{"id":44123,"date":"2016-02-19T11:55:02","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T16:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=44123"},"modified":"2017-08-05T12:01:10","modified_gmt":"2017-08-05T16:01:10","slug":"whats-hot-not-weddings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-trends-2\/whats-hot-not-weddings","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Hot (and Not) in Weddings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to weddings, it\u2019s true that trends have a regional spin. But a delightful way to get the big picture is to chat up some of the top wedding planners across the country. From coast to coast (and beyond), here four planners with \u201cthe most\u201d \u2014 and some seriously inspiring insider trading on what\u2019s looking hot this season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpInsert wpInsertInPostAd wpInsertMiddle\">\n<p>When it comes to weddings, it\u2019s true that trends have a regional spin. But a delightful way to get the big picture is to chat up some of the top wedding planners across the country. From coast to coast (and beyond), here four planners with \u201cthe most\u201d \u2014 and some seriously inspiring insider trading on what\u2019s looking hot this season.<\/p>\n<h2>Terrica Skaggs<\/h2>\n<p>Chief Coordinator of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.onceuponyourwedding.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Once Upon Your Wedding<\/a> and host of online show <em>WeddingStyle, <\/em> Terrica shares a birds-eye view of trends taking hold from her gorgeous home base in Golden Isles, GA.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Custom Logos.<\/strong> Out with the same old monograms of yesteryear!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Sultry, Exotic Colors. <\/strong>Paprika and chocolate, for example: a sensual spin on the chocolates we saw so much last year, like chocolate with pink or blue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Hot Beats and Shows.<\/strong> A jazz quartet for cocktail hour and a funk band for the reception: hot. Live performances at the reception: hot. Especially for weddings with ethnic themes. Add in a dash of salsa, polynesian, flamenco, and then have your dancers serve up some \u201clite\u201d dancing lessons to the crowd. Your guests walk away with a deep sense of experience.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript> <strong>Experience Transformations. <\/strong>Mainly the domain of high-budget weddings, these create a unique experience with lighting, props, furniture, and more. Preston Bailey\u2019s the master.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Alternative Favors.<\/strong> Unimaginative favors can be a big money sink. The unconventional, the gorgeous and\/or the useful are bound to get the most raves. Especially when they tie closely to your theme. Really, what will guests do with a tiny placecard holder?<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Mini-Moons.<\/strong> Taking a break with your honey (<em>no<\/em> wedding talk allowed) helps the sparks keep flying despite the toll of wedding planning.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Stunning, Creative DIY items. <\/strong>Handcrafted save-the-dates, invites, menu cards or programs<br \/>\nthat just scream \u201cyou,\u201d not \u201canonymous print shop.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Khris Cochran<\/h2>\n<p>Wedding craft queen, <a href=\"http:\/\/DIYBride.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIYBride.com<\/a> creator and author of <em>The DIY Bride: Fun, Stylish and Hip Projects for the Bride-to-Be<\/em> (Taunton Press, Spring 2008), Khris shares some tips for looking stylish from the San Francisco Bay Area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Monochrome Color Schemes. <\/strong>In particular, white-on-white. Mix in plenty of texture or sparkle (crystals, glitter, ice) to give the look pop.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Black and White. <\/strong>It\u2019s coming back in a big way, but this time you\u2019ll see much more ornate patterns and designs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Brown + Anything. <\/strong>We\u2019ve seen it for years, but it\u2019s still wildly popular. Still, you\u2019ll start to see it paired less with pink, pale green and aqua, and more with purples, reds, and corals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Teal + Red. <\/strong>We\u2019re seeing this, or similar pairings (light blue + orange) gaining ground among the indie crowd.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Avant-Garde Motifs. <\/strong>Birds, swirls, and geometric shapes are popular.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Micro-Weddings. <\/strong>Milkshakes and airline flatbeds might be supersizing, but weddings under 100 are really taking hold.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Sleeved Gowns. <\/strong>Rejoice! Brides are seeing options \u2014 gorgeous ones \u2014 besides the regulation strapless.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Linnyette Richardson-Hall<\/h2>\n<p>Linnyette probably caught your eye in <em>Essence<\/em> and <em>Glamour<\/em> magazines, or on Style Network\u2019s hit reality series \u201cWhose Wedding Is It Anyway?