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What happens on Weddings 2017: Top 8 Things Brides Will Regret Not Knowing
Even though we are already in the beginning of 2017, it won’t be late for us to search for wedding trends. In fact, trends are getting much clearer as time goes. Today’s 7 wedding trends we listed below are more than predicted since they are based on more real wedding facts. There are limitless ways to get inspiration from these trends ideas to match your wedding style. You have our full permission to steal these ideas for your wedding day.
1. Let’s start with colors. Neutral tones have paved the way for a total return to color. Expect to see pops of bold shades and warm neutral color pairings. To talk about specific colors, the most popular wedding color till now in 2017 is burgundy. We have seen too many pretty neutral color combos in burgundy everywhere in pinterest. Metallic colors are still huge in 2017, however don’t overwhelm with these colors, but instead use them for rich, sparkling accents.
The Rose Gold Romance Palette via Colin Cowie Weddings
Invitation from Elegant Wedding Invites
2. Brides are crazy for wedding dresses. If you want to be on trend this year, embrace off-the-shoulder, plunging necklines, opt for ruffles and floral gowns or dresses. Remember to pay attention to the back of your bridal gown as well as the front. Wedding dresses with dramatic backs are very fashionable for 2017.
Dress from Millanova
Wedding Dress from Morilee via Wedding Inspirasi
3. More greenery and garden florals: Green hues are making their mark significantly in weddings in 2017, with loose organic centerpieces and bouquets are being created solely with mixed greens, garlands, small branches, and leaves to create a natural and simple feel. Flowers will certainly never go out of style, but this year they may have to move over for bright and beautiful leaves.
Photo via Best Day Ever
Photo Credit: Megan Robinson
Recommended Greenery inspired Invites
4. Translucent Cakes :The latest trend in the wedding dessert arena is cakes that are just barely frosted.
via Whimsical Wonderland Wedding
via Wedding Chicks
5. We are seeing more creative DIY decoration in weddings, especially in signage boards.
Photo Credits:via Rustic Wedding Chic/via Hi Miss Puff/via Brides/via
via Love My Dress /via Wedd Book
6. Elaborate entrances and vertical impact. To create a beautiful and long-lasting memory, couple are taking advantage of the vertical visual space above guest tables and highlighting it with a number of options, such as tall tapers paired with luxurious candelabras, romantic drapery, low-hanging string lights or bulbs and chandeliers in a variety of shapes and sizes.
7. Flights of fancy. Tall glass vases are making a comeback. The tall glass vase is wonderful option for the DIY bride who intends to do a practice run before her wedding day.
via Wedding Luxe
10 Reasons NOT To Plan Your Wedding On Pinterest
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Pauline Millard December 3, 2012
Oh, Pinterest. Never before has there been a tool that allows us to indulge in so many wedding fantasies (even when we don’t have a boyfriend or any prospects).
If you have a man — and a rock on that finger — Pinterest is likely the first place you’re going to go for wedding ideas. It’s an infinite trove of inspiration, not to mention an easy way to lose several hours of your day. But planning your wedding there can have its pitfalls.
Today on the New Bride Guide we look at ways Pinterest could hurt your wedding planning. Here are 10 reasons why it’s NOT the best tool for planning your big day (but if you insist upon using it, we’ve also included some ways to stay in touch with reality and “make it work” for you):
- Too much inspiration:This can lead to jumbled themes, which are sort of like mixed metaphors: alone, they make perfect sense, but when mixed together, the result is confusing and the message just doesn’t come across. The genius of Pinterest is that is categorizes your interests, including weddings. The problem is that every kind of photo pops up at once. That means ballgowns are next to bridesmaids in boots which are next to beach weddings. You may like each photo individually, but in terms of choosing a cohesive theme – it’s a disaster.
While the best idea is to hire a planner or someone who can cater to your individual tastes, if you want to use Pinterest, pick the theme first, and then look to the site for ideas on how to execute it. Create one board, “My Wedding,” where you’ll Pin all images relevant to your theme, location, season, etc, and another board for ideas you like, but that don’t fit your big day.
- Jealousy: Do you feel bad about yourself and your wedding everytime you log on to the site? That’s normal. The nature of the site is aspirational, which means if you weren’t born with a glue gun in your hand, or a silver spoon in your mouth, you’re going to feel bad about yourself. Why can’t I afford that dress? Why didn’t I think of that favor idea? Why doesn’t my cake look like that? Why is everybody else’s wedding better than mine?
