Just Starting this....

While I have absolutely zero experience in Wedding and Event stuff -- I really really enjoy researching, finding really good deals on stuff, styles that will be the hip thing for the next season, color combinations that are just brilliant, awesome dresses, ideas for venues and such.
In this blog I want to recognize other bloggers, and venues, photographers, videographers, and just people that it takes to make an awesome wedding or event happen.


So - I am currently researching styles that will be very hip in 2011.


So far ----


Based on my research I have found that due to the economic times, people want to keep it simple...
yeah, i know the economy is getting better, but i think that people are realizing that you dont have to spend a million bucks to make your one-day wedding to be fun.

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  Personalization First

  Weddings will be focusing on the bride and grooms interests, passions and hobbies for their weding gathering.

  Bridesmade dresses will not be the same old cookie cutter dresses where eveyrone has the same dress, but instead it will be according to their personalities, the colors will still compliment each other.

  
  

  More Than Just White

  
  

  More in-depth color coordination is also a trend. Brides are still wearing white most of the time but the bridesmaids are wearing bold, bright and vibrant colors. Accenting black with a bright color is also a trending idea. Brides are also combining two and three colors instead of just one complementing color. The classic white and black with accentual accessories and bouquets in vibrant colors are always a standard regardless of wedding trends. 

  The orange wedding theme remains a favorite from 2010.

  Eco-Friendly Weddings

  Green, eco-friendly weddings are also more prominent. Couples who are environmental sensitive are planning ecological  conscious weddings with

   vintage, pre-owned dresses,

   LED lights,

   recycled paper invites,

   foods and flowers from local producers and many more.

  Thinking Vintage:

   Brides are catching vintage fever and falling head over heels for retro looks like Depression era glass and tea-length dresses. As a benefit, vintage looks are not only classic but eco-friendly and inexpensive so brides can channel old-school glamor with a modern twist while keeping budget worries at bay.

  
  

  
  
  

  Natural Settings

  Another wedding trend spurred on by financial caution is the casual or natural wedding theme. the theme creates an idea that makes you feel comfortable and at home. The bride and entourage, even the guests are wearing low heels and casual outfits.

  Casual dining

  In replacing a conventional sit down dinner are a mixing and mashing of experiments with a new style on dining and cuisine. The focus is socializing with all guests instead of those who happen to be seated at your table. Longer cocktail hours and comfortable lounge style seating encourages mingling. Family style meals are showing up more to allow guests to socialize more freely.

  
  

  Technology:

  technology plays an increasing role in the wedding planning process. Friends and family are regularly updated on the progress of wedding plans through Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites. While this saves time and money. couples must also make sure they don’t overstep wedding etiquette in the process.

  
  The simple fact is that couples today are letting go of the pressure of creating a perfect wedding. Instead, they are focusing more on the perfect wedding in the sense of what is perfect for the both them. Romantic prenuptial photo shoots, videotaped marriage proposals, and on-site video playing capturing every candid and spontaneous memory at the wedding eliminates the rigidity and stiffness caused by the pressure and anxiety.