Still riding on the train of that Alexander McQueen lace dress worn by Katherine Middleton during the Royal Wedding, Atlanta is buzzing with the hottest wedding trends for the summer. And as the weather heats up, this popular city becomes an ideal wedding destination as the hub of the South. Trending on the wedding front this summer, is all about brides getting back to basics and thinking just slightly out-of-the-box to create something that makes their guests feel more at home than in a stuffy ceremony.
The Frills
Concerning the cake and flowers, the frills are no longer necessary. Cakes have gone from giant cupcake displays and candy bars back to the simple tiered wedding cake with white butter cream frosting. In Atlanta, Perfect Wedding Cakes creates flawless one-of-a-kind cakes that are pieces of art but they don't steal the show. The secret to making it special is to compliment the couple's style with the topper, something significant to the two getting married, or use an old family heirloom, signifying another addition to the family tree. Flowers need a special touch as well, no more classic roses or lilies. The latest trend is fresh cut flowers that could have come out of your southern garden that morning, grouped together in a container that matches the theme like vintage vases or small unique planters.
The Theme
It's the theme that drives a customizable wedding and the photos can carry it on. Don't settle for the boring line up when the wedding theme is anything but. Props and exciting back drops can compliment all the attention to detail involved. And as far as photos during the wedding, the photo booth is a trend that's here to stay. WOW Photo Booths in Atlanta create the old fashion photo strip with an inset message specific to the bride and groom. But the rented booths can be pricy, set up a booth of your own by creating a back drop with fabric or wood, decorate it to match the wedding and set up a camera. Or invite guests to cozy up on a chair and take a picture of themselves. Your photographer will catch them when they're not looking but why not give them a chance to smile just for you?
The Food and Venue
The awkward all-you-can-eat buffet is also on the way out. Classy, seated dinners encourage guests to connect over the dinner table as each delicious course is served. Classic southern faire is the most inviting, guests will feel right at home with the dishes they would have at a dinner party in someone's home. The venue is no longer the focus of the event as the special theme, good food and personal touches create the experience. Backyard relaxed weddings are catching on as well as the ever classic hotel reception that can be customized to fit each whim of the couple.
The Planning
Hotels are beginning to pick up on the customizable wedding themes and are offering options that make planning each detail that much easier in a bundle. And of course, hotel's are the best and least stressful way to house out-of-town guests, offering room block discounts for wedding attendees. A wedding planner that can cover it all is in high-demand, brides today aren't looking to spend their busy days calling florists and cutting checks, they leave that to the professionals. Some hotels provide a preferred vendors list so the couple-to-be has access to every phone number any planner would, making it easier on everyone.?
Every bride may dream of a royal wedding but southern brides this summer are making their special day "royally" theirs. By taking classic wedding elements and adding small, personal touches, it creates an experience their guests will remember forever.
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