Recent Trends that are Sticking Around for Good Reason
As is the case with all trends, wedding trends by their very nature come and go and with many we say good riddance! That said, there are classics that seem to pop up again and again over time. Be it with new twists or in traditional ways, they always find their way back into the wedding world and we say thank goodness! Here are a few of our favourites and how to incorporate them into your wedding.
For the Ceremony: Celebratory Confetti & Wedding Bubbles
There’s no better feeling then taking your first walk as life partners. Couples often refer to the feeling as one of giddiness, like that of a couple of kids skipping along! And there are few things more “classic wedding” then guests adorning a couple lovingly with rice confetti in celebration. Unfortunately many venues no longer allow the use of rice or other confetti products that gather on the floor and require clean up. Fortunately a pretty and fun alternative has found its way into weddings...Bubbles! Wedding Bubbles are a whimsical alternative, come in a variety of packaging options to suit varying themes and are super inexpensive.
For the Reception: Guest Entertainment & Photo Booths
Couples often have trouble figuring out what to do with their guests during the gap between the Ceremony and the Reception. You’re whisked off by your photographer for your big photo shoot and your guests are left waiting by idly. Photo Booth Rentals are a fantastic and fun recent trend that helps solve this classic dilemma. Guests have a great time kicking back and being silly and you get to capture yet another aspect of your incredible day. Alternatively, for a more budget friendly version, get your hands on a Polaroid camera and have one member of the family play photographer. Have your guests sign their individual pictures with special messages and stick them up on a wall for all to see.
For the Guests: Wedding Favours & the Candy Buffet
Wedding Favours or Bomboniere have been around for a long time. Giving your guests a token of appreciation is not a new trend. What does change over time are the trinkets that couples select as their giveaway. Traditionally candy has been a longstanding favourite; thankfully we have come a long way from candy covered almonds tucked into organza pouches. One of our favourites is the super trendy candy buffet. Using a variety of display options to hold your treats, including varying sizes and shapes of vases or cake stands, you can make your display look cute or classy depending on the sweet tooth item of choice. Get creative with your baggies and your container adornments and your giveaway will be both easy on the eyes and the belly!
For the New Couple: A Grand...Exit?
It’s commonplace for a couple to make a grand entrance into their reception. The music plays, the guests stand and cheer, and in walk the newlyweds. But what about finishing off the night right? In the past it was just as commonplace to see couples leave their reception and guests in the same grand way. Think My Best Friend’s Wedding. The big exit is making its way back into today’s wedding trends and I for one am thrilled! Your wedding day is all about you in the spotlight and making that final grand statement is a great way to end it all off. Play it up by changing into a great new outfit and driving away in a classic car dragging some good old cans behind you. Why not throw in a “JUST MARRIED” sign while you’re at it!
I hope you find inspiration from these, some of my favourite wedding things. Just remember that your wedding day is all about you, so no matter what you do, or how you do it, be it old, new, borrowed or blue, just make it yours and have fun!
All the Best!
Kasia