If you had to scrimp in certain areas such as decor or flowers, Pinterest is not going to make you feel better. All those well-lit, professional photos can make your feel as if you’re putting together an uninspired, cookie cutter wedding. That’s one caveat: Pinterest collects images from everyone: blogs, retailers, magazines, etc. No one has your unique budget and circumstances. Maybe your invitations are simple, but you have an awesome dress or a kick-ass location.
We recommend avoiding Pinterest for this reason, but if you insist on stopping by, just focus on the positive – what is special about your day – rather than obsessing about other’s.
- Outdated posts & links:Found a pair of shoes that you’re obsessed with, but can’t trace the source of the image or the maker of the shoes? This is a common problem. Many blogs like Style Me Pretty post images from their real wedding shoots, but no fashion credits or links to buy. Similarly, many of the dresses and other product images were posted years ago, and are now sold out or discontinued. What’s the point of inspiration if you can’t actually buy the desired item?
Pinterest should be used for inspiration, not necessarily for purchasing, although you can do that on the site. If you see a dress you love or a veil that seems perfect, it may have been posted two years ago and is no longer available. Save the photo and see if you can find it elsewhere.
- DIY overload. Before Pinterest, it was not normal or expected for the bride to DIY everything from her invites to her programs to her favors. Now that so many designers and freakishly creative people have an outlet like Pinterest for showing off their DIY projects, it feels like you need to make everything from scratch to have your dream wedding. This is not the case. Just because you found a website where a bride and groom raved about how fulfilling it was to have personally hoed the plot of land where they had their wedding doesn’t mean that you and your fiance need to bust out the garden tools. Some people love DIY projects, but that doesn’t mean you should feel guilty if you don’t. If it’s important to you to hand letterpress your invitations and programs, by all means do it, but don’t be swayed if you’re not naturally handy.
- Models are not real people. Many of the gowns shown on Pinterest are photographed on models: unless you are 5’10 and 120 pounds, that drop waist, bustier-top gown is going to look vastly different on you than on the model. Pinterest is great for getting ideas for dresses, but in the end it has to look good on you. And you also have to be able to afford it. Some of those silk-spun ballgowns cost as much as downpayment on a house, so remember that some pins are just eye candy.
- Engagement ring envy.Despite the many photos on Pinterest, most women to not receive 3-plus carat diamonds set in platinum. The average engagement ringis about 1.5 carats and it is set is white gold.
- Spammers:You may see a great photo of a dress and wonder where it came from. When you click the link Pinterest warns you from going further. Since Pinerest has grown in popularity there is a lot more junk on the site — and photos that could lead to phishing sites, etc. Never follow a link if Pinterest tells you not to.
- Location: If you have access to a seaside cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, you have won at the Game of Weddings. The rest of us will have to make do with the local wedding hall. Pinterest is great for finding ideas for locations, but just because a wedding in the middle of a field looks pretty, doesn’t mean you should plan one there. Or that you can, because an open field brings tons more logistical problems than you think. (Bathrooms, anyone?)
When planning your wedding you have to work with what you have, and if you don’t have a yacht club to throw a nautical themed wedding, it’s okay. Check out our guide of 10 things to know before picking your venue. There are also places where you should never get married, even if someone on Pinterest made it work.
- Lack of originality:The point of a wedding is to create a day that is all about you and your groom. If everyone you know follows the Pinterest model, then we’re all having modern vintage weddings with red and white swizzle stick straws sticking out from our mason-jar lemonade. And then that becomes the new cliche.
- Pinterest Goggles:That dainty wedding cupcakes looks so delectable because a professional photographer knew exactly the right angle at which to shoot it, and how to adjust the light balances in Photoshop. Same goes for every dress, shoe and decor idea on Pinterest. You’re looking at a version of reality, and one that likely can’t be copied.
No matter what you pin or how many boards you create, your wedding will never look like any of it because real life is much more finicky. Which is actually a good thing.
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The Hottest New Wedding Trends for 2016
It’s going to be a great year for weddings! We’ve got the most exciting new ideas for décor, flowers, cakes, music and more.
By: Debra Witt
The Look
Recent years have seen brides rush to recreate their version of a royal wedding or something straight off a Pinterest board. But as we greet 2016, it’s clear brides are much more interested in going down the aisle their own way. “Couples today want a wedding that showcases who they are, that’s a fun experience for their guests and that won’t look or feel dated — ever,” says event planner Alison Laesser-Keck, of VLD Events in southeast Michigan. Here, top wedding pros share some key elements to this personal spin on romance and fun.
