# Edible Bridal Attire Juan Manuel Barrientos Cooks Up a Pair of Edible Wedding Gowns By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-wedding-gowns References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/news/colombian-chef-creates-edible-wedding-dresses.html) & [globalnews](http://www.globalnews.ca/entertainment/Edible) Colombian chef Juan Manuel Barrientos has cooked up a pair of edible wedding gowns that are sure to make brides fall in love all over again. The gowns are made out of [sugar-glazed rose petals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woolworths-fresh-bouquet) and champagne clothe and even come with edible accessories. It is a well-known fact that women love [candy and weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-sucre), so combining the two seems like a no-brainer. These edible wedding gowns were recently showcased in the Colombia city of Medellin with no current plans to bring them stateside...yet. The craving for candy is strong across the border. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Edible Fashion:** Creating edible clothing items and accessories as a unique and playful trend in the fashion industry. - **Culinary Experiences:** Integrating food and culinary concepts into non-traditional domains like weddings to create immersive and memorable experiences for consumers. - **Sustainable Food Materials:** Exploring alternative and sustainable food materials for creating edible garments and accessories to reduce waste and environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of edible materials to create novelty clothing items and accessories that cater to consumers' desire for unique and immersive experiences. - **Wedding and Event Planning:** Wedding and event planning businesses can incorporate edible fashion concepts into their services, offering clients an unconventional and memorable experience for their special day. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can collaborate with fashion designers to develop edible materials and accessories, opening up new markets and opportunities for innovative food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Affordable Designer Bridalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-and-christian-siriano.md) - [Robotic Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake.md) - [Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-3.md) - [Statement-Making Bridal Veils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-traditional-wedding-veils.md) - [Delicate Bridal Lingerie Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-lingerie-line.md) - [Beer-Branded Wedding Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light-and-davids-brida.md) - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md)