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Introduction
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Color Trends
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Wedding Themes & Styles
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Chuppahs
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Décor
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Invitations
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Catering
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Wedding Cakes
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Dessert
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Music & Entertainment
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Ketubahs
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Kippot
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Favors
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Charity / Green Weddings
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Bonus – 20 Sources Of Inspiration From The Experts
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More Personal. Meaningful. High-Tech. FUN!
These are the words to describe weddings this year. Couples are being truly crea.ve, taking more risks and making bolder choices as they design their weddings. Our goal is to inspire you with the latest trends and wedding ideas, so that you can then infuse them with your personal style. And have loads of fun along the way!
We can’t wait to tell you about all of the exci.ng wedding trends and ideas from industry experts. But before we dive in, please keep in mind… We sincerely hope you enjoy this report. We love and appreciate feedback. Send your thoughts, ideas, or advice to [email protected]. Your wedding should reflect you and your fiancé’s personality and style. Sure, bold paTerns and geometric designs are striking, and Radiant Orchid, the 2014 Color of the Year, is gorgeous. But we’re not sugges.ng everyone have a purple geometric wedding!
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Colors
Color is definitely a trend in weddings. We’re seeing more bold
colors in the couple’s wedding palette. –The Event of a Lifetime
Color of the Year 2014
Prints & Patterns Playful paTerns like chevron, damask, bold geometric prints and Moroccan paTerns are showing up in everything from invita.ons to linens to GoBos! Heather Lynn Photographie
According to the color experts at Pantone, the Color of the Year for 2014 is Radiant Orchid. The color is elegant and warm, and radiates a sense of joy and crea.vity.
Color Trends
Bedazzle with Bling
Sparkle and shine is in. Crystals, sequins and gliTer will be hot for years to come.
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Pantone’s Top Colors for Spring 2014 include an eclec.c mix of vivid brights and sob pastels. Join our Newsletter to stay informed & inspired!
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Themes &
Most couples style their wedding around a palette of
signature colors, while a growing number are also choosing a
theme or style.
Here are the most popular wedding themes & styles for 2014.
Sleek & Modern
Glamour & Elegance
Modern brides are styling their wedding with sleek, clean designs and architectural lines. -­‐ Jazzflower
Farnaz K Studio
Swank Produc6ons View Profile
With the economy improving, glamour is making a comeback. From lush centerpieces to show-­‐stopping chandeliers, wedding décor is gedng more sophis.cated and elegant.
Refined Woodland
You’ll see this outdoorsy theme reflected with roman.c gowns, flower crowns, and organic linens, wood and ferns in the décor.
Gideon Photography
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The modern day chuppah has become a significant wedding
element where the couple can truly showcase their style and
make a statement - whether the style that’s being represented is
rustic, whimsical or elegant or formal. –Roey Mizrahi Events
H&H Photographers
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Bob Gail Special Events
Swank Produc6ons
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Personalization
Natural Chuppah
Stick to Tradition
More and more chuppah designs are being personalized to the couple’s character, interests and tastes. Our engaged couples are pudng lots of .me and effort into planning gorgeous ceremonies that reflect who they are.
– Swank Produc.ons
Chelsea Clinton’s wedding set the trend for brides wan.ng a nature inspired wedding ceremony. The natural chuppah is becoming more widespread, with birch poles and grapevines crea.ng an earthy vibe.
– Jazzflower
Couples are honoring the tradi.on of using a tallit stretched over four suppor.ng poles. Many couples give loved ones the honor of manually holding up their chuppah. -­‐ Roey Mizrahi Events
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Simple, draped organza chuppahs are also common choices.
-­‐ Blooming Brides Florist
Couples can add a touch of drama with ligh.ng at the base.
Blooming Brides Florist
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Candid Like Life Photography
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Rustic Chic Chuppah
When it comes to flowers, couples are truly perfec.ng and adap.ng the theme of rus.c chic, displaying flowers in a lush, plen.ful, organic and almost strategically chao.c manner.
–Roey Mizrahi Events
Julia Newman via Roey Mizrahi Events
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Décor
Couples are infusing their style into the entire wedding from the
invitations to the food and décor. The “New Generation Bride” is
all about trying new things.
Here are some exciting décor ideas to try!
