Pass The Cake!

1. Non-linear aisles
Once married, there are no longer "two sides" of the family, so couples are beginning to sit everyone together as one blended family (and friends too, of course!) Seating is also being arranged in circular patterns; even the main aisle is curved, rather than a straight shot to the officiant! That way, everyone has a good seat!

2. Comfort Foods with a Kick
Comfort foods have become more and more popular to serve at wedding receptions. (Think burgers, pizza, ribs, pot pies, etc.)

3. Gifting Techie Gadgetry
Gift registries and wedding gifts have become more high tech. Brides want electronic recipe finders, books, and charging plates, matching "His & Hers" PDA cases, etc.

4. Texture-Inspired Invitations
Top bridal designer, Monique Lhillier, uses fabric details from the dresses into the invitations. Embossing is also popular.

5. Something Old, New, Borrowed & Cobalt Blue
Blues will be the most requested color for 2010. Cobalt Blue will be a hot hue offering fresh, bold, and an atmospheric twist on the bluesy tradition.

6. Play it Again Samantha!
Bridesmaids dresses are selected in styles that can be worn again to other events, after the wedding is over.

7. Old Hollywood Glam - for Men!
What's hot for men's styles? White tux with black-rimmed lapels brings back the sharp looking and nostalgic pocket watch. It's a romantic return to the Gary Grant look.

8. Save-the-Date in 3-D
Three dimentional memos to send guests to remember your special day are popping up in many shapes, colors, and sizes. For example, a small paper umbrella signifying a destination wedding; a memo magnet in the shape of a palm tree - for the beach wedding; printed golf tees for the golf course wedding (glued onto a magnet)... are just a few.

9. Blogger Brides
Brides enjoy sharing snippets of surprises, ideas, and images throughout their wedding planning experience. Personal blogs offer a space for brides to share, gather inspirations, and explore. There are numerous wedding websites that offer free blogging when you sign up to view a group of vendors that are interested in making your day special.

10. Personalized Plus!
From the decor designs and inspirational invites to a great gift and super-fab wedding favors... put their name on it! Get personal with your wedding party by putting an initial or their name on their gift. Everything from invitations, save-the-dates, thank-you cards, guestbooks, aisle runners, and gifts for your attendants, offers a hint of personal bride style.
Contact me and I can suggest a great website for you to get ideas regarding personalizations.

MORE GREAT IDEAS TO COME!