| Okay, here it is another trend article for wedding | | | | * I can never stress this little fact enough. DETAILS |
| trends of 2008. I do not want to bore you to death | | | | are what turn an ordinary event into an extraordinary |
| by giving you all the same information that you have | | | | event. This doesn't have to be expensive, just well |
| received in other articles so I will do my best to give | | | | thought out. Make sure that NO detail is left |
| this some added flair... | | | | unnoticed. This really is where a wedding coordinator |
| * The number one trend is to make it PERSONAL | | | | comes in handy. There may be an investment in the |
| you are a unique couple make YOUR wedding day | | | | beginning however 9 times out of 10 it will pay off in |
| reflect that. It used to be that a cookie cutter | | | | the end. |
| wedding was the only option. Now it is a wonderful | | | | * Colors~ finding colors that compliment the season |
| way to express yourself. | | | | is a very classy way to start out the affair. For |
| *If you are environmentally savvy, then show it. ~In | | | | example, great newer fall colors are plum and a steel |
| the day of online fabulousness take advantage of | | | | gray for a classy effect or any variation of neutrals |
| less paper use. There is nothing wrong with having a | | | | are always wonderful. As far as winter goes silver is |
| wonderful wedding site to share with your guests | | | | always a timeless accent to almost any soft color or |
| and provide as much information as possible this way. | | | | be shocking by sticking to silver as your main color. |
| ~ Use recycled products for favors and make sure | | | | *Lighting is a wonderful way to play up a space. |
| to consider washable dishes. To use less water try | | | | Uplighting (available at most hardware stores) Can be |
| to find a menu that doesn't require much in the way | | | | placed in corners either behind fabric that is floor to |
| of cleaning. ~Also a new trend is to register for your | | | | ceiling or those braches we discussed earlier. You can |
| wedding supplies and some businesses (such as ours) | | | | also wrap the branches with Christmas lights. |
| offer an incentive to customers willing to wait on | | | | *Cakes seems to be getting more and more fun as |
| shipping so that it can all be sent together to save | | | | time goes on as well. Appliques are an interesting |
| fuel!! | | | | way to make a dramatic statement. Right now it |
| *If you and your partner are outdoor enthusiasts | | | | seems to be that tall and slender are what to look |
| show that in your style. A wonderful decoration right | | | | for. |
| now is to use branches either in there natural state | | | | *The first taste that your guests get is the invitation. |
| or spray painted. Bundle these and put them in large | | | | Make sure that it makes them long for more. There |
| vases on the floor or smaller for a dramatic touch | | | | is no reason to send out a boring invite. Spice it up. |
| use these as a center piece. | | | | You will be glad that you did. |
| *Maybe you are more of a sports fan there is NO | | | | * Menu. More and more people are serving their |
| reason that this cannot be incorporated into the day. | | | | guests "family style" and it seems to get great |
| Use your favorite team as inspiration by sporting | | | | applause. Another great food idea is to set up |
| there colors. Either go all out with it or use it for | | | | appitizer "stations catering to all different sorts of |
| accents. | | | | tastes. It is a fun way to make sure that your |
| *If family and friends are your main focus make it | | | | guests are continually offered nurishment though out |
| family and friend "friendly". Have fun activities for all | | | | the evening. Here are some more ideas from my |
| ages. Why do people have to sit still or dance? Give | | | | friend Becky at |
| them more options. A very fun new trend is to rent | | | | *Dessert & Coffee Reception |
| a photo booth for the event. I have researched | | | | *Dessert only |
| pricing and options and they seem to range | | | | *Build your own ice-cream Sunday bar |
| anywhere from $2000 down depending on options | | | | *Enlist family to make some favorite desserts |
| and time used. And in pretty much all cases this price | | | | *Mini desserts can be a very festive way to |
| included everything so that guests don't have to find | | | | decorate! (i.e. individually dipped mini-cheesecakes) |
| change. This is a wonderful gift to your guests | | | | *Candy Bar display different candies and pretty |
| especially if you offer favors that can incorporate | | | | scoops in decorative jars and let guests fill |
| these photos. Such as photo coasters or frames. | | | | personalized bags. |
| *If you are a classic bride however do not fret, | | | | *Flowers are a wonderful part of any wedding and |
| classic is sure to never go out of style. There are still | | | | the bride's bouquet is the star! Make this a unique |
| all sorts of wonderful ways to make your wedding | | | | extension on you as well. |
| personal and classic. | | | | *The simple way to add drama to the bouquet is to |
| *Another growing trend is to hire a personal wedding | | | | wrap it with ribbon which is lovely. |
| shopper. There are all kinds of wedding sites out | | | | *If you happen to have a swatch of material from |
| there and you need to realize that a lot of these | | | | something sentimental such as your mother or |
| businesses were started by people like me who | | | | grandmothers wedding dress or veil this would be a |
| adore weddings and planning them! Also remember | | | | wonderful way to incorporate it. Even an old blanket |
| that even if the site itself doesn't have exactly what | | | | or baby dress that you once had is special. |
| you are looking for more than likely the owner has | | | | *Have you considered a sentimental piece of jewelry |
| access to what it is that you want. Go to some of | | | | that could be attached to the ribbon? There are all |
| these sites and find one that has the feel that you | | | | sorts of ways to add you into your wedding. If you |
| like then contact someone to begin a relationship with | | | | are using a wedding planner just remember to make |
| them. They can do the footwork so that you do not | | | | sure that they know who YOU are. They can do |
| have to. Saving you time and potentially money in | | | | wonders for you if you just give them something to |
| the long run! | | | | work off of. |