Long Island MarrioL
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Swank Produc6ons
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Lighting & LED
The Reception Lounge
Ligh.ng is being used to take décor from preTy to STUNNING. LED-­‐lit vases and glowing centerpieces are great op.ons, along with light-­‐up tables and furniture, illuminated bars and even dance floors. -­‐ The Sands at Atlan.c Beach
The Recep.on Lounge is a trend that’s gedng more and more prevalent. Couples are ren.ng couches and oTomans in their signature colors, or all white, to create an in.mate “chill out” area. Ferris Wheel GoBo from Swank Produc6ons
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Personal Touches
Weddings today are all about the unexpected personal touch. In addi.on to photo décor and signature drinks, many couples are crea.ng a unique monogram, symbol or design that is featured throughout their wedding -­‐ on sta.onery, aisle runner, GoBo, cake, monogrammed dance floor, and more.
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Décor
Decorative Ceilings
Full Circle Ligh6ng & Produc6ons via Luna Bazaar
A trend we’re loving is ceiling décor. Hanging flowers, crystals, parasols and lanterns are popular, while suspended glass orbs filled with flowers or themed details are dangling from chuppahs, trees and ceilings everywhere!
Unique Centerpieces
WeddingBee
Many couples are also using vases of different shapes and sizes rather than one large centerpiece. Exotic Blooms
Backdrops & Props
Crea.ve backdrops are being used to add personality and style to the sweetheart table, photo booth or dessert table. Try decals, pinwheels, garlands, string lights or paper cranes.
The mason jar is being traded in for covered centerpieces like domed plaTers terrariums and apothecary jars. Fill them with flowers, desserts, or small objects. Succulents and other exo.c booms add texture and beauty to bouquets and centerpieces. -­‐Jazzflower
HoneyBee in the City
Succulents available from BloomsByTheBox.com
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Thank you to the following experts for their décor ideas & trends:
Jazzflower
Blooming Brides Florist
Life O’ The Party
Swank Produc6ons
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Laura Long The Event of a Life6me
Melisa Imberman
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Joann Montague
Roey Mizrahi Events
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Mark Ze/ler Maya Kalman
Vision Entertainment Group
The Sands at Atlan6c Beach
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Resources
Other ar(cles you might enjoy:
• Jewish Wedding Timeline & Checklist
H&H Photographers
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• Trend: Hanging Ceiling Decora6ons
• Jewish Wedding Tradi6ons
• 10 Ways to “Set the Bar”
• Jewish Pre-­‐Ceremony Customs
• 4 Step Guide to Jewish Wedding Flowers
• Chuppah Inspira6on
• Free E-­‐Book: 50 Ways to WOW Your • Color Trends for Summer 2013, for Spring
Guests, That Won't Break The Bank!
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Florist & Décor professionals
on mazelmoments.com
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Invitations are your guests’ first peek into the type of wedding
they’ll be attending. Most couples take it as an opportunity to
reflect their personality, and many today are being a bit more
playful with their invitation designs.
Bold Colors
Classic wedding colors never go out of style, but the trend is all about color. Couples are adding a twist of bold color like citrus, coral or azure. What's on the fashion runway inspires invita.on design, with color blocking and green very much a trend. -­‐ Michael Zac Design Group
Unique Shapes
Michael Zac Design Group
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More and more couples are choosing invita.ons in modern shapes like squares or circles. Invita.ons with rounded or scalloped edges are also trending.
Laser Cut Designs
Michael Zac Design Group
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Watercolor, and sob shades like pale pink, are also gaining popularity.
The laser cut technique con.nues to be a popular choice for wedding invita.ons because it adds such drama.c, luxurious effect. It gives a true wow factor when guests open it up, which is always what we strive for. -­‐ Ceci New York
Ceci New York
The technology of laser cut allows us to design extremely delicate, intricate paTerns into many parts of the suite -­‐ whether it's a sleeve, a bellyband or part of the invita.on itself. From ikat, floral, paisleys, gates, even the skyline of New York, it is a medium that allows for the ul.mate in ar.s.c freedom and beauty. Perfect for the couple seeking a unique, custom design. -­‐ Ceci New York
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Illustrations
Linnica Studio
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Many couples are using illustra.ons on their invita.on designs. Whether it’s a personalized mo.f that captures your interests or style, or an illustrated invita.on that tells your story, look out for more personalized designs in 2014.
Metallic Color
Kimberly FitzSimons via Oh So Beau6ful Paper
All In The Details
Couples are choosing unique and modern fonts to match their theme. More thought is going into envelope liners, address labels, and stamps to make the invita.on truly stand out. Designs are making their way to the outside of the envelope.
