Top 3 Wedding Trends of this Year - By: Janet Blackwell

It's almost wedding season and this year the trends carry a common theme - everything reflects a personal or stylized theme. Brides want candy buffets but with personalized touches like white paper sacks with their initials or a saying on them. They want pictures of their guests, but not the same old ideas from years past.

Whether you're a wedding planner or a DIY bride, watch these 3 trends:

1. All white wedding cakes.

This year white wedding cakes that have a classic look are popular right now. Even off-white is popular in simple lines. To pull in some color, add an interesting flower, ribbon or detail. It will really pops against a white backdrop.

Our choice? A few red zinnias that really pop.

2. Wedding candy buffet.

This trend continues to be popular - and is practically timeless. Use different shaped clear bowls, martini glasses and containers full of candy. Buy candy in bulk that fits the color scheme of your wedding. To add color, be sure to tie ribbon around the vases and containers. Make each a different height so they are staggered. There are 2 approaches to this. Either display all of the candy in one place or disperse on each table so guests can sample candy from each table as they mingle and talkcor and on centerpieces. Add a scoop and bags so guests can take some candy home with them. How much candy do you need? It depends on the size and how many containers, but as a general rule we suggest 1/2 lb. per person.

Our choice? If white is the theme, find white candy in bulk. Then find containers of all heights and sizes to fill with candy. White jelly beans, white gummy bears and white salt water taffy complete the look. Then bunch fabric on the table and arrange flowers to complete the look.

3. Photo booths - with a personal twist.

Just getting a professional photographer won't give the desired look - today's bride is adding scenery and props. Have different backdrops (like a sheet of fabric). Bring props like feather boas, hats or fake mustaches. Or, try a vintage look. Find candy that matches the theme - so if it's a beach wedding, choose tropical flavored candy - coconut, pineapple and tutti fruiti!

Our suggestion - Rather than posed photos, be sure guests can use their own imagination and bring home a memento from your wedding. Encourage them to pull out their cell phones and snap their own photos and then add them to your online photo album or email them to the couple. Then use the pictures for a photo album memory book or upload them to a site like Photobucket or Flickr. No need for a guest book when you have pictures of the guests!

Again, pay attention to small details because these are what set your wedding apart from the rest and make it uniquely yours. This is what creates lasting memories. These elements add to the wedding by giving everything a personal touch. Everything should reflect who you are as a couple.

Copyright (c) 2010 Janet Blackwell

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