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Your Stationery
Stationery adorned with embellishments such as ribbons, crystals, beads, feathers, or similar accents are super popular. Pocket style invitations are in very high demand while many couples are also looking for eco-friendly and green alternatives.
Wedding Accessories
Shorter trains and veils are popular as well as boleros, faux-fur wraps and shawls. Light weight fabrics, such as organza, lace, tulle and chiffon, make perfect wraps for the Spring &r Summer
Hair Ornaments
Hairpins, brooches, tiaras, combs and hair vines made with crystals, pearls, rhinestones, and/or silk flowers are beautiful and many beautiful pieces can be found on etsy.
Wedding Dresses
Romantic, flowing dresses in floor-length styles remain popular. Brides today choose dresses with flowing, soft fabrics, ruffles, satin sashes (at the waist), and delicate floral details. Most dress silhouettes are refined and include the delicate overlaying of fabrics such as chiffon, tulle and lace. Gowns with crystals, cubic zirconia, and/or pearl embellished bodices are very popular at the moment.
The modified A-line skirt also remains prominent although many designers have included ball gowns and tea-length styles in their lines as well. Strapless gowns are perennial favorites, but this season has brought back the off-the-shoulder look for brides who want to accentuate their neckline or draw attention to gorgeous jewelry. We are continuing to see color in wedding dresses which have been popular for some time internationally. Champagne, platinum and even black are currently popular.
Wedding Cakes
Cakes decorated with handmade icing flowers, shells/starfish and delicate dots and scrollwork remain popular. Couples are choosing cakes that fit with the location, theme and season of their wedding.
Buttercream or smooth fondant frostings are most common. Popular cake flavors include lemon, chocolate, carrot, spice and “white” although some couples are choosing non-traditional flavors such as gingerbread, espresso and hazelnut. Flowers, sculptures, and large monogrammed letters are replacing the traditional bride and groom cake top.
Wedding Reception Decorations
Brides are choosing centerpieces that are in the same color tones, but of different sizes. This gives the reception tables a more interesting look and a less “coordinated” feel. Unique vase fillers include glass marbles, sea glass shells, acrylic ice, water absorbing crystals/beads, and fresh fruits such as lemons and limes.
Another popular trend is the candy buffet or confection bar. Pretty silver spoons or scoops in each container allows guests to fill small boxes or bags as take-home favors.
Wedding Ceremony
A current trend is for couples to walk down separate aisles during the ceremony and meet together in front of their guests. They write their own vows and incorporate their children in the case of second marriages. Pets are also part of the day.
Grooms typically escort their mothers down the aisle.
Brides are escorted by both father and/or stepfather, or by her mother, mother and father together, or grandparents or by a significant person in their life.
Traditional guest books remain popular, however, a trend that has been around for many years is to display the couple’s engagement photograph on an easel at the ceremony entrance. The photo is matted, framed without glass and takes the place of a guest book when guests sign the matting.
Eco-friendly or Green Weddings
Going green is important in almost every area of life including weddings. Many couples are choosing organic fabrics, flowers, food and invitations, etc. In the event of global climate change, making green and sustainable choices helps our environmental crisis tremendously. Decisions that lessen the amount of carbon emissions promote sustainable practices, support local businesses, foster community and worldwide health and longevity.
Wedding Photography
The photo-journalistic (candid) approach to wedding photography is preferred by many brides to the traditional posed shots. Capturing the day’s events as they happen helps tell the story of your wedding. Naturally, posed pictures are still enjoyed and requesting that some of the photos be black and white is common.

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Seriously. I love these favor boxes. Looking at them just makes me happy. You need them. See more freakin’ adorable favor boxes on our website.

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If I had to do it all over again, THIS is the kind of photography I would SOOOOO want at my wedding. I LOVE everything about her style and just one look at her website tells you that she’s serious about her stuff. Marirosa has the ability to recognize and capture the absolute perfect moments whether it’s photographing babies, pets or newlyweds. The best part - I’ve met her and she’s even more fabulous in person. Find out more at her website here!

I’m super excited to be teaching at the “Summer in Paris” retreat in Harpers Ferry, WV August 27, 28 and 29th. There are tons of fabulous classes scheduled, so be sure to sign up early to get your space! Classes will fill up fast. Click on image above for more information!

We often get couples requesting wording in which both parents are listed on the invitations as hosts. Here are some examples which we hope you’ll find helpful!

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lee
and
Mr. and Mrs. John Jones
request the honor of your
presence at the marriage of
their children
Stacey Maria Lee
and
Tim Michael Jones
as they happily unite their
hearts and their lives through marriage
on Saturday, the twenty-seventh of October…

The Chase family
and the Kennedy family
invite you to share in the joy of
the marriage uniting
their children
Madeline Camille
and
Tyler Steven
on Saturday, the sixth of July…

With Joyful Hearts,
David and Kimberly Chester
and
Bob and Susan Mayfield
invite you to the marriage
ceremony uniting
Analisa Marie Chester
and
Wyatt Ronald Mayfield
on Saturday, the tenth of May…