LeTerpress prin.ng is always highly coveted, with Foil Stamping gaining trac.on. Hints of gold, silver and bronzes are being used on the invita.on for a roman.c and modern effect. New World Judaica View Profile
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Thank you to the following experts for their invitation ideas & trends:
Cindy Witkow Designs
Michael Zac Design Group
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Cindy Witkow
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• Crea6ve Menu Card Ideas
• Invita6on Trends
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Ceci New York
Ceci Johnson
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One of the major forces in weddings is personalization, and
catering is no exception. Wedding menus are showcasing the
bride and groom’s taste, style and culture, and creativity.
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Morrell Caterers -­‐ View Profile
Design & Presentation
Fun & Interactive
Mini Menus & Pairing
It’s no longer just about the food. It’s about crea.ng a one-­‐of-­‐a-­‐kind experience! Examples are: custom-­‐
made serving plaTers, coat hook-­‐
lined walls holding donuts, and acrobats sliding down streamers serving champagne. -­‐ Swank Produc.ons
2014 is all about the fun factor! Watch out for more interac.ve (Build Your Own) food sta.ons and DIY cocktail bars. Guests are loving mini versions of everything – bite-­‐size appe.zers, mini desserts, and .ny cocktails and shooters. New versions of old-­‐fashioned foods are trending. -­‐ The Glazier Group
Small bites are being paired with small drinks, like tacos and mini-­‐
margaritas. -­‐ Exquisite Caterers
Other popular foods include coTon candy, donuts, snow cones & S’mores.
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Signature Drinks
Food Trucks
Dance Time Entertainment
We’re seeing Food to go more and more these days – whether it’s a NY style hot pretzel on the way out or a food truck in the parking lot as people leave. -­‐ The Event of a Life.me
There are trucks for almost any type of food or drink, from hot dogs to waffles to espresso trucks. It’s a great way to end the night on a fun and delicious note.
Signature cocktails are common, and are oben inspired by the event color, .me of year or ethnicity. -­‐ Abigail Kirsch Catering Rela.onships
Frozen Cocktail Push-­‐Pops
& Melon-­‐Tini Granita
from Abigail Kirsch Catering Rela(onships Roaming Food Stations
High-­‐End Roaming Carts are beginning to accompany tradi.onal food sta.ons. Servers come around with mobile carts such as delivery bicycles or market carts and prepare upscale items in front of guests. Examples include a truffle rolling sta.on or savory waffle cart. -­‐Esprit Events
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Taco & Margarita Cart
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Exciting stations with global flavors are popular. Argentinian and
South American flavors are gaining traction - Esprit Events
Dan Aguirre Photography via NM Events
Hudson Valley Tapas by Abigail Kirsch Catering Rela6onships -­‐ View Profile
Global Cuisine
Tasting Plates
Couples are using food to showcase their culture and heritage, or foods that are indigenous to something from the couple’s past, like where they met or went to college.
Couples are looking to make the sit down meal a more crea.ve and unique experience. Seated dinners remain typical, but with more unique offerings. "Tas.ng" plates with mul.ple op.ons allow guests to try a variety of dishes. Another trend is incorpora.ng a custom sta.on during the cocktail hour that is made up of local ar.sanal foods. -­‐ Abigail Kirsch Catering Rela.onships
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Resources
Other ar(cles you might enjoy:
• Interac6ve Food & Drink Sta6on Ideas
• “Grab & Go” Food Trend
• Frozen Cocktail Push-­‐Pops
• Crea6ve Soup Shooters
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Cakes
Simple & Elegant
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Couples are op.ng for more understated elegance. Muted, an.que colors are becoming more fashionable. Champagne, blush peach, sob pinks, greens, blues and pearlized ivory are the colors of choice for 2014. -­‐ BuTerfly Bakeshop Colorful Designs
Smaller Cake
The other popular look is quite t h e o p p o s i t e . C o u p l e s a r e choosing cakes with bold colors, modern paTerns and unique shapes that showcase their personality and wedding style.
We oben see the full-­‐sized wedding cake being replaced by a smaller cake just used for ceremonial cudng.
– Abigail Kirsch Catering Rela.onships
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Cakes
Heather Barranco Dreamcakes
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Cake & Co.
