Weddings
BellaNaija Weddings presents 10 Wedding Trends For 2015!
Happy Monday!
In what is becoming an annual tradition for us at BellaNaija Weddings, we’re proud to present our predictions for wedding trends that’ll take over 2015!
In case you missed it,
These were our predictions for 2013 | Here was our recap of 2013 | For our 2014 predictions, click here
Here’s our list for 2015 – enjoy & be inspired!
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1. Flower-gasm
Flowers are becoming the focal point of many couples’ reception decor, not just an addition. Flowers have a way of rendering the decor lush and romantic.
Kemi & Seun’s Wedding | Decor by Victoria F Events
Kemi & Seun’s Wedding | Decor by Victoria F Events
See Kemi and Seun’s Wedding Here!
Onyinye & Emeka’s Wedding | Decor by The Wedding Guru
Onyinye & Emeka’s Wedding | Decor by The Wedding Guru
Maryam & Hon. Jibrin’s Wedding | Decor by Lilly’s Concept
Maryam & Hon. Jibrin’s Wedding | Decor by Lilly’s Concept
See Maryam and Jibrin’s Outdoor Wedding Celebrations Here!
2. The Cape Trend
In late 2014, Solange ‘broke the internet’ in her unconventional white outfits at her New Orleans wedding. Two of the outfits incorporated capes, which we predict will be an even bigger trend this year.
Solange’s First Wedding Outfit
Solange’s Second Outfit
Beautiful Dr. Asia’t
See Dr Asiat and Yahaya Yuguda’s Wedding Here!
Maryam’s Dress by Hudayya
See Maryam’s Birthday/Wedding Dinner Here!
3. Grand Entrances
Nowadays brides and grooms dancing in with their friends alone won’t cut it. Brides are entering with performance troupes, bagpipes, you name it.
Kemi & Seun’s Wedding | Entrance with Bagpipes
Kemi & Seun’s Wedding | Crystal Walkway | Decor by Victoria F Events
See Kemi and Seun’s Wedding Here!
Also, the 10-foot-tall ladies at wedding entrances are so in!
Joke & Azeez’s Wedding | Decor by Yvent Kouture
Joke & Azeez’s Wedding | Decor by Yvent Kouture
See Joke & Azeez’s Wedding Here!
Ireti Doyle’s daughter Abimbola Ngozi Kachi Ozofor’s Traditional Wedding – Cultural Dancers
4. Themed Weddings
Yes, there’s the traditional and white wedding, but now couples are infusing other elements – cultural and otherwise – into these occasions.
Ewemade & Bode’s Indian Themed Traditional Yoruba & Edo Wedding | Trendy Bee Events
Yewande & George’s Vintage Inspired Wedding
See Yewande & George’s Vintage-Inspired Wedding Here!
5. Unconventional Bridal Parties
In 2014, we saw the rise of unconventional bridal parties. Women stood by the groom’s side … shall we call them ‘grooms-women’?
Grooms”woman” Kemi Lala Akindoju, Groom OC Ukeje & Bride Ibukun Togonu | Suits by Mai Atafo | Photo by Insigna Media
Grooms”woman” Kemi Lala Akindoju | Suit by Mai Atafo
See OC Ukeje & Ibukun’s Wedding Here!
Groom Kehinde & his best lady, twin Taiwo | Bunmi & Kehinde’s Wedding Coming Soon to BNW!
6. Next Level Bridal Showers!
Friends are now sending off their dear bride-to-be off in grand style! Bridal Showers are now on the next level, complete with elaborate decor, red carpets and custom stationery.
See “Princess” Tolu’s Bridal Shower in a Castle Here!
Joke’s Chanel Themed Bridal Shower
7. Monochrome Traditional Bridal Wear
Traditional weddings are the best opportunity to play with colour! Many brides are however, opting to wear their favourite colour for different elements of their outfit – from headwrap to wrapper. The hottest colours are shades of blue and green – aqua, teal etc.
Adanma & Amaha’s Wedding
See Adanma & Amaha’s Traditional Wedding Here!
See Zainab Yari’s Wedding Here!
8. Breathtaking Stage Decor
Chandeliers, lights, your wedding day is all about You! So why not make a statement with a spectacular stage that keeps the spotlight where it’s supposed to be?
Bee & Martin’s Wedding | Decor by Oaken Events
Bee & Martin’s Wedding | Decor by Oaken Events
See Bee & Martin’s Wedding Here!
9. Custom Wedding Dresses
If you want more bling, more beading, more everything, why not get your dress custom made?
Nowadays Nigerian brides regardless of their religion desire the ‘princess look’ for their wedding day, and that often comes with a custom white wedding dress!
We see this trend rising in 2015, in Christian and Muslim weddings alike, as brides are making their own rules for their special day.
Dress by Lebanese designer Walid Atallah
See Nini & CeeJay’s Wedding Here!
Safiya’s Wedding Coming Soon to BNW!
Sophia’s Dress by Christie Brown GH | Photo by Photonimi
See Sophia Ekere-Obong Andino’s Wedding Here!
Bride @primarougefashion- she made her own dress!
Maryam’s Dress by Hudayya Couture
See Maryam and Jibrin’s Outdoor Wedding Celebrations Here!
10. Unconventional Colour Combinations for Grooms and Groomsmen
Bye bye boring black suit and tie combinations! Nowadays grooms and groomsmen are mixing it up, giving their fresh spin and infusing their personal style into their wedding looks.
BN Groom Oziegbe rocked an all-black suit with a pink rose boutonniere (Right), while his groomsmen wore white shirts and white boutonnieres with pink ties.
See Oziegbe and Yagazie of Gazmadu Photography’s Wedding Here!
@LamideLagos made a solid style statement with his red bottoms and groomsmen in red suits!
