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Show It MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008 • THE COLLEGE TIMES Life ashions amous affair by Eleanor Cleverly-Takphashi Editor in Chief Spring in Utah Vnlley is known to usher in April showers, May flowons mid a nisli by young couples to tie the knot. The tradition of planning ,i spring or early summer wedding can offer some serious challenges (the potential for rain or even a late season snow), but also a plethora of advantages. Couples can now opt for a bright, lush outdoor affair, and the convenience of a schedule wins the complications of school, work and courtship. In more recent years, planning a contemporary wedding begins only with the agreement by both wedding parties on a deciding theme. This theme is then used by planners and vendors alike to coordinate the many competing aspects of the ceremony and celebration. What once was a simplified color scheme, has now evolved into a trend or catch phrase that dictates everything from the gown, to the food, to the venue itself. This years trends can be narrowed down to six fashions, one of which is sure to exude the personality of any couple. Picking one will help a bride and grooin on any budget realize the wedding of their dreams, and make it an affair to remember for their guests. Take a gander at the styles below to see winch 2008 trend will define the most important day of you and your soon-to-IK1 *| nurse's life. A Delicate wedding is characterized by soft, coo! hues and tight, feminine fabrics. This wedding is for the couple looking to exploit the spring season's best attributes: subtle light and dainty flowers. Brides should look for a lace trimmed dress and accessories, while the groom should compliment the palette with a casual suit and solid, pastel colored tje. Jewelry Delicate Diamonds Pearls Pearl Chocker Drop earrings Hair Design Sleeves Natural . Bangs Straight or Curly Braids Ponytail Small loose curls Sleeveless Puff Ruffle Roll-up Kimono A Natural wedding wilt best serve the casual, earth inspired couple. This year's "natural" means exploiting muted earth tones, and contemporary patterns. A simple, understated, off-white dress will compliment the weddings wildfiowers theme, while an untraditional brown suit will keep the groom cool throughout the festivities. Take risks and combine plaids and stripes, and a few different hues of brown and green. This / t a r ' * Romantic wedding turn* Hie bridt into understated royalty and me groom into a tall, and brooding archetype. Keep it Fresh by mining silver* and grays, along with deep plums and violets. Adding elegant touches, like a bold sash at hSo waist of the dress, and gloves for the groom, helps to upgrade the Wedding wardrobe on any budget Moke arrangement* bold yet bright for the spring season by keeping them monochromatic. . • .. Details Many Ribbons Bows Gathers Ruffles Jabot Shirring Embroidery Shapes General Tubular Rectangular Flared Triangle This years Classic wedding doesn't have to be a bore. Using contemporary colors like Navy or Royal French blue against the solid white of the bride's dress will update a classic approach to the ceremony and eelebration. Keeping straight lines throughout the invites, place settings and wardrobe will make sure the guests keep their eyes on the those they're their to celebrate, the beautiful bride and groom, and less on unnecessary ornate details. ,; ;" Basic styles Softly tailored Matched decor Bll m m J3 > J3 O o £"} [ ^ C/3 b£i Qj •-?.**-'•-• The Modern bride and groom prjde themselves on tailored quality. This means investing in less with superior craftsmanship to keep on budget. Modern doesn't have to mean monochromatic or geometric. This season it means a Herringbone or twill suit coupled with a large print cotton tie for the groom, and a unique, statement piece for the bride. The best why to chronicle the Modern wedding is through updated B&W photography. * .:• \: \'?:M Color Brown Tan Olive Reds Blues Hunter Green Ivory Pattern Terra-cotta Warm hues Earth tones Primary colors Strong Value Contrasts General Large prints -. Abstract Leopard/Jungle Prints Stripes Widely-spaced * Extreme in style f i High fashion ^ Matched and • Unmatched .Asymmetrical A Diva's wedding if just that, all aba bride! If the groom doesn't mind taking a back seat oh the big, day this is the style for yog.'Long satin-gloves and a corset dress will draw atttfnHon^to the bp'des fabulous figure. With a bouquet that pops with vivid 1/jll bejong to the bride, i e ^ o l ^ r c o l ^ j ^ t h * table settings, ands keeprng the guest dress code B & W , erisures that, the one who stands out 'S is the lady carrying tl O D m DO ^ PhotOftcourtesy of: sxc.hu ft Brandon Osmond I * * • ' - |