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The #1 wedding resource sees Rat Pack cocktail receptions, Glee-inspired first dances, and 3-D surprises

The Knot calling the shots, 2010.

When my publisher of Destination I Do Magazine sent me an link on Tuesday and said, “Hey! Look at Trend #10 on The Knot Top Wedding Trends!” I hopped onto the net and checked it out. Low and behold, I saw the following:

Trend #10. The Anti-Bride
The ’80s are back in a big way, and weddings are not immune. Fingerless gloves, neon graffiti, and ’80s prom music will be huge at fashion-forward receptions and after-parties.

Wow! I love the 80’s, the music, and everything about it, and although I never really thought of Anti-Bride as a trend (or even an 80’s trend), rather a philosophy, but I’m happy The Knot feels it rates mentioning. Thank you The Knot! Now let’s look at some of the other trends, which I can also totally get on board with: Mad-Men, Retro, Rat Pack. Envision: Supper Clubs, speak easy-esque libations, vintage glam, Don and Betty Draper, and I am over the moon with the possibilities. I like where The Knot is predicting 2010 is going, and I’d happily engage in any of their suggestions, on or off the aisle. Except for the cupcakes, and I can’t be convinced otherwise. Enjoy and happy Friday!

Excerpted from The Knot:

February 1, 2010 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amidst all the new technology in the world of weddings, from Twitter proposals to Facebook engagement announcements, the season’s biggest trend is a throwback to the past: ’50s-inspired glamour. According to #1 wedding website and wedding trend forecaster The Knot, couples are looking to mix this vintage glamour wedding trend with their own personality.

“Many of the year’s top wedding trends reflect an obsession with the sophistication of the 1950s and ’60s. Homespun Chic will be giving way to Retro Glamour,” predicts Carley Roney, editor in chief of The Knot. “Many of the year’s top wedding trends reflect an obsession with the sophistication of the 1950s and ’60s.”

But, despite all the elegance, brides still want to give guests something to talk about! Quirky surprises, inspired by couple’s unique personality, or of-the-moment pop-culture crazes — like 3-D!

Here’s a look at what’s coming down the aisle in 2010:

Retro Glamour

1. Black, White & Ball Gowns
From black-sashed dresses and ball gowns to tulle and high waists, the look of the season is all about Grace Kelly elegance, right down to the accessories: ladylike gloves and pearls. For the guys, traditional tuxes are back.

2. Mad Men Inspired Beauty
Channeling the likes of Betty Draper and Audrey Hepburn, brides will be opting for statement-making hairstyles, like bouffants, French twists, and even beehives, with chic cage veils. As for makeup, matte base, black eyeliner, and red lipstick complete the look.

3. Rat Pack Cocktail Receptions
Couples are skipping the sit-down dinner and going for supper club-style cocktail parties instead. Think: big-band music, heavy appetizers, and old-fashioned cocktails, like Manhattans, sidecars, and dirty martinis.

4. Art Deco Colors
Black – paired with emerald green or ruby red — will give weddings a dramatic, sophisticated feel.

5. Statement Cakes
Cupcakes will always be cute, but the big news right now is stately cakes, from towering layers to splashes of metallic details.

Quirky Surprises

6. Interactive Elements
Blame it on Avatar, but the 3-D craze is also hitting the wedding scene with 3-D save-the-dates, menus and more. And, the interactive phenomenon doesn’t stop there. Guests can look forward to crossword puzzle-style save-the-dates, video announcements, and special performances.

7. Glee-inspired First Dances
Inspired by the hit show, Glee, couples are taking their first dance to a whole new level by opting for a “mash-up” (or medley) of songs instead of a single one.

8.Over-the-Top Wedding Exits
Forget the sparklers, confetti canons and hot air balloon sendoffs will be all the rage.

9. Style Surprises
A pair of high-top sneakers peeking out from under his tux! A glimpse of a pink petticoat under the hemline of her dress! Pairing bright-green socks for the groom and bright-green shoes for the bride! Couples are really showing their individuality, underneath it all.

10. The Anti-Bride
The ’80s are back in a big way, and weddings are not immune. Fingerless gloves, neon graffiti, and ’80s prom music will be huge at fashion-forward receptions and after-parties.

About The Knot

The Knot is the nation’s leading wedding resource, reaching over a million engaged couples each year through the #1 wedding website, TheKnot.com, The Knot national and local wedding magazines, The Knot books (published by Random House and Chronicle), and television programming bearing The Knot name. The Knot is the flagship brand of The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT), a leading lifestage media company targeting couples planning their weddings and future lives together.

Reprinted with the permission of The Knot public relations division.

Rock and roll glamour? Check.
Edge factor? Check.
A reinterpretation of luxury jewelry
(with a hint of irony?) Check.

Heavy Metal Glamour Puss

If you are bone tired of those red carpet girls dripping with their predictable Harry Winston Queen Mum gems, (valued at 10 years wages) cast your eyes on Rock Candy Design.

Reinterpreting what “fine jewelry” is, and truly pushing the envelope, Sheryl Gould takes jawbreaker sized “gem shapes” and casts ‘em out of sterling silver (in a send up of traditional boutique ateliers) rendered in a classy, modern and ironic way. What’s not to adore about wearable glamour puss day-to-dinner dazzlers, that deliver you from the cubicle to cocktail party effortlessly? What’s not to love about friends and foes alike asking where on earth did you get that big hunk of glam hanging around your neck?? Blessedly, not at Tiffanys, because if you’re reading this, we’re pretty certain that you’re a little hipper than the girls who shop there anyway….

This hunk of gorge will be taking up residence in my jewelry box.

Sheryl so impressed us here at Antibride.com, that she rocked our runway at the Operation Aisle Style event at the W Hotel SF this past March. Our runway models who wore her creations had everyone drooling….and scrambling to get their orders in tout suite….

Extra Credit: If I were a bridesmaid, and I was given this Rock of Love necklace, pictured left, I would forgive any bridesmaids dress transgressions upon receipt of gift….

You can’t get it at Barney’s, Harry Winston, or any chain store. To own and adore this under-the-radar artistry and rock your own runway go here:

with http://rockcandydesign.com

Rock Candy Design is a sexy jewelry collection, ranging from raw & chunky to refined & chic. Designer Sheryl Gould, inspired by past & present pop culture, rock n roll & fashion, combines sterling silver, original cast designs, semi precious stones & vintage finds, to create unique “unisexy” necklaces, bracelets, rings & earrings.?? In the spirit of rebellion, ignoring norms, morals, & design rules, delicate items are turned heavy, common goods are turned precious. The collection pairs seemingly unrelated elements, resulting in the pleasantly unexpected. Dubbed “elegant rock ‘n’ roll” by an adoring client, the edgy, glam line has attitude, beauty & style.