Here at Epting Events, we are very busy with preparing for spring wedding season. This year, brides are really showcasing their personalities with fun color palettes, unique design options, and much more. Take a look at what we think are the top 10 Southern wedding trends of 2013!
Mint Green
This mint green trend is huge in 2013 weddings! It’s refreshing, delicate, and blends well with almost any other color. We’re really into this mint, gold and blush palette for a shabby chic look.
Lounge Areas
Having a place for your guests to lounge around in between dances is a great idea and a growing trend for 2013. They can be incorporated with indoor, outdoor and tent receptions. Not only are lounges a fun way to enhance your wedding’s theme, but they also give your guests a place to relax away from the dance floor and guest tables.
Mini Menu Items
Having a dessert or an hors d’oeuvre buffet with tons of mini-sized favorites is a fun way to present food to your guests. Plus they look so darn adorable!
Iron Chandeliers
Lighting is always the first step towards creating a unique look for an event, and iron chandeliers can make a huge statement. They provide a rustic vibe, and are sturdy enough to weather outdoor weddings. Hang large ones from your reception tent, or several small ones from a large oak tree.
Epting Events’ Iron Chandeliers
Going Green
We already talked about the color green, so this trend focuses on being eco-friendly! As more people incorporate green efforts into their daily lives, we see couples making these efforts on their wedding day. Some easy green options include sourcing food and flowers locally, utilizing party rental companies and vintage or thrift attire and décor.
Peony Flower
In East Asian culture, the peony represents prosperity and honor, which are two blessings that all couples wish for as they dream of their future together. They are perfect for bold bouquets and centerpieces because of their large size and bright colors.
DIY
It takes some extra effort to put together DIY projects for your wedding, but you will appreciate each invitation, centerpiece, and wedding favor so much more if you do it yourself! And your guests will love the personal touches that only DIY projects can bring. With sites like Pinterest providing infinite inspiration, it’s easy to find the perfect projects for you.
Eye-Popping Cakes
We all know that the cake is the best part of a wedding, and they’re getting better. Brides are breaking away from the old (but still delicious) cupcake trend, and are showcasing incredible cake masterpieces. Look out for pops of color and fascinating textures like feathers and crystals.
Bark
Earthy elements go hand-in-hand with the eco-friendly trend. We continue to see bark-incorporation adding rustic charm to weddings. Use a large, round piece as a cake plateau, or make votives out of small cylinder pieces. You can even wrap vases in flexible pieces of bark, like birch, for a pastoral look.
Unique Reception Entertainment
Couples are trying harder to think of new ways for their wedding to be a night to remember. For music options, keep an eye out for dueling pianos, strolling mariachi bands, and live disc jockey mixing. Other entertainment options could include photobooths, caricature artists and outdoor games.
We can’t wait to see these trends come to life as our busy spring season kicks into high gear. Comment and tell us what trends you are looking to incorporate in your wedding. And of course, let us know of any trends we left out!
