Most brides can appreciate the fact that trends for 2009 and 2010 keep a budget in mind. Here are 7 trends to watch out for that will help you save some cash.
#1 Do It Yourself Weddings
You would think brides have enough on their plate, but a new wedding trend that has been popping up on the internet and on bridal TV is brides creating a significant amount of their wedding decor by hand. Invitations and place cards have been popular DIY items in the past, but this new trends adds jewelry, centerpieces, corsages, bouquets, favors, and many more into the mix.
#2 Jewel Tones
Say good-bye to pale pastels. Rich gem colors like navy, plum, and amber are beautiful, bold and hot! This is not for the safe and traditional bride, but if you are into taking a risk, you will make a statement with these vibrant colors! Good news for some brides: according to this trend, black is also allowed!
#4 Two
-Tiered Wedding Cakes
While cupcakes and dessert bars have been a popular trend for the past few years, wedding cakes are making a comeback — but not the cliche, over the top, expensive towers anymore. Order several small cakes and put them on each table as a centerpiece, or set up a table of tiny wedding cakes mixed with desserts, cookies, pies, and more.
#5 Non traditional Centerpieces
Centerpieces are the most likely doom to a budget, so luckily enough for most brides the classic floral vase has given way to mix-and-matched clusters of vintage pitchers, vases, jars, and galvanized buckets. This is a trendy, bold decor move that will save you money. Uniquely shaped glass vases featuring fresh fruits like raspberries and blueberries are also ideas.
#6 The Updated Photo Booth
Renting a photo booth(very cool!!) has been growing in popularity over the past few years. We recommend Shutterbooth. Want to update that idea? Include photo sets with fabric backdrops and props (think easy-to-throw-on hats and scarves). Set up a photo area at the reception that’s big enough for a group shot.
#7 US Honeymoons
This year, another trend to boost your budget is traveling within the US for the honeymoon. You don’t have to travel halfway around the world to find an amazing honeymoon spot. There is no shortage of domestic honeymoon-worthy options — from a romantic winery in Sonoma County, California, to a hot hotel in Miami, Florida, to a cozy lodge with a stunning view in Juneau, Alaska.
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