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| Lene & Ryan, Michelle Cross Photography |
Michelle Cross Photography
Cupcake Displays with Small Cutting Cakes
Brides are finding that a cupcake display is a no-fuss way to cut and distribute wedding cake. For more traditional brides, add a small cutting cake on the top, or to the side for the cake cutting photo.
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| Kylee & Ryan, Beaverton Bakery |
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| Jennifer & Chris, Saint Cupcake |
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| Tara & Jim, Bliss Cupcakes, Tiger Lily Photography |
Saint Cupcake
Bliss Cupcakes
Tiger Lily Photography
Colored Shoes for the Bride
A great way to personalize your wedding ensemble is with colored shoes. No more white satin pumps only for brides these days.
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| Kylee's Blue Suede Shoes, BryanRuppPhotography |
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| Red Sandals for Whitney, Photo by WhiteRabbitStudioz |
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| Pink sneakers for Maya, photo by i and m photography |
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| Kate wears pink sequins, Photo by Kristy Ray, LifeCandids Photography |
BryanRuppPhotography
WhtieRabbitStudioz
i and m photography
LifeCandids Photography
Dessert Bars and Candy Displays
Wedding guests are loving the trend of dessert and candy displays. Add small bags or boxes for a do-it-yourself party favor. Nice for guests to have a sweet treat while waiting for the cake to be cut.
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| Kylee & Ryan "Love is Sweet" Candy Display |
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| Lene & Ryan "Country Inspired" Desserts |
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| Lesley & Aaron, Pie as wedding cake, Photo by Monica Lauritsen |
Photo Booth Fun
Many couples are opting for a do-it-yourself photo booth or photo frame to capture pictures of their guests. Have a family friend or a budding photographer there to snap the photos.
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| Kylee and Ryan, Photo Frame for reception photos |
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| Photo by Brianna Marie, A Thousand Words Photography |
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| Lesley & Aaron, Photo by Aaron Swor |
"Trash the Dress" Photos
Not as bad as it sounds, but some brides or wedding couples are choosing to have photos taken a week or up to one year after the wedding to capture some artistic photos that they could not accomplish on the day of the wedding. Some "Trash the Dress" photos can be extreme!
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| Roshelle, Laura Sonnenberg Photography |
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| Roshelle, Photo by Laura Sonnenberg |
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| Kate & Bobby, Photo by Kristy Ray, Life Candids Photography |
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| Kate & Bobby, Photo by Kristy Ray, Life Candids Photography |
LifeCandids Photography
Laura Sonnenberg Photography
Second Dress for Reception
Some brides may choose to change out of their formal wedding gown for the reception into a second dress, a party/cocktail dress for dancing.
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| Kylee in her wedding gown, Father/Daughter dance |
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| Kylee ready for reception dancing in her cocktail dress |
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| A modern "going away" dress, BryanRuppPhotography |
Colored Accents on Wedding Dresses
Modern brides are adding a bit of color to their wedding dresses with ribbon and sashes. A good way to coordinate your wedding colors and a splash of color can be beautiful in wedding photos.
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| Amanda & Brandon, Photo by Katie Casey, Infinite Expressions |
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| Amanda wears red accent, Photo by Katie Casey, Infinite Expressions |
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| Pretty in Pink, Maya & Brandon, Photo by i and m photography |
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| Maya & Brandon, photo by i and m photography |
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| Maya & Brandon, photo by i and m photography |
Katie Casey, Infinite Expressions
i and m photography
Suits Instead of Tuxedos for the Groomsmen
Many wedding couples are opting for the classic mens suit, or shirts and vests with ties, or shirts and ties, instead of tuxedos. A good choice for summer and outdoor weddings.
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| Lesley & Aaron, Photo by Monica Lauristen |
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| Ryan & Groomsmen, Photo by BryanRuppPhotography |
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| Maya & Brandon, i and m photography |
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| Lene & Ryan, Photo by Michelle Cross Photography |
BryanRupp Photography
Michelle Cross Photography
i and m photography
Short Dresses for Bridesmaids
Seeing primarily knee length and cocktail style dresses for bridesmaids. A great choice for summer weddings and for bridesmaids to be able to wear again.
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| Ciara and fellow bridesmaids, photo by ifongchenphotography |
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| Whitney & Brandon, WhiteRabbitStudioz |
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| Megan & Kraig, Photo by Al Strott |
WhiteRabbitStudioz
ifongchenphotography
Al Strott Photography
Country Inspired Wedding Themes
"Country Inspired" was a popular theme over the Summer 2010 wedding season. The theme was reflected in location, decor, food and photographs. A throw-back to simpler times, but with a great design and fashion aesthetic.
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| Lene & Ryan, Michelle Cross Photography |
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| Lene & Ryan, Michelle Cross Photography |
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| Lene & Ryan, Michelle Cross Photography |
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| Lene & Ryan, Michelle Cross Photography |
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| Lene & Ryan, Michelle Cross Photography |
Michelle Cross Photography
Black Bridesmaids Dresses
A trend that continues to be popular is for bridesmaids to wear black and many times to select the dress silhouette that best suits their body type. Classic black a great choice for bridesmaids to be able to wear their dress again.
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| Kylee & Ryan, BryanRuppPhotography |
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| Lene & Ryan, Michelle Cross Photography |
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| Tara & Jim, Tiger Lily Photography |
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| Amy & Andrew, Photo by New Directions Photography |
BryanRupp Photography
Michelle Cross Photography
Tiger Lily Photography
New Direction Photography
Destination Weddings
Destination weddings to sunny locations and tropical beaches continue to be popular with bridal couples and their guests.
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| Crystal & Keola, Kalama Beach, Oahu, Photo by Joseph Esser |
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| Crystal & Keola, Kalama Beach, Oahu, Photo by Joseph Esser |
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| Heather & James, Kapalua Beach, Maui, A Perfect Paradise Wedding |
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| Heather & James, Kapalua Beach, Maui, A Perfect Paradise Wedding |
A Perfect Paradise Wedding
I hope you've enjoyed my photo gallery of "Wedding Trends 2010"! Check back to "Kim's Focus On" frequently to keep up-to-date on the latest trends and wedding planning ideas.
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