Many couples are opting for smaller, more intimate weddings with fewer guests. This means that they can afford to add touches of glamour and opulence such as a gourmet menu and luxurious wines. With less money available they are being more creative in personalising their weddings in new and innovative ways in order to make their day special and memorable.
Attention to making the details fabulous is definitely the name of the game.
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Off-peak weddings on Fridays and Sundays
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Hors d’oeuvre, cocktail and buffet receptions rather than a sit-down meal
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Online invitations and RSVP’s
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All inclusive reception packages
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UK Destination weddings rather than overseas
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Keepsakes such as small, potted plants rather than traditional bridal favours
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Simplified venue decorations and centrepieces
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Themed weddings, particularly vintage and 1920’s
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A tower of small cakes rather than the traditional 3 tier
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Re-wearable bridesmaid’s dresses
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A mixture of traditional with photojournalistic, candid style photography
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2 or 3 location honeymoons rather than the single all-inclusive resort packages
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Backpacking honeymoons
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Planning weddings on the internet
Black, grey, silver and white will always be favourties. Aside from these, the most popular colour for 2010 is all shades of purple.
Spring: lavender, latte and coral
Summer: turquoise, mauve and sage
Autumn: emerald, burgundy and chocolate
Winter: black, plum and navy
An interesting statistic: Less than 5% of brides choose their colours based on latest trends, most prefer to use their favourite colour/s
Also see Advice Article Weddings on a Budget
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