\u201d Diva-in-Chief at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theweddingdiva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premiere Event Management<\/a> and a Baltimore native, she gives us a few tips for adding some East Coast swing to your event.<\/p>\n<p><br clear=\"all\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Hip to be Square. <\/strong>Anything but round tables for dinner \u2014 this is the season for linear looks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Sweet &amp; Savory. <\/strong>Inspired treat bars and displays are eclipsing the usual candy buffet. Try \u201csweet and salty,\u201d gourmet popcorn, or ethnic-inspired goodies to whet your guests\u2019 appetites.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Iced Martini Bars. <\/strong>Beyond hot. Generally, we host more than one flavor \u2014 and the bar stays packed throughout the event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Louis Ghost Chairs. <\/strong>So fabulous; such a great change from the tried-and-true Chivari.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Opulent Place Settings. <\/strong>Clients are really going for textural interest and eye-catching shapes with dinnerware, flatware and glassware.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Kimberley Petyt<\/h2>\n<p>Youthful doyenne of Parisian Events, Kimberley plans full-service weddings and events in the City of Light, and coordinated Katrina Fund France. She tells us what\u2019s hot on both sides of the Seine: the results might surprise you!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Colorful Wedding Dresses.<\/strong> Red\u2019s been hot for some time, but designers are trotting out other daring colors: seafoam green, for example. <br clear=\"all\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Coral. <\/strong>Both in textiles and jewelry. You\u2019ll see it on tabletops, tie-backs, placecard holders, centerpieces and gowns. <br clear=\"all\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Pearl Engagement Rings.<\/strong> Brides are flaunting a single white pearl in a clean, modern setting.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript> <strong>Feminine Feathers. <\/strong>If you want to bring some Paris to your wedding, weave in white feathers anywhere: your dress, bouquet, hats, tabletops \u2014 even jewelry.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-hot.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"82\" height=\"36\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Eastern Appeal.<\/strong> While ultra-traditional tabletop florals are going strong, the Ikebana style has a growing share of fans.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s Not-So-Hot<\/h2>\n<p>Every good \u201chot\u201d list needs a \u201cnot hot\u201d, just for balance. But rather than name names, we thought we\u2019d just include a few trends from days-gone-by that leave many planners with cold feet.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Balloons, Balloon Arches.<\/strong> \u201cIt\u2019s not a senior prom,\u201d says one coordinator.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Old-School Cakes.<\/strong> Skip the columns, stairs, and platoons of bridal party figurines. \u201cCakes have come a long way\u2026 embrace the change!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Cheesy, Chatty DJs.<\/strong> Focus on the music, says one planner. Skip the big, crazy hat-changing schtick, pleads another.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Downmarket Silk Flowers.<\/strong> Some silks are beautiful, says one planner. But the ones from the dollar store, with the faux raindrops? \u201cThey smell like fabric and glue \u2026 and even in the photos, you can practically tally up the thread count.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Monogram Mania.<\/strong> One planner admits she\u2019d live if she never saw another monogrammed aisle runner or caketop. \u201cWhat\u2019s a guest going to do with a single wine glass bearing <em>your <\/em>monogram?\u201d Event logos, on the other hand, still hold plenty of charm.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favorideas.com\/images\/hotnot-not.gif\" alt=\"Hot\" width=\"83\" height=\"30\" align=\"left\" \/><\/noscript><strong>Time to Wave Goodbye \u2026<\/strong> A few more trends planners could stand to see go: Cake toppers that dwarf the cake. Wine glasses as cake stands. DIY stationary ground out on an obsolete printer. Registry info snuck in with the invites. Homemade CD favors, with their murky copyrights.<\/p>\n<p>And perhaps most of all: chocolate brown plus pink, green or blue. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen it for three years now. It\u2019s time to move on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s your turn. What\u2019s hot in your eyes \u2014 and what colors, themes and accessories have long outstayed their welcome? Let us know below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to weddings, it\u2019s true that trends have a regional spin. But a delightful way to get the big picture is to chat up some of the top wedding planners across the country. From coast to coast (and beyond), here four planners with \u201cthe most\u201d \u2014 and some seriously inspiring insider trading on what\u2019s looking hot this season. 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