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The Hottest Wedding Décor Trends

As weddings are being planned at an ever increasing rate if you are among the couples planning one then you will definitely want to know what the hottest trends in décor currently are. This includes new trends in cakes, dresses, accessories and flowers as these all come together to make your wedding unique from anyone else’s.

For example, one thing you will want to know is that when it comes to the boutonniere the groom and his groomsmen wear the more delicate they are the better. Men are starting to move away from the notion that having a “manly” looking flower affixed to their tux is their only viable option. This picture illustrates the use of a yellow rose to adorn their tuxes. And the best part is that it is now not only acceptable, but refreshing to include the color yellow or anything from the groom’s tie to their shoes. A yellow flower can be placed in one of these areas in addition to in the boutonnieres.

As we know, your wedding décor is more than just the colors and decorating scheme you choose to use. As the bride you are part of that décor as your wedding dress and accessories likely reflect your chosen theme. And since a big part of your wedding theme and décor is the flowers you choose for your big day you’ll be excited to know that even your headpiece can now include your wedding flowers. Many brides planning a 2015 wedding are finding a headpiece known as a flower crown. If you are planning a wedding with a bohemian feel to it (which is another exciting trend to look forward to in 2015) then a flower crown will fit in with the theme perfectly. With your flower crown matching your bouquet your wedding will become breathtaking.

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To have the trendiest wedding dress you will want to gravitate towards either the vintage look or embroidered dresses with high neck lines and deep cut v neck lines. If you want to go in a completely different direction with your wedding dress will be the year of colored dresses for brides instead of simply for bridesmaids.

Let’s not forget the invitations you send to your guests as this will be their first real taste of what your wedding will feel like. Don’t worry if fancy invitations aren’t your style because they don’t need to be. The emphasis on invitations will be strictly on the font used in them. This trend means that the words you chose to invite your guests to your special day will be what are really important. The trendiest wedding invitations will include silver lettering, whereas in the past gold lettering had been the trend.

Following these trends will help you plan a wedding that will impress your guests and will make as lasting of an impression on them as it does on you.

BestForBride.com is your best bet when it comes to finding out all the latest trends in wedding planning.

 

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Hiring the Right Wedding Photographer

The first thing most newly engaged brides do (other than tell everyone they’re going to get married) is go to pick out their dress and decide what their bridesmaids are going to wear. However, as important as the dresses and the location of the ceremony are, there’s one thing that’s often overlooked as a very important aspect of the wedding day: the photographer.

Having a photographer at your wedding isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity and it’s just as important as the rings and the dress. It can also be just as hard to choose a wedding photographer as it is the aforementioned items.

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Photography by Marc Daniel Photography; used with permission.

The best practice is to first use Google. While friends recommendations are nice, they can also be bias, so you need to make sure that you are doing plenty of research. Reading about your photographer is great, but meeting them in person over coffee is even better. You might not think that a photographer’s personality has anything to do with the way that they take photos, but that’s not true. You and your photographer should have the same idea of what kind of photos you want, and some examples from wedding magazines or blogs can help show what you are looking for to your potential photographer.

Don’t forget to take a good long look at their portfolios. You don’t want to have your photos not taken well or over-edited in post processing. Many photographers, if they haven’t gone to school to hone their craft (and they don’t need to in order to produce brilliant results), have trained with other photographers or have years of experience. A wedding is not the ideal time to hire an amateur photographer just to save some money.

Never be afraid to ask questions. By asking questions, this ensures that there won’t be any surprises on your wedding day. Types of questions can include whether or not they bring an assistant, their photography style and equipment they use. While the last one is not particularly important, if you want to know, don’t hesitate to ask. More ideas for questions you can ask them can be found here.

Most importantly of all, if you are booking a photographer and they have a contract (most professionals do) make sure you read it thoroughly and ask any questions in case you don’t understand. Signing the contract and paying a deposit will reserve your photographer for your date: don’t be stuck looking for one last minute.

