WEDDING FAVOR
Although completely optional, couples now choose more unusual, useful and personalized favors to thank their guests for coming. In many cases, the favors do double-duty as place-card holders, table decorations and even centerpiece arrangements where larger favors are grouped together in the center of the reception tables.
Favors can be ready-made items or hand-made and embellished with ribbon and decorative accents that coordinate with the wedding theme or color scheme. This is definitely an area of weddings that has gone DIY in recent years. Tip: Have some fun and get the wedding party together to help make them with you!
WEDDING LOCATIONS/VENUES
Mansions, churches, beaches, country clubs, resorts, hotels, public gardens, parks, museums, yachts and private homes are the most popular locations for weddings.
WEDDING PLANNING
Wedding inspiration boards are very popular as they are a great tool for helping brides focus their wedding ideas, color schemes and decorating details. Choosing a wedding motif is also helpful in coordinating the overall wedding day decor or theme.
ECO-FRIENDLY, RUSTIC WEDDINGS
Going green is important in almost every area of life including weddings. Many couples are choosing organic fabrics, flowers, decorations, food and invitations, etc. Making green and sustainable choices helps our environmental crisis tremendously. Decisions that lessen the amount of carbon emissions promote sustainable practices, support local businesses, foster community and worldwide health and longevity. Let's hope this trend is here to stay!
WEDDING CAKES
Wedding cakes decorated with handmade icing flowers, chocolate shells/starfish and delicate dots and pearls remain popular. Couples are choosing cakes that fit with the location, theme and season of their wedding. Three to four layers is the average size for a wedding of 150 people.
Butter cream or smooth fondant frostings are most common. Popular cake flavors include lemon, chocolate, carrot, spice and "white" although some couples are choosing non-traditional flavors such as gingerbread, espresso and hazelnut. Flowers, sculptures, bunting and large monogrammed letters are replacing the traditional bride and groom cake top.
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ReplyDeleteThanks dear for sharing such a nice article!! I am getting married and these wedding favor ideas will help me a lot to thank my guests for coming. I have reserved a glorious venue from list of top Boston venues from Eventup.com.
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