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Gown-­‐Inspired Cakes
Flower-­‐Inspired Cakes
Inspired by fashion and finding their dream dress, many brides are crea.ng cakes with gown-­‐
inspired details, such as the lace or buTons.
Flowers are also a source of inspira.on for many couples. From a single statement flower to a replica of your bridal bouquet, the crea.ve possibili.es are endless!
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Esprit Events -­‐ View Profile
Couples are ending their special day with variety, fun & creativity.
“Grab and go” desserts ensure the party does not have to stop for
a traditional dessert hour.
“Spirited” Cupcakes from The Glazier Group -­‐ View Profile
Jet Fete
Candy & Dessert Buffet
Dessert Pairings
Cake Table
2014 is all about fun and elaborate dessert presenta.ons, showcasing a color or color scheme, a current food trend such as retro-­‐style desserts, your wedding style or theme, or having its own theme like “Love is Sweet”.
Mini desserts paired with mini cocktails are trending, such as spiked coffee and a mini doughnut.
A spotlight cake is the focal point with smaller cakes in a variety of flavors and decora.ons surrounding it. Alcohol-­‐infused desserts are also a hot trend, with favorites like spiked snow cones, wine flavored ice cream, and liqueur-­‐infused cupcakes.
Designs range from old-­‐fashioned retro style to elegant and chic. Some couples are also going for a variety of pies instead of cake.
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A Sweet Goodbye
Nothing beats the smell or taste of warm fresh cookies. Pair them with milk (or soy milk) shots and you’ve got a winning combina.on for a guest farewell snack. Interactive Desserts
Interac.ve dessert sta.ons are trending. Abigail Kirsch Catering Rela.onships did a made-­‐to-­‐order cookie and spiked milkshake sta.on complete with small ovens that allowed them to serve the cookies warm to guests and infuse the room with an incredible aroma.
Everyday Occasions by
Jenny Steffens Hobick
Cake...Reinvented
Caterers and pastry chefs are doing innova.ve things with cake. Examples are cake push-­‐
pops, cake in a jar, cake in vintage teacups, and cake pops.
Push-­‐Pop Containers available at Koyal Wholesale
Other fun op.ons include a make your own ice cream sundae bar or design your own cupcake sta.on. DIY waffles, S’mores, snow cones and other edible goodies are foods your guests don’t need to be seated to enjoy! -­‐ Roey Mizrahi Events
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Thank you to the following experts for their food and dessert ideas & trends:
The Original Jem Caterers
Brianna Ellis Abigail Kirsch Catering Rela6onships
Alison Awerbuch The Glazier Group
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Esprit Events
Swank Produc6ons
BuLerfly Bakeshop
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Ellen Vaknine Maya Kalman View Profile
Stacey León Exquisite Caterers
Dave Esquenazi View Profile
Roey Mizrahi Events
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Resources
Other ar(cles you might enjoy:
• Crea6ve Wedding & Party Sta6ons
• Crea6ve Backdrop Ideas
• 4 Ways to Style Your Dessert Buffet
• Cupcake Push-­‐Pops & Cake Shooters
• How to Set Up a Candy Buffet
• Candy Sushi
• Let Them Eat Candy Cake
• 6 Ideas Candy Centerpieces
CandyWarehouse.com
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Weddings are going beyond the band or DJ to provide complete
entertainment for guests. An entertainment company can be
hired to coordinate elements like lighting, music and specialty
talent to give your guests an experience they won’t soon forget.
