Wedding Trends in 2018

Wedding Trends for 2018

Hello my beautiful brides and handsome grooms!

Do you follow the latest trends in the wedding industry? Me too! Here at Your Dream Beach Wedding, we continually strive to remain fashionable and on-trend, offering a unique experience for you and your guests.

So what’s going to be popular in 2018?

Color-wise, navy blue and blush pink are very in this year, with metallic accents perfectly complementing the color schemes. Greenery is also seeing an increase in popularity, with more and more couples wanting their magical day to be held in a garden-meets-beach paradise.

Naked wedding cakes continue to be popular, with the trend of frosting-less cakes at an all time high. In terms of décor, it’s looking like wooden furniture and elements will be popular in 2018, with many couples enjoying a rustic and modest aesthetic.

Your Dream Beach Wedding has all of this and more, as we continue to provide modern, elegant weddings to brides and grooms of every caliber. 

Get the elegant, classic look adding lots of greenery to your centerpieces, flowers bouquets and arbor.

Blush color tends to be so feminine and romantic.

Navy it's softer than the harsh tones of black, but it is still elegant and timeless

Wood elements that will vow your guests.

Sincerely, 

Olga

Fairy Tale Gulf Shores Beach Pavilion Weddings

Weddings are memorable, special and spectacular events! Be it the charm of traditional weddings, the modern day weddings full of excitement or any kind of wedding- each is unique in its own way. Beach weddings are the perfect way to enjoy one’s precious day, surrounded by cool breeze, calm seas and the beauty of nature! Beach weddings are gaining popularity in the Gulf regions and have become a great way to enjoy one’s own wedding and also offer complete enjoyment to the guests.

Fairy Tale Gulf Shores Beach Pavilion Weddings

With sand beneath your feet and nature in all it’s glory surrounding you, it’s the perfect setting to start the rest of your life with your better half! The perfect Gulf Shores Beach Wedding requires less planning and adds immense beauty and joy to the day. These weddings are straight from a fairy tale! Here’s what you need to consider:

·       Location

·       Decoration material

·       Professional photographer

·       Wedding officiant , as per customs& religious beliefs

·       Wedding cake, flowers, chairs, etc.

First of all, it’s important to choose the location for the ceremony based on your convenience and availability. There are many locations to choose from and make sure you do all your research and planning to choose the one that best fits your taste and budget. The next task is to plan the wedding decoration and source material for the same. The selection is dependent on the likings of the couple or they can even hand it over to the organizers or wedding planners. In the latter case, ensure you have an open conversation regarding your expectations.

Choosing the right photographer is essential to be able to capture and freeze the precious wedding moments for a lifetime. Depending on your individual customs and beliefs, book a wedding celebrant who will be able to carry out the wedding ceremony as per your requirements. The wedding cake must be tasted and booked well in advance and don’t miss out on adding the beauty of flowers to the ceremony.

A wedding reception at the gulf shores is another event that is sure to be mesmerizing and stunning. You can add more fun with lovely arrangements and delectable food. While nature is the most beautiful setting, beautiful and classy decoration and lighting will add to the mood and the charm.

Having your wedding on the Gulf Shores is sure to be an enchanting experience. There really isn’t anywhere else more perfect to say “I DO!” Contact us today to make your dream beach wedding a reality.

Pensacola Purple-Themed Wedding

Choosing a wedding color can be one of the most exciting parts of planning your big day. The color you choose sets the tone for your entire event, reflecting your personality and style. One color that has been gaining popularity for weddings is purple. This regal hue can bring a sense of elegance, sophistication, and magic to your celebration.

Why Choose Purple for Your Wedding?

Versatility and Shades

Purple is incredibly versatile and comes in a range of shades, from light lavenders and lilacs to deep plums and eggplants. This variety allows you to create different moods and themes. For a romantic and soft look, lighter shades of purple are ideal. For a more dramatic and luxurious feel, opt for the darker tones.

Symbolism and Meaning

Purple is often associated with royalty, luxury, and power, making it a fitting choice for a wedding. It also symbolizes creativity, wisdom, and peace. Incorporating purple into your wedding can convey a sense of sophistication and elegance, while also representing the depth and creativity of your love.

