When we begin celebrating unions in the upcoming year most people realize that a lot has changed about the world. How do we accept change? Friends have lost homes, fortunes, savings; other friends are buying houses and using this time of lack to stock up as they have plenty of hard cash.
Themes of any sort, candy bars or buffets, dogs used as ring bearers or flower "girls," chartreuse green and chocolate brown, disposable cameras on the table, wedding bubbles, so many ideas have come and gone - what is here for NOW?
Coming up with the basics and having them in place - great music people can dance to, good food that is executed well - basic components are always hot. Hot and staying hot are the photo booths used for guest books and getting the photos on disk for everybody to keep or get off a website from the photo company.
The hottest thing lately is a photo booth station in front of a green screen or regular screen backdrop complete with costumes and props guests can dress up in. You won't believe the exquisite results from this simple station. www.LAPhotoParty.com is a great company we have used 2 times. Make sure set-up is close to the dance floor as this mother is going to compete with the dancing.
When thinking about what's hot in this unusual new period - think about what people have to go through to get to your wedding and what will make them comfortable. How do I celebrate my joy and union and not show off or make others feel uncomfortable? I keep them in mind.
Room Amenities: some nice cookies, 4 x bottles of water (that don't cost $15 each like the hotel ones do), a little snack mix and a welcome note in an inexpensive basket, box or sack. This is something that really makes a guest feel welcome. I think that's hot!
Be aware and don't let any one thing be crazy over the top and look like a show off, unless all your friends and guests are show offs - then by all means go wild. Be appropriate and play to your crowd.
Videography is something I used to not recommend yet with the progression of video it has gotten so hot. Get a good videographer, the editing is more MTV style and a blast to watch. You can get a shorter mini-movie and get it up on your facebook. Some of my clients videos I've watched over 20 times and cried every time. www.DavidRobinFilms.com
In summation about what's hot: room amenity for out of town guests (remember there most likely will be a hotel room delivery fee), photo booth for guest book with stickers and writing pens for notes, live photo booth station with costumes, great dance music (a good band can be upwards of $14,000) and great food executed well. Do the basics right and have fun celebrating!
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