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Bake in some goodness Baked goods add warmth to receptions

For many people, the smell of fresh-baked treats evokes the happiest of memories.

And this year, one of the biggest trends in weddings is serving baked goods to evoke the warmth and taste of home. Pies, cupcakes, brownies and cookies are all popular options that brides are choosing to give their reception a fresh, sweet taste that will make lasting memories.

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One of the challenges of serving baked goods at a wedding is making the event seem relaxed but not cheap.

After all, baked goods can be made by just about anybody, so it can be a good way to save money for other parts of the wedding if you can ask people to bring baked goods to help out.

The secret is making it not look like a thrown-together potluck buffet.

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Baked goods, like any foods, will become a part of the reception’s overall atmosphere. You need to think about how they will be served, garnished and presented to your guests, making sure the baked goods follow your overall theme and design.

One possibility is leaving a small box or bag with a sampling of baked goods at each guest’s place setting at the table.

Another is using baked goods as wedding favors, giving each person a package of treats they can take home with them to continue the fun.

With the right foods and beautiful presentation, baked treats can become a big part of your wedding memories.

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Pretty much anything you could want is at your disposal and you hardly have to lift a finger. The top cruise lines have really upped their game in the culinary realm, so try a few different entrees and a few different desserts, and splurge for a drink package.

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Rather than the more simple, flowing styles that have become popular in recent years, the Victorian dresses will pile layer upon layer of fabric to create textures that draw the eye.

The skirt is the most obvious area where layering can have its full effect, but the high neck lines and longer sleeves of the Victorian era also create opportunities for designers to recreate the elegance of another time.

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A delicious farewell Do you remember getting goody bags to take home from friends’ birthday parties as a child?

One of the biggest trends in 2012 weddings is the use of a “goodnight station” to give your guests a selection of nice treats that they can carry with them as they leave.

It’s something you can do in addition or in place of giving wedding favors.

The goodnight station is a small buffet where guests can pick from drinks, desserts and snacks that they take home with them, giving them one last “thank you” for their visit.

You can include bags or boxes — preferably decorated to match your theme — and let your guests choose their favorite treats to take home.

Popular items at goodnight stations include donuts, cookies, chocolates and a selection of hot or cold drinks, depending on the season.

You can also opt for a candy buffet to leave suckers, jawbreakers, peppermints and other sugary extras for your guests.

The great thing about goodnight stations and candy buffets is that they can be customized to match the color, theme and decor of your wedding.

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One trend that shows no signs of slowing down is the use of a separate reception dress that is simpler and easier to dance in than a traditional wedding gown.

And that makes perfect sense. If a bride is going to spend time and money to create a spectacular reception, she should at least be able to wear a dress that lets her enjoy it.

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Shorter Skirts One of the most obvious differences in a wedding gown and a reception dress is the length of the skirt.

Wedding gowns usually have full-length skirts that can drag on the floor, which is not exactly conducive to kicking up your feet on the dance floor.

Reception dresses are designed to allow more freedom of motion and be more comfortable while looking beautiful at the same time.

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Either way — subdued or extreme — you can find a combination that speaks about who you are as a bride.

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If there is any color that defines 2012 weddings, it’s a pale, smoky blue paired with beige.

This is a twist on the blues and chocolate browns that have been popular in home decor for several years, although it works much better with toned-down hues for weddings.

The end result is a beautiful combination that evokes romanticism and whimsy, creating a great base pallette around which you can build your wedding decor.

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If you want to take the opposite extreme, bold splashes of color continue to be popular this year.

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This year’s hot colors range from Kelly green to neon pink and hot orange, although they’re rarely monochrome. By pairing colors that don’t typically go together — such as navy blue with hot pink — you can create a unique look for your wedding that gives it a distinctive visual DNA. Deciding to go bold comes with risks, though. It’s easy to overdo it when dealing with such bright colors, so use them in moderation.

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Nothing is more beautiful than the things created by Mother Nature, and today’s designers are going to great lengths to bring that beauty into weddings, whether indoors or out.

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In other words, a natural wedding is all about harmony with your surroundings, wherever they may be.

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The end result is a beautiful combination that evokes romanticism and whimsy, creating a great base pallette around which you can build your wedding decor.

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One popular trend that continues this year is the themed wedding. It’s about a lot more than picking a consistent style and colors.

Instead, it goes the extra step by weaving one central idea through the entire celebration, whether it’s one of the couple’s hobbies or a particular historical period. In a themed wedding, everything — decor, clothing, food and even a gift for guests — is centered around one idea of the couple’s choosing.

If you want to take the opposite extreme, bold splashes of color continue to be popular this year. Using bright, highly saturated colors is a great way to add some visual “pop� and fun to your wedding.

This year’s hot colors range from Kelly green to neon pink and hot orange, although they’re rarely monochrome. By pairing colors that don’t typically go together — such as navy blue with hot pink — you can create a unique look for your wedding that gives it a distinctive visual DNA. Deciding to go bold comes with risks, though. It’s easy to overdo it when dealing with such bright colors, so use them in moderation.

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Give your wedding personality Six ideas for an event as unique as you are Location

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Entrance

Weddings don’t have to be held in churches, so get creative with the site of your ceremony or reception. Look for a location that matches the couple — the park where you had your first kiss, a quaint cabin in the woods for nature lovers, or even at a stadium for big-time sports fans. You’re only limited by your imagination.

Today’s wedding photographs are about a lot more than posed pictures with family. If you find the right photographer, you’ll have all kinds of options to reflect who you are, from creative, artistic portraits to photojournalism that documents the entire day in beautiful images. The key is finding a photographer who clearly understands what you want and has the skills to make it happen.