Complements Other Colors

Purple pairs beautifully with a wide range of colors. It looks stunning with white and ivory, as seen below, creating a classic and timeless look. When paired with gold or silver, it adds a touch of glamour and opulence. Purple also complements other colors like pink, green, and even yellow, allowing you to create a unique and personalized color palette.

Incorporating Purple into Your Wedding

Floral Arrangements

Purple flowers can add a beautiful touch to your wedding décor. Consider using flowers like lavender, lilacs, orchids, and roses in your bouquets, centerpieces, and boutonnieres. Mixing different shades of purple flowers with greenery and white blooms can create a lush and elegant floral display.

Bridesmaid Dresses

Dressing your bridesmaids in purple can add a pop of color to your wedding party. Whether you choose matching dresses in the same shade or mix and match different tones of purple, your bridesmaids will look stunning. Purple dresses also complement a variety of skin tones, making it a flattering choice for everyone.

Table Settings and Linens

Incorporate purple into your table settings with linens, napkins, and chair covers. Add purple accents with candles, glassware, and table runners. For a cohesive look, consider using purple in your place cards, menus, and other stationery.

Choosing purple as your wedding color can bring a sense of elegance, romance, and magic to your special day. Its versatility and wide range of shades allow you to create a unique and personalized look that reflects your style and personality. From floral arrangements to table settings, there are countless ways to incorporate this beautiful color into your wedding.

At Your Dream Beach Wedding, we understand the importance of every detail, including your color scheme. Our team is dedicated to helping you create the wedding of your dreams, with expert advice and exceptional services. Contact us today to start planning your perfect purple wedding!

Bringing Your Own Officiant!

It’s a very nice experience when you have someone close to you officiating your ceremony.

Those moments you will remember and cherish forever. There are certain things to consider when bringing your own officiant. When we plan a wedding, we allow 15-20 minutes for the ceremony. This time is the best to keep people engaged. If its hot outside, this amount of time won’t cause the guests to be in the sun for too long. If your minister causes the ceremony to run too long during a sunset wedding, you risk running out of good light, which is essential for photography. Also, the sand ceremony, the seashell ceremony, telling people when to stand, directing the bride on how to stand in front of the altar, and instructing when to give away the bouquet are all performed by the minister, so if you’re bringing your own, please make sure he/she knows how to perform all this. I’ve seen weddings when the ceremony was very short, not very engaging with the people and just plain. For a wedding to be a success, there are many small things that can contribute and are absolutely necessary.

For example, if you are late, you are cutting yourself short on wedding photography. If you are scheduled for a sunset wedding, even being 10 minutes late can make a big difference.

Traffic is always bad on Saturdays, so plan to arrive at least 30 min early. This is an absolute necessity. Peak season brings busy streets as well. 

Beach Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks

Most couples crave to have an intimate wedding experience that can be shared with their loved ones. Beach locations can provide this luxury for the bride, groom, and the few family members who usually attend. Deciding the best beach for your wedding can be a challenge, with endless beach wedding venues available.

Absolutely nothing could be more romantic than that. And guess what! You can have a dream beach wedding on a budget with these few simple tips and tricks.

Watch Your Budget

The first thing that you want to do when planning a beach wedding is to establish a budget for all expenses. Setting a budget first and sticking to it, can limit countless hours of search. If you know what you can and can't afford, you can save yourself time by looking at beach locations that you can work with; Beach weddings are possible on any budget. If your budget is small, you will just have a smaller wedding and vice-versa.

Exploring Different Beaches

Technology has made exploring and researching different locations done fast. Once you have determined what country you would like to have the wedding in, explore the many beach services the country offers. Doing general internet searches and finding out which beaches offer the best wedding services will allow you to see the available options. Search pictures and testimonials from those who have used the beach for a wedding before. What you learn from others who have shared similar experience can be very beneficial in planning the perfect event.

Think Small about the Guest List

It helps a lot not only to have a more intimate experience with the people you love and cherish. It also allows you to spend more of your time and money on issues most important to you, be it the wedding cake, wedding dress or even the honeymoon vacation plans.

Limit the Open Bar

Let's face it; everyone tends to drink more than they should when they know the alcohol is free.

Therefore, limit the pre-reception cocktail hour and during the actual wedding reception, serve only wine and beer. But if you don't want your guest to think you cheaply of you, try and put a limit to the selection, by adding a few cost-friendly tropical cocktail. Since it’s a beach wedding, it doesn't get more exciting than a tropical flavor cocktail with an umbrella on top.

