4 Current Trends in Wedding Receptions
Mary Ann Kenmotsu, Director of Social Catering at the InterContinental Chicago O'Hare, one of the most popular ballroom destinations in Greater Chicago, has her finger on the pulse of the latest wedding trends. We've invited her to share some of them here, for our Premier Bride readers:
#1 - Lights, camera, action!
The trend I see is for lighting to be sexy and striking, it instantly catches our eyes with color and creates the romantic mood. Weddings are using pinspot lighting to highlight centerpieces, uplighting for a dramatic effect, colored spotlights in chandeliers and lit monograms on dance floors. We've also seen custom chandeliers and chandelier walls.
#2 - Environmentally Friendly Weddings
Going green is one of the most popular trends in life and also in weddings. Eco-friendly bridal choices include selecting organic foods and flowers, sustainable seafood and wine, favors that support earth friendly causes, and recycled paper for invitations. It also includes selecting venues that are green certified meaning that they have approved sustained products.
#3 - Lounge/Club furniture
It's not your typical banquet chairs and cabaret tables anymore! Guests love to try out the new cocktail "lounge" and experience a plush, sophisticated ambiance with oversized ottomans, cushy loveseats and fuzzy furniture. Inviting and unique loveseats are also being used by the Bride & Groom during the wedding dinner.
#4 - Mini Mania
Mini sweets and small plates will always be a hot trend but Brides & Grooms are also adding their favorite comfort foods such as mini sliders, mini fries and individual servings of mac and cheese. Hors d'oeuvres are being served in mini mugs, silver spoons and delicate ramekins. Cocktails are being served as mini martinis. The smaller sizes still highlight the flavors but allow a guest to taste everything!
Mary Ann Kenmotsu, Director of Social Catering at the InterContinental Chicago O'Hare, one of the most popular ballroom destinations in Greater Chicago, has her finger on the pulse of the latest wedding trends. We've invited her to share some of them here, for