Wedding Trends with Feathers...
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Feather Trends and Color Forecasting
Feathers have become one of the most popular trends seen in weddings right now.
From dramatic
decorative elements, to subtle details, feathers can add a touch of elegance to any wedding. Zucker Feather products has created a photo journal of images found on the world wide web to show just how creative designers, decorators and stylists are getting by using feathers within the world of wedding decor. We are shown how feathers can make bold and luxurious statements for event decor, garments & accessories, bouquets & boutonnieres, and gift wrap & stationary. Because feathers come in so many varieties of style and size in either natural or dyed colors, their are endless possibilities for how they can be incorporated within wedding themes. Based on current trends, we have selected a color collection from our library and have provided a list of feather styles available to help identify what feather items are best to achieve the look you want.
Designing With Feathers Bouquets & Boutonniers Current bridal trends have shown us just how fantastic feathers can look as bridal bouquets and boutonnieres. When used in combination with other flowers, feathers are a great way to add contrast and texture to any floral arrangement. What’s great is that using feathers can also extend the longevity of a bouquet, helping it look good throughout the entire event.
Event Decor With a little imagination, feathers can be included within the decor of any wedding color scheme. For a bigger, more elaborate impact, Ostrich, Peacock or Pheasant feathers work well for centerpiece arrangements for both the ceremony and reception site. These styles of feathers can be used to decorate aisle ways, tables, chairs, and even cakes. Feather boas are also great to use as garland for decorating large spaces, or even for a small table centerpiece.
Garments & Accessories From literally head to toe, feather are being used in the most creative ways within wedding fashions of today. Subtle detailing with feathers can accentuate a bridal veil, a waist sash, hair fascinator or even a shoe clip. To give a wedding look a more sophisticated and glamorous style, feather fringes can be added to a purse, or bridal garment. Feather shrugs and shawls can also be a perfect accessory to keep the bride warm when the temperature gets cool.
Gift Wrap & Stationary Feather motifs can be as simple as gluing a single feather on your save-thedate cards, invitations, and programs. This theme can also be carried out with gift wrapping or even wedding favors. Give your guests a decadent chocolate truffle to take home inside a box topped with a small piece of marabou boa you glued on to make it a little more fancy & fun. Or for a final touch, a loose feather can be placed inside your “Thank You” notes.
Bouquets & Boutonnieres
Emplume.com Goose Biots
ARdesign.etsy.com Dyed Hackle Feathers
ChurchWedding.com Ostrich Boa
TheHeadbandShoppe.etsy.com Stripped Coque, Goose, Hackle & Guinea
KristinDangerDesign.etsy.com Ostrich & Chandelle Boas
Lucyohlucy.etsy.com Peacock Flue, Eyes & Guinea
AsYouWish.tumbler.com Peacock Eyes and Swords
etsy.com Guinea, Peacock Eyes, Marabou
Emplume.com Goose Biots
