Top 2015 Spring Wedding Trends

As we approach 2015, it is time to plan ahead for those of you who are engaged & planning on marrying the love of your life in one of the upcoming spring months!  Based off of the runway, trending topics, what our Brides have inquired about & what we have seen become a very popular request for this particular season, we have compiled a list of the Top 2015 Spring Wedding Trends! 

2015 Spring Wedding Dresses

·         Off-the-Shoulder Necklines

o   This beautiful, delicate & romantic style of Wedding Dress is the one we are most excited to see our Bride’s wear next year!  Everything about this style is timeless & looks amazing on all Brides!

·         Tulle is Back!!

o   Incorporating Tulle to a Wedding Gown is back in style for 2015!  Now, we are not talking about a big tulle Cinderella Dress… we are talking about a slight incorporation of Tulle in a slick & modern way!  If you have however always dreamed of a ball gown, you can incorporate this trend by wearing a ruched tulle ball gown!  Vera Wang has been an ambassador of this upcoming Wedding Dress trend!

·         Embrace the Cape!

o   We saw it all over the runways & award shows, and now Wedding Dress Designers have embraced the Cape & incorporated it into their creations!  If you are a modern Bride, we highly recommend this spin on a veil!  It is so sleek & edgy, & we cannot wait for our trendy brides to wear this down the aisle!

·         Shades of Blue, Mint Green & Gray… O My!

o   In 2014, we saw that if a Bride wanted something unique & did not want to wear an all-white Wedding Gown, Blush was the way to go.  This year, believe it or not, we are seeing that Bride’s now will be choosing shades of Blue, Mint Green and even Gray!  It sounds unheard of, but take a look at this blue dress, and you cannot help but love it!

2015 Spring Wedding Colors 

 

Strawberry Ice

 

Classic Blue

 

Lucite Green

·         Some other Spring Color Trends that we love are:

o   Soft Lemon, Pearl, Leaf Green, Orchid Tint, Marsala, & basically anything Pastel!

2015 Spring Wedding Flowers

·         Between Floral Arrangements & Bouquets, Spring 2015 is all about softness, femininity & romance!  We have been seeing & have found requests for Pastels in every shade & color!  From your soft pinks/blush to your pastel yellows, greens & blues, these colors are trending & should look absolutely stunning when incorporated into Wedding Décor!  Some specific flowers we have seen trending for 2015 are Hydrangeas, Orchids, Hyacinths, Garden Roses, and of course the ever-popular Peonies. 

 

 

2015 Spring Wedding Cakes

·         The Sequin Cake

o   Sequin Cakes are just jaw-dropping!  They bring a “wow factor” that grabs everyone’s attention and really takes the spotlight in the room!  Not only are sequin cakes trending for Spring 2015, we are particularly seeing them in the colors of Engagement Rings!  The one shown below is in Rose Gold, but we are also seeing Gold & Silver Sequin Cakes trend as well! 

 

·         The Metallic Cake

o   Sticking with the topic of Engagement Ring colors, it looks like Metallic Cakes are trending even more in the upcoming year, & we cannot get enough of it! 

·         Attention Boho/Vintage Brides

o   The Naked Cake is still trending for 2015!  As the Boho theme becomes more & more popular, the Naked Cake will rise along with it!  It gives a very simple & classic vibe & is perfect for the natural Bride!

·         Sick of Fondant?

o   Well it looks like most 2015 Brides are too!  Right now Buttercream Cakes are taking the lead in how a cake is covered!  It still looks absolutely gorgeous… and not to mention tastes better! 

2015 Spring Wedding Food Trends

·         Self-Serve

o   We are still seeing that Self-Serve stations are one of the top trends again for 2015!  Guests love the fact that they can go up & choose & create whatever they would like.  Examples of these are “Build Your Own Sundae Bar”, a Smore’s Station, Create their own Popcorn bar & much, much more!  It is a very cute & personal idea that all guests will appreciate!

 

·         Locally Sourced

o   Food being sourced from local farms is still a growing trend as well for 2015.  We saw this increase in 2014, and it looks like this beneficial & healthy food service is being requested to Chef’s even more!  This would be perfect for the Boho/Vintage Weddings, and can be played up with rustic décor like wood, wildflowers, mason jars & more! 

·         Comfort Foods

o   Again for those of you who are the Rustic/Boho/Vintage Brides, incorporating Comfort Foods into your menu is a perfect way to go!  These items should be simple, plentiful & are items that most of your guests should know. Great examples of comfort foods that could be served at weddings are soups, cheese & cracker stations, mac n’ cheese, meat carving stations, potatoes & breads. 

·          Food Trucks

o   Food Trucks need to put it in park as a Wedding Trend, because they are here to stay!  For the last few years we have noticed Bride’s & Groom’s incorporating their favorite foods by having their favorite food truck either during their cocktail hour for appetizers, or even providing Late Night Snacks!  Either way, it is a very cute idea, and one that everyone will love & remember! 

Spring 2015 Weddings are going to be absolutely magnificent!  After taking a look at these upcoming trends, we cannot wait to see what our Clients have in store & what amazing ideas they would like to incorporate into their Special Days!  2015 looks to be the year of romance, softness, femininity & of course, love!

