key chains with miniature ties and shoes that are given to the guests who collaborate with the game and thus prevent the pieces from being damaged and allow the guests to keep the souvenirs.

For strong guests who can handle it until the end of the party, the company also offers the Hangover Kit . Items can be left on a table within reach of the guests or delivered by the waiters. The kits offer medicines, fruit salts, tablets and other options for those who need to get rid of the drunkenness.

Photographs for all tastes

The idea of ​​the couple having photo shoots together is already part of the script of any wedding. However, it is essential to invite some professionals to record the moments of relaxation of the party among the guests.

In this sense, a new style of photography has become popular in weddings: photocabines. At the South Bride Salon, three companies showed different ways to make the guests have fun, take relaxed pictures and still leave a lot of memories for the bride and groom.

Fun Click attends parties and corporate events with a small machine with digital technology. With the help of a promoter, people are invited by the camera to answer some funny questions, enter their email address and take pictures - all in a very relaxed way. Once the photo is ready, one copy is printed and another is sent to the email address, allowing the guest to bring the party souvenir image and save the moment to their computer. In addition to photos, guests can record video messages for the couple. The company allows customers to choose up to three unique frames - which can contain photos, words, designs and dates - to customize their photos. Packages are closed by number of impressions and hours of service. When the prints are over, the team keeps shooting and the bride and groom receive the digital images by email.

Mix Fotocabine also works with a computerized system, but with the differential of taking four sequential photos. Inside the booth, the computer explains to the guests the right time to pose to take the pictures. The company also offers props, such as hats, glasses and signboards with fun phrases to make the images even more relaxed. Photos can also have custom frames and print on time. While taking up more space and taking longer to take and print photos, Mix Fotocabine gives grooms the ability to customize the interior and exterior of the cabin with unique décor for an additional fee. The company packages have unlimited photos and, after the party, the grooms receive a CD with all the memories.

New to the market, Reflex also comes up with a cool proposal to entertain guests when recording wedding memories. In an open space, the company sets up a small photo studio and positions the computerized system that takes four photos in sequence. Valuing for the quality of the images, the equipment used is professional, so you need a little more space for mounting flashes. The advantage of the service offered by Reflex is that the more space available, the more people can appear in a single photo. Images also print on time and may have custom borders. Also, if the bride and groom authorize, the photos go to a website and are released so that all guests have access to the memories. There you can find both individual photos and montages with four sequential images. At the end of the party, attired grooms can provide a flash drive and leave the event with all the photos.

Video + art

Beyond photography, producing a video is an original way to keep the memory of one of the most important days in a couple's life. With that in mind, Studio Eight and a Half offers a differentiated service to the couple.

Arnaldo Belotto, film director and team member, explains that the company's filming proposal is close to the techniques used in cinema, so the producer invests in aesthetic taste to remember special moments in the couple's life.

And the options are varied: The most sought after service is the Teaser, which consists of a video lasting about five minutes, summarizing the best moments of the celebration, from the making of the bride to the ceremony and the party. Those who want to have more memories of the wedding can choose the Movie option, which records approximately 20 minutes with the most special scenes of the party.

The company also works with the international trends that emerged in the United States and, little by little, have been conquering Brazilian brides. They are Save the Date and Trash the Dress . Save the Date is a short video that is sent to guests to publicize the wedding in a more fun and creative way, without replacing traditional print invitations. Already Trash the Dress makes the couple take the wedding costumes to visit unusual places and do an external photo shoot to record the moment and, especially, soiling the bride's dress in a different and relaxed way.

Studio Eight and a Half also allows grooms to choose the format of the videos, which can be delivered on DVD or Blu-ray.

Greco-Roman Hair Inspiration

At the L'Oficiel booth, brides can check out special packages for the Bride's Day and also check out photos and sneak peeks of the currently up-and-coming hair styles.

Luciano greeted us at the booth and revealed what is happening to the brides right now. For the hair, the Greco-Roman inspiration predominates and results in tall and trapped hairstyles. This means that the inmates lose space, as do the glares that dominated accessories such as crowns or tiaras. The idea is to regain romanticism without losing the stripped style. Thus, the flowers and discrete bands come into vogue.

