Wedding Trends for 2008

Getting married this year? Or just curious about wedding trends for this year and beyond? Here are some top trends as reported to us by idobride.com and theweddingreport.com.

• Designers are pushing wedding dresses with alternative styles and necklines, but brides still favor the strapless gown.
• The biggest trend for bridesmaids' attire is the wear-again dress - I love this idea because it's practical, economical and planet-friendly since the dress will get good wear rather than moldering away in the back of the closet.
• Couples still prefer traditional white wedding cakes, but custom-designed cakes are becoming popular.
• Consistently designed invitations, save-the-date cards, programs, escort/place cards, menus, and thank-you cards are becoming trendy - This is exactly why we designed the Absorb Creative photo invitation collection with all of its coordinating components.
• Cinematic videography is a new and exciting alternative to standard photography and video services.
• Online photo showcasing, which allows couples, their family and friends to view, share and purchase wedding photographs is a rising trend.
• 1980's fashion styles are popular, including textured dresses, bright colors, wide belts or sashes, big jewelry, and cover bands.
• White gold and platinum wedding rings continue to outpace yellow gold.