The Joys of Selecting Wedding Themes
The Joys of Selecting Wedding Themes
For the imaginative couple, you may want to break away from the traditional church and reception hall theme. And many more couples are trying something outside of this standard, so you're sure to find whatever the two of you can think of.
What do you like?
Many couples come up with wedding themes based on where they met or what they like to do together. For example, a couple that met in a particular city may want to celebrate that city, or even hold the nuptials there.
Although more extreme, some couples have exchanged vows while jumping out of an airplane or skiing down a mountain. Why not pledge your love in the waters of a tropical island or create a traditional renaissance fair?
Make up a list of all of the things that you might like for your wedding. Let it be everything that you could imagine enjoying. This celebration is for the two of you, so let the wedding reflect the couple that you are. Read more...
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Top 10 Trends for 2010
Plan ahead with these top tips for your 2010 wedding.
Engaged over Valentine’s Day and getting ready to set your date? As you begin to plan you 2010 nuptials keep in mind these top trends you’ll see next spring. Buttercream, organic green, backyard weddings – all great ideas to help get you down the aisle.
1. Back to Basics
Events will focus on the attention to the details, the foundation of the event, not the drama or grandeur of the evening. Consider spending more on the lasting memories than the showmanship of the event. Spend a bit more than the average budget allotment on photography mediums rather than abundant floral. Or consider a bit of a longer stay on your honeymoon and a little less of a party at the reception and you’ll be grateful for your decision in the end.
2. Home Weddings Hit Home
Intimate and personal affairs in the backyard are bigger than ever. Going home incorporates the continued trend of personalizing the wedding day experience.Smaller size guest lists, more intimate settings, grass roots weddings, elegant and detail driven, but in no way small on what counts.
3. Buttercream on the Big Day
Fondant is falling behind, buttercream corners the market.Tools and techniques now allow for buttercream to look as smooth as fondant when applied by a skilled artist. You have the option of better flavor, more natural ingredients, and less costly cakes that no longer suffer or lack in design.
4. Favor Comeback
Personalized appreciation is back. The effect that an event has on the guests is more noticeable than ever before so the importance of a favor is felt more than ever. Be sure to appreciate to those in attendance - it’s not just an afterthought, omission, or generic item. Think local artisans, locally grown products, personal mementos, and on-the-spot print outs.
5. Nearby Destinations
Nearby destination weddings are taking flight over the exotic and far off locales. The ever popular destination wedding will remain but guests will get out of town by car (within driving distance) so couples can create a weekend, guests get an escape, but no one breaks the bank. Enjoying the US destination locations, spend within your own local economies, create a greener effect, experience undiscovered backyards, and stay sensible about cost while you’re at away.
6. Colors
Monochromatic palettes - this doesn’t mean muted colors, just single color bunches. Vibrant Colors: Orange, green, yellow, and pink. Metal Colors: Gold, silver, copper, and pewter. And black is definitely the new black. Break the rules and show off the darker side of your event.
7. Greener Conscience
Immerging will be the newest phase of eco-conscience: A better understanding of the gray shades of green. You will see more emphasis on the smaller changes that are less recognizable to the guest (i.e. cleaning green, composting, solar and LED lighting, no more oasis in floral arrangements, less catering waste). It’s no longer about making the event appear “organic” – it’s about understanding how things are made, disposed of, and where/when events take place. Learning to make better choices that are unseen by the guest are just as important as those tree-free invitations everyone is talking about. Don't forget your favors. Go green with enviromentally conscience favors.
8. Video Integration into Events
We’ve all seen the photo montages of your childhoods during dinner but the next phase in video at your event comes in several different forms. Video DJ’s are immerging, allowing your dance party to dance to the visuals of the music videos; ceremonies are being broadcast on screens for better viewing from the back; and time lapse photography is being shot and integrated into video for current day montages of you and your fiancé. Love to party? Set up crane camera and project the event as it unfolds on screens around the dance floor (budget permitting of course).
9. HD Video
Videographers have already gone hi-def. But next year all or most will make such a transition, making HD and even Blu Ray the norm in wedding videography. Upgrade now and appreciate the quality later. This also means smaller cameras on site and less intrusion into your event, all around a better (though more costly) option on the big day.
10. Visual Combinations
Professional grade still photo cameras like the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR are being released with HD video capabilities included. It is recommended to have both a videographer and a photographer at your wedding to capture every moment of the big day. Tech-savvy brides looking for a new experience, may like to experiment with a visual professional (videographer or photographer) who has this technology. In the future, you will begin to see an emergence of two-in-one companies. Companies like Engaging Films and Video Keepsakes of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles will shoot video and take stills, but use only one piece of technology.
