Backyard Weddings at Home

When predicting 2010 Wedding Trends, it seems almost too obvious to talk about the economy’s impact. 

Money is certainly not the only influence on style, fashion, or tradition. In fact, couples are getting more creative and feel more freedom to make unique choices, including back yard weddings.

Back yard weddings allows you to have a more intimate affair and can add your own creative touch on a personal level and allows you to make more casual, less expensive choices.

A WEDDING INSPIRATION BOARD is a wedding “story board” or as others call it a “mood board of a montage of partial or complete photographs superimposed to make a blended whole picture”.

This montage consists of color schemes, decorating thoughts and personal wedding ideas that you can show your wedding coordinator, florist, photographer or caterer to assist them to understand your wedding dream.

You can make your board using pictures from bridal magazines and wedding websites.

Milla Jovovich, 33 wed Paul Anderson Saturday night.

The 20-minute ceremony began at 5:30 p.m. Jovovich donned a veil that covered her face, and a long, white sleeveless dress. Her hair was down and wavy, decorated with red flowers. Anderson wore a beige suit.

After saying “I Do,” guests cheered three separate times while the couple kissed.

The model-actress and her husband, a director, are parents to 20-month-old daughter Ever Gabo.  This is Jovovich’s 3rd marriage. 

It’s a ‘done deal’ but not until 2011.

That would be Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The plan is that by the time the Queen celebrates her historic Diamond Jubilee in 2012 Kate will be on the palace balcony at her side as a fully-fledged princess.

Wedding Transportation

Limo’s, specialty/exotic cars, and horse-drawn carriages are top picks for wedding transportation.  Motorcycles, horses, two-person bikes, hot-air balloons, and sleighs are becoming very popular and offer a unique, personal touch.  Some bride and grooms like the unconventional.

Didn’t we always think Archie would pick Betty?

Any Archie comic fans out there?  We all used to read these when we were younger — and Archie and the gang were just kids, too — but we’ve all grown up, and it looks like Archie is ready to take the plunge.

Could it be true? Will Archie finally put one of Hollywood’s longest-running love triangles to rest? How will Betty react when she hears the news?   Will there be a big shoot-out at the wedding? 

A new comic is due out on September 1, and its title is “Archie Marries Veronica Part 1: The Proposal.”

Wedding Reception

Decorations

Brides are choosing centerpieces that are in their wedding color theme but they are all unique and different sizes. This gives the guest tables a standout look and less conformed. 

Unique vase fillers that brides are now using are glass marbles, water pearls, shells, water absorbing crystals, beads and fresh fruits such as lemons & limes.

2009 Popular Fall Wedding Colors

The table below includes popular wedding color choices for Fall 2009:

Brides want more glamorous bouquets!

Brides are now wanting a more glamorous, “blinged up” bouquet which includes pins, pearls, crystals, rhinestones, brooches and the most popular is monogrammed rhinestones. 

We are now seeing shells, starfish, feathers, berries and pinecones being incorporated into the bridal bouquets where themed weddings, such as beach or garden, are the focal point.

Rhinestone Monograms