Vision Entertainment Group
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Melani Lust Photography via
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Sherrie Lynn Party-­‐Psychic
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DJs & Live Music
Bold Choices
Specialty Acts
Live musicians are performing alongside DJs (like vocalists, saxophonists, or drummers) to get people on the dance floor. – Vision Entertainment Group
DJs are hoTer than ever because they can mix it up with mashups. – Swank Produc.ons
Specialty bands or music groups that play unique genres such as Bossa Nova, 20s Jazz, Cabaret or Bluegrass are becoming more prevalent. These musicians are a great addi.on to an event even if only for a por.on of it, like the cocktail hour. – Swank Produc.ons
Entertainment is gedng interac.ve as many modern couples hire magicians, psychics, acrobats or live painters to keep guests entertained. – Vision Entertainment Group
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The After Party
J e w i s h w e d d i n g s a r e known for going late, with many summer weddings not star.ng un.l 7 or 8pm. S.ll, one of the biggest trends is the Aber Party – another party held aber t h e o ffi c i a l w e d d i n g recep.on with more music, food and celebra.ng. Guest of Honor
Musical brides and grooms are performing for their guests – singing, playing an instrument, or even taking DJ lessons to perform a mashup for the crowd. DJ NV
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Photo Booths
Photo booths are fun, whimsical and provide the perfect favor for guests. Modern photo booth op.ons include LED ligh.ng, and are highly interac.ve, ledng
guests immediately share photos on social networks. – Vision Entertainment Group
YouTube has inspired couples to choreograph drama.c entrances and exci.ng first dances with the hopes of becoming viral. -­‐ The Event of a Life.me
Flipbooks
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Flipbooks are similar to photo booths, but take mul.ple shots of guests, which are immediately turned into an animated flip book. Flipbooks available from S.ll in Mo.on Video
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Thank you to the following experts for their music and entertainment ideas & trends:
Swank Produc6ons
Vision Entertainment Group
Interac6ve Entertainment Concepts
PaO Dukofsky
David Zaitschek
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Maya Kalman Daniela Grafman Amazing Amusements
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• Virtual Graffi6 Wall
• Rock the DJ Booth
• Tips for Choosing Ceremony Music
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The experts at Ketubah.com share the latest ketubah trends:
Shapes & Sizes
The classic shape of a round design on a square remains the top-­‐selling ketubah. Trend to Watch: Stretched Canvas. The ketubah comes ready to hang, like in an art gallery, with no frame required.
Color Trends
Ketubahs are following the wedding color trends with bold, bright colors. Colorful blues, purples, and gold are currently in style.
3-­‐D Ketubah by Ashra Designs
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Rolnik Raichman -­‐ View Profile
Designs & Symbols
The most highly used phrase on ketubot is “Ani L’Dodi, v’Dodi Li” -­‐
“I am My Beloved’s, and My Beloved is Mine.” It’s such a well-­‐
known phrase that Angelina Jolie has it inscribed on her arm!
Other coveted symbols include the Tree Custom Ketubah by Jonathan of Life and other symbols of nature.
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Popular Styles
The Papercut style, which gives a cool 3-­‐D effect remains popular. Coupes are also moving toward clean, simple, .meless designs as well as sleek and modern designs.
SilhoueLe Ketubah from Trends to Watch: Monograms. Couples are Blue Mickie Caspi available at incorpora.ng their monogram into their Ketubah.com
ketubah. Photography ketubahs, which use a photo as the background, are becoming more mainstream.
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Thank you to the following experts for their insight into ketubah trends:
Ketubah.com
Aliyah Gu/mann
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Other ar(cles you might enjoy:
• 5 Steps to the Perfect Ketubah
• Ketubah Trends
• A Ketubah for your ‘Couple Style’
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Kippahs can be Kool! Your yarmulke design can reflect
your personal style, match your color palette or theme.
The possibilities for personalization are endless.
Popular Styles
World of Judaica’s top-­‐selling kippot are leather and sa.n designs. Unique Designs
Suede designs are also very common.
Silk Kippot from Yair Emanuel from Worlld of Judaica
Many couples choose kippot to match their color paleTe or theme. The selec.on is endless, with many unique materials and crea.ve designs to choose from.
Reese Moore Weddings
Personalization
Many couples inscribe the boTom of each kippah with their name and date. You can also include fun instruc.ons, or use the space to share a meaningful quote.
Eco-­‐Friendly Kippot
There are even eco-­‐friendly op.ons, like the seed kippot offered from Circles of Life.
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Other ar(cles you might enjoy:
• Yarmulke Inspira6on
• Tips for Buying Tallit
• Judaica Metal Art Gils
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Other popular favors include:
Personalized Gifts
Food Takeaways
Food takeaways are becoming standard, with guests taking home bags of cookies, French macarons, whoopie pies or other sweet endings. – Esprit Events
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Wine or liquor is also a common choice.
-­‐ Abigail Kirsch Catering Rela.onships
Cake in a Jar
Couples are adding bags and boxes to their candy and dessert buffets for guests to make themselves a take-­‐home package.
