Wedding Dress Trends for 2010

What are the hottest trends for wedding dresses in 2010? Many believe it is the choice of color over the traditional white. The brides of 2010 are choosing many soft pastels and even red for their wedding gowns. The white with black accent dress is becoming a new trend.

What are the Wedding Trends in Australia?
For the up and coming summer season in Australia the trend seems to be going towards shorter hems and the colors that are contrasting. The wedding clothing of today is also being chosen by what celebrities are wearing. Because celebrities most often wear designer wedding dresses, the trend is leaning towards creating your own version of a dress made by a designer.

Those who feel that they must have a dress that is similar to one of the celebrity wedding gowns, such as the one worn by Kate Moss, are having dresses made that are similar but unique in their own way. One of the fashion designers that have quite a following in Australia is Chanel. This is one of the best known in the world. The goal is to create the dress that says delicate, feminine and class, but not to be overly revealing.

Wedding Expo 2010
The Wedding Expo in 2010 will have shows in Johannesburg and Cape Town. This is a bridal event that is considered highly important to both the visitors and the industry itself. The largest exhibition of its kind, the Wedding Expo is expected to have 12, 000 visitors viewing displays from 300 exhibitors.

Since the beginning, the Wedding Expo has gained a reputation of professionalism with more than 13 shows. This show sets an example for any other bridal shows held elsewhere.

Australia’s Wedding Expo will begin in Illawarra in February 2010 with different shows and locations throughout the year. England’s Wedding Expo for 2010 will begin in March 2010.

Who are the Leading Designers?
There are many who have gotten into the design of wedding dresses and have made a name for themselves. Often due to celebrities wearing their dresses, the designer will become a ‘must have’ for other celebrity weddings.

Here are some of the most popular:
* Vera Wang
* Alfred Angelo
* Angel Sanchez
* Badgley Mischka
* Melissa Sweet
* Ana Hernandez
* Oscar de la Renta
* Christian Lacroix
* Armani
* Lawrence Steele

These designers are only a few of the ones that are being chosen to design wedding dresses for the stars. The price range of the designer wedding gown can range upwards of $100,000.

The Latest Styles
As brides become choosier about the dresses they want for their wedding, the trend is going towards color rather than actually changing the style. The traditional white wedding gown is still in favor, but the use of pastels is one of the more predominant changes being seen today.

The soft blue, green, yellow and pink are either being used as the total color or accents are being added. The red wedding dress is becoming a fashion statement. The color black is being added to white for a change. Even if it is not used in a large amount, black sashes and ribbons are being added to wedding dresses.