Long gone are the days where every wedding has a traditional white-iced fruitcake, an ivory floor-length dress and floral centrepieces. These days, anything goes to make the bride and groom’s special day as personal as possible.
Here are just a few of this year’s top trends for a stylish, unique wedding.
- Pork pie cakes
It’s true that not everyone is a fan of heavy fruitcake, which is why chocolate and Victoria sponges have become hugely popular over the years. But now it’s time to make way for a really different idea – the pork pie cake.
Fans of the savoury snack can indulge in a three-tiered pie, which can double up as part of the evening buffet.
Alternatively, tiered cakes made out of cheese have been making the rounds at weddings for a few years now, with lots of brides and grooms serving up their favourite Cheddars, Bries and Stiltons on their big day.
- Modern limousines
The last few years have seen brides and grooms travel in style to their reception in beautiful vintage wedding cars. However, traditional limousines are becoming more commonplace these days, with many couples favouring the classic stretch vehicles as they can accommodate extra people.
This makes it easier to transport the wedding party to the venue before the ceremony. What’s more, limousines, with their inbuilt entertainment system, make newlyweds feel very luxurious on their special day.
- Paper flowers
The flower budget is always more than couples think, so one way to cut down on expenses is to opt for paper flowers instead. You can find beautiful bouquets made out of tissue paper these days that look just as authentic as real flowers at a fraction of the price.