Wedding Trends of 2010
Top 10 Trends of the Year - Stay "In the Know!"

Whether you are planning an ultra classic or a super modern wedding you can implement some elements of the trends that are happening this year in to your big day. Below are the latest styles in catering, decorations, flowers and much more!

1-Reception Venue: Transform a restaurant dinning room into an ultra chic reception with the creative use of the right lighting. No longer do you need a family country club or a local catering space that has been used over and over again by friends and family!

2-The After Party- The after party is a great marriage of the old and new at one significant event. During the reception you will have traditional wedding customs such as your first dance and in some cases some religious traditions. The after party is pure music and dance and is usually held at a separate room that is transformed into a ultra chic lounge.

3-The Decoration-The use of trees are really in this year, the natural element is a huge trend. Candles hanging from the trees is a wedding classic however this year mix in a feeling of whimsy and add ribbons and wind chimes.

4-Seated Dinner Twist: Consider serving some dishes family style and having your caterer arrange the platters on a couple of different levels. If you will be serving your guests food with rich color this will add a sense of abundance, color and life to your wedding tables.

5-Late Night Surprise: Your guests will love you for some late night snacks that can be served after they dance up a storm and a hefty appetite. Some examples of late night snacks are mini hotdog and cheese and cracker platters!

6-The Bar: Last year we saw a whiskey and bourbon trend, the year before it was champagne, the 2010 trend is tequila! Margaritas anyone? Also, mixed drinks are not as popular these days, guests are craving cool refreshing drinks such as a blackberry mint or grapefruit basil martinis.

7-Cake Top: The classic bride & groom cake top has competition! The trend of the year is to substitute flowers, other symbols custom made by your florist or nothing at all as the cake top for your wedding cake.

8-The Wedding Dress: Add some color to your wedding dress with the use of flowers, head pieces or jewelry.

9-The First Dance: lots of brides are going back in time to the 940's for the music and a re choosing the classics such as "I'll be seeing you again" and "Moonlight becomes you".

10-Desert Table: Candy tables in place of the full Viennese is still a hot trend. The traditional Viennese table is filled with heavy cakes, a candy table is fun and arouses a feel of adventure and youth from your guests! Who wouldn't like that?

Nadia Digilov is Manhattan's premier luxury wedding expert and the founder and CEO of NYC luxury event production firm Celebrating in Style, celebrating-instyle.com. After seven years on the trading floors of the largest investment banks on Wall Street, her passion for production led her to begin creating luxury events that leave a lasting impression. Since 2002 Nadia has created weddings, corporate events, concerts, trade shows, and marketing events in major cities around the world; including New York, Miami, Moscow, Tel Aviv and St. Petersburg.

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