Bright on. Metallics are surprisingly versatile, says New York City event-planning guru Harriette Rose Katz. “Depending on how and where you bring them into your celebration,” she says, “they can be elegant, whimsical, ethereal or even very natural.” (Think glitzy golds to pop out room decor at a black-tie wedding, copper lanterns at an outdoor reception or on a rustic tablescape.) No matter the venue or theme, designers across the country say rose gold will show up on everything from rings to table linens. Even the food and drink get in on the trend, with shiny blush icings on desserts and rose-hued cocktails. One metallic that is on the wane, however, is silver.
Photo Credit: Allyson Magda PhotographyHometown heroes. In a trend that Laesser-Keck calls “the new destination wedding,” couples are increasingly looking for ways to bring in elements of places that hold special memories — no matter where the actual wedding is being held. For example, a couple who got engaged in Paris might bring in vintage street lamps to light the reception, have Edith Piaf songs playing during dinner and use bistro signage for the bar. “The idea is that you can have guests feel like they’re in Nashville, New York, your alma mater — whatever spot is close to your heart — and enjoying little bits of those places that have brought you joy,” she says.
Just dreamy. The key to setting a romantic mood? Ambience. “Every couple wants to create a more romantic and intimate environment,” says Los Angeles–based event designer Trish Stevens, of Classic Party Rentals. “Wedding lighting is the best — and simplest — way to establish both.” Event designers say they’re using more pendant lights with bare “Edison” bulbs, chandeliers (both vintage and modern) and candelabras to cast a soft glow.
Photo courtesy of VLD Events
Photo courtesy of Creative Edge PartiesBe seated. Couples are moving away from a reception layout based on large round tables, which has a tendency to feel too much like a conference event, and are instead opting for either very long, rectangular tables or a mix of long tables surrounded by smaller square and round tables — all for a more intimate vibe. And lounge areas, complete with comfortable seating options, remain a crucial part of the cocktail and after-party hours.
Barns remain a strong venue trend. “The relaxed setting lets couples put their own spin on rustic chic,” says Stevens.
The Flowers
The right mix of style and simplicity will be the cornerstone of fabulous wedding floral arrangements in 2016.
Photo Credit: Miki and Sonja Photography for Flower DuetJust picked. Arrangements that feature both whatever is in season and whatever is local are gaining traction. Sometimes couples request a “wild” look, say Casey Schwartz and Kit Wertz of Flower Duet in Los Angeles. “What they’re after are freshly picked blooms.” These free-form bouquets and centerpieces often include a mix of big and small blossoms in more than one color, and might use spiky flowers or fruiting vines to serve as exclamation points.
Photo courtesy of Flower DuetTone-on-tone explosion. A concentrated cluster of one color lends a graphic impact to centerpieces. Ask your florist to choose three to five different flowers in the same shade — the slight color variations create an ombré effect. For an uber-romantic feel, stick to the opposite ends of the color spectrum — either pale or deeply saturated. to set the table for fun, pick a hyper-vivid neon or a playful sorbet shade.
Look, don’t eat! Everyone’s a foodie these days, so it’s no surprise that savvy couples are asking florists to include elements like coffee beans and fragrant herbs (say, mint or basil) into centerpieces and garlands. Petite seasonal fruits and vegetables are another way to layer on color.
Flowers not necessary. Potted trees, succulents, ferns, lavender sprigs and decorative leaves (such as magnolia, begonia) are no longer reserved for anchoring flower arrangements — these days they can become the focal point of the décor. Flowering plants and blooming branches (think flowering quince, crab apple or cherry blossom) also work well as creative centerpieces. And a budget-friendly elegant idea is to adorn bare branches with crepe-paper flowers or sparkly jewels.
Try this trend: Mix up your centerpieces. “All tables need not look the same,” say Amber Karson and Emily Butler of Karson Butler Events in Washington, D.C. and California.
Photo courtesy of Flower Duet
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How to Fall in Love (With Your Wedding Caterer)
Hiring a caterer can be one of the most daunting tasks when planning a wedding. After all, as the years pass, people may forget the fact that the DJ played the Electric Slide twice in a row, but they’ll hold tight to the memories of the meal—for better or worse. Well, at least the kind of folks we hang out with will. We spoke with Peter Callahan and Marcey Brownstein, both caterers in New York City, about the most important tips and biggest mistakes couples make when working with caterers. Read on to make sure you’re not making any wedding catering faux pas.
