Unique Wedding Trends in 2010

This year, most traditional rules are being broken and various unique ideas are being incorporated in the most wonderful life-changing event between two people: the wedding.

At present, weddings have fewer guests, comprising mainly of family and close friends. Due to the state of the economy, most couples have to be selective with the people they invite. On the other hand, with a smaller number of people, the ceremony has become more pleasantly intimate.

For venues, a wedding at home is not only a great idea when the budget is tight. It feels more personal and puts guests at ease. For other couples without budget constraints, they can exchange their 'I do's' in lovely garden settings, white-sand beaches, even underwater. A recent trend has seen people in Europe exchange vows in sub-zero temperatures at Ice Bars. With the enchantingly frosty atmosphere, the couple is apt to keep love's fire burning. Other unique venues include flying in remodeled Boeing airplanes and atop tall skyscrapers for those who want a heavenly experience.

What bride would be without a bouquet? Nowadays, a lot of brides are going for the picked-it-myself look. Although roses will never go out of style, there is a higher demand for exotic tropical flowers arranged in a loose, thrown together cascade. Other non-floral elements are also being incorporated like crystals, pearls and feathers.

And speaking of feathers, ever since Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw got married with a bird on her head, there has been a growing frenzy over peacock feathers. The lush hues of cobalt blue, emerald green give any wedding an elegant and stylish flair. Peacock theme details have also graced tabletop decorations, floral arrangements, and wedding attire. This leads us to the wedding dress -

The past years show a proclivity for strapless gowns, and the trends show that it will continue this year. The hemline, however, remains diverse. Brides can choose floor length billowing skirts, mermaid styles; or short and sweet with tea-length and above the knee. There is also an emerging demand for color. Pure virginal white is a bit archaic and so unforgiving when it comes to skin tone. Shades of ivory compliment many complexions better and does not stray too far from tradition. Touches of color added here and there, like a ribbon sash around the waist or a layer that peeks under the skirt offers a more adventurous approach. Or brides can go all out and walk down the aisle in a bold colored dress. Blue seems the favored color of the moment, followed by valentine red.

Contemporary weddings have also revamped the procession. Instead of a singular central aisle, the bride and groom enter and walk separate paths that converge at the altar. It also strategically seats the two sides together so there is only one family.

With so much of the wedding conventions being altered, it is something of a relief to see that wedding rings are still part of the ceremony. However, couples want their rings - symbols of commitment and eternal love - with new twists. They can choose from a wide array of metals and designs - filigreed, multi-banded, set with clusters of gems or pearls, or engraved with unusual markings. Popular as of the moment are binary code and fingerprints.

Also gaining in popularity are wedding ring tattoos. Actually a centuries old custom, tattoos are an exceptional way to represent a couples' loyalty and devotion, not to mention very stylish. Consider Eva Longoria who had the date of her marriage to Tony Parker tattooed on the inside of her wrist.

And there you have it. Unique and great ideas to make your wedding extraordinary.

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