For makeup, Luciano indicates that marked eyes predominate. Smoky black is the brides' most popular choice, but colors often vary. While the eyes stand out, the lips appear neutral and discreet, along with smooth, opaque skin.

Even with the wide variety of colors available on the market, Luciano says that the manicure most requested by those who go to the altar is the francesinha. Another alternative is a light nail polish or just a nail base. The boldest colors - such as red or pink - have not been very successful on this occasion.

The L'Oficiel salon also offers the Bride's Room - an exclusive space where you can receive the bride and, if she wishes, be in the company of her godmother and mother at such a special time.

Drinks at ease and without worry

Heber Alves is a professional bartender who offers exclusive services for those who do not wish to worry about the drinks that will be served during the party. With an extensive label and drink list, the company allows the customer to choose exactly what they want to be served without having to worry about the details.

Heber informs us that the company supplies the glasses, glasses, fruits, drinks and all the ingredients needed to make the drinks. It is possible to vary the labels and compose classic drink cards to the most sophisticated. And options include Sex on the Beach, Piña Colada, Long Island, Margarita, Daiquiri, Caramel Sky, Cosmopolitan and many more.

And because you have to have experienced professionals to prepare and serve drinks, you can hire bartenders, flairs (jugglers), tequileiros and even bilingual waiters to cover the whole structure of the event and further animate the party. The company offers free tastings for the couple and one other person.

A treat for the guests

After spending hours dancing in the ballroom, it is common to see some women give up the heel and bet on slippers or sneakers for more comfort to enjoy the party. However, Quality Fitness offers a different proposal to please the guests: offering foot massage.

With a team of massage therapists, the company sets up a reserved and comfortable space at the party venue. The tent resembles a spa, with relaxing essences and a mood of tranquility. There, guests can enjoy foot massages to rest and refresh themselves on the dance floor.

The company is careful to properly sanitize the feet and use fully disposable materials. Each massage lasts 15 to 20 minutes and is made with specific foot creams. In addition to pleasing the guests, the bride and groom can also hire the services of the company to enjoy relaxing moments on their wedding day.

Quality Fitness offers foot and hand reflexology, quick massage, drainage and relaxing massage services.

To celebrate before the wedding

In addition to all the joy and excitement of the wedding day, there are several moments that happen before the party and can also be planned with great care and affection. In general, the task of organizing the Bachelorette Party, Lingerie Tea or Bridal Shower is up to the bridesmaids.

Marcela Fortes of Essensual Lingerie makes life easier for the bridesmaids who are planning a Lingerie Tea. Just as the bride puts together a list of gifts for the home, the businesswoman goes to the client's house and allows her to choose the items she wants to win at her little party. Then the friends get organized, buy the products and do not risk displeasing the bride. And the list of options is large and goes far beyond the lingerie, as it also includes erotic items.

About bridal underwear fashion trends, Marcela commented that the demand for white pieces is dwindling. A reflection of this could be seen on the stand itself, which abused the prints and colors on sets, bodices and sweaters. In addition, Marcela brought to the fair a collection of exclusive models of sweatshirts. The company also caters to brides who wish to completely renovate the wardrobe.

Exclusive and personalized stationery

As one of the most recent trends is that the bride and groom print some of their features on every detail of the wedding, much of it is reflected in the stationery.

From choosing a color palette to using fonts to finishing invitations and party favors, you can count on professionals who create a complete branding for your wedding. Monograms, phrases, caricatures - are countless ways to leave the party the way you always dreamed.

The Design Studio You offer caricatures of the bride and groom to be used for invitations, banners, party favors and menus. It is still possible to hire the company to make caricatures of the guests during the party and leave the drawings as a souvenir of the party.

In addition to traditional printed invitations, Emotion has a large number of customizable options to use on your wedding day. Groom chair ornaments, bridal and dance floor stickers, flags, cupcake toppers and rice bags are some of the most different items that can be ordered from the company.

Bruna Fernanda, responsible for Bruspaper, brought a multitude of stickers and cards to make any wedding more beautiful. Speaking of trends, Bruna said the couple have been looking for more relaxed options, leaving the classic and traditional themes in a smaller space of the event. So we see that your color work predominates in water labels, food identifiers, tags, table numbers, and candy wrappers in general.