There seems to be a burst of creativity in weddings this season. I have started to see many weddings that have bright, bold, and trendy designs that are not so much traditional anymore. More brides seem to want their wedding to be anything but traditional. Here is a list of popular trends in weddings this year.

Wedding Locations: Outdoor weddings on a farm, vineyard, barn, or even in a backyard are very popular right now. An outdoor event makes for a fun, laid back vibe. With outdoor weddings you don’t feel as much pressure to decorate as much, since nature has already taken care of that for you. You can fill vases with flowers from the garden, and decorate with wooden signs to direct the guests. Use what nature has provided you with to decorate and save money.

Veil: The birdcage veils are making a major comeback. You can have this vintage look combined with a jeweled clip, or a feathered headpiece with netting that only covers the face. This has a very unique and old-fashioned look, and you still feel like a beautiful bride. This look is very fun, and less hassling than a long traditional veil.

Bridesmaids Dresses: For many years, the brides would pick a color and fabric, and then let the bridesmaids pick which style fit their body the best. In 2010 many brides are choosing the color, and then letting the bridesmaids pick any dress they want. This takes some pressure off the bride, and everyone is free to choose what they want. If you plan to do this, don’t forget to tell your bridesmaids how formal you want the dress to be. You don’t want some girls with really formal dresses, and some with casual sundresses.

Photo Booth- Renting a photo booth has been growing in popularity over the past couple of years. It’s something really different, that the guest can take home with them. Now you can have entire areas set up that is big enough to take group shots. Try and decorate the photo area with couches, props, chairs, and fabric backdrops. You might want to have a close friend be in charge of this station so you get the pictures you want.

Color Scheme Decorating- Think of fun ways to decorate with you color scheme. For example, if you choose orange and turquoise, have a candy station with vases filled with candy that is orange and turquoise. Variety is the key to making a candy buffet work. Choose vases, jars, and platters of different heights and sizes to make the goodies easy accessible. You can also talk to your bartender about creating a drink that not only suits your taste buds, but coordinates with your color scheme. You can even use personalized wraps around your water bottles.

Remember that presentation is everything. No matter what is “popular” right now, remember this is your day and everything should be done the way you want it to be. It’s good to get idea from people, but don’t forget it’s your wedding.

Author Bio: Lindsay Crawford is a writer for Wholesale Event Solutions, a company offering discount wedding and event planning supplies including floor candelabras, polyester tablecloths, glass centerpieces, and much more!

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