I always tell my clients the most important thing about their wedding is to throw all the so-called “trends” out the door and set their own trend.

One of the biggest “trends” right now in the wedding industry is DIY (do it yourself), but what if you’re not crafty?   What if you love a traditional, elegant wedding with no trace of a glue gun ever being used?

No matter what is on trend, at the end of your wedding, you want your guests to say, “that was so them!”

Your wedding should really reflect who you are as a couple.  The best weddings I’ve attended have been the ones that looked and felt like the couple.  Here are a few examples:

I am currently working with a client who met her fiancé when they both worked as camp counselors.  They are still very involved in the camp today.  After meeting with the couple I learned the groom doesn’t like cake.  I suggested he not have a groom’s cake.  Why serve cake if you don’t like it?  I came up with the idea to do a really elegant play on a concession stand to reflect their love of camp.  With a beautifully draped tent, personalized napkins, snacks like candy bars (something the groom loves) and mozzarella sticks (something the bride loves), coca cola in a glass bottle – this will be a super unique and fun way to reflect who they are as a couple.  Plus, as a guest, who wouldn’t love a little personalized bag of mozzarella sticks?

One of my very dear friend’s wedding was one of my all-time favorites.  The man she married is Irish – the wedding and the reception was such a beautiful blend of the two of them.  While it was elegant and sophisticated in decor, Irish music played in the background, guests wore fancy hats and Guiness was the beverage of choice.

Another client I am currently working with is putting all of her emphasis on fun!  She wants her wedding to be a festive, relaxed, outdoor event. I presented the idea of an upscale carnival wedding complete with games, corn dogs, pop corn bar, photo booth and decor with lots of bright colors.  She loved it and we are in the beginning stages of planning what I’m sure will be such a memorable evening for the couple and their guests.

I had a client appointment this past weekend who is all about elegance!  All the inspiration photos she pulled for me were images from Princess Diana’s wedding.  I expect we will produce a wedding full of decadent fabrics, lace details, cascading bouquets, complete with a very formal reception.

{all images via Pinterest}

Rather than following the trends that may not reflect you as a couple, I hope this inspires you to look at your interests, hobbies and passions as your guide when planning your wedding.  And if you need a little help – you can always call me!

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