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Happily Ever After In The Happy New Year: Wedding Trends For 2016

Happily Ever After In The Happy New Year: Wedding Trends For 2016

January 4, 2016

Along with the reverie of the Happy New Year come many a happy newly engaged couples looking forward to their happily ever after. And, for 2016 soon-to-be-weds the trends are really heating up this winter. Sophisticated seating: Today’s couples are getting creative with seating options. Long gone are the days of the dais. Trending now are an eclectic mixture of long and round tables surrounded by smaller rectangular and round tables for a more intimate feel. Local Seasonal Foliage: Modern marrieds are choosing florals that are both local and “in season”. These freshly picked blossoms have a very chic rustic appeal that’s all the rage for the environmentally conscious couple. Signature Drinks with a “twist”: His and her drinks are whetting the appetites of today’s soon to be Mr. and Mrs. From his and her favorite cocktails to his and her designer drinks…these custom libations are sure to really stir things up. Cocktail Hour Couture: Food and cocktail pairings are all the rage these days. Think mini tacos or quesadillas with mini margarita or sangria shooters. A Medley Of Music: Couples are opting out of just one type of entertainment. Instead they are accenting EACH aspect of their big day with a variety of sounds. So, think bag pipes or a harpist at the entrance of the church or catering hall, a calypso band for cocktail hour, an orchestra  and live entertainment during dinner and a DJ for partying all night long.