{Wedding Eras} 1980's. BIGGER IS BETTER

We have come to the last era that we will be covering on our journey through wedding trends. The 1990's and early 2000 is really a circular movement of fashion trends. Most every trend that was exhibited in the early 1900's revisits in these centuries, which leads us to ending at the 1980's. But.. what an ending we have!

Trends such as shoulder pads, teased hair, parachute pants, acid washed jeans, leg warmers, and slip petticoat dresses blew the 1980's up into an excess. Fashion was about making your attire bigger, louder and full of aerosol hairspray. (who can't love it?)

Celebrities were large influences, especially since MTV and music videos really came to their own during this decade. Welcome Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, really.. we could go forever!

What influenced weddings the most? It's an easy one. Princess Diana and Charles's wedding. The wedding of the century that have everyone talking about and emulating. Who doesn't want to arrive to their wedding in a glass coach? Moi, naturally.

Princess Diana's dress was amazing.  A puff sleeved dress made of silk taffeta adorned with hand embroidery, sequins, and lace. Not done yet... and 10,000 pearls. Oh wait, and a 25 foot train. Hello heavy! This dress undoubtedly verified that the 1980's had a trend of "excess". 

Princess Diana and Charles

What to pair with the 1980's, only the best from MEG Jewelry!

MEG Jewelry's Abeye Earrings

MEG Jewelry's Blen Bracelet

MEG Jewelry's Mewded Necklace