Make sure the cocktail you've chosen goes with the primary color of your wedding and declare them your "signature" drinks. This not only ensures you don't end up getting expensive beverages for everyone in the wedding party, you can also add pizzazz and ambiance towards the occasion.

These tips can be very helpful in planning a beach wedding. It is recommended that you start the plans early enough. It is now easier than ever to make your beach wedding dreams a reality. Set a budget; explore the different beaches they offer, chose a beach and spend less. Once you pick a beach for your wedding, leave the rest in the hands of the wedding planner. Contact us make your dream beach wedding a reality.

Embrace the Beauty of Flower Crowns for Your Wedding

This stunning Gulf Shores Wedding featured a wedding accessory I just love - Flower Crowns! Flower crowns have become a beloved wedding accessory choice for brides and bridal parties alike. These beautiful and versatile headpieces can add a touch of romance, whimsy, and natural elegance to your special day. Whether you’re planning a beach wedding, a rustic celebration, or a classic ceremony, flower crowns can enhance your look and bring a fresh, enchanting vibe to your wedding.

Why Choose Flower Crowns?

Flower crowns have been a symbol of beauty and love for centuries. Their timeless appeal makes them a perfect choice for any bride looking to add a touch of natural elegance to her wedding day. They can be tailored to suit any wedding theme, from bohemian to classic, and everything in between.

Versatile 

One of the greatest advantages of flower crowns is their versatility. They can be crafted from a variety of flowers, foliage, and even decorative elements like beads and ribbons. Whether you prefer bold, vibrant blooms or delicate, pastel flowers, there’s a flower crown that will perfectly match your wedding style.

Complements Any Hairstyle

Flower crowns can be incorporated into virtually any hairstyle. Whether you’re wearing your hair up, down, in braids, or in loose waves, a flower crown can complement your look. They can be used as a focal point or a subtle accent, depending on your preference.

Adds a Natural Element

Using flowers in your hair adds a beautiful, natural element to your bridal look. This is especially fitting for outdoor weddings, garden ceremonies, or beach nuptials. The organic beauty of flowers can enhance your overall aesthetic and bring a sense of freshness and vitality to your appearance.

AL Chantay & David Wedding

Gulf Coast Beach Wedding

Gulf Shores, Orange Beach are one of the most glamorous and beautiful destinations for having a perfect beach wedding. All of us dream about the kind of wedding we want to have, and the venue is something which we keep thinking about at a priority. Most of us dream of having a wedding at the beach, with the sparkling blue sea being a backdrop for the event.

When it comes to a wedding, lots of things need to be planned, especially if it is on a beach. Right from permissions to other arrangements, everything has to be perfect so that nothing gets doomed on the most special day of your life. If you have decided to get married on Gulf shores or Orange Beach, AL, we will help you with all the arrangements. 

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Perfectly Imperfect: The Top Two Wedding Trends of 2017

It’s a new year and for many beaus and belles, 2017 will mark a new beginning of your journey as a married couple!

At Your Dream Beach Wedding, we love staying ahead of the pack. We have unearthed the top two wedding trends for 2017.  While many brides-to-be love theming their wedding according to an era such as vintage or a setting such as a garden affair, there are two trends that will complement your ideal beach wedding perfectly.  They are timeless, sophisticated and spirited. Check them out and be inspired!

1.     Color Wedding – Magical Marsala

Theming your wedding by color is not a new phenomenon. Choosing marsala (a rich red shade) as your go-to-color is guaranteed to wow and warm your guests.  You can add pops of deep marsala magic in a mixed centerpiece of flowers, extend it to table linen and glass wear, highlight it on wedding stationary or have hues of marsala hidden in your hair.  Marsala works best paired with amber, gorgeous golden yellows and neutral browns. Experiment with fusing it with turquoise, teal, or vibrant blues for surprising color combinations that will give your guests an experience they will remember forever.

2.    The Asymmetrical Edge

Greenery wedding ideas will be continuously popular in 2017.  While we all know that symmetry can be beautiful, there is something equally intriguing about ‘asymmetry’.  Asymmetrical flower bouquets and arrangements will be popping up at weddings all over the country this year.  Looking fancy and complicated, asymmetrical arrangements truly are works of art.  What we love most about adding an asymmetrical edge to your wedding is that we don’t have to worry about making a mistake because this type of arrangement is very free-flowing, which will hopefully extend to your energy on the day as well.  We think asymmetrical bouquets are perfectly imperfect and we know you will love them too!

