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— continued from page 29 — late. Part bra fitting session for the bridesmaid — bouquets should look as though they were
dresses, part bonding session over mimosas loosely gathered, with bridesmaid bouquets
wedding favors and coordinating with vendors. and snacks, events like these help spread out often being repurposed for the ceremony. In
Now just imagine packing and finalizing the wedding fun. In addition, says Skinner, line with the bohemian styling trend, many
trip details for your honeymoon — the extra bridesmaid proposals are really big right now. couples are ditching a color scheme for flowers
stress could send any well-intentioned bride “People are working harder to make it feel altogether; instead opting for whatever flowers
or groom over the edge. For this very reason, special, versus an obligation.” Oh, and don’t are in season.
many couples welcome the option to postpone forget the bridesmaid gifts! “Recently, the
their honeymoon, according to Skinner. While gifts have become much more tailored to the Wedding customs
vacation time and cash flow may play a role in individual bridesmaids,” Skinner says, “for become more informal
the decision to postpone a honeymoon until instance a signed copy of a book they love or a Whether it’s swapping a plated dinner for
months later, many couples find this option to donation to their favorite charity.” a spread from the couple’s favorite casual
be more practical. barbecue joint, opting for a secular ceremony
“It’s one less thing to think about on your Wedding flowers loosen up over a religious one, or ditching formal
wedding day,” Skinner explains, “plus if you Following the trend of more relaxed announcements, couples are moving toward
don’t rush into your honeymoon, you can do it weddings, wedding flowers are loosening up. a relaxed, informal approach to planning their
a few months later when getting away seems “The day of the super tight round ball of roses weddings, according to Skinner.
like more of a treat.” are over,” Petryk explains. “Today, there’s “Instead of huge introductions, announcing
a trend toward more wild, organic-feeling the whole bridal party, and doing formal
Bridesmaid bonding designs.” At the venue, textured greenery is on photos after the ceremony, couples want less
Given that most couples spend months trend for 2017 — hung everywhere from the structure to the day,” Skinner says. “It’s about
planning for one whirlwind day of excitement, ceiling to chandeliers. The bonus? Greenery being engaged versus the historical stuff that
many brides are seeking to extend their is budget friendly, so you can do more for has been popular in the past.” The result?
engagement period with bridesmaid events less, according to Petryk. As far as bouquets More time to talk to loved ones and friends
before the big day. As Sandra Prothman, owner go, Petryk says that the same theory applies who made the trip to see you.
of Easton bra shop For the Girls, explains,
“fitting parties” have become popular as of
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