Pretty Chic Blog – Modern Scandinavian Weddings

Sources: Jannie Baltzer‘s 2012 collection sneak peak preview | Twigs and Honey | Stephanie Allin via Vintage Bride

We’re continuing our Wedding Trends 2012 compilation!  This time, it’s the veils’ turn…

Veils will be moving further and further towards the forehead and be wrapped tighter around the head, inspired by the french, 1920s bridal head adornments. These are in the shapes of juliet caps (with or without a long veil attached) and “pirate veils” – veils wrapped tightly around the head, like we saw in the beach shoot we featured a while ago.

We noticed lace caps springing up in 2011 and wrote about them back in March – since then, Kate Moss and Lily Allen both wore a Juliet cap at their weddings, and looked absolutely stunning. I’m confident that we will see even more brides with these lovely veils in 2012 – I really love the look!

By no means do I have a crystal ball – but I really do hope that these expected trends will pick up – exciting dress designs and wedding details ahead! Let’s kick off with the dresses, shall we? They are rather divine, to say the least!

Pronovias – model Peral | Claire Pettibone – model Mademoiselle | Claire Pettibone – model Bridgette | Jenny Packham – model Aspen | Stephanie Allin – model Martine | Claire Pettibone – Sophie

Pronovias – model Edecan | Jenny Packham – model Elm | Jenny Packham – Dalia | Claire Pettibone – model Sophie | Rikke Gudnitz – model Aphrodite | Pronovias – model Biarritz

Wedding dresses in 2012 will continue to follow the vintage trend which has been apparent for a number of seasons now. However, we will see a shift in the decades from which we derive our inspiration from. Instead of the 50s and 60s strutting tea length dresses, the tendency is to derive inspiration from the surrounding decades: The bohemian glam from the 1900s – 20s and the 70s.

This means blouson tops and slinkier shapes. Lace has been in fashion for some seasons now, and will still be everywhere… this time however more apparent on long sleeves, and on sheer, illusion necklines rather than overlays. Coloured, especially blush dresses are appearing more and more often, and glam details like jeweled belts will be popular accessories – replacing the coloured sashes. Finally, we will also be seeing a larger focus on the backs of the wedding dresses, either low, plunging backs or delightfully ornate on  illusion backs.

Other wedding trends that are mentioned around the web are corsets, disco glam (sequinned dresses) and high, frontal slits.

I’d love to hear what you will be wearing – will you stay classic, follow the trends or start your own? :)

I have been so, so excited to announce this contest! Remember Annelie Johansson, who photographed this lovely, unique and earth friendly wedding? Well, one of you very lucky brides has the chance to win her to capture your wedding day + a pre-wedding shoot.

About the photographer:

Annelie comes from Sweden, and describes herself as the following:

I love contrast, shadows, tilted frames, dynamic backgrounds and my style is always changing, always evolving with each client. I won’t slap you into a photo that doesn’t suit your personality – I aim to create a unique style on every shoot that matches each clients individuality. I want you to feel something when you look at my photos. If I can do that, I’ve succeeded.

I’m here to take beautiful photos of beautiful things in life and share it with those who appreciate the true art of photography. I appreciate the decision that someone makes when they choose me to be with them on their special day.

Sounds pretty good, don’t you think?

The fabulous prize:

♥ Annelie will capture your full wedding day – from the morning preparations to the party.
♥ You will even get to meet Annelie before your big day, as the prize includes a 2 hour pre-wedding shoot (or engagement shoot, or love shoot, if you will).
♥ From the wedding, you will receive 350-450 images in full high-resolution files on DVD, as well as prints of the best ones gathered in an Asuka album.
♥ The pre-wedding shoot will result in about 50 images and a small Asuka album with the best images.

How to enter:

We like to promote individuality and creativity, so simply leave a comment on this post, describing how your wedding will stand out. Will you be having a beach wedding? A farm or 70s inspired wedding? Are you a same-sex couple, or perhaps a multicultural couple?

The contest will end on Sunday, the 15th of January, where the winner will be picked by Annelie.

Please note: Only couples living in Denmark, Sweden, Norway or Finland can enter the contest. The wedding must be planned for 2012 or 2013. The photographer retains the right to have the images published on websites, blogs and magazines, including Pretty Chic Blog.

Right – we simply can’t wait to drool over your wedding – get going, and tell us what makes your wedding a reflection of you!

Photographed by Fotograf Annelie Johansson – view the full gallery

I hope you all had a great New Year’s Eve! It’s incredible to me, how fast time has passed. So many wonderful, exciting things have happened in 2011 to me, and I simply can’t wait to see what 2012 will bring!

To kick off 2012, I have a series of rather lovely pictures for you. Lan and Joakim, who met each other in high school, finally tied the knot after 7 years on a day in March 2011, and had a wedding which I think must be one of the most personal ones I have ever featured.

The wedding had elements of both Sweden and China, red being the dominant colour as it is the traditional wedding colour in China.

The couple were passionate about keeping the wedding as sustainable, organic and eco-friendly as possible. The food, the styling products and makeup was all organic. The dress made from silk with very little chemical impact and the suit made from organic cotton. The rings were chosen in titanium, due to the durability and hardness, as well as the minimal environmental impact. The location, Rosendals Trädgård, was chosen for its surrounding beauty, and the celebration held indoors in the large greenhouse at the venue. During the evening, 60 minutes were dedicated the Earth Hour.

Keep your eye on the blog, as I have a very exciting announcement coming up very soon :)

Photography: Fotograf Annelie Johansson
Wedding dress: Ateljé Stass
Wedding suit: George Fashions/
Venue: Rosendal’s Garden
Rings: Titanringar
Coiffure: Eco Hair

Photography by Small Pig Art

Here’s a little something for you to feast your eyes on, while you take a break from the Christmas frenzy… beautiful, elegant images from a winter wedding. And that dress… ooooh, that dress. I want that dress.

Have a very, merry Christmas everyone ♥ ♥ ♥