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 make for the perfect accessory to cover up a strapless dress during a church ceremony or keep warm during the cooler seasons.
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 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
Goose Nagoire or Turkey Flats
YnasBridal.etsy.com Pheasant Tails & Plumage
Peacock & Rooster Chinchilla
Guinea Rounds & Pheasant Tail
Peacock Feathers
Ardesign.etsy.com Guinea & Natural Red Rooster
DBstore.etsy.com Guinea & Pheasant Plumage
DanlAWESOME.etsy.com Guinea & Rooster Feathers
Styles Of Feathers To Design With
Goose Feathers
Guinea Feathers
Item Code:
Description
Colors
Item Code:
Description
Colors
GBSL
6-8” Loose Biots
EG
GHPS/YD
2-3.5” Strung Plumage
CN
GBSS
6-9” Strung Biots
CPR
GNWS5/6YD
5-6” Nagorie
CPR
Item Code:
Description
Colors
Item Code:
Description
Ostrich Feathers
Peacock Feathers Colors
OP9
5-9” Ostrich Drabs
BE, BU, CN, CPR, IV
P15B
10-15”
Eyes
BU, EG, IV, BN
OP12
9-12” Ostrich Drabs
BE, BU, CN, CPR, IV
PS25B
20-25”
Swords
BU, EG, IV, BN
OP15
13-16” Ostrich Drabs
BE, BU, CN, CPR, IV
Rooster Feathers Item Code:
Description
CCNSD
Pheasant Feathers Colors
Item Code:
6-8” Strung Coque Tails
BE
PAB14
8-14” Ringneck Tails
EG
FCQNBD8
6-8” Stripped Coque Tails
BE
RN8
6-8” Ringneck
NATURAL
CSRS4/6YD
4-6” Strung Nat/red Saddle
NATURAL
RN10
8-10” Ringneck
NATURAL
GP8
6-8” Golden
NATURAL
GRT6
4-6” Golden Red Top
NATURAL
Description
Colors
Event Decor
BellavistaFlowermerchants.blogspot.com Stem DyedPeacock Feathers CandisFloralCreations.com Ostrich Feathers
Ringneck Pheasant Feathers
Lady Amherst Pheasant Feathers
Feather Suggestions for Event Decor
Ostrich Feathers Item Code:
Description
Colors
OP19
17-Up” Drabs
BE, BU, CN, CPR, IV
OSLB
18-24” Spads
BU, CN, CPR,
Pheasant Feathers Item:
Description
Colors
PAB18
14-18” Assorted Pheasant
EG
LP20
16-20” Lady Amherst
NATURAL
LP30
20-30” Lady Amherst
NATURAL
ZP35
20-30” Center Tails
NATURAL
B572
14-18” Assorted
NATURAL
B594
20-25” Golden
NATURAL
Peacock Feathers Item Code:
Description
Colors
P35B
30-35” Eyes
EG, GLDN/IRID, IV
PS40B
35-40” Swords
EG, GLDN/IRID,
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
TheFeatherEdge.etsy.com Goose Nagoire & Dyed Peacock
Guinea & Rooster Schlappen
Bagwhiz.com Ostrich Feather Fringe
Morobridal.com Feather Ostrich Fringe
Dyed Peacock Flue & Eyes
TheHeadbandShoppe.etsy.com Dyed Peacock Eyes
Lucyohlucy.etsy.com Guinea & Peacock
TheFeatheredEdge.etsy.com Goose Biots & Goose Nagoire
Sacks&Taylor.com Ostrich Feathers
Our Feather Suggestions
Item Code:
Description
Feather Fans
Feather Garments
Feather Boas
Item Code:
Description
Colors
Item Code:
Description
Marabou Shawl
IV
P1
11x20” Marabou Fan
Marabou Shrug
EG
P1P15
15x27” Marabou w/Peacock CPR
P3
20x36” Ostrich Floss Fan
5/SF40
2YD Chandelle
BE, BU, CN, IV
G6003
5/510
2YD Ostrich Boa
IV
G10
5/561
2YD Ostrich Boa
IV, CN, SPA
5/H18
2YD Marabou Boa
BE, BU, CN, IV
Item Code:
Description
Colors
Item Code:
Description
FBTPH
Pheasant Almond & Heart Corsage
NATURAL
FOO5
1 Ply 5YD Ostrich Fringe
BE
FCPHPP/BL/BN/W
Pheasant Parridge Corsage
NATURAL
FOT5.5S
2 Ply 5YD Stenciled Ostrich Fringe
EG/BN
FBTPHB
Pheasant Bronze w/Goose Biot
NATURAL
FM4.5
3.5” 5YD Marabou Fringe
IV
FCOPB
Ostrich/Peacock Corsage
BE/GLD/IRID
FCQNBD6
This fabulous feather hair clip was found on etsy.com at Styles By M Store
BU, CN, IV
NATURAL
Feather Trims, Plates, Pads & Fringes
