1. Back to Basics
Events will focus on attention to the details, the foundation of the event, not the drama or grandeur of the evening. Guests see the essence of the couple, not what their money could pay for, for instance, a backyard BBQ wedding can be most memorable because it was personal. . Cocktail parties allow for more conversation and mingling, and food stations or finger foods are ideal. Make it YOUR day!
2. Home Weddings Hit Home
Intimate and personal affairs in the backyard are bigger than ever. Going home incorporates the continued trend of personalizing the wedding day experience. Smaller size guest lists, more intimate settings, grass roots weddings, elegant and detail driven, but in no way small on what counts. Tents are ideal for backyard weddings and with our marquis tents, we can setup tents in lots of different arrangements to accomodate both your space and guest list! Check out our tent gallery online at http://www.signatureevents.ca/.
3. Buttercream on the Big Day
Fondant is falling behind, buttercream corners the market.Tools and techniques now allow for buttercream to look as smooth as fondant when applied by a skilled artist. You have the option of better flavor, more natural ingredients, and less costly cakes that no longer suffer or lack in design. Cup cakes and other alternatives to the traditional wedding cake are also very popular.
4. Favor Comeback
Personalized appreciation is back. The effect that an event has on the guests is more noticeable than ever before so the importance of a favor is felt more than ever. A lot of brides seem to be making their own favours...canning jams, making a special recipe and packaging it up for the guests, the key is making it unique. Be sure to appreciate to those in attendance - it’s not just an afterthought, omission, or generic item. The new 2010 Weddingstar catalogue (available at the store now or online at http://www.weddingstar.ca/) offers hundreds of new favour items to make your day unique!
5. Nearby Destinations
Nearby destination weddings are taking flight over the exotic and far off locales. The ever popular destination wedding will remain but guests will get out of town by car (within driving distance) so couples can create a weekend, guests get an escape, but no one breaks the bank. Enjoy hot spots like Grand Bend, Port Stanley, or a local country setting that will allow you to spend within your own local economy, create a greener effect, experience undiscovered backyards, and stay sensible about cost while you’re at away.
6. Colors
Every year, I see the trends in colours slowly change. And while there is always the trusted wedding white, new colour trends emerge and allow each bride and groom another chance to make their own unique colour statement. Some of the trends in 2010 are : Monochromatic palettes - this doesn’t mean muted colors, just single color bunches. Vibrant Colors: Orange, green, yellow, purple and pink. Metal Colors: Gold, silver, copper, and pewter. And black is definitely the new black. Break the rules and show off the darker side of your event.
Nearby destination weddings are taking flight over the exotic and far off locales. The ever popular destination wedding will remain but guests will get out of town by car (within driving distance) so couples can create a weekend, guests get an escape, but no one breaks the bank. Enjoy hot spots like Grand Bend, Port Stanley, or a local country setting that will allow you to spend within your own local economy, create a greener effect, experience undiscovered backyards, and stay sensible about cost while you’re at away.
6. Colors
Every year, I see the trends in colours slowly change. And while there is always the trusted wedding white, new colour trends emerge and allow each bride and groom another chance to make their own unique colour statement. Some of the trends in 2010 are : Monochromatic palettes - this doesn’t mean muted colors, just single color bunches. Vibrant Colors: Orange, green, yellow, purple and pink. Metal Colors: Gold, silver, copper, and pewter. And black is definitely the new black. Break the rules and show off the darker side of your event.
7. Being Green
It’s no longer about making the event appear “organic” – it’s about understanding how things are made, disposed of, and where/when events take place. Learning to make better choices that are unseen by the guest are just as important as those tree-free invitations everyone is talking about. Use your bridal party's bouquets as decor for the head table. Make use of the nature around you and use branches, twigs or seasonal flowers.
The number of courses determines the amount of plates and other equipment required to be transported and washed. For the least impact, pare down the courses and choose a seated dinner rather than a buffet, which requires more plates and utensils when people go back for seconds. Make a BIG Green statement by renting your dishware, glassware and placesettings with Signature Events!
8. Love Birds
One of the biggest trends I have seen this season, which seems to be filtering into the 2010 wedding season is the addition of all things bird...bird feathers, bird cake toppers, birdcage veils, bird cage gift boxes, the list goes on and on.
Birdcage veil are huge! These vintage-look veils combine a jeweled clip or feathered headpiece with netting that only covers the face. Wearing one allows you to have some dramatic glamor and feel like a bride, but is a more fun look and less hassling than a long traditional veil. Add bird feathers to flower arrangements, boutonniers or bouquets for great texture.
Perhaps its part of the green trend - going back to nature or a play on the whole "love bird" theme, but I think adding feathers or birds to your wedding will add a whimsical, timeless accent!
9. Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses
For several years, brides have been selecting a bridesmaid dress designer and a fabric, then letting their bridesmaids choose the style that works best for their bodies. But the 2010 wedding trend takes idea further. Choose only a color, then let your bridesmaids find an off-the-rack dress of any designer that they like. Not only does this take some pressure off of you, but it also ensures that women are choosing a dress they like and they'll be likely to actually wear again. If you follow this trend, be sure to tell your bridesmaids how formal the dress should be – you don't want one bridesmaid wearing a casual sundress while another has on a beaded evening gown.
10. Food Stations
You want to incorporate your italian culture in your reception meal but your groom wants to incorporate his greek heritage as well...why not offer your guests both? Food stations have been becoming more and more popular at wedding receptions. You can offer smaller portions of multiple styles of food at several stations around the reception area. This also encourages guests to get up and mingle with other guests. You can even incorporate the same idea in to your dessert. By far, biggest trend is the candy bar...a buffet of candies, treats and sweets that guests can pick and choose from. You can even supply empty bags for guests to take home their favorites.
