So clearly work & life got too busy and I am not able to keep up with writing a blog post for each of my amazing couples that get married. I bailed towards the end of 2021 and it still makes me sad as I loved reliving the time that I had with my clients and remembering all the special details that made their day so unique. I loved the quiet time looking through my notes and pictures, and using my memory to put it all together in a story that I hoped showcased their day in a way they would be proud of.
Since I can’t blog about each client individually, I thought it would be fun – mostly for me, but for anyone else who happens on this page – to take a look back at 2022 and highlight some of the things my clients did to make their day special, showcase unique touches I loved, and give an overview of trends I saw that may or may not stick around. Happy reading! xo
First Look
With their finance – 74%
With Dad – 22% With the bridal party – 18%
Ceremony Details Fur babies involved – 33%
Flower ‘Man’ – 11%
Rain plan utilized – 4% (just once – whoop whoop!)
Attire
Outfit change (bride) – 26% Outfit change (groom) – 11%
Brides Shoes
Heels – 66%
Sneakers – 15%
Chucks – 7%
Barefoot – 4%
Crocs – 4%
Cocktail Hour Entertainment
Live Music – 40%
Magician – 4%
Lawn Games – 55%
Ice Luge – 4%
Dinner
Buffet – 53%
Plated – 29%
Food Trucks – 9%
Food stations – 6% (all hail the make your own mashed potatoes bar!)
Family Style – 3%
Dessert
Cake – 44%
Cupcakes – 23%
Donuts – 15%
Crumble Cookies – 11%
Ice Cream Truck – 7%
Reception Details
Band vs. DJ – 22% vs. 78%
Photo Booth – 55%
Cigar Bar – 11%
Customized Cocktail Napkins – 15% Signature Cocktails named after a pet – 26%
Unique Guestbooks
Guitar
Shot Ski
Anniversary Wine Bottles
Captain American Shield
Dictionary
Sports Jerseys
Snowboard
Puzzle
Jenga blocks