New Trend? Buckle Up!

We found these crazy new shoes by Steve Madden and as nutty as they may look, we couldn't help but notice that these shoes follow a new trend we are seeing in weddings. BUCKLES!
{Steve Madden shoes: Pump or Boot; Pump: $99.95; Boot: $149.95}

Sometimes all you need to organize your designs and decor for your wedding is a simple detail of inspiration, and buckles do the trick. Rhinestone or heirloom buckles added to your wedding invitations, guests books, shoes, bouquet stems and even your gown help tie in each piece together. Check out these great examples of wedding invitations that feature a buckle below.

{Top Left: Olive Buckle Invitation from Imagine
Top Right: Suede Vogue Invitation from Tango Design
Bottom Left: Flower Album Invitation from Carciofi Design
Bottom Right: Silver Cameo Invitation from Carciofi Design}

Adding a buckle to the waist of your wedding dress is also a current trend we're seeing designers include in their gowns in recent months. The benefits are two-fold. First, the buckle accentuates your feminine shape by narrowing your waist. Second, the buckle can add flair to a simple gown when its adorned with rhinestones or gems.

{Gowns from: Mikaella Bridal available at I Do Bridal}

Below are an example of a perfectly adorned pump with a gem buckle. The buckle adds sophistication and dresses up a simple pump.

{Top shoes: from Giuseppe-Zanotti Design, photo from Brides}

Lastly, check out the buckle detail added to these bridal bouquet stems. Just a simple touch of flair helps bring your buckle theme full circle.


{Left: Buckled bouquet from Wedding Style Magazine; Right: Calla Lillie buckled bouquet from Wedding Style Magazine}