1. Destination Weddings: Some couples are opting to combining their wedding with their honeymoon. People who are truly important to the couple will make the trip.
2. Bling! The ‘Wow’: Factor is still very much a part of the couple’s reception. Jewel tones in linen and crystals in centrepieces and floral are prominent.
3. Entertainment: Special entertainment ensures that your wedding is talked about for years to come. Whether it’s a magician, a belly dancer or a professional singer, it will create a buzz.
4. Two or More Dresses: One for the service, one for the reception. It’s a splurge, but its also a trend.
5. Botox: Everyone will wonder why you look so refreshed on your wedding day! You may look as if you were at a spa for a week.
6. Trash the Dress: When it’s over, it’s over. Some brides are having some fun after the wedding! Jump in the ocean, roll around on hills or dance in the rain!
7. Funky Accessories: Bring your personality to your outfit by having jewellery custom made by a friend or a cool designer. Chunky, bold pieces will make a statement.
8. Add Your Personality: Dye your petticoat a different color or wear funky-coloured shoes. How about a brightly coloured shrug or shawl?
9. Coloured Wedding Dress: Choose a pastel blush or a vibrant hue; coloured wedding dresses are being offered by all your favourite designers.
10. Rock Star Photo Shoots: Get a little edgy and fun during your photo session. Those will be the photos you will enjoy the most.
11. Wedding Cake: Cakes for 2010 are stacked with alternating shapes. Hexagons, circles, and squares are the most popular, adorned with free scroll work.
12. Cup Balls: Move over cupcakes, because cup-balls are the newest rage. Essentially, it is prepared cake, mixed in with butter cream icing, rolled in a ball and covered with glaze. Cup balls offer the perfect cake to icing ratio in every bite.
13. Tapas and Bites: These tiny offerings are big for the cocktail hour and the late night snack.
14. Comfort Food: This is hug this year. A late night buffet with grilled cheese and sweet potato fries is a big hit and is replacing desserts and fruit.
15. Interactive Food Stations: Small plates and casual seating makes for a fun social atmosphere.
16. Grand Entrance: You’ve seen the Youtube videos; grand entrances are all the rate. Whether it’s fireworks, a marching band or riding in on a motorcycle, do something special to showcase your arrival.
17. Hourly Surprises: Keep your guests guessing by introducing a new element every hour. A special performance, changing the room colour through lighting, a poutine stations, a slushy bar or sundae bar will keep them guessing all night long.
18. A Flawless Event: Couples are hiring a certified wedding co-ordinator to help them every step of the way or just for the day to ensure their event goes off without a hitch.
19. Mass Transportation: Take drinking and driving out of the equation and hire a shuttle or school bus to chauffeur your guests to and from your event.
20. Inspiration Boards: Whether you prefer cut and paste or one of the many free websites, create an inspiration board to help you plot and envision your entire wedding.
21. 100 Mile Diet: Use foods that are organic and grown close to home for better tasting food that supports your local farmers.
22. Green Weddings: Follow the 3 R’s. You don’t have to sacrifice style to have an eco-friendly event.
23. Change the Time: Breakfast and luncheons are a memorable and welcome change of pace. They‘re most cost effective too!
24. Location, Location, Location: Choose somewhere fun and unexpected to have your reception. Whether its an amusement park, museum, castle or a boat, choose a place that has a personal meaning for both of you.
25. Make and Exit: Once again, couples are leaving before their guest in a grand exit rather than closing the party.
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