Guest Blog by: Stepheney Collins, 2010 Blush Imagery Intern
In 1970 Freda Payne sang, “All that’s left is a band of gold” and while that might have been true for the 70′s, 80′s and 90′s, we all know that the most recent trend in engagement and wedding jewelry was the silver, platinum and white gold obsession. It was rare to see gold on the finger of the bride and groom after 2000. But according to www.weddingrings.net, gold is back and better than ever!
Yellow gold wedding rings are a hot trend right now. More brides and grooms are choosing to go with the warmer toned metal. “As reported by USA Today, the jewelry industry is seeing a dramatic increase in the requests for yellow gold wedding rings, chains, earrings, and watches, prompting them to increase their supply ratio from the typical 40% yellow gold to 60% white gold.” There are several reasons for this including changes in fashion trends, the economy and the increase in celebrities wearing the metal.
Here at Blush Imagery we offer a gold stamping for our wedding albums but had no Maine brides request it until just last year. Three brides requested the gold name stamping on their album covers in 2009 compared to zero requests in the previous 8 years. That says something! Fall weddings photographed in Maine boast gorgeous gold, red, and orange foliage and scenery. The photography couples perfectly with our brown premium leather coffee table book with gold name stamping. (Blush Imagery gold stamped album shown right.)
For brides, this means that a lot of weddings will feature champagne colored bridesmaid dresses and yellow flowers. Check out all things gold on The Knot.The Knot has also picked up on the trend, pairing the color with light pink as one of three hot new color palettes. Gold and pink is an “elegantly understated combo” that can add a “vintage touch” to any wedding.
Vogue magazine spotted the trend on the runway this spring, calling the trend “grubby gold.” Vogue suggests cluttering up ala Lanvin and layering the gold jewelry and choosing metallic off-colors like dirty bronze. Cluttery, layered looking gold necklaces are also hot items at retail stores like J. Crew, Banana Republic and Ann Taylor Loft.
Indie band Rilo Kiley and front-woman, Jenny Lewis, was onto something when she crooned in their hit single Silver Lining, “I was your silver lining, but now I’m gold.”
Jennifer’s girls arm-and-arm head over to the 
Jennifer’s sleek dress. Perfect for her!
Jennifer almost saw the groom pre-service… but not on this bridesmaid’s watch! I thought this was a funny shot.
The girls head to the ceremony.
Cutest gals ever! Adorable!
The service was short and took place on the deck at the 
Jennifer places Matt’s ring on his hand. (Bird soars by for fun.)
Kiss with a dip. Sassy!
Married!
My favorite shot of the entire day. I caught Matt kissing Jennifer at their sweetheart’s table. This was a fast moment and I was so happy to capture it!
Gorgeous centerpieces with starfish theme.
Jennifer gets choked up at the toasts.
Love doing this shot for fun — especially at intimate wedding events.
The couple’s first dance. Love Jennifer’s parents watching happily in the back there.
Jennifer shakes her groove thing.
Their rings.
Jennifer and her father dance together.
Not much of a dancer himself, Matt still found the time to cross the dance floor and spin Jennifer around once.
Love this picture of Matt and Jennifer.
