2013 Wedding Trend No. 4 Laser Cuts

As our list of trends is narrowing down, we're still so excited about each one and all of the possibilities each holds. This week we're unveiling our number four trend on the list 'Laser Cuts'. This may be something most brides are unfamiliar with, but will soon be swooning over! Laser Cutting is a technique that uses a laser to cut materials, and is typically used for industrial manufacturing. However, as with every good wedding trend, some crafty people figured out how to make it into something pretty for weddings!

From the stationary, to your dress, to cupcake liners this is a stunning trend that we hope to see more of!

And as it speaks for itself we thought we'd let the photos do the talking...
 

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2013 Wedding Trends No. 5 Backdrops

Well it's another Wedding Wednesday, and as we're getting ready for our amazing showcase The Bridal Event we've still set aside some time to bring you this weeks WW post. Which means we have another fabulous trend for you to enjoy! This week we're all giddy over backdrops! Yay for backdrops!

Backdrops are an absolutely fabulous, fun, easy, and cheap addition to your wedding. They can be as simple as hanging a gorgeous table cloth on the wall, or as intricate as assembling dozens of antique picture frames. Backdrops are wonderful for creating a focal point for your ceremony, reception or a photobooth.
It's a great opportunity to add in something that's really meaningful to you and your fiance in a playful way as well! If you guys love trees, use branches. Your first date was at a carnival, get marquee lights!!

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Check out this wonderful diy backdrop from ruffled

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2013 Wedding Trends No.7 -The Reception Lounge

No. 7 on our list of the top ten wedding trends for 2013 is.....

The Reception Lounge!

Okay so that probably wasn't much of a surprise since we said it in the title, but we can still get excited because this one's really fun!

photos courtesy of Weddings Illustrated, Colette's Events (2), the knot, Green Wedding Shoes, Art of Weddings, Ruffled (2)

   Reception Lounges are a great addition to your wedding or any event really. It's similar to lounge areas in nightclubs in style and atmosphere but without all of the sweaty 20 year old's!
 And just like with nightclubs, there's a variety of themes you can play with to enhance your lounge. From an all white super lounge to bohemian chic.
 When your indoors you can create an amazing atmosphere with lighting and create drama with pipe and drape. Outdoors your lounge can be just as fabulous with tenting structures and loads of candles! And there's tons of rental companies out there specializing in lounge furniture. FormDecor has loads of modern and mid-century furniture, while Found and Archive Vintage Rentals have amazing amounts of vintage and rustic pieces!
But by far the funnest (yes I know that's not a real word) part is taking your lounge beyond just seating. A lounge is a great way for guests to mingle with each other, or take a break from all of that dancing. So add a cigar bar or tastings of your grooms favorite brews. And signature digestif and dessert passed around the lounge area, would be absolutely delightful to all of your guests! And with only one wedding a lifetime everyone should be delighted.

2013 Wedding Trends No.8 Birds

Ah it's finally a nice quiet Wedding Wednesday around here! Which means we can happily focus on every little detail of wedding fabulousness.

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Photos from left to right: Mints Flower (2), Colette's Cake Goddess (2), Cami Purpura, Colette's Events, Heather Bullard, Green Wedding Shoes, A Beautiful Mess

Number eight on our wedding trends of 2013 is Birds! Of course we prefer to think of them, as 'love birds'. Add a little whimsy to your wedding day with a bird theme. This is a theme that transcends styles, and fits brides with a flare for vintage or contemporary. From prints and patterns to birdcages

 and handmade bird cake toppers it is quite a lovely wedding trend!

photo courtesy of Ruffled

2013 Wedding Trends No.10 Birch

We've been getting ready for the new year of wedding trends and styles. After researching online and hearing from our upcoming brides we've put together our list of the Top Ten Wedding Trends for 2013.

 Starting with this Wedding Wednesday we will be counting down the top ten trends for 2013, and this week we're revealing number 10: Birch.

We're loving these wooden touches at weddings! These whimsical wooden accents definitely add an amazing natural feel to a rustic wedding. From the table to the buffet, planks of wood make beautiful table runners, and tree stumps are fabulous cake stands!  And If you’ve always dreamed of an outdoor wedding, but find yourself with a great indoor venue instead – you can add some wooden accents to your big day to bring the outdoors inside.

 

The Late Night Snack

It's Wedding Wednesday again our favorite day of the week! Actually any day we get to focus on food and parties is our favorite day of the week. A great wedding trend that we love is surprising your guests with a midnight snack during your reception. After dinner and cake guests will have danced themselves hungry again so serving a snack is a great pick me up to keep the party going. It also serves a purpose of soaking up some of that alcohol before the last dance.