Engaged over Valentine’s Day and getting ready to set your date? As you begin to plan you 2010 nuptials keep in mind these top trends you’ll see next spring. Buttercream, organic green, backyard weddings – all great ideas to help get you down the aisle.
1. Back to Basics
Events will focus on the attention to the details, the foundation of the event, not the drama or grandeur of the evening. Consider spending more on the lasting memories than the showmanship of the event. Spend a bit more than the average budget allotment on photography mediums rather than abundant floral. Or consider a bit of a longer stay on your honeymoon and a little less of a party at the reception and you’ll be grateful for your decision in the end.
2. Home Weddings Hit Home
Intimate and personal affairs in the backyard are bigger than ever. Going home incorporates the continued trend of personalizing the wedding day experience.Smaller size guest lists, more intimate settings, grass roots weddings, elegant and detail driven, but in no way small on what counts.
3. Buttercream on the Big Day
Fondant is falling behind, buttercream corners the market.Tools and techniques now allow for buttercream to look as smooth as fondant when applied by a skilled artist. You have the option of better flavor, more natural ingredients, and less costly cakes that no longer suffer or lack in design.
4. Favor Comeback
Personalized appreciation is back. The effect that an event has on the guests is more noticeable than ever before so the importance of a favor is felt more than ever. Be sure to appreciate to those in attendance - it’s not just an afterthought, omission, or generic item. Think local artisans, locally grown products, personal mementos, and on-the-spot print outs.
5. Nearby Destinations
Nearby destination weddings are taking flight over the exotic and far off locales. The ever popular destination wedding will remain but guests will get out of town by car (within driving distance) so couples can create a weekend, guests get an escape, but no one breaks the bank. Enjoying the US destination locations, spend within your own local economies, create a greener effect, experience undiscovered backyards, and stay sensible about cost while you’re at away.
6. Colors
Monochromatic palettes - this doesn’t mean muted colors, just single color bunches. Vibrant Colors: Orange, green, yellow, and pink. Metal Colors: Gold, silver, copper, and pewter. And black is definitely the new black. Break the rules and show off the darker side of your event.
7. Greener Conscience
Immerging will be the newest phase of eco-conscience: A better understanding of the gray shades of green. You will see more emphasis on the smaller changes that are less recognizable to the guest (i.e. cleaning green, composting, solar and LED lighting, no more oasis in floral arrangements, less catering waste). It’s no longer about making the event appear “organic” – it’s about understanding how things are made, disposed of, and where/when events take place. Learning to make better choices that are unseen by the guest are just as important as those tree-free invitations everyone is talking about. Don't forget your favors. Go green with enviromentally conscience favors.
8. Video Integration into Events
We’ve all seen the photo montages of your childhoods during dinner but the next phase in video at your event comes in several different forms. Video DJ’s are immerging, allowing your dance party to dance to the visuals of the music videos; ceremonies are being broadcast on screens for better viewing from the back; and time lapse photography is being shot and integrated into video for current day montages of you and your fiancé. Love to party? Set up crane camera and project the event as it unfolds on screens around the dance floor (budget permitting of course).
9. HD Video
Videographers have already gone hi-def. But next year all or most will make such a transition, making HD and even Blu Ray the norm in wedding videography. Upgrade now and appreciate the quality later. This also means smaller cameras on site and less intrusion into your event, all around a better (though more costly) option on the big day.
10. Visual Combinations
Professional grade still photo cameras like the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR are being released with HD video capabilities included. It is recommended to have both a videographer and a photographer at your wedding to capture every moment of the big day. Tech-savvy brides looking for a new experience, may like to experiment with a visual professional (videographer or photographer) who has this technology. In the future, you will begin to see an emergence of two-in-one companies. Companies like Engaging Films and Video Keepsakes of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles will shoot video and take stills, but use only one piece of technology.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Top 5 Winter Wedding Trends for 2009
Winter Wedding Trend for 2009:
1) Winter Wonderland
A winter wonderland wedding is a popular trend that many brides to be would love to have and can make a beautiful setting. Seasonal invitations are great to announce your winter wonderland wedding. Invitation that are white with silver snowflakes on them, or a wedding invitation that has an embossed look of snow will start your winter wonderland wedding off to be a great wedding you won't forget. Decorate the facility you will be having your wedding at with snowflakes and icicles and incorporate mini wedding bells into your wedding bridal bouquet. When the flower girl walks down the isle, have her throw dusting of imitation snow on the ground. The bridesmaid dresses would be beautiful in silver, champagne or an ice blue color with little touches of snowy looking white fur. Dress up your wedding gown with winter white furry coat to keep with the theme. Snowflake wedding accessories are great winter wonderlands touch for your reception along with a snowflake winter wonderland wedding cake. Here are some links to the different winter wonderland wedding examples.