1. Don’t Forget to Research the Venue
As Brownstein points out, there are two styles of wedding venues: All-inclusive ones with on-site caterers, and those that allow for outside vendors to handle the food. If you have your heart set on a specific independent caterer and a banquet hall that doesn’t allow outside food, you’ve got a problem. Of course, some venues will allow couples to “buy out” the on-site catering and bring in their choice, but let’s be real: Most couples aren’t working with that kind of cash.
If you decide to bring in an independent caterer, Callahan urges couples to do their research about the venue’s electrical and technological capabilities. If you have your heart set on perfectly seared steaks for 200 guests, but your venue only has one small induction burner, well, keep dreaming. The caterer will also do their own research about the space, but it’s up to the couple to get the ball rolling.
It takes more than booze to keep your guests happy—don’t let the food be an afterthought. Photo: Alex Lau
2. First Impressions Really Do Matter
“You can be a good writer, and create a beautiful pamphlet describing great food,” says Callahan, “But it takes a lot more to actually cook it.” What should really seal the deal is an initial meeting with the caterer. Brownstein won’t even write up that proposal without an initial 15 to 20-minute call. Why is this important? It isn’t until you get face (or phone) time with the caterer that you can really know what he or she is all about, and vice-versa.
If your caterer doesn’t offer food at the meeting, take note. Both Callahan and Brownstein consider this the first opportunity to express their style to clients, and will make the extra effort to offer something nibble-y to break the ice (don’t expect a full-out tasting quite yet, though—more on that in a minute). In short, don’t allow yourself to be wooed by glossy brochures and an attractive website. What matters is how you feel when you actually speak to the caterer.
3. Create a Budget and Be Honest About It
“I want to perform magic for everyone,” says Callahan (that’s the mark of a great caterer), “but some things are just not possible.” To avoid heartbreak, create and understand a budget before beginning a discourse with your caterer. They’ll be honest with you and help you discern what’s doable and what’s beyond the realm of possibility. “You want a caterer that’s not afraid to say no,” explains Callahan, and Brownstein agrees, adding that if a caterer promises the impossible for cheap, it’s either going to end up a disaster…or you’ll receive an unpleasant surprise when the bill arrives.
4. Let Your Gluten-Paleo-Vegan Flag Fly…But Don’t Make Grandma Wave It
If you have special dietary needs or restrictions, the time to let your caterer know is as soon as possible. The sooner he or she knows about your soy allergy or hatred of cilantro, the more gracefully the catering team can work around it. And besides, explains Callahan, it can help them create a menu that’s a nice reflection of you and your sweetie’s personal, quirky style. (For example, Callahan once catered a wedding for a bride who adored pickled herring; he found a way to put it on the menu as a snack during cocktail hour.)
However, this is not, says Brownstein, an excuse to push your beliefs or restrictions on the rest of your family and friends. “As a caterer, it’s my responsibility to please the wedding couple and all of their guests,” she says, and that includes “meat-and-potatoes-only” Uncle Fred, and “there-must-be-a-fish-option” crazy cousin. Thankfully, there’s a happy medium that falls between gluten-free wedding cake and well-done filet mignon for 300: Skilled caterers will work to make the food reflective of the couples’ tastes and style, while ensuring it’s also widely acceptable. “You shouldn’t ever dumb down your menu,” warns Callahan.
Will a tomato salad in December taste as sweet? Photo: Meadowood
5. Conduct the Tasting in Season
Many caterers won’t conduct a formal tasting until they’ve been booked and the contract is signed—this is less a chance for them to woo you than it is for you both to create the menu of your dreams. And, says Brownstein, don’t be shocked if your caterer charges for the tasting. Conducting a full-scale tasting without cutting corners is one of the most important part of the process, so both the customer and the caterer should take it seriously.
Callahan also recommends conducting the tasting in or as close to the season in which the wedding will take place. Your caterer’s amazing heirloom tomato salad may be the best thing on the menu, but you’d never know it if you taste it in December. If that’s not possible, at least try the basic elements of a dish. The fresh basil pesto may not be as good as it will be on the day of your wedding, but at least you’ll know if he or she can roast a chicken thigh to perfection.
6. Don’t Settle Until You Find Your Soulmate
“Your caterer should just get you,” explains Callahan. You waited for years to find your spouse-to-be, so don’t settle on the first caterer you meet (unless it’s love at first sight). Sure, any caterer worth their salt will do their best to pitch you, but it should never feel forced. Although you won’t be spending the rest of your life with the caterer, you will be working closely with them for months. Make sure that he or she is someone you want at your side through the good times and the bad.
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