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This year will unfold a variety of wedding trends, some brand new to the scene and others as imaginative versions of that we saw introduced towards the end of last year. Here are the top ten wedding trends in Kansas City:
1. Customized Invitation Suites Say goodbye to cookie-cutter invites and hello to custom invitation suites. From colors to themes, there are so many options when creating an invitation's design. With so many talented artists in Kansas City, it is easy for you to work hand-in-hand, and even in-person, with a designer to develop a look that is unique to you and the style of your wedding. Whether you’re in search of simple and understated, or bold and colorful, there is a perfect design to be created for ever couple. The geode-inspired suite above was created by YellowBrick Graphics.
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With the rise of sharing personal experiences on social media, guests cannot wait to be the first person to post about your wedding, sometimes before you have even exchanged vows. Therefore, couples are kindly asking guests to unplug during the ceremony. Deanna Johnson, owner and photographer of A Day to Adore Photography says, “I think guests should be fully present in the moment instead of hiding behind a screen. It helps out the photographers because it allows us to focus on anticipating our next shot without worrying about someone getting in the way or having large distracting screens pop up in the photos.” It’s not rude to ask for technology to be put away at the ceremony, but don’t risk being labeled a “stuffy” couple. Welcome back in the use of social media at the reception by incorporating a fun hashtag or geo-filter for guests to tag and use throughout the evening. Or kick it up a notch by having a gif-capable photo booth. Your guests (and you) will enjoy viewing all of the candid shots the next morning! Photo: Brianne Elizabeth Photography
Photo: Marissa Cribbs Photography
2. Unplug, then Re-Plug
By: Lori Addington
