We all know that trends come and go; it used to be really neat to use silver wedding bells, tulle was all the rage when I got married, and tiered cakes on separate platforms joined by plastic bridges were once a very hot look in the wedding world. Now don’t worry, I am not knocking any of these, I am just saying that things evolve and that’s especially true for weddings.

But some trends have real staying power- ceremonies in the round, doing the first dance immediately after the grand entrance, feasting tables…you get the idea. One trend we think has said staying power is the Fingerprint Guest Book. Why do we think this trend will stick? Because it has 2 major hallmarks of good wedding design: it adds to the personalization of the wedding day and simply put, it makes sense.

(Inviting Moments via Etsy.com)

We love the sign in guest books that feature the couple’s engagement pictures where guests can write a sweet message or give advice. Love it. But an alternative to this is to have guests use their fingerprints to fill in a tree that comes to life only when those who are there to celebrate with the couple participate. I have to admit, I’m a little bit of a sucker for the symbolic qualities of the Fingerprint Guest Book.

(Courtesy of: Jason + Anna Photography)

(via Green wedding Shoes Blog)

You can see that you are not limited to trees either- we have seen bird feathers, seashells, cake sprinkles, and balloons to name a few . We think you’ll agree,  this trend is sure to stick around.

Happy Planning from your Tucson Wedding Blog!

Kelly

Time and time again, brides ask about ways to personalize their wedding. We have seen the rise of stationery suites where not only does a couple send out an invitation but they have all their paper products coordinated from top  to bottom, from ceremony to getaway car. We know couples love the idea of  “signature drinks” at their cocktail hour and reception that are chosen for their color, taste and even sentimentality. And of course the gifts for the wedding attendants are personalized- totes with bridesmaids names embroidered on them and socks for the guys with significant themes for example.

Mattie Luxe is a company that can help you with the business of personalizing your wedding- they offer the cutest placemats and other goodies that are sure to compliment a sweet and stylish picnic-themed wedding or bridal shower. Oh, they make great thank you gifts too!

I love this one with the ikat pattern- very hip

Mattie Luxe also makes custom lucite trays- imagine using these for your escort cards, ceremony beverages or candy bar bag holder

Happy Planning from your Tucson Wedding Blog,

Kelly