Wedding Planning Advice for Your Personal & Event Style
From what to wear to how to make your guests feel special, discover expert wedding advice!
Wedding Planning Advice-Summer is here, and wedding season is back! The pandemic has changed the wedding industry immensely in more ways than one; however, it’s also led to couples wanting to host events that mean even more than they did before. Whether you and your beloved want to celebrate with hundreds of friends and family in a grand affair or you’re a couple who would prefer to have an intimate wedding like many couples were forced to have due to Covid, we always recommend hiring a wedding planner to help organize the celebration.
Whether you’ve hired an expert or you’re planning the nuptials yourselves, we always share the advice of our esteemed Editors Circle members – who are some of the very best wedding professionals in the industry – to provide expert advice from planners, floral designers, bridal stylists, and more on a range of topics, both on the website and in the magazine. Trends are constantly changing, as are expectations from your guests, so it’s important to look to the pros to know what to do.
When it comes to planning, you may not know where to start, so we’ve gathered tips and suggestions from the nation’s top wedding planners, floral designers, and bridal stylists on a range of topics to inspire you. Read on for ideas that will help you to have the wedding celebration of your dreams – you’ll find advice on everything from choosing a bridal gown and chic accessories, to selecting a color palette and style, to making your loved ones feel extra special regardless of your guest count.
Happy planning!
Less Is More
“The new age of minimalism is trending as ‘less is more.’ Brides can wear clean and simple lines with a boost from an array of sleek angular, textured, and unevenly shaped metals.” – Belle Manjong of BBelle Style
Keep It Personal
Handwritten personal notes will be the new invitation. With so many things changing and fewer guests at each event, I think people will be more thoughtful with their invites. This lovely new stationery might read more like a letter versus a formal invitation layout.” – Jeannette Tavares of Evoke Design & Creative
Focus on Smaller Details
“I think intimate parties will be a huge trend to come out of the Covid pandemic. There will be more focus placed on all of the small details: tailor-made floral designs, handcrafted invitations, detailed personalized place settings, and curated menus.” – Kristine Polstra for Edge Design Group
Consider Unique Colors
“If you’re looking for ways to include the Pantone 2021 colors of the year at your event, try ‘Illuminating’ to brighten up your floral design with its vibrant yellow hue. There are a lot of premium flowers that can look great! As grey has always been an elegant choice for table linens, use ‘Ultimate Grey’ velvet linens to upgrade your tablescape through both color and texture.” – Hovik Harutyunyan of Harutyunyan Events
Expert Catering Tip
“For catering, ask for a line-item estimate rather than just price ranges because catering managers often do not know exactly what you would like, so they will provide you with broad ranges to review.” – Beth Helmstetter of Beth Helmstetter Events, Inc.
Stay True to You
“It’s so easy to get lost in the hottest new wedding trends and lose the essence of a couple in the process. I love finding unique, catchy, and sometimes witty ways to incorporate personal details. Of course, a custom monogram is nice, but try to go a step further! With this couple’s last name being Schuck, I jumped at the opportunity to create an oyster bar.” – Rikki Ladenheim of Rikki Ladenheim Events
Not only the wedding planning we can advise but also the wedding table, such as the sweet wedding table: Wedding Sweetheart Tables the Pros and Cons
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