HOT 2010 Wedding Trends

Crystals

Crystals are top trend this spring and summer. From crystals on the dress to crystals dripping at the reception as centerpieces. Crystals allow for more creativity in the linens and the reception space. Crystals look great with everything. Lots of brides are opting for crystal centerpieces instead of flowers.

Linens

A bride doesn't need to go with the traditional white linens anymore. Especially since there are so many beautiful options. Black and white damasks are very popular this year. Add a pop of color such as bright pink or tiffany blue, and you have a beautiful and statement-making table design.

Dress Trends

Crystals, lace and one shoulder dresses are very popular this year, especially the one shoulder dress. Some brides are wearing the one shoulder dresses, but it's especially a popular design for bridesmaids. And the one shoulder dress looks great on all body types. Such an easy option for your bridesmaids.

Gowns with crystals, cubic zirconia, and/or pearl embellished bodices are very popular at the moment.

Wedding Cakes

More and more brides are opting for buttercream instead of fondant. Buttercream tastes better and is the best value. It's creamy, light and not too sweet. It's also easy to cut.

Fondant is made of sugar, corn syrup, gelantine and glycerine and is rolled out in sheets which is wrapped around each layer of the cake. Fondant cannot be refrigerated so you need to choose your filling with care and discuss it with your baker. Fondant does however hold up really well outdoors and in the heat, more so that buttercream.

A lot of brides are also opting for a smaller wedding cake mixed with cupcakes. Cupcakes allow for more variety in flavors and are also popular if there are a lot of children at the wedding.

Happy Planning!

Beautiful Beach Wedding Cakes

If you are having a beach wedding one of the main focal points of your wedding reception will likely be the wedding cake. Beach themed wedding cakes are so beautiful to me! The design details options are endless. And besides the bride, the wedding cake will be one of the most looked at and photographed things at the wedding.

I'm sure you are probably collecting photos of your dream wedding day. That's great! But make sure you consult a professional. Usually the more complicated the design, the more that can go wrong. Ask a professional cake baker if the design you have in mind will work for your wedding. You'll need to keep in mind temperatures and other environmental factors.

Also make sure the cake tastes good. Go to a cake tasting with your baker. Tastings are always fun! Sample as many samples as the cake baker will let you. While sampling, also keep in mind not only what you and the groom like, but also what flavors your guests might like. A good way to do this is have different flavors on different layers. That way your guests can pick the flavor they desire.

As for design and prices, wedding cake usually runs anywhere from $1.50 as high as $15.00 a slice. The more complicated the cake, the higher the price tag. Fondant icing is more expensive than buttercream and if you want an elaborate shapes and colors or handmade sugar detailing, you'll pay for the cake designer's labor.

Lastly, before the big day arrives, make sure you know how you and the groom should cut your cake. Talk to your wedding planner before your big day so you won't be totally confused on the day of.

Happy Planning!

Fun and Novel Wedding Ideas

While having my morning coffee, I was browsing the web and ran across this incredible shot taken by Kay Meyer Photography. What a great capture and what an incredible idea for a fun and unique wedding toss. Those are tiny beach balls the guests tossed up in the air as the bride and groom were pronounced husband and wife. We love fun and original wedding ideas and the wedding photo above definitely captured such a wedding.


Here's a novel idea. Instead of using the same old guestbook that everyone has seen before, why not have your guests relay their wedding wishes on seashells. Pick up some silver and gold permanent ink fine tip markers and ask your guests to write their wedding wish on the inside of the seashell. You can display the shells in your home and pick one up whenever you want to remember that special day again. Your guests won't mind standing in line to sign this guestbook!

Another fun idea is to have a cutout at your reception. Everyone loves the cutouts at amusement parks, especially the kids. But I promise, the adults will love this just as much if not more! There are lots of websites that sell all types of theme cutouts. Guaranteed to make your guests chuckle!

So make it memorable and have FUN!!!

Happy Planning!