Lately it's been raining...a lot. It has rained so much our pond is full!
Work continues on the barn floor. The parking lot is looking good. We have two parking areas for event guests.
Engagement season is upon us and I saw an article in the New York Times about wedding gown trends for those of you who might be in the market for a gown. According to them, these are the top wedding gown trends for 2016:
- Transparency--sheer sections of wedding gowns. Personally, I thought a few of the designers took this a little too far, but I have always liked a sheer yoke or back. This idea was popular in the 1950s and it can be done well. It can also be very flattering when done well. :)
Sparkle--faux gems and other additions to wedding gowns that add a special glint. This can be a lot of fun--and in the right light, it can be mesmerizing.
Short Wedding Gowns--back in the 1980s, ahem when dinosaurs roamed the earth and I was buying a wedding gown, there was a trend for short gowns. Think how much less trouble it would be. They aren't for everyone, but it is an idea worth considering.
Plunging V necks--again, this can be taken too far, but some of the gowns are very eye-catching.
Lingerie look gowns--with the boning and other lingerie detailing on the outside of the gown. I have to confess that I am not a fan of this trend. I think some things should be private. And I also think some things are in poor taste, like wearing your underwear on the outside, It's called underwear for a reason.
High Concept--most of us would probably skip this one, but if you could come up with something special to you, it might work. Included in this category were colors besides white, such as crimson or even black for bridal wear One designer used a print. Why not? It’s your day and if your favorite color is red or purple, I say, go for it.