Feather Corsages, Clips & Pins
Colors
Colors
Colors
4-6” 1 YD Beached Stropped Coque EG
FCQNB8
6-8” 1 YD Stripped Coque
NATURAL
P5117
10x5.5”
Hackle Plates
BU, IV
P595
5-7.5”
Hackle Pads
BE, BU, CPR, IV
Gift Wrap & Stationary
All4Brides.etsy.com Peacock Eyes
Koyalwholesale.com Goose Biots & Peacock Eyes
SophiesFavors.com Marabou Boa
ModernShabby.etsy.com Goose Nagoire & Peacock Eye
Papercrave.comm Ostrich Drab
FeathersnPearls.etsy.com Ostrich Drab
nzhousandgarden.co.nz Ringneck Pheasant Feathers
HandHeritage.etsy.com Dyed Peacock Eyes
SophiesFavors.com Marabou Boa
Our Feather Suggestions Feathers can also be used to decorate wedding ring pillows and flower girl
Strung & Rolled Feathers by YD Item Code:
Description
GNWS5/6YD
5-6” Goose Nagoire
CPR
CSRS6/8YD
4-6” Sturng Saddle
NATURAL RED
CNFS4/6YD
4-6” Stung Hackle
FIG
GHPS2/3.5
2-3.5” Guinea
CN
Colors
baskets, along with card receiving boxes, guest books and fancy pens to sign them with. 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
BE, BU, CN, CPR, IV
OP12
9-12” Drabs
BE, BU, CN, CPR, IV
OF/50/1
12-17” Floss
BU
Using feather corsages, pins and clips to decorate a card or wrapped present is fast and easy if you don’t have time to craft on your own.
Peacock Feathers Item Code:
Description
Colors
P15B
10-15” Dyed Peacock Eyes
PS25B IV
20-25” Dyed Peacock Swords EG, GLDN/IRID,
EG, GLDN/IRID,
If you can’t find the variety of feathers you’re looking for at your local craft store, we’ve found several talented artists with shops online at etsy.com with ready made feather accents!
Packaged Feathers Item Code:
Description
Colors
B151
1” pc 4-6” Strung Rooster Badger Hackle
B157
1” pc 4-6” Strung Rooster Furnace Hackle
NATURAL
B161
1” pc 4-6” Strung Nat/Red Rooster Hackle
NATURAL
B458B/10
10pc/pkg 30-35” Bleached & Dyed Peacock
NATURAL
EG, GLDN/IRID
B552
.07oz/pkg 2-3” Loose Almond Pheasant
NATURAL
B570
10pc/pkg 8-14” Assorted Pheasant Tails
NATURAL
Bibliography/Photo Credits Pheasant Feathers in tall vases, p.2. Macburry.com, date accessed: 4/13/12 Photography by Nicole Landonne Photography Goose,/Schlappen/Guinea Boutonniere p. 2. Bridal Couture Feather Hairpins, Shoe Clips, Fascinators, Boutonnieres: Pomp and Plumage, Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pompandplumage, Visit: pompandplumage.com. date accessed: 4/3/12 Lady Amherst Boutonniere p. 4. Bridal Couture Feather Hairpins, Shoe Clips, Fascinators, Boutonnieres: Pomp and Plumage, Shop: http:// www.etsy.com/shop/pompandplumage Visit: pompandplumage.com. date accessed: 4/3/12 Natural Pheasant Boutoniere, p. 4. :The Wedding Knot, www.weddings.theknot.com, photography: Janie Osbourne Photography. date accessed: 4/3/12 Marabou Feather on Stationary, p. 11. Fairly Crafty, www.fairlycrafty.areavoices,com. date accessed: 4/9/12. Rooster Saddle or Hackle Boutinniere, p. 5. Lady Grace Bridal, Shop: www.etsy.com/LadyGraceBridalShop. date accessed: 4/3/12 Feather Ring Pillow, p. 11. Emic Bridal, www.EmiclBridal.etsy.com, date accessed: 4/9/12 Lady Amherst Center Tail Bouquet, p. 5. Bridal Bouquet, http://bouquetbridal.blogspot.com/. date accessed: 4/3/12 Rooster Hackle & Coque Tail Bouquet, p. 4. Green Finch Floral Design Floral and Events, http://www.greenfinchfloraldesign.com/. date accessed: 4/3/12 Ostrich Purse, p.9., Bagwiz.com, date acessed: 4/15/12 Beige Ostrich Feather Centerpiece, p.7., BloomsandKisses.com, date accessed: 4/15/12