For more tips and tricks for the bride to be, don’t forget to check out Best for Bride’s blog for everything you are looking for.

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Tips On Choosing Bridesmaid Gifts

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Although you don’t have to give your bridesmaids any gifts, many brides opt to give them small tokens of their gratitude for helping plan the wedding, being troopers and wearing the chosen dresses and just participating in their magical day. But many brides are at a loss as to what kind of gift they should surprise their bridesmaids with, so here are some tips on how what makes the perfect gift!

How Much To Spend?

Personalized necklaces from Etsy
Personalized necklaces from Etsy

Really, it’s totally up to you and whatever can fit into your budget. These gifts are to show your appreciation and gratitude and don’t have to be extravagant or expensive. Your bridesmaids aren’t expecting anything, so even a small gift will make them smile. Some sites like the Knot say that you should consider how much you’re asking them to spend for your wedding (bridesmaid dress, shoes, makeup, hair, etc.) and then base your gift on something that is comparable to that amount. But in reality, you’re probably already spending a lot of money and your budget can’t really fit in an additional $75 per bridesmaid (especially if you have a large bridal party).

Be Thoughtful

Bridal tumblers from Etsy
Bridal tumblers from Etsy

Instead of buying lavish gifts, think about getting them things that they’ll be able to use everyday. Makeup bags with their initials on them, blinged-out coffee cups, a jewelry box engraved with their name, etc. Taking the time to really choose a great bridal gift will go a long way with your bridesmaids. And to go step further, maybe buy each bridesmaid a different gift tailored to their own personal likings? This will show them how much time and effort you put into their gift and they’ll really love you for that.

Would You Want It?

Wine glasses from Etsy
Wine glasses from Etsy

Always ask yourself if you’d want the gift to gauge if your bridesmaids will want it too. You don’t want to choose something that is super cute, but won’t be used by them. Again, think practical gifts like monogrammed keychains, tumblers and other things that can be used over and over again. There are lots of bridal gift sites where you can order multiple gifts and have them personalized. Just do a quick Google search and you’ll get numerous results.

Best for Bride is a one-stop bridal shop that has everything a bride needs to make her big day perfect! From dresses to shoes, invitations to cakes, this bridal shop is the only place you ever need to go to plan your special day.

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Wedding Planning – How to done right

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So, at last you have made up your mind to settle down with your partner, making your relationship official by holding a beautiful ring exchange event. Have in mind that there are so many crucial things to be done and decision to be mad. So get ready and start planning for your big event as early as possible. It wouldn’t be appropriate to make rush decisions in the last me.

To plan your wedding well, with equal attention being focused on all segments of your marriage, it is ideal to come up with a good plan. If you want your day to be complete without hiccups, a wedding planning checklist is essential. Once you start to list things down, you will discover that there are so many things to taken care of, which you might have ignored because of the excitement.

Listed below are some tips that you can have in your wedding planning checklist.

Budget

 

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You have to come up with a budget for a number of reasons. Invitation cards, catering, after party and weddings in general are quite expensive, but the more you keep track of the money to be spent the more likely you are to stick with the budget you have set. Ensure that you put your budget into segments so you know you are being realistic, and then you can reallocate cash if you get a good bargain on the cake. You can also cut down cost by using wedding rental services.

Guests

On your big day, there will be probably some uninvited guest who will top up on your guest list. When busy look for the right wedding barn you should start by listing the people you are planning to invite. You will need to be figure out the numbers so as to get catering quotes, for venue size, and with the steps involved in the wedding planning process, so it is a good idea to come up with a list early enough.

Wedding Date

Instead of having one specific date set in your head, come up with several options. This will be much easier when you are trying to create the ideal barn for your reception. The more recognition you give to your guests the better, if you seek advice from family and friends, then you can settle on one. Once you have settled on a date, don’t make adjustments for anyone. It will be way more difficult than pleasing the person, and definitely three are some people who will not attend regardless.