{"id":13234,"date":"2013-02-18T13:00:23","date_gmt":"2013-02-18T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wdie.wedding-dates.com\/?p=13234"},"modified":"2024-05-13T09:57:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T08:57:35","slug":"wedding-trends-2013-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wedding-trends-2013-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Trends 2013 – Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to the last of my Wedding Trends blogs!<\/p>\n

Mismatched Bridesmaids<\/h2>\n

This year there will be no holding back when it comes to bridesmaids and colour! If you can\u2019t choose a colour choose several! Your bridesmaids<\/a> can wear different coloured dresses, wear shoes of varying colours and have great fun with their flowers. Mixed and Matched is where its at!<\/p>\n

Lounge Areas<\/h2>\n

Lounge Areas will really come into their own in 2013. Brides and grooms will create comfy and cool lounge areas either indoors or outdoors for their guests. These can be part of the drinks reception or as a separate area away from the dance floor, where guest can relax and mingle. If you are planning on having a photobooth, a lounge area is the perfect place to have it.<\/p>\n

Beer Tasting<\/h2>\n

Microbrews and craft beers will really make an appearance this year. The boys will love this trend! There are so many great beers to choose from so why not create a \u2018tasting\u201d station.<\/p>\n

Food Carts<\/h2>\n

Food carts such as ice cream carts, pop corn stands and hot dog stations will also feature, making food more fun and interactive at weddings this year. If you don\u2019t fancy these for your wedding day they may be a fun idea for the post wedding celebrations!<\/p>\n

Birds<\/h2>\n

Birds\u2026.. yes I said birds! Birds will be part of this year\u2019s wedding trends. Bird cages will be part of your wedding decor, love birds will be seen on wedding stationery, bird\u2019s nests, feathers and eggs will feature as d\u00e9cor, favours and cake toppers!<\/p>\n

DIY Wedding<\/h2>\n

DIY brides will be forever popular but I think now brides are a lot more savvy when it comes to \u201cDIY \u2013 ing\u201d. Pinterest<\/a>, blogs and websites are full of helpful hints and ideas. Bride are also a lot more cost and time conscious now which is great as its so important to weigh up the money you save on doing things yourself against the time it will take.<\/p>\n

Karen Buchanan is a regular blogger for Wedding Dates. She runs a wedding planning business\u00a0called\u00a0Weddings With Karen Buchanan. Connect with her on her Facebook page at\u00a0Weddings With Karen Buchanan\u00a0or chirp her over on Twitter. Her Twitter handle is @karenbuchanan3.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Wedding Trends 2013 – Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n

Wedding Trends 2013 – Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n

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