Wedding Trends

On-trend noshing: Top 10 wedding food trends

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Not sure what to serve when you tie the knot this spring? We have you covered. We're sharing 10 of the most drool-worthy trends in wedding day food that are sure to have guests going back for seconds.

Wedding trend alert: Vibrant accessories for guys

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Gone are the days of guys being in the background — at least aesthetically — when it comes time to walk down the aisle. We’re sharing some stylish, bold, get-noticed accessories your groom-to-be is sure to love.

4 Wedding trends we love

Jessica Padykula — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:59:00 -0700

It’s not always easy figuring out what you want when it comes to your wedding day. In fact, with so many options, it’s common to feel overwhelmed with even the most basic decisions. To help ease any choice-based anxiety, we narrowed down the basics – flowers, invites, color scheme and food – and looked at the latest trends in each category.

12 Wedding bouquet trends we love

Jessica Padykula — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:30:00 -0700

It's time to talk bouquets. SheKnows turned to Sara Jenkins Sutton, president of Topiarius Urban Garden and Floral Design in Chicago to get the latest and greatest trends in wedding bouquets. She gave us the scoop on 12 of her favorite looks for unforgettable wedding bouquets, and we couldn't agree with her more. You might even love your bouquet too much to toss it over your shoulder!

Monique Lhuillier talks engagement rings and her new collection with Blue Nile

Chrissy Callahan — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:00:00 -0800

Everyone's favorite wedding gown designer is showing off her exquisite taste in a new collection of engagement and wedding rings with Blue Nile. We recently caught up with the master of wedding couture and picked her brain on the collection, her top tips for choosing the perfect ring and the key to finding the perfect wedding dress.

The new way to propose

Katie Owen — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:50:00 -0800

One of the biggest milestones in a man’s life is the day he asks those four simple words, “Will you marry me?” Between movies like The Notebook and the million wedding boards on Pinterest, women’s expectations seem to only be growing when it comes to every detail about their dream wedding, including popping the question. So what’s a man under such scrutiny to do? Well, if you want to build a house, you hire a contractor. If you want to plan a party, you hire an event planner. If you want to propose, you hire a wedding proposal planner. Wait, what?

3 Reasons smaller weddings take the cake

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0800

You may have always dreamed of an extravagant wedding with everyone you’ve ever met in attendance, but don’t discount the merit of a smaller event. There are a few significant advantages to planning your big day — on a smaller scale.

Wedding trends we're falling for this fall

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0700

While summer is a great time to tie the knot, not everyone gets married June through August. The fall is emerging as a popular time to say “I do,” and we’ve sourced some of the latest trends to match the cooling temperatures. Having your big day this fall? Read on for the latest trends and inspiration.

Decorating Diva: Fun fall wedding decor ideas

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:23:00 -0700

Welcome to Decorating Diva, where every week we share fresh, fun ways to update your home and spice up your living space! This week on Decorating Diva we’re switching things up. Rather than focusing on home decor, we’re talking weddings! Tying the knot this fall? We show you how to easily incorporate fall themes into your big day.

Wedding trend alert: Grooms' cakes

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0700

A significant focal point of weddings is the cake. It’s on display, in photos and there are traditions that go along with it like the ceremonial cutting and the bride and groom having the first bite. But it’s often the brides that take responsibility for choosing its color, flavor and theme. Lately though, men are taking more of an active role in their wedding day dessert.

Brides weigh in on spring wedding trends

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Wedding season is upon us and we couldn’t be more excited. To help inspire your planning process, we put together some fun and fabulous ideas to incorporate into your big day. From food to flowers to decor we have the inside scoop on what to try now. We also checked in with some real brides to get their take on the trends below.

Hot wedding trends for spring/summer 2012

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Here at SheKnows, we love weddings and we work hard to bring you the hottest trends when it comes to saying "I do." While many of the top trends haven’t changed too much from last year, there are a few new and exciting options to consider – and we have them here. We turned to Emily Reifel, wedding planner for the Plaza hotel, who shares her top five wedding trends for this year.

Top 10 wedding décor trends

Abby Larson — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700

At Style Me Pretty, we have the absolute pleasure of devouring details on a daily basis. It's a constant inspiration-fest, and I'd say, a pretty good gig. Being surrounded by all that pretty, we've noticed a few standout trends for this spring and summer that are worthy of your favorites folders. Ready for the goodness? Here are the 10 trends that have us swooning.

8 WTF marriage rituals from around the world

Erica Tiffany — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0800

Do crazy mother-in-laws, exhausting dress fittings and tacky traditions have you stressed out while planning your wedding? Well, these eight weird wedding rituals from around the world will make you thankful that the worst thing you have to endure is watching your parents do the bunny hop.

7 Winter wedding trends to wow your guests

Debbie Whipple — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 -0800

Winter can be one of the most romantic times to wed, but if brides rely on overdone designs, their special day could feel frigid and dull. Debbie Whipple, Top This Wedding boutique owner and event planner, recommends tossing boring, impersonal traditions for seven creative wedding trends that wow this winter.

Create a signature wedding style

Jessica Padykula — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:39:00 -0700

Weddings today are going beyond the basics and turning into buzzed-about events that seem more stylish than staid and traditional. To get a better idea about how to create a signature wedding, SheKnows turned to Bess Wyrick, owner of Celadon and Celery Events, who, incidentally, has become the go-to florist for Perez Hilton, Iman, Katy Perry and Graydon Carter, among others. She does event and wedding design and production all over the country and was happy to share her tips with us.

Trend alert: Sexy pre-wedding photos

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:24:00 -0700

There was a time when boudoir photos were either deemed tacky or taboo, so the idea of getting sexy photos taken of yourself as a gift for your guy all but disappeared. But more and more brides-to-be are giving new life to this formerly tried trend and signing up for sultry photo shoots with tasteful results that are more artistic than tawdry. We delved a little deeper into this emerging trend to find out more about these fun and frisky photo sessions.

Looking at the latest trends in wedding photography

Jessica Padykula — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:07:00 -0700

Hiring a photographer to document your wedding day is a must for any couple tying the knot, but there's more to recording your "I do's" than making sure someone is there to snap what they see. More and more couples are craving something different when it comes to the images of their big day – something that goes beyond the standard look and feel of traditional wedding photos. We looked into what they're asking for and what else is becoming a trend in wedding photography.

Show off your wedding dress in a whole new way

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:51:00 -0700

Over the past few years, more and more brides are giving their gowns new life by wearing them in a post-wedding photo shoot that showcases all that lace, satin and chiffon in a whole new way. While some women have been known to literally destroy their dress, most new brides see a trash the dress shoot as a fun way to reinterpret their frock – either alone or with the groom. Read on for some insight into how to do more with your dress.

10 Fun wedding trends for 2011

Cara Davis — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:44:00 -0700

No need to excuse or explain nontraditional wedding plans – they've never been more in style. When planning for your big day, don't be afraid to have fun with out of the ordinary everything, from outfits to hor d’oeuvres. So throw that bouquet in the air and while you're at it, caution to the wind. Want to plan a modern, memorable wedding but aren't sure where to begin? Here's a look at ten playful wedding trends to get you started.

Trend alert: Outrageous wedding requests

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:01:00 -0700

Tradition is out and over-the-top is in. The newest trend in I Do's involves moving away from cookie cutter nuptials and towards more personalized, even outrageous affairs. From elephants marching down the aisle to a reception involving DJ's spinning the post-wedding playlist from the back speakers of a car, brides and grooms are going big, bold and totally off the wall. We took a deeper look into this new trend to see why more and more couples seem to want to spice up their big day like never before.