5 Trends to Consider for your 2016 Wedding

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I remember as a kid, discovering my parents’ wedding album in the bookcase of our living room. When no one was watching, I would sneak the album out and flip through the pages, trying to imagine the time my parents were younger and not Mom and Dad. But I also remember flipping through the photos thinking how funny their wedding looked: it was outdated, with paper garlands and white doves, tacky decorations, and outfits.

As a planner, I often think about my days viewing “the album” – my goal with my clients is to create a unique, memorable day that is timeless. If I can create scenes for a photographer to document that are timeless, and won’t be seen in 20+ years and viewed as “tacky,” then I’ve done my job well. You see, there’s a fine line between trend and fad. Today I want to share a list of Five Trends to Consider for your 2016 Wedding. These are things I see as safe, timeless options that have gained popularity in the wedding industry, and personally, I don’t see them as fads (like the candy buffet, for example).

Disclaimer: I’m a planner, not a psychic/time traveler, so I may not necessarily have these all correct. Continue reading to view our list of Wedding Trends to Consider in 2016:

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Ask a Wedding Planner: How do I deal with an overbearing mother while wedding planning?

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Dear Joe, 

I need some advice/words of encouragement/lessons from your experience on how I should go about planning my wedding with my overbearing and opinionated mother. I do not know what to do, I have been engaged for less than three months, I want to enjoy all of this but it is difficult. How can I keep my mom involved in the planning process without her turning into momzilla?

 

First of all, take an enormous big breath and try to find comfort in knowing that this happens a lot. Almost all the time. Seriously, I see it with the majority of my clients. Any time you’re dealing with opinionated family and friends, it’s easy to get discouraged and annoyed. Here’s my advice:

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The Ultimate Wedding Caterer Checklist

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Earlier this week, I posted a simple trick on how not to let potential caterers fool you with images that may not be their own.

You can read that blog post here.

Today, I want to give you a list of questions you should ask potential caterers when you have your initial consultation – this comprehensive list covers all the bases and should be a huge help when it comes to selecting a caterer for your wedding.

Enjoy!