Styles Of Feathers To Design With
Guinea Feathers Item Code:
Description
GHPL
2-3.5” Loose Plumage
Colors PO, PU, Natural
Goose Feathers Item Code:
Description
Colors
GBSS
6-9” Strung Biots
BL, PL
Peacock Feathers Item Code: Description
Ostrich Feathers Item Code:
Description
Colors
OP9
5-9” Ostrich Drabs
BL, PO, PU, RE, SP, VB
OP12
9-12” Ostrich Drabs
BL, PO, PU, RE, SP, VB
OP15
13-16” Ostrich Drabs
BL, PO, PU, RE, SP, VB
Rooster Feathers
Colors
P15
10-15”
Dyed Peacock Eyes
PS25
20-25”
Dyed Swords
BL, SP, PU, RE BL, SP, PU, RE
P15B
10-15”
Bleached & Dyed Eyes
BL, SP, PU, RE
PS25B
20-25”
Bleached & Dyed Swords BL, SP, PU, RE
Pheasant Feathers Item Code:
Description
Colors
PAB14
8-14” Ringneck Tails
PU, RE, SP
RN8
6-8” Ringneck
NATURAL
Item Code:
Description
Colors
RN10
8-10” Ringneck
NATURAL
CCNSD
8-10” Strung Coque Tails
PU, RE, SP
GP8
6-8” Golden
NATURAL
8-10” Stripped Coque Tails
PU, RE, SP
GRT6
4-6” Golden Red Top
NATURAL
FCQNBD8
Event Decor
Decorating4Weddings Turkey Marabou Feather
OccasionsOnline.com Peacock Eyes
Sasha Souza & photos by Damion Hamilton Ostrich Plumes
Stylemepretty.com Dyed Coque Tails & Ostrich Feathers
Feather Suggestions for Event Decor
Ostrich Feathers Item Code:
Description
Colors
OP19
17-Up” Drabs
BL, PO, PU, RE, SP, VB
Peacock Feathers
OSLB
18-24” Spads
BL, PO, PU, RE, SP, VB
Item:
Description
OP25”
18-30” Femina
BL, PO, PU, RE, SP, VB
P35
30-35” Stem Dyed Peacock Eyes
PS40
35-40” Stem Dyed Peacock Swords
Colors BL, PU, RE, SP BL, PU, RE, SP
P35B
30-35” Bleached & Dyed Peacock Eyes
BL, PU, RE, SP
PS40B
35-40” Bleached & Dyed Peacock Swords
BL, PU, RE, SP
Item::
Description
Pheasant Feathers
Colors
PAB18
14-18” Assorted Pheasant Tails
BL, PU, RE, SP
LP20
16-20” Lady Amherst Pheasant Tails
NATURAL
LP30
20-30” Lady Amherst Pheasant Tails
NATURAL
ZP35
20-30” Lady Amherst Center Tails
NATURAL
B572
14-18” Assorted Pheasant Tails
NATURAL
B594
20-25” Golden Pheasant Tails
NATURAL
Rooster Feathers Item:
Description
Colors
CCHBS
8-10” Dyed Coque Tails
PO, PU, RE
CCNSD
12-14” Bleached Coque Tails
PU. SP, PU, RE
CCNSD
14-16” Bleached Coque Tails
PU. SP, PU, RE
CCNSD
16-18” Bleached Coque Tails
PU, SP, PU, RE
Due to increasing demands for Ostrich, Peacock and Pheasant feathers, resources may be limited. Using these feathers as wedding decor can be an investment for any event decorator. When stored and cared for properly, such fine quality feathers can be used as decorative elements for multiple parties.
Garments & Accessories
Sacks&Taylor.com Ostrich Fringe
WeddingChicks.com Coque Tails & Ostrich
Indigodaisywedding.co.uk Ostrich Feather Fan
Lucyohlucy.etsy.com Trimmed Peacock Eyes
TheHeadbandShoppe.etsy.com Bleached & Dyed Peacock
TheHeadbandShoppe.etsy.com Dyed Peacock Eyes
Dyed Peacock Flue & Eyes
Momentvile.com Marabou Boa
Stylehive.com Ostrich Fringe
Our Feather Suggestions
Feather Fans
Feather Boas
Colors
Item Code:
Description
Colors
Item Code:
Description
5/SF40
2YD Chandelle
BL, PO, PL, PU, RE, SP VB
P1
11x20” Marabou Fan
5/510
2YD Ostrich Boa
BL, RE, SP
P1P15
15x27” Marabou w/Peacock BL
5/561
2YD Ostrich Boa
BL, PL, RE, SP, VB
P5
18x34” Ostrich Fan
5/H18
2YD Marabou Boa
BL, PL, RE, SP, VB
BL, PO, PU, RE, SP
BL, PO
Feather Trims, Plates, Pads & Fringes Item Code:
Feather Garments Item Code:
Description
Colors
G6003
