As a bridal consultant who has worked in this industry for several years now I have been privy to a great shift. Bridal is something that does not change often, and is steeped in tradition. However when it does change, say every decade or so, it changes drastically. Right now we are experiencing one of those changes, the birth of the practical bride.
Brides, for the most part, are leaving the opulence of years past. Girls are want a down to earth, grass roots feel. They want an understated romance that oozes sophistication and simplicity. Brides want to feel sexy and effortless, not weighed down by layers upon layers. I for one applaud this fashion forward trend, I am curious to see however how the older boutiques transition.
However this shift makes sense. Our generation, and the one before and after us, are a no nonsense people for the most part. We have dealt with a recession, and the longest war our country has seen. Technology has taken over and I feel that a wedding is a way for people to slow down life and get back in touch with an old world sense of love and living. This has been marked with this huge rustic and vintage revival we are seeing with modern day brides. They do not want to spend too much but want something beautiful and of value. The designers have at least taken notice with modern takes on old designs, and push for light weight fabrics and delicate details.
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