Every year we hear about the newest trends and what is up-and-coming for the following wedding season. But after a while trends lose their luster as their popularity diminishes. Some trends that seem to be losing steam are: Chalkboards Chalkboards were a fun and easy way to provide signage at your reception. They have … Continue reading Trends – What’s Out (And What This Means For You and Your Wedding)
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Top 7 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake
A tiered cake is a common sight at many weddings. But what if you just happen to not like cake? Or another type of dessert is your favorite? Or you just want something different? Offer your guests a tasty treat with one of these delicious traditional wedding cake alternatives. 1. Cake pops Photo credit: Shari's … Continue reading Top 7 Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake
Avoid These 6 Color Palette Mistakes for a Beautiful Wedding
Usually coming up with a color scheme for your wedding décor and attire isn’t difficult - just pick your favorite colors, and go! It should be fun, right? But sometimes your favorite colors just don’t work well together, or they give off the wrong vibe you want for your wedding. The following are the top … Continue reading Avoid These 6 Color Palette Mistakes for a Beautiful Wedding
Walk This Way – Alternatives to Traditional Processional Songs
Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus” (aka “Here Comes The Bride”) is a traditional wedding processional song choices for your wedding ceremony. However, it isn’t for everyone. Luckily there are several fun alternative song choices for your walk down the aisle. Here are a few alternative wedding processional song choices: “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker “Ribbon … Continue reading Walk This Way – Alternatives to Traditional Processional Songs
6 Unexpected Reception Ideas
While the ceremony is the heart of the wedding and the reason to gather, the reception is the time to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than with some unexpected reception ideas? Whether your wedding is small and intimate at a local restaurant or a large multi hour event for 300 guests with white … Continue reading 6 Unexpected Reception Ideas
Flower Meanings – The Language of Flowers
Photo Credit: Photography by Faye Sommer Flowers (or some type of flora, at least) have been an integral part of wedding celebrations for as long as history has been recorded. Across different cultures and eras, flowers have carried deep meanings and symbolism, often chosen not just for their beauty but for their specific flower meanings. … Continue reading Flower Meanings – The Language of Flowers
Four Wedding Trends That Should Never Go Away
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of wedding articles that say something like “ Wedding Trends We Want To Go Away ” or “ Wedding Trends We Wish They Would Retire. ” Let’s turn that around to something positive! There are certainly many fabulous wedding trends and practices that we’d love to see for a … Continue reading Four Wedding Trends That Should Never Go Away
2015 Wedding Trend Predictions
photo credit: Judy ** via photopin cc Wondering what we're going to be seeing? 2015 Wedding Trends - Our Predictions Wedding cakes that make a statement through grand size and/or design. Guests will be looking at your cake so make it a focal point that really says “Wow!” Beautiful deep, rich blues - Navy, Indigo, … Continue reading 2015 Wedding Trend Predictions
Entrance Wedding Music; 3 Places For Inspiration by Kristi Richardson / Bloomed to Last
Today's blog is from a wonderful vendor and amazing DJ, Craig Noto of Firedog Entertainment. Craig is going to tackle the question, "What is the best song for my wedding entrance?" Here is his amazing advice. My answer to this question time and time again is to tell my clients that there is no "best" … Continue reading Entrance Wedding Music; 3 Places For Inspiration by Kristi Richardson / Bloomed to Last
Fun Wedding Trends
Looking for some fabulous trends for your wedding? Check out our segment on Ohio Weddings from 2013. These wedding trends - Desserts, Ice Cream Bars, Vintage/Rustic Theme - are still going strong in 2014 (and 2015!) Ohio Weddings Segment Top Wedding Trends If you’re looking for fun ideas, or need help with your wedding plans … Continue reading Fun Wedding Trends