Marabou Shawl
BL
G10
Marabou Shrug
BL
G16REV
Ostrich Marabou Shawl BL
Description
Colors
FOO5
1 Ply 5YD Ostrich Fringe
BL, SP
FM4.5
3.5” 5YD Marabou Fringe
BL
FCQNBD6
4-6” 1 YD Beached StrIpped Coque BL, SP, PU, RE
FNB4.5
4-5” 1 YD Stripped Hackle Fringe
BL, PO
P5117
10x5.5” Hackle Plates
BL, PU, RE
P595
5-7.5” Hackle Pads
BL, PO, PU, RE, SP, VB
Feather Corsages, Clips & Pins Item Code:
Description
FBTHG
Hackle w/Guinea Corsage
BL/SP/N
FCGCH
Hackle Corsage
BL
Colors
Gift Wrap & Stationary
Shop.Hobbylobby.com Peacock Eyes
Papercrave.comm Ostrich Drab
Site.Advantagebridal.com Peacock Eyes & Swords
Cardsbybeachbombers.co.uk.com Stripped Coque Tails
Weddingsofdesign.etsy.com Peacock Eyes & Swords
Weddingthings.info Marabou Plumage
CloverCreek.com Ostrich Feather
Weddingsofdesign.etsy.com Peacock Eyes & Swords
Mattshumatephotography.com Peacock Eyes
Our Feather Suggestions Feathers can also be used to decorate wedding ring pillows and flower girl
Strung & Rolled Feathers by YD Item Code:
Description
CXWS4/5YD
4-5” Dyed Rooster Schlappen
BL, PO, PU
CXCSR4/6YD
4-6” Dyed Red Chinchilla Schlappen
VB
CXGSG6/8YD
6-8” Dyed Grey Chinchilla Schlappen
CCHBS1012YD 10-12” Dyed Coque Tails
Colors
baskets, along with card receiving boxes, guest books and fancy pens to sign them with.
SP BL
Adding ribbons and other crafting materials such as rhinestones and pearls are perfect finishing touches for these wedding essentials.
Ostrich Feathers Item Code:
Description
Colors
OP9
5-9” Drabs
BL, PO, PU, RE, SP, VB
OP12
9-12” Drabs
BL, PO, PU, RE, SP, VB
OF/50/1
12-17” Floss
BL, SP, VB
Using feather corsages, pins and clips to decorate a card or wrapped present is fast and easy if you don’t have
Peacock Feathers
time to craft on your own.
Item Code:
Description
P15
10-15” Stem Dyed Peacock Eyes
BL, PU, SP, RE
P15B
10-15” Bleached/Dyed Peacock Eyes
BL, PU, SP, RE
Colors
PS25
20-25” Stem Dyed Peacock Swords
BL, PU, SP, RE
PS25B
20-25” Bleached/Dyed Peacock Swords
BL, PU, SP, RE
If you can’t find the variety of feathers you’re looking for at your local craft store, try shopping online at etsy.com. We have found several talented accessory designers with ready made feather
Packaged Feathers Item Code:
Description
Colors
PO, NATURAL
B351
0.04oz/pkg 1-4” Guinea Plumage
B458/10
10pc/pkg 30-35” Stem Dyed Peacock Eyes
BL, PU, RE, SP
B458B/10
10pc/pkg 30-35” Bleached & Dyed Peacock
BL,, PU, RE, SP
B460/25
25pc/pkg 20-25” Nat/Irid Peacock Swords
NATURAL
B570
10pc/pkg 8-14” Assorted Pheasant Tails
NATURAL
Bibliography/Photo & Design Credits pg. 1, Natural Guinea, Pink Goose & Peacock Flue, www.Radokri.com, date accessed: 6/28/12 pg. 4, Guinea, Hackle, Goose boutonniere, www.TheHeadbandShoppe.etsy.com: date accessed: 6/28/12 pg. 4, Dyed Peacock Eyes & Guinea Boutonniere, www.BatcakesCouture.etsy.com, date accessed: 6/28/12 pg. 5, Dyed goose pallates and peacock bouquet, eekdesigns.etsy.com; date accessed: 6/26/12 pg. 5, Peacock boutonniere’s & bouquet, BudgetWeddingBouquet.etsy.com http://www.etsy.com/shop/BudgetWeddingBouquet?ref=shop_sugg; date accessed: 6/26/12 pg. 9, Purple purse with Peacock feather clip, TheCluthes.etsy.com; date accessed: 6/2/12 pg. 9, Purple Peacock Hair Fascinator, TheHeadbandShoppe.etsy.com, http://www.etsy.com/shop/theheadbandshoppe; date accessed: 6/1/12