Wedding Trends That Take The Cake

Looking for some great wedding ideas? Bridal magazines are always a great start! You’ll be able to plan your perfect wedding by perusing the pages of each of these great publications. Not at the planning stages yet? Daydream away!

Here are 10 bridal magazines you won’t want to miss:

Brides is designed to make the planning stage of your big day less stressful with in-depth articles on fashion, beauty, wedding style, etiquette, registry ideas and honeymoons. From destination weddings to backyard weddings to traditional weddings, Brides covers every aspect of the planning process to make your wedding special.

Modern Bride is a must for the bride-to-be. The bridal magazine that gives you fashion advice and options, and answers all your planning questions. Offering information and guidance for wedding preparations, the latest ideas in fashion, honeymoon travel, as well as tips on married lifestyles.

Martha Stewart Weddings received the National Magazine Award for general excellence. Read up on ideas that will help you stay within your budget, guidelines to hiring a florist, and beauty tips for the big day. You will find in each issue a section of worksheets that will help you plan and organize the many vital details of your big day such as your guest list and the catering.

Bridal Guide is the true guide for the beautiful bride.

Elegant Bride speaks to the sophisticated bride who expects both style and substance.

World Bride Magazine is an international, multi-cultural, bridal lifestyle publication. Its primary focus is that of marriage and the voyage of two people joining their lives together, mixing culture and heritage.

Wedding Style Magazine is a must-have resource for sophisticated brides.

Weddings Unveiled is everything weddings with vivid imagery, lush editorials, incomparable fashion and a sophisticated manner that appeals to intelligent, modern brides.

Latino Bride & Groom Magazine celebrates the culture and traditions of Latinos in the U.S.

THE KNOT Magazine has their dedicated wedding pros show you how to make the most amazing DIY favors and save big on flowers, cakes, photos and more.

To find these magazines, and more, go to your nearest local bookstore or order them online at Magazines.com, Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble. Happy planning!

Lisa Bakewell

Weird scenes at the Famory Cup China Wedding Dress Design Contest at China Fashion Week Spring/Summer Collection 2009

Every bride dreams of her wedding dress, and some brides like to get a little more creative than others. Here are a few — let’s say — nontraditional wedding dresses with added flare:

Alfred Angelo has a line of gowns called “Dream in Color.” His subtle addition of color is a nice addition to the traditional gown.

Red Hot Brides, a resource for the bride who wants to stand up above the crowd–and throw one heck of a wedding party–has a wide variety dresses in an assortment of color (yep! they have red ones too), materials and styles.

Desi Style Wedding Dress from Red Hot Brides

Lia Griffith, of Papier Couture, has created a line of carefully sculpted dresses made primarily from paper. Here are two of her fabulous creations from the Venus Collection:

So, if you feel that you’re the epitomy of the non-traditional bride, consider looking beyond “lacey white” for your wedding gown. Colors and fabrics abound!

Also, look beyond the traditional for your wedding invitations and wedding accessories too! Best Little Wedding Shop has just what your looking for in non-traditional (and traditional) wedding supplies and gifts.

Lisa Bakewell