We're seeing stars! 8 ways to nail this enchanting 2018 wedding trend

For your outdoor wedding

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Stefy Kronemeyer & Michael Prentiss had a fabulous alfresco dinner at Hotel La Casona in Mexico City. Wedding planner Easton Events created a twinkling canopy of star-shaped ornaments, lanterns and hanging lights, lending a captivating ambience as the sky darkened.

Image: Female Brides. Photography: Eric Kelley

For your wedding dress

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Stars look set to be the wedding dress detail of the year, from glittery embellishments at GALA V by Galia Lahav (left) to dainty embroidery at Nadia Manzato (right) and a shimmery top-to-toe starry dress at Willowby Watters. (Plus, check out all the other wedding dress trends for 2018.) 

Image: GALA V by Galia Lahav/ @nadiamanzato/Instagram

To dress your tresses

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Skip the tiara. For a stellar way to luxe up your locks, these hair accessories are stunning, and versatile. A delicate gold hairband is great for giving a romantic dress a subtlely glamorous touch (think soft, boho-style gowns), or bold hair clips that will have everyone's eyes on you. (See more of our favourite hair accessory ideas for a modern bridal look.)

Image: @jenniferbehr/Instagram/ @tillythomaslux/Instagram

For your bridal shoes

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These gleaming gold heels will be sure to add pizzazz to any wedding dress, especially if you're gunning for a playful touch. 

Or go for crystal-encrusted heels to emulate the look of sparkling stars, to go with an equally stunning dress.

See also: 15 COOL SNEAKERS TO MATCH YOUR BRIDAL STYLE!

Image: @bellabelleshoes/Instagram/ Michael Kors nappa leather heels, SGD 185.59, from www.nordstrom.com.

For your wedding portrait backdrop

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A simple way to instantly give your indoor photoshoot a whimsical and magical touch - metallic paper stars.

You can purchase star-shaped confetti, or create your own with metallic paper and a paper punch! 

Image: @nadiamanzato/Instagram

For your wedding cake

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Beaded stars instantly transform a simple white wedding cake into a dazzling confection. 

But you don't always need star-shaped detailing - pearly accents against an inky blue backdrop resemble a starry sky, too. 

These bakers and patissiers create the most Insta-worthy confections for your celebration. 

Images: @bespoke_celebration_cakes/Instagram/ @emmazingbake/Instagram

For your invitations

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This whimsical invite with playful illustrations is sure to get your guests excited for your magical celebration. 

And we're always a fan of interactive elements - have your guests piece the jigsaw puzzle together for your wedding deets!

Image: @masalsiatolye/Instagram

For your reception table

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Stars, tulle and fairy lights - need we say more?

See also: 7 MAGICAL WAYS FAIRY LIGHTS WILL TRANSFORM YOUR WEDDING VENUE

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