Tip - Be Sure Your Dress Fits Comfortably

Make sure to do a trial run with your dress before the big day, including a last fitting leading up to the wedding. Ask your alterations specialist what the absolute deadline would be for alterations before the wedding in case you lose or gain a few. No matter which way you falter, you want to make sure your dress fits perfectly on the day of.

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Trend - Let Your Hobbies Shine Through

Include things in your wedding that are important to you as individuals and as a couple. If your fiance has been working on an old Chevy for years as a hobby, consider using that as your get away vehicle. If you both love riding bikes together, consider having your bikes out in front of the reception with a basket of blank cards where guests can fill out their best wishes and hang them from your bike.Photo provided by Profinish Design

Trend - Elegant Accessories

Wedding day accessories can turn an elegant gown into a wedding day dream. Be sure to consider what look you are going for on your wedding day and shop for accessories that complement it.Photo provided by Sharpe Photographers

Tip - Talk To Your Groomsmen

Grooms, make sure to talk to your groomsmen about what's expected from them on the day of your wedding. If you have a pal that things 2 day stubble is sexy and you don't, don't be shy..tell him! If your best man thinks the trip to Cancun story when you both got arrested makes for great public humor, stop him. Don't feel bad; who knows what he'll ask of you on his wedding day.Picture provided by Profinish Design

Tip - Menu Cards On Tables

While your guests already made their entree choices when sending in their reply cards, it's a nice touch to have a menu card at each spot or at your buffet detailing the main ingredients. This will allow guests to know what to anticipate and help avoid any food allergies. It can also be a good conversation starter at the tables. "Oh! I love spinach salad with candied walnuts. Don't you?"Photo provided by Sharpe Photographers

Trend - Beautiful Boutonnieres

Ask your florist about doing boutonnieres for key men at your wedding that aren't in the wedding party. If you have an uncle that you are close to that's traveling to share your day, consider this simple touch to show him how much you appreciate him being there.

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Tip - Ceremony Ushering

In all the plans sometimes the minor details are forgotten, like seating. Make sure you have ushers or someone to let people know which side to sit on for the ceremony or if it's open seating.Photo provided by Profinish Design

Trend - Acoustical Music

Think about having live music for your ceremony and/or reception. A fabulous string quartet as you walk down the aisle can really set the stage for your big day. You would be surprised at how affordable acoustical musicians can be.Photo provided by Sharpe Photographers

Trend - Cake...To Smash Or Not To Smash

While cake smashing has gained momentum as a trend, be sure to discuss with your fiance before hand how you both feel about getting cake smashed into your face. That's one surprise you definitely don't want at your wedding.Photo provided by Profinish Design

Tip - Hair Trials With Makeup

Try your hair several different ways when doing a trial run with your stylist. It may help to also do your makeup to give you a better idea of how the entire look will flow on the day of.

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Tip - Dress the Staff For Your Theme

Ask your venue what the servers will wear if you are doing passed appetizers or food service. You may be able to get them to play into your wedding theme with accessories such as a top hat!

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Trend - Lighting Creating A Theme

Once deciding on a venue, it's a great idea to take some photos of your venue to a consult with a local lighting company to see what ambient lighting elements they could add to give your wedding that special glow.Photo provided by The Memory Journalists

Tip - Reception Dinner Seating Cards

Even if you're not doing assigned seating, don't forget to still create name cards for plated dinners so servers know by color or card style who's getting what entree. It will make food service faster and more convenient.

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Trend - Wedding Themes

When choosing a theme for your wedding, choose something that people can relate to and will recognize without needing an explanation. For example, Love Birds!

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