Sunrise Wedding in Orange Beach

Secret Sunrise Celebration

Shhh! Away from the bustle of afternoons or elegant evenings is a beautiful time of day – morning. There is something magical about mornings. Whether you are a morning person or not, few could debate the blissful beauty of being outdoors in the early hours of a new day.  The stillness. A subtle breeze on your cheeks.  Stretches of illuminated white sand.  A backdrop of rolling sun-kissed waves.  At this time of day our beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches seem heavenly, like something from another place. 

Morning weddings have become a popular choice for many couples as it is very quiet and there are not many people out and about. Why not share a special breakfast champagne at sunrise? What could be more beautiful than the stunning silhouette of you and your loved one with the rising sun behind you.  It’s a new day and the perfect time to start your new life together.  Even if you are not normally a morning person, the gorgeous sights of the Gulf Coast Beaches are guaranteed to have you bouncing out of bed on your big day.  We promise!

Bring Your Whole ‘Furry’ Family To Your Pensacola Beach Wedding

They say that a dog is man’s (and woman’s) best friend and this could not be more true than on your special day.  If your dog is a loving part of your family and you want him or her to be involved in your wedding ceremony, there is nothing stopping you with a beautiful beach wedding at Pensacola beach.  Equipped to accommodate your guests and your puppy pals, choosing Pensacola beach becomes easy.  Having your wedding in the beautiful surrounds of Pensacola beach, is the perfect place to say ‘I do’ with all of the family, even the furry members, present.

Check out these two gorgeous sisters who not only wanted to be married on the same day but also shared a common love for their dogs. Your Dream Beach Wedding was able to accommodate their requests, turning their dreams of having the whole family present into reality. 

So why make a choice, if you don’t have to. You can have but your lover and your other loyal companion by your side with Your Dream Beach Wedding. Get those doggy-bow ties and tiaras ready and contact us today.

+ Please note that Gulf Shores and Orange Beach locations DO NOT allow dogs on the beach.

This Year’s Wedding Trends

Have you got big bridal dreams for the new year? At Your Dream Wedding, we certainly do!  I'm so excited for the 2017 wedding season. You're probably wondering what styles will be in fashion in the new year and we have some ideas to keep you imagining over the vacation season.  My favorite trend, that is likely to ‘flourish’ in the new year and stay in bloom for a few years, is adding pops of greenery to your special day in all of the likely and some unlikely places as well! 

Bouquets

Starting with your bouquet, adding some seeded eucalyptus will instantly give a whimsical vibe to your wedding and the subtle fresh scent will keep your guests and yourself calm and relaxed.

Centerpieces

Your reception is a great way to continue with this beautiful trend. By adding greenery garlands, you have beautiful centerpieces without spending a lot of money.  Once again, my favorite for this is seeded eucalyptus.

Arbor

In a natural outdoor setting such as the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, or Pensacola, it is absolute must that your arbor set up includes greenery to complement the surrounds. 

Small Things

Adding little touches of greenery to your invitations or boutonnieres gives you a detail-orientated, unique and memorable difference. 

If you are ready to take your big day dreaming to the next level, check out our gorgeous natural wonder Arbor set up below. Embrace the stunning simplicity of nature this bridal season by loving seeded eucalyptus as much as we do!.  Happy Planning!

Getting-Ready Picture Ideas

The most intimate photographs are always the best. For weddings, that moment is often the ‘getting ready moment’ or the sneak peek behind the scenes. For beach weddings, getting ready might include enjoying a refreshing island cocktail while getting your hair done with your bridesmaids or simply looking out at the beach with dreamy eyes.

When it comes to wedding photography, the job of the photographer is to capture these candid moments, from those snapped while you’re getting ready to the first moment you and your groom see one another, a photographer should be there every step of the way. These are moments you’ll never get to relive again, but a wedding photographer can capture them in all their candor.

Here’s how we capture these moments with our wedding photography services. 

Beach Wedding

Wedding Ring

Bride getting Ready

Wedding Dress

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