Hot Wedding Trends for 2009 Influenced by Economy, Sustainability

Hot Wedding Trends for 2009 Influenced by Economy, Sustainability It's the day you've dreamt about for years - your wedding day. However once you start shopping for venues and accents you may come to determine that the price estimates to make your day as you've always imagined quickly rise beyond your budget. Don't worry, there are wonderful ways to make your wedding celebration unique and memorable, while at the same time, respecting your established budget.

Keeping in step with the current national economic climate, simplified and streamlined weddings are going to be very prominent this year, as opposed to huge, ornate and overdone celebrations. This includes smaller more intimate gatherings that combine the ceremony and reception on the same site. Couples are also rethinking the formal meal as part of their reception, and opting for a stand-up dessert reception in its place. These ideas can keep costs justifiably lower without appearing to be planning on a budget.

While organic foods and meals were popular in 2008, it's out in 2009. This year the newest trend to consider is using local products and resources. This supports sustainability and the "from farm-to-fork" concept where caterers are recommending to clients that they use local purveyors and resources. This not only helps stimulate and support the local economy but also enables ones reception to be truly unique. With the bountiful amount of resources in your area, 2009 brides can really incorporate some wonderful features.

This year, couples are often choosing couture wedding cakes over the traditional, large wedding cakes. Couture cakes, which are small individual cakes created for each guest, are exceedingly popular. The large tiered cake doesn't go away entirely. The couture sizes are coupled with a mock cake, which is decorated as a traditional wedding cake with one real layer, enabling the happy couple to cut into one slice for presentation and photos. Then, petite specialty cakes are served to each guest. It's a fun way for guests to enjoy a personalized dessert which is unique and memorable for all attendees.

Budgets are often taken into consideration for pre-wedding activities as well. Another trend is to help a couple create their first wine cellar. The wine cellar concept is perfect for engagement parties or couple bridal showers where family and friends bring a bottle of wine with a thoughtful note toasting a future special occasion for them to enjoy. Not only does it personalize the gift but it also lends for a fun party/event for everyone to enjoy.
Author:John Crisafulli