Hi everyone! I am Curtis Rose, the marketing director at HansonEllis and wedding industry expert, and for the next couple of months I am going to be taking over this blog every week to discuss all the hottest wedding trends for 2014. We will discuss everything from colors to budget, dresses to favors, and everything in between. So without further a due this week’s topic: Destination Weddings. When most people think about destination weddings they probably say to themselves: “Sounds like a lot of fun and a dream come true,…

The wedding is a celebration of the vows that are exchanged at the altar. Yet time and time again, so much energy is expelled on decorating tables and the reception, the altar, the place where the magic happens is often overlooked or thrown together at the last minute. Understandably, some places have the altar set up already, so it’s easy to forget, under the assumption it’s already set. But your union is unique, so why speak those life changing vows in a generic old altar? Make it you! You’ll be…

In a time when extravagance rules everything we see on television, and “bridezillas” set the standard for acceptable behavior, many couples planning their weddings strive to achieve the antithesis for their big day. We look to our histories and the weddings and lasting relationships of our parents and grandparents for inspiration, creating a matchless vintage wedding that is remembered for years to come. Source: Pinterest One of the major benefits of having a vintage wedding is that it can be done on a low budget, while emulating the feel of…

They say money is the root of all evil, so when it comes to planning a budget wedding, don’t let it get the best of you. Determine the most important aspects of your wedding day and budget them first. Once that’s out of the way, decide what you are willing to trim. Source: Pinterest If the meal is number one, then focus your efforts on presenting a great and memorable dinner instead of wowing everyone in the ballroom of a five star hotel. If dancing the night away is a…