Ombre colour palettes are one of the biggest wedding trends for 2012 and will certainly give you the wow-factor you’ve been looking for. We first saw the trend surface in the beauty world with Hollywood celebs like Drew Barrymore and Ashlee Simpson opting for ombre locks. Now these sets of varied hues have worked their way into everything from food to flowers. For your wedding day choose one colour and dress your bridesmaids in various shades of that colour. Match your floral arrangements and decor items to the hues you have chosen. Have fun with the style and implement it into your desserts and guest favours as well. You can even incorporate an ombre manicure into your wedding day look!

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Hair, image courtesy Jordan Strauss/WireImage.

Bridesmaids, image courtesy A Simple Photograph. Seen in this slideshow.

Cupcakes, image courtesy Carlo Mendoza. Cupcakes courtesy Sullivan & Bleeker. Seen in this slideshow.

Nails, image courtesy Mika Does Makeup.

Flowers, photography courtesy Elizabeth Anne Designs.

Cake, image courtesy Raspberri Cupcakes. Seen in this slideshow.

Charm all your wedding guests with adorable sweet treats and fantastic floral arrangements in delectable sorbet shades. These fun, colourful desserts and decor ideas are perfect for a whimsical wedding.

Photography courtesy Carlo Mendoza.

Want to add a dash of flavour and flair to your dessert table? Adorn your wedding reception with one of five romantic cakes, inspired by some of the globe’s most scenic destinations.

Nothing says elegance like the glistening shimmer of snowflakes. Embrace your winter wedding theme by adding silvery snowflakes to your ceremony and reception. For a little extra bling, accessorize your wedding look with a piece of sparkling snowflake jewellery or draw inspiration from the frosty outdoors to enhance your reception decor. Have your ring bearer carry a snowflake-inspired ring pillow down the aisle and top off your winter wonderland-themed wedding with snowflake favours for guests to enjoy.

Vintage cameos can beautifully accent your bridal look — they can also serve as a great source of inspiration for your decor. Think about using pale pastel shades like pink and cream in your colour scheme and incorporate the iconic carving into more than just your jewellery.

On your wedding day, indulge your inner girly girl with a pretty pink wedding cake! From subtle and sophisticated blush to over-the-top bubblegum pink, there’s something for everyone in this roundup of 20 rosy cakes.

The easiest flowers to pick? The edible kind! Wow your guests with a floral cake that matches your bouquet, dress, or decor for a uniform look that can range from elegant and traditional to colourful and whimsical. We’ve gathered up 23 of our favourite floral cakes to show you all of the different ways the idea can be interpreted. These blooming beauties are almost too pretty to eat…almost.

Look to classic elements that are reminiscent of Old Hollywood for a sophisticated reception look.