Wedding Trends 2008

An Original
Black and White Theme for your wedding on the Lake

Believe or not, the hot colours for this season are black and white.
Look at them as yin and yang – nothing alone, but everything together just like the perfect couple.
Since the beauty of the Lakes and the original colour theme, try to keep your wedding attire simple.
A black and white theme doesn’t go well with ruffles and frills. For the bride, dress in a sleek, straight white gown. Some raised embroidered details near the hem would look lovely.
Add a long chiffon scarf draped around the front of the neck, over the shoulders and hanging down the back of the dress.
Have your bridesmaid’s dress in black. Here is a good place to add that accent colour if you wish.
On the bridesmaid’s outfits add a coloured chiffon accent scarf or have them carry a single, accent coloured flower.
The groom and groomsmen should dress in black tuxedos with white shirts. Again, you can incorporate an accent colour here on the corsage.

• Decorations & Favors For A Black & White Wedding Theme
  Remember to keep it simple and uncluttered!
  The venues on the lake will give you an evocative panorama and scenario and this theme will add a touch of glamour to the reception.
  For pew markers choose large white bows with a black centre knot.
  Use white tablecloths, black napkins, black dishes or glasses… or reverse this if possible and isn’t too expensive (black tablecloth, white napkins, white plates). For the napkins, have your names and wedding date printed in the opposite colour.
  On tables, use white flower arrangements in black ceramic vases.
  Tie an accent white ribbon around the neck of the vase for emphasis.
  Another table centrepiece idea would be to use black candlesticks or candelabras with white taper candles.
  Light up the tables with black and white floating candles in a clear bowl. Alternatively, use black candles in a white bowl and vice versa. You could also fill a clear, wide vase or jar with black and white marbles/beads, etc. and set a white or black candle inside. Alternate the candle colours on different tables.
  Wedding favors could consist of white wedding cake bubbles, personalized confetti bags,or chocolates to give your guests.
• Flowers, Arrangements and Bridal Bouquets
  The type of arrangement you’d like to have is best discussed with your florist that also know well the atmosphere of the lake and knows how to emphasize it. However, here are some flower suggestions that you may want to consider for your flower arrangements, table centrepieces, as well as bouquets. Try to keep in mind; a single flower can often make more of an elegant statement than an overflowing bouquet, especially with a black and white wedding theme.
  Combine black “Queen of Night” tulips with white tulips.
  White orchids are always beautiful.
  White roses and black roses.
  Other white flowers: Gladiolus, Lilacs, Carnations, Gardenia, Stephanotis, Calla Lily, Apple Blossom, Magnolia, Narcissus, Aster, White Lilies.

Valentina Lombardi is a SposiamoVi group wedding planner. She follows Italian and foreign bridegrooms who wish to celebrate their wedding in Piemonte and Italian Lakes area. Monika Andenmatten is La Piccola Selva’s floral designer. Based in lake Orta, has worked with brides for over 20 years to create floral arrangements for weddings in the Italian Lakes district.
Monika and Valentina will be pleased to help you organize a perfect Pink&Brown wedding on Italian Lakes.
For more information please contact us.