If you want to make a real splash, come up with a creative way to make your big entrance at the wedding. Whether your arrive on a white horse, Napoleon Dynamite style, or show up in a stretched Hummer with bass blasting from the stereo, your first impression can be one guests never forget.

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One trend is using pale blue and beige together for an elegant, understated look. The other is using extremely bright colors to make a big impact.

Either way — subdued or extreme — you can find a combination that speaks about who you are as a bride.

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This year’s hot theme is a natural fit for weddings

Nothing is more beautiful than the things created by Mother Nature, and today’s designers are going to great lengths to bring that beauty into weddings, whether indoors or out.

Natural weddings start with a pallette of natural fabrics, typically cotton and linen, to set the tone. Inspiration for accent colors can come directly from nature, too, perhaps even from the location where the wedding will be held. Native plants and textures help give the wedding a sense of place.

In other words, a natural wedding is all about harmony with your surroundings, wherever they may be.

For the floral arrangements, wildflowers or daisies can be loosely tied together in bunches to look as if they were just picked from a garden. They will typically look less formal than a traditional wedding but no less elegant when designed tastefully.

And, while natural weddings are becoming more popular each year, they’re not only about creating a style inspired by the Earth. They’re also about protecting it.

Natural weddings should incorporate ideas that are friendly for the environment, such as printing recyclable invitations and giving away seed packets and organic, pesticide-free flowers to guests.

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If there is any color that defines 2012 weddings, it’s a pale, smoky blue paired with beige.

This is a twist on the blues and chocolate browns that have been popular in home decor for several years, although it works much better with toned-down hues for weddings.

The end result is a beautiful combination that evokes romanticism and whimsy, creating a great base pallette around which you can build your wedding decor.

Think about it: combining light blue and pure white might look too childish, almost like Cinderella’s grand ball. But when you add in beige, you create a warmer, more sophisticated look that is perfect for a modern wedding.

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Bold Colors

One popular trend that continues this year is the themed wedding. It’s about a lot more than picking a consistent style and colors.

Instead, it goes the extra step by weaving one central idea through the entire celebration, whether it’s one of the couple’s hobbies or a particular historical period. In a themed wedding, everything — decor, clothing, food and even a gift for guests — is centered around one idea of the couple’s choosing.

If you want to take the opposite extreme, bold splashes of color continue to be popular this year. Using bright, highly saturated colors is a great way to add some visual “pop� and fun to your wedding.

This year’s hot colors range from Kelly green to neon pink and hot orange, although they’re rarely monochrome. By pairing colors that don’t typically go together — such as navy blue with hot pink — you can create a unique look for your wedding that gives it a distinctive visual DNA. Deciding to go bold comes with risks, though. It’s easy to overdo it when dealing with such bright colors, so use them in moderation.

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One trend that shows no signs of slowing down is the use of a separate reception dress that is simpler and easier to dance in than a traditional wedding gown.

And that makes perfect sense. If a bride is going to spend time and money to create a spectacular reception, she should at least be able to wear a dress that lets her enjoy it.

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Shorter Skirts One of the most obvious differences in a wedding gown and a reception dress is the length of the skirt.

Wedding gowns usually have full-length skirts that can drag on the floor, which is not exactly conducive to kicking up your feet on the dance floor.

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One trend is using pale blue and beige together for an elegant, understated look. The other is using extremely bright colors to make a big impact.

Either way — subdued or extreme — you can find a combination that speaks about who you are as a bride.

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If there is any color that defines 2012 weddings, it’s a pale, smoky blue paired with beige.

This is a twist on the blues and chocolate browns that have been popular in home decor for several years, although it works much better with toned-down hues for weddings.

The end result is a beautiful combination that evokes romanticism and whimsy, creating a great base pallette around which you can build your wedding decor.

Think about it: combining light blue and pure white might look too childish, almost like Cinderella’s

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Using bright, highly saturated colors is a great way to add some visual “pop� and fun to your wedding.

This year’s hot colors range from Kelly green to neon pink and hot orange, although they’re rarely monochrome. By pairing colors that don’t typically go together — such as navy blue with hot pink — you can create a unique look for your wedding that gives it a distinctive visual DNA. Deciding to go bold comes with risks, though. It’s easy to overdo it when dealing with such bright colors, so use them in moderation.

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A delicious farewell Do you remember getting goody bags to take home from friends’ birthday parties as a child?

One of the biggest trends in 2012 weddings is the use of a “goodnight station” to give your guests a selection of nice treats that they can carry with them as they leave.

It’s something you can do in addition or in place of giving wedding favors.

The goodnight station is a small buffet where guests can pick from drinks, desserts and snacks that they take home with them, giving them one last “thank you” for their visit.

You can include bags or boxes — preferably decorated to match your theme — and let your guests choose their favorite treats to take home.

Popular items at goodnight stations include donuts, cookies, chocolates and a selection of hot or cold drinks, depending on the season.

You can also opt for a candy buffet to leave suckers, jawbreakers, peppermints and other sugary extras for your guests.

The great thing about goodnight stations and candy buffets is that they can be customized to match the color, theme and decor of your wedding.

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Bake in some goodness Baked goods add warmth to receptions

For many people, the smell of fresh-baked treats evokes the happiest of memories.

And this year, one of the biggest trends in weddings is serving baked goods to evoke the warmth and taste of home. Pies, cupcakes, brownies and cookies are all popular options that brides are choosing to give their reception a fresh, sweet taste that will make lasting memories.

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One possibility is leaving a small box or bag with a sampling of baked goods at each guest’s place setting at the table.

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