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Get the 4th of July Spirit for Your Wedding

Post author By wedding_steps_admin
Post date July 8, 2014

There is so much to love about the 4th of July. If you aren’t ready to wait another year for the fun, why not include one of the best parts of the holiday in your wedding? Wedding fireworks are a great addition to any couple’s big day and can certainly make a big impression on guests.

A full fireworks display can be arranged for the end of your reception. Once it’s dark enough, your guests can be treated to a fantastic light show. You and your guests will love seeing the fireworks, knowing that they are being set off just for you.

You could also include fireworks in other ways. Instead of having guests shower you with confetti, rice, or bubbles, have them create a pathway of sparklers. These can be a great addition to an evening departure, and will create less mess to clean up.

Another place to include fireworks is indoors. There are a variety of indoor-safe pyrotechnics that can be added to special moments in your reception. This can be around the dance floor for your first dance, alongside the cake as you cut it, or even as part of your ceremony!

To find out more about adding fireworks to your wedding, get in touch with Connecticut’s best wedding vendors through our directory today!

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How to Plan a Low-Key Luxury Wedding

Post author By wedding_steps_admin
Post date May 19, 2014

It’s shaping up to be another huge summer for celebrity weddings, with some of Hollywood’s biggest names likely to walk down the aisle. However, don’t expect to see huge, over the top productions as in previous years. The big celebrity wedding trend is to go low-key. This doesn’t mean they’re scrapping the luxury, though. Low-key luxury is a great theme for any couple, celebrity or not.

The basic idea is to keep the wedding small and intimate. By inviting a smaller guest list, you are able to spend more per guest. This means you can splurge on things like the meal, cake, and favors. You’re sharing the best of everything with the people you love the most.

For celebrities, it also means keeping photos out of the media. For your low-key wedding, you can follow the same concept by keeping things off social media. Instead of publishing your whole wedding album, choose one photo for a profile photo and leave it at that.

Low-key luxury weddings are all about having it all without making a lot of noise about it. The first step is finding the right vendors. The easiest way to meet and book all the great Connecticut wedding vendors you need is to attend one of our upcoming shows!

Photo: Flickr/kris krüg

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Fall Trends for Your Connecticut Wedding

Post author By wedding_steps_admin
Post date August 18, 2013

If you’ve got a wedding coming up in the next few months, you’ll be thinking ahead to the great Fall trends. This year’s Fall weddings are set to be a bit unusual, but completely beautiful. Here are a few to keep in mind.

Dresses: The big trend for Fall wedding dresses is lace. This is especially popular in sleeves, which are staying on trend through the coming year.
Colors: This year’s Fall weddings are saying no to earth tones. Instead, look for colors that are bold, vibrant, and stand out against the sometimes drab seasonal background.
Food: Filling, rustic, and farm-fresh are the keywords for Fall wedding food. Hearty dishes are a great way to welcome the chill in the air, with fresh and local ingredients giving an ethical twist to your menu.
Themes: The autumnal style is going to be focused on romance. Themes are still being used, but Fall weddings will include extra feminine touches to give a romantic feel that’s in keeping with the weather.

To find out more about the great trends for Fall weddings, and to meet with many of Connecticut’s top wedding vendors, come to one of our upcoming shows! At this week’s show in Brookfield, you’ll also get the chance to meet the casting producers of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress!

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How Early Should You Begin Planning?

Post author By wedding_steps_admin
Post date June 30, 2013

The average engagement lasts around a year, so that would mean that wedding planning also lasts around a year, right? Think again. According to recent surveys, many women are starting their wedding planning long before the proposal.

A survey of British single women showed that over half began planning without being engaged, and some admitted that their early planning had scared off previous boyfriends. Eleven percent had chosen their wedding dress, and a third of those had made the purchase.

It makes sense that wedding planning is starting earlier, though. With so many great wedding websites to give inspiration, it’s easy to come up with plenty of firm ideas about what you do or don’t want for your wedding day.

When it comes to planning your Connecticut wedding, though, there will be some big parts that can’t be done until after you’ve said yes and chosen a date. For all of these elements, and more, attending a Wedding Steps bridal expo is a great way to make your planning easy and fun. Find out about our upcoming shows here.

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Celebrity Weddings To Inspire Connecticut Brides

Post author By wedding_steps_admin
Post date May 12, 2013

We love wedding season for lots of reasons, and celebrity weddings is one of them. Seeing what all the big names do for their wedding days is a great inspiration for Connecticut brides, and can give us all an idea of upcoming trends.

So far, this year’s celebrity weddings haven’t disappointed. We’ve seen sports stars, actresses, and musicians tie the knot in some fabulous ceremonies.

The biggest wedding has been Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto’s Florida wedding. The couple had their reception in a 40,000 square foot tent!

The smallest might be Keira Knightley and James Righton’s French wedding. They only had 11 guests at the ceremony, which was followed by a party at a country house owned by her family.

It’s also been a year for daring dress choices. Melissa Gilbert wore a dark red gown when she married Timothy Busfield last month. This week, Shenae Grimes went with a black and blush gown for her wedding to Josh Beech.

What do you think of these celebrity weddings? What trends do you think they’ll set? Tell us in the comments!

If you’re planning your own wedding and want more inspiration, come to our next show!

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