Examples of invitations: http://www.theamericanwedding.com/shopping/prod_detail/main.asp-pid-5255
Examples of wedding dress and furry winter coat: http://winter-wedding-dress.com/index.htm
2) Moulin Rouge Wedding
A Moulin Rouge wedding is another favorite trend for 2009 that would create a beautiful French setting for your wedding. Start your wedding off right with invitations made by the Invitation Box with Moulin Rouge invitations with a red pocket. These invitations would be perfect for your Moulin Rouge wedding theme. At your wedding reception, look for some red draping to add a beautiful Moulin Rouge touch to your wedding. As for your wedding dress and shoes, Milly Bridal has a beautiful Moulin Rouge white dress that would look wonderful in this setting and House of Brides has beautiful Moulin Rouge style shoes that would be perfect. For the bridesmaid, you can purchase red dresses that have a classy look for that time period. The flower girl would be adorable dressed up as a green fairy walking down the isle. You can find a beautiful French wedding cake or you can find someone in your area that can create unique wedding cake with a stage like setting. French favors would be perfect for your guest. Here are some links to the different Moulin Rouge wedding examples.
Invitations: http://www.invitationbox.com/sl-gpr9-j41.htmlhttp://www.millybridal.com/store/comersus_viewItem1.asp?idProduct=20&idCategory=50
Moulin Rouge Bridal Shoes: http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=13227tm
3) Elegant Black and White
An elegant black and white wedding is just so classy and beautiful that it a great popular trend for 2009. You can start off with some elegant black and white invitations for your wedding. Invitations by Dawn have some beautiful black and white wedding invitations. You can choose to put a little black in your wedding dress to add a little special touch. House of Brides has very elegant wedding dresses with a touch of black. They also have adorable black and white flower girls dresses and jewelry. Maggie Sottero also makes a beautiful white wedding dress with black called Aspen. Black and White drapery would make a great setting for your elegant black and white wedding. Your wedding will be perfect topped off with black and white wedding favors from Cherished Gifts and Favors. Here are some links to the different examples for an elegant black and white wedding.
Invitations Black and white: http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/ibd-12/285/wedensdda.shtml
House of Brides: http://www.myonlineweddinghelp.com/shop/wedding-dresses/black-white.htm
Maggie Sottero Aspen wedding dress: http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3298
4) Calligraphy Wedding
Adding calligraphy to your wedding really puts an elegant; rich touch to your wedding and is very popular trend for 2009. Start off with calligraphy invitations from the Calligraphy Lady. She has some very unique wedding invitations that you will love. You can have your wedding cake monogrammed with your initial in calligraphy or Martha Stewart's website show a beautiful calligraphy wedding cake. You can have your napkins, reception cake server in calligraphy as well as your party favors. Your wedding will be beautiful with adding the elegant touch of calligraphy. A great color for your calligraphy wedding for your bridesmaid would be a champagne or gold color. Here are some links to examples for a calligraphy wedding.
Invitations: http://www.calligraphylady.com/
Wedding Cake: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/calligraphy-and-cakes
5) Bold and Beautiful with Burgundy
A winter wedding trend for 2009 is bold and beautiful. Burgundy is a wonderful color to add that bold and beautiful color for a winter wedding, especially in your wedding dress. It is becoming a common trend to have color in the wedding dress of the bride. Alfred Angelo has a beautiful bold dress called dream in color that is stunning. You can add a beautiful touch with a burgundy bouquet and your bridesmaid and flower girl in a burgundy color to match the burgundy in your wedding dress. You can add some beautiful burgundy rose frosting on your wedding cake. The Wedding Favor Station has unique burgundy and black satin pillow sachets for your guests to take home. Here are some links to examples for a bold and beautiful burgundy wedding.
Burgundy wedding invitations: http://www.bella-wedding-invitations.com/burgundy-wedding-invitations.aspx
Wedding Dress by Alfred Angelo: http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=2039e191-e45b-4b44-bba1-6a2ac07f9712&categoryID=8b186130-0d63-4e3c-ac5c-aea0d9566e1c&pg=1
1) Winter Wonderland
A winter wonderland wedding is a popular trend that many brides to be would love to have and can make a beautiful setting. Seasonal invitations are great to announce your winter wonderland wedding. Invitation that are white with silver snowflakes on them, or a wedding invitation that has an embossed look of snow will start your winter wonderland wedding off to be a great wedding you won't forget. Decorate the facility you will be having your wedding at with snowflakes and icicles and incorporate mini wedding bells into your wedding bridal bouquet. When the flower girl walks down the isle, have her throw dusting of imitation snow on the ground. The bridesmaid dresses would be beautiful in silver, champagne or an ice blue color with little touches of snowy looking white fur. Dress up your wedding gown with winter white furry coat to keep with the theme. Snowflake wedding accessories are great winter wonderlands touch for your reception along with a snowflake winter wonderland wedding cake. Here are some links to the different winter wonderland wedding examples.
