No Cookie Cuttin' Around Here...
The top wedding trend is...
PERSONALIZATION
instead of a 'cookie cutter' wedding ceremony & reception,
the new focus is all on the Bride & Groom, as it should be!
iDO...
tech-savvy couples are
tweeting about their nuptials along the way...
& aside from status updates, and wedding countdowns,
they are LOVING - WeddingPreParty.com -
top website for Facebook-friendly couples
who want to bring family and friends into the planning process of their wedding!
Return to ROMANCE...
forget the "perfect day" ...
Now couples are letting go of the pressure and creating a "perfect for us" wedding!
Romance is in the air ...
with special engagement photo sessions,
and videotaped proposal stories to capture the memory
(and to share at the engagement party &/or reception)
A few other touches of romance...
an abundance of lace & tulle for gowns
& the continuing popularity of deeply emotional vows!
Bright Colors...
the only thing white should be the Bride's wedding dress!
Black accents & bright, bold colors are in!
Everything from bridesmaid dresses to the flowers & even the drinks!
Groomed for Success...
today's Groom not only rocks a tux, but he is also getting into the planning process...
with a little 'manscaping' along the way!
He has a vision for his wedding day (or at least a few worthy ideas),
he's jumping online and searching blogs like: The Groom Says, The Plunge, & The Man Registry.
It's wedding planning with a healthy shot of testosterone, while you go dress shopping!
Everything OLD is NEW Again...
Maybe it started with 'Mad Men',
or maybe with the desire to wear a pillbox hat,
or a fixation with a fabulous birdcage veil!
Brides-to-be are catching the vintage fever
&
are falling head over heels for retro-chic looks!
On the upside, vintage looks are not only classic but eco-friendly & affordable.
which brings us to our next trend...
Eco-Chic ...
eco-conscious nuptials are all the rage, featuring pre-owned & vintage wedding gowns, LED lighting, recycled paper for invitations and locally grown food & flowers!
Couples are making a commitment to each other & the environment with every "I Do"!
Sweet Treats...
tiny=cute!
think 'Season's 52' desserts!
And Candy Bars are still all the rage!
Treats aren't the only thing getting made over...
the Wedding Cake is getting a make-over too...
fondant is being replaced with butter cream icing!
Mix & Mingle...
to get your guests mingling, try lounge-style seating or family-style meal.
Anything you can do to shake up the old traditional format will give your guests a chance to socialize!
And pre-wedding and after-wedding parties are still IN!
Food You Can EAT...
today's wedding receptions are serving upscale comfort food at sit down meals, buffets and as late night snacks!
So days of having to speed-dial for delivery take-out after a wedding reception are over!
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