BBFN (Bridal Bliss For Now),

Olivia

How a Food Truck Can Enhance Your Event

Want to make your wedding one for the books? One that everyone will be talking about for months to come? One of the hottest trends right now is incorporating a food truck into a wedding. Whether it is during the cocktail hour, the dining hours, or used for late night treats, food trucks bring a certain “wow-factor” that you and your guests will remember forever.

So why and how would you incorporate a food truck into your wedding? If any part of your wedding is outdoors, then this could be a great idea for you. Maybe you could show what your favorite foods are in a fun and unique way. Or maybe you and your fiancé have a favorite street vendor that you both enjoy and would like to share that with your guests. Whatever your reason may be, food carts can spice things up, while still offering different foods you know your guests will enjoy.

There are many different ways to use a food truck and different foods they can provide.

Ethnically Inspired Food Truck

An ethnically inspired food truck can help you incorporate and celebrate your heritage. Trucks can provide anything from Latin Tacos to Mediterranean “Falafelwiches”. Whatever your heritage is, food trucks provide a way to enjoy your cultures best cuisine.

Sweet Truck

Another way to incorporate a food truck is to use it to deliver sweets to your guests. A Sweet truck allows you and your guests to choose from a variety of different tasty treats. Sweets can range from mini cakes and smores, to chocolates and ice cream. Everyone has a sweet tooth, so why not provide a way for your guests to choose how to satisfy it.

Late Night Snack Truck

After dancing the night away, guests will definitely be hungry and ready to eat again. By incorporating a late night snack truck with comfort foods, you and your guests can refill and reenergize. These special late night snacks can be anything from sliders and hotdogs, to popcorn and smores. Whatever your guests choose at the end of the night, they will surely be thankful.

There is a reason why food trucks have become such a popular trend. They provide a fun atmosphere, they reflect the bride and groom’s personalities, and ultimately, they will make the event one people will be talking about for a very long time. If you feel like doing something unique and special for your event, a food truck is definitely the route to go.

Remember to make it unique and have fun!!
 
BBFN (Bridal Bliss for Now
Olivia

Twist on a Traditional Wedding Dinner

Today Event Architect, Adel Domingo, is going to share tips on how to personalize your Wedding Day culinary and beverage selections. She has some great, and practical tips, on how to take a traditional wedding dinner, and put your mark on it.

It is sometimes difficult to gauge a couple’s style these days. However, the majority of couples still like to stay traditional in their gown, tuxedo, and even music choices. They want to keep things “simple and elegant,” but with their own unique touch.

The wedding reception gives the couple the opportunity to stray from the traditional, especially in their food and beverage selections. If on a limited budget it is a little more difficult to stray away from the usual chicken dinner. The stigma of the good old chicken dinner may seem tacky, but if some thought is put into it, the wedding meal does not have to be boring. If you’re not on a budget, you have to be careful not to overdo it.


Champagne, or a version of a sparkling wine, like the Italian Prosecco or the Spanish Cava, is starting to be trendy again. Your favorite red or white wine is still popular to serve during dinner but the sparkling wine is very popular during cocktail hour. The cocktail of the hour can be a Kir Royale or the couple’s favorite beer or ale. The beer is always popular, but why not have more than 6 choices?

The hors d’oeuvres or appetizers can be as informal as mini quesadillas or as simple as mini French brie with a sliver of pear on brioche. You can also use ethnic choices to reflect your heritage. For instance, you can serve sushi, hummus dip, or tapas. Why not have fondue stations, or have fondue on each table instead of soup or salad? It’s a good way for your guests to get to know each other and its fun.

The reception food can be tailored to the couple’s style or liking. Organic ingredients are a little more costly than most, but asking the chef to use the local produce is not only meaningful to the local business, but may boast of the local flavors. If you use Farmer John’s potatoes for your soup, it can be mentioned on the menu card. You can also use your mom’s soup or cake recipe, or your father’s barbecue sauce for the ribs. Who says you can’t have fried chicken or meatballs? You can serve anything you want, as long as it’s served in an organized and beautiful way, and most importantly, taste like you want to have seconds!


Let’s talk about the couple’s sweet taste. You can have a typical dinner but have fun with your dessert. At your sweet table, why not have pies? You can serve Aunt Millie’s lemon bars with a side of sorbet or whip cream if you don’t want a wedding cake. You can go seasonal and serve a pumpkin pie if you’re getting married around Thanksgiving. Finally, if you still want to stay traditional, do your cake cutting on a two-tiered cake and serve a miniature version of your cake, down to the cake topper, to every guest. If you can fit it in your budget, have a crepe station. There is nothing like the smell of hazelnut chocolate melting on a crepe pan.


After all that dancing, you can treat the guests that survived the night to a special delivery box of White Castle burgers, a mini nacho bar or a tub of cold water bottles and ice cream sandwiches.

Just one more thing worth repeating, even though you want to add your own unique culinary style to your important event, make sure it tastes simply delicious.

Thanks Adel!

BBFN (Bridal Bliss for Now),
Olivia