Hot Wedding Trends // Summer 2014

This summer has brought some great trends in the wedding industry. I love seeing all the new color palettes, especially rose gold!

(By the way, how GORGEOUS is this dress!) 

Rose Gold and Layered Neutrals

Peach was a big trend this spring and summer, which brought the attention to more muted but gorgeous neutrals. Champagne and sage grew in popularity along with rose gold accents. The colors are very elegant up against a white table cloth. Definitely loving this trend!

Bold Patterns

White and blue patterns are very in this summer. So is embroidery. This summer is all about the cocktail hour, so why not spice up the usual white table cloth clad reception tables with fun and vibrant patterns! Animal motifs, wooden accents, and hanging elements are popular as well!

Jeweled Bouquet

Think flowers are the only way to go? Not anymore. Brides have added some sparkle to their wedding day bouquets. Brooches, family jewelry, pearls, and hat pins are among the wedding bling!

Local Fare

The "eating local" movement is in full swing, especially in Birmingham. Brides are starting to get in on the action. Looking for locally sourced ingredients in the food encourages a fresher fare that can make a wedding meal much tastier and unique!

Charity 

While many brides love grabbing that registry scanner and finding a great set of china to scan, the socially conscious brides are choosing to ask for a different kinds of gift. Charity contributions are being added to the registry list more and more! I love the idea of adding the choice on the registry!

Last Minute Trips // Fourth of July

Can you believe that it is already the week of the fourth of July? This year seems to have flown by! 

I am usually a HUGE planner and when I travel I like to have things booked weeks in advance. But for those spontaneous travelers or even the procrastinators, it is not too late to find a great vacation spot for the fourth of July weekend!

Enjoy fireworks, s'mores, and kid-friendly activities at all of these great locations!

St. Pete Beach, Florida

TradeWinds Island Grand Resort

Gorgeous beach front property with plenty of family-friendly activities. The fourth of July brings carnival games, cookouts and music! Entertainment is included in the hotel cost! There is even a HUGE slide on the beach. How can you not enjoy that!?

Litchfield Park, Arizona

Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa

You can't go wrong with a four-diamond golf resort and spa! The resort hosts picnics and BBQ on the fourth and even the days prior to the holiday! Great fireworks, pools and waterslides for the kids! 

Blaine, Washington

Semiahmoo Resort

Beautiful lakefront resort full of kayaking, whale watching, and fishing! All-American! Watch an outdoor movie or even roast marshmallows on the beach! Celebrate the fourth with pony rides, fireworks, a parade, and burgers! 

Whitefield, New Hampshire

Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa

Fall in love with this eco-friendly resort that overlooks mountain ranges and hiking trails! There are pie-eating contests and campfires galore! Bring in the fourth with a traditional family barbecue with a firework finale!

Dubois, Wyoming

Triangle C Ranch

This dude ranch is the real thing! Hiking, fishing, hunting and the real cowboy way of life! This is a great place for the kids and it will bring the cowboy out in you! Ring in the fourth with a rodeo and old fashioned BBQ!

Pine Mountain, Georgia

Callaway Gardens

This resort puts on a variety of shows for the holiday. From fireworks to live music and even a circus! Enjoy the weekend while you play mini-golf, swimming, rock climbing and a floating playground! There is a beach party on the fourth so make sure you do not miss that!

Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July! God Bless!