Expert Wedding Advice - Wedding Dessert Trends & Popular Bridesmaid Gifts
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Last week I shared my first recap of the q&a that took place at Brides' Night Out where lucky brides in attendance got to ask their burning wedding questions of local wedding experts. On the panel were wedding professionals from Signature Events, Dulce Desserts, Music City Tents & Events (MusicCityTents.com) and the Country Music Hall of Fame (CountryMusicHallofFame.org).
Here's the advice that you may have missed. Hope it helps as you plan!
Which trends are you seeing in weddings?
Video summary:
Dessert trends - Cupcake trend over? No! Great price point. People are really into cookies.
Rentals / linens trends - Couples are showing more of theri personalities - no rules anymore. We're seeing more squares, burlap, fancy mixed with handstitched linens, mix and matching of casual and fun. soft lounge seating vs table and chairs, live mingling.
Planning trends - budget, budget, budget is first! Prioritize - food, venue, cake - what's important? Let those answers determine how limited budget is spent so it best reflects your budget.
What have been some popular bridesmaids gifts lately?
Video summary:
- Some great gift and favor ideas are bags of cookies, sweets from local purveyors like Olive + Sinclair (who has donated yummy chocolate to our SATC2 party swag bag!), The cocoa tree - anything local and handmade
- Favors - create a brand for your event using Hatchshow Prints - such as custom save the dates, poster unique to bride and groom, which is a true work of art
- Jewelry, persoanlized stationery, gifted bridesmaid shoes, anything monogrammed.
The brides (and I) received awesome advice from the experts! It's good to know that we have such good resources and vendors right here in Nashville! Next week's installment will be about that question you know you want to ask - how do we invite only adults to our wedding and, for the more child-friendly celebrations, what can you do about childcare? Stay tuned!
Video Source: AndyCam Wedding Photo + Video
About the Author:
Ashley of Ashley's Bride Guide
Hey - I'm Ashley! I started AshleysBrideGuide.com to give Nashville brides, or folks planning a Nashville wedding, a local resource for inspiration and resources. Hope to see you at a bridal show soon! Happy Planning.
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Posted on May 26, 2010 |
Filed under: Advice & Planning, Cakes & Catering, Details, Design & Florals, DIY & Budget Wed Finds
