All About Weddings Winter 08
Top wedding trends for spring 2008
If you’re planning for a spring wedding this year, you’ve probably already started on organizing and settled on a theme. Even when you’ve already chosen an overall look, it’s a good idea to tune into the season’s top trends and follow the lead of fashion designers. Spring 2008 continues with plenty of pink and pastels, along with a few new Asian-inspired flower patterns (think cherry blossoms galore). The newest colors for spring include pewter and steel gray, as well as lime green and rich browns. Here are a few more wedding trends scheduled to take center stage this Spring 2008:
Trends for Wedding Cakes and Food
Lighter fare is a natural choice for a spring or summer wedding, and this year turns toward fresh fruit and light sponge cakes in the wedding cake department. Look for coconut-based frostings and fillings, light milk chocolate, and sponge cakes filled with jam.
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Attire for the wedding
February 15, 2008
StockingsStockings should be selected with care, especially if the groom will be removing a garter from your leg at the reception. » Full Story
Ceremony’s over
February 15, 2008
NEW YORK — Melania Trump did it. So did rock star Avril Lavigne, with designs by Vera Wang. » Full Story
Choosing a bakery
February 15, 2008
Wedding Cake Favors
Like many elements of the modern wedding celebration, the ever-popular wedding cake has become a memorable mix of tradition and imagination. » Full Story
Like many elements of the modern wedding celebration, the ever-popular wedding cake has become a memorable mix of tradition and imagination. » Full Story
Choosing a florist
February 15, 2008
To ensure continuity of design, have your florist also design flowers for the cake and ice sculptures. Be sure to keep the baker, florist, and ice sculptor in communication to avoid conflicts. » Full Story
Choosing a photographer
February 15, 2008
There are many other ways to find wedding photographers including the phone book, newspapers, billboards and of course the internet. » Full Story
Choosing a videographer
February 15, 2008
Questions For Your Videographer
1. Can the videographer handle specific lighting requirements?
2. » Full Story
1. Can the videographer handle specific lighting requirements?
2. » Full Story
Choosing wedding rings
February 15, 2008
Choosing Wedding RingsThe wedding rings and engagement rings you choose will be one of the most enduring pieces of your wedding day. » Full Story
Dream trip or too difficult?
February 15, 2008
It wasn’t long ago that attending a friend’s wedding meant spending a Saturday night eating prime rib and dancing to cover versions of ‘‘Louie Louie’’ and ‘&l » Full Story
Great getaways
February 15, 2008
Imagine spending a crisp, clear day at a major metropolitan zoo and casually taking your time through each of the exhibits, without any of the usual crowds. » Full Story
Honoring two moms:
February 15, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS — Emily Koski still remembers her mother’s sweet smell and the pink Asian print of the robe she wore in the kitchen while Emily and her brother got ready for school each mornin » Full Story
Inviting children to your wedding
February 15, 2008
Children are not always invited to weddings and receptions. However, these little ones are important in our lives and the lives of our guests. Consider making your event a family affair. » Full Story
Planning the reception
February 15, 2008
Reception Site FeeThe reception is a party where all your guests come together to celebrate your new life as a married couple. » Full Story
Reduce travel, eat organic, recycle:
February 15, 2008
The bride chose a gown that could be worn again to parties, the groom organized guest car pools in hybrid vehicles, and the couple picked an outdoor Japanese garden over a big, energy-sucking receptio » Full Story
Save the earth:
February 15, 2008
Some environmentally friendly ideas for wedding planning: • Limit guest travel. Have the wedding in the town where most guests live; help arrange car pools. » Full Story
Small plates trendy taste
February 15, 2008
With two stylish ingredients, turn an ordinary event or couples shower into a first-class tasting affair. » Full Story
Spotlight brides
February 15, 2008
This spring, it will be difficult to tell if a bride is walking down the aisle or making her way down the red carpet. » Full Story
Technology tips
February 15, 2008
Technology transforms every aspect of modern life these days, even the biggest day of most people’s lives — their wedding day. » Full Story
The dressmaker
February 15, 2008
NEW YORK — Claude Reynaud didn’t like making wedding dresses. » Full Story
The Leader-Herald Engagement Questionnaire
February 15, 2008
An easy form to fill out and submit to our office to put your engagement announcement in the newspaper.
Tipping guidelines
February 15, 2008
So, you feel pretty confident that you’ve completed calculating costs for the big day. » Full Story
Top wedding trends for spring 2008
February 15, 2008
If you’re planning for a spring wedding this year, you’ve probably already started on organizing and settled on a theme. » Full Story
Trend toward adventurous weddings
February 15, 2008
LONDON — Wendy Glover was joking when she suggested to her afraid-of-heights fiance De, Simon, that they say their vows on the London Eye, the landmark Ferris wheel across the River Thames from » Full Story
What women want:
February 15, 2008
NEW YORK — Once upon a time, when a man proposed, he gave a woman a shiny solitaire diamond engagement ring. It was the standard. » Full Story