Examples of invitations: http://www.theamericanwedding.com/shopping/prod_detail/main.asp-pid-5255
Examples of wedding dress and furry winter coat: http://winter-wedding-dress.com/index.htm
2) Moulin Rouge Wedding
A Moulin Rouge wedding is another favorite trend for 2009 that would create a beautiful French setting for your wedding. Start your wedding off right with invitations made by the Invitation Box with Moulin Rouge invitations with a red pocket. These invitations would be perfect for your Moulin Rouge wedding theme. At your wedding reception, look for some red draping to add a beautiful Moulin Rouge touch to your wedding. As for your wedding dress and shoes, Milly Bridal has a beautiful Moulin Rouge white dress that would look wonderful in this setting and House of Brides has beautiful Moulin Rouge style shoes that would be perfect. For the bridesmaid, you can purchase red dresses that have a classy look for that time period. The flower girl would be adorable dressed up as a green fairy walking down the isle. You can find a beautiful French wedding cake or you can find someone in your area that can create unique wedding cake with a stage like setting. French favors would be perfect for your guest. Here are some links to the different Moulin Rouge wedding examples.
Invitations: http://www.invitationbox.com/sl-gpr9-j41.htmlhttp://www.millybridal.com/store/comersus_viewItem1.asp?idProduct=20&idCategory=50
Moulin Rouge Bridal Shoes: http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=13227tm
3) Elegant Black and White
An elegant black and white wedding is just so classy and beautiful that it a great popular trend for 2009. You can start off with some elegant black and white invitations for your wedding. Invitations by Dawn have some beautiful black and white wedding invitations. You can choose to put a little black in your wedding dress to add a little special touch. House of Brides has very elegant wedding dresses with a touch of black. They also have adorable black and white flower girls dresses and jewelry. Maggie Sottero also makes a beautiful white wedding dress with black called Aspen. Black and White drapery would make a great setting for your elegant black and white wedding. Your wedding will be perfect topped off with black and white wedding favors from Cherished Gifts and Favors. Here are some links to the different examples for an elegant black and white wedding.
Invitations Black and white: http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/ibd-12/285/wedensdda.shtml
House of Brides: http://www.myonlineweddinghelp.com/shop/wedding-dresses/black-white.htm
Maggie Sottero Aspen wedding dress: http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A3298
4) Calligraphy Wedding
Adding calligraphy to your wedding really puts an elegant; rich touch to your wedding and is very popular trend for 2009. Start off with calligraphy invitations from the Calligraphy Lady. She has some very unique wedding invitations that you will love. You can have your wedding cake monogrammed with your initial in calligraphy or Martha Stewart's website show a beautiful calligraphy wedding cake. You can have your napkins, reception cake server in calligraphy as well as your party favors. Your wedding will be beautiful with adding the elegant touch of calligraphy. A great color for your calligraphy wedding for your bridesmaid would be a champagne or gold color. Here are some links to examples for a calligraphy wedding.
Invitations: http://www.calligraphylady.com/
Wedding Cake: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/calligraphy-and-cakes
5) Bold and Beautiful with Burgundy
A winter wedding trend for 2009 is bold and beautiful. Burgundy is a wonderful color to add that bold and beautiful color for a winter wedding, especially in your wedding dress. It is becoming a common trend to have color in the wedding dress of the bride. Alfred Angelo has a beautiful bold dress called dream in color that is stunning. You can add a beautiful touch with a burgundy bouquet and your bridesmaid and flower girl in a burgundy color to match the burgundy in your wedding dress. You can add some beautiful burgundy rose frosting on your wedding cake. The Wedding Favor Station has unique burgundy and black satin pillow sachets for your guests to take home. Here are some links to examples for a bold and beautiful burgundy wedding.
Burgundy wedding invitations: http://www.bella-wedding-invitations.com/burgundy-wedding-invitations.aspx
Wedding Dress by Alfred Angelo: http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=2039e191-e45b-4b44-bba1-6a2ac07f9712&categoryID=8b186130-0d63-4e3c-ac5c-aea0d9566e1c&pg=1
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