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My Own Labels
Get Personalized Labels
Personalized par.ng gibs are becoming more and more common, s u c h a s j a m s o r h o n e y w i t h customized labels or cookie bags filled with sweets made from both grandmothers’ recipes (with the recipes included on the tag). Your guests can enjoy Mini Cake or Cupcake-­‐in-­‐a-­‐
Jar favors the next day (or the ride home!) Photo: Ruth Gilmour
Made by the bride, Gina Tee
DIY Instruc.ons on Oueat Bride
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NYC Photo Party
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Interac6ve Entertainment Concepts
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Photo Favors
Virtual Graffiti Wall
2014 is about revolu.onizing the photo booth. Crea.ng customiza.on, interac.on, and the ability to share on the web as photos can be instantly posted to Facebook, TwiTer, Email, and more. -­‐ NYC Photo Party
Custom Incredibles allows guests to build & print their own photo collage or single print from photos the company takes live at your event.
The Virtual Graffi. Walls lets guests use a realis.c spray paint can to create a virtual work of graffi. art. Any digital image can be loaded as a background, and the photo booth mode lets them draw on their own photos, making for great entertainment and favors.
Flipbooks take mul.ple shots of guests, which are turned into an animated flip book. -­‐ S.ll in Mo.on Flipbooks
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A typical wedding produces between 400-600 lbs of garbage!
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Donate Centerpieces
Many couples choose to forgo wedding favors and instead donate to a charity meaningful to them.
A wedding is a perfect opportunity to give back to those less fortunate. A great way to give back is by dona.ng your lebover food to local food banks!
Aber your wedding, you can donate your centerpieces and arrangements to synagogues, hospitals, nursing homes, or other loca.ons. You can also donate to Flower Power Founda.on, which re-­‐assembles arrangements and gives them to thousands of elderly, sick and terminally ill in NYC and LA.
Brides can also donate their gown to Brides Against Breast Cancer or Brides for a Cause.
Some venues also give back to the community. The Prince George Ballroom donates 100% of its net revenue to NYC outreach programs to help the homeless and others in need. 230 Fibh provides funding to m e d i c a l i n s . t u . o n s s u c h a s Memorial Sloan-­‐KeTering, New York-­‐Presbyterian and Lenox Hill.
Find a local food bank or food rescue opera.on at Feeding America.
You can also contact Special E, which "rescues" items leb over from special events such as flowers, centerpieces, décor and more, then repurposes them in ways that benefit our planet and people in need. Tzedakah Box by Joy Stember Metal Arts Studio -­‐ View Profile
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More than an invitaKon. A mitzvah. Jewish Na6onal Fund
U n i q u e a n d e x q u i s i t e customized invita.ons from Jewish Na.onal Fund let you plant a tree or make a contribu.on toward JNF’s water projects in Israel in honor of each guest.
Eco-­‐Favors
More and more couples are sending guests off with things they can eat, plant, or otherwise re-­‐use. Sunflower in a Box Favor from GreenBrideGuide.com
Eco-­‐Stationery
Another way to go green is with your wedding sta.onery. Many companies provide recycled paper op.ons for invita.ons, save-­‐the-­‐dates, programs and other sta.onery. You can also send out electronic save-­‐the-­‐dates from companies such as Greenvelope. Seed Paper Save-­‐the-­‐Dates from GreenBrideGuide.com
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We found out how the experts get inspired…
1 You & Your Fiancé! Your personalities, interests, ideas & dreams
2 The Internet
3 Well Done Store Windows - designs, color, lighting
4 Music
5 Movies & TV - Top Chef, My Fair Wedding, Great Gatsby
6 Fashion - Red Carpet & Runways
7 Architecture
8 Technology, Apps & Social Media
9 Blogs & Real Events
10 Interior Design
11 Bridal Gown Features
12 Wedding Venue - Wallpaper, Carpeting, Artwork
13 Food
14 Magazines
15 Luxury Hotel Lobbies - Furnishing & Décor
16 Flowers & Nature
17 Vendor Photographs & Portfolios
18 Art
19 Stationery, Graphic Design
Ice Hotel in Sweden
20 Travel
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About Us
The story behind Mazelmoments.com
Once upon a .me, there was a mother-­‐daughter team who had just finished planning a Jewish wedding. Although it was the experience of a life.me, they knew there had to be a beTer and easier way. There wasn’t….yet.
We’re Cigall & Sheryl, the founders of mazelmoments.com. Our mission is simple -­‐ to help you plan a meaningful and inspired wedding, bat or bar mitzvah, baby celebra.on, or special event.
We feel so fortunate to play even the smallest role in making this .me in your life special and memorable.
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