As the wedding season draws near, it is no secret that wedding planning is in full swing. And with resources like Pinterest and google, it offers you a plethora of wedding styles and themes that become both exciting an overwhelming!

Need a little guidance on planning your wedding style that is both unique and elegant?

Check out the top trends of 2016 for weddings below, and gather some inspiration for your big day!

TREND #1: Metallics

The year of shine and glitter is here! Gold metallics and sequins have been on the rise the past few years, but in 2016, they are become a quick theme for brides who want to add some elegance and class to their wedding, as well as some warm romantic tones! Some ideas for this trend are in gold tablecloths for the head table or cake table, as well as painted mason jars and candle holders. And don’t forget the bridesmaids dresses — placing your gals in pure gold sequins is the top wedding trend of 2016!

TREND #2: Handpicked Flowers

Rustic themed weddings have been very popular the last 3 years. To continue that trend and even expand on it, consider hand picked flowers. There is a rise of flowers farm where they invite you and your wedding party to travel to their fields the day before your wedding and make your our bouquets! It is a great way to budget for your florals, as well as add some personal tones to your wedding style that can never be replicated by any other bride!

TREND #3: Ditch the Cake and Add Donuts!

Yes, the traditional wedding cake is no longer! To spice up your dessert bar, consider this growing trend of offering donuts and pastries instead. By ordering different kinds and flavors, it gives your guests options to pick what they like. Also by offering it on a table and leaving it out all night, it gives your guests the luxury of eating dessert when they like, instead of whenever the caterer serves them a piece of cake.

TREND #4: Have Different Centerpieces

You says every table at your reception should look the same? One of the most popular wedding trends for 2016 is creating different centerpieces for your reception tables. But make sure you keep it simple — creating 3 different arrangements for centerpieces allows you to still have a unified vision for your day, but add some extra flare into your decor.

TREND #5: Farm Tables

Rustic, farm tables are hugely popular for weddings in 2016. Ditching the tablecloths and letting the bare barn wood on the tables come forth, adds a chic contrast to your elegant decor. It also helps put the emphasis on your expensive details and centerpieces, rather than the cloth beneath them.

Following these top wedding trends of 2016 is a sure way to have a beautiful and memorable wedding that will delight your guests, and create the vision you want for your dream wedding!

HELPFUL WEDDING RESOURCES FOR YOU:

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• The Secrets Your Wedding Photographer Never Told You!
• The Pros & Cons of a First Look (And Why Most Brides Recommend It!)
• How To Create a Plan B For Rain or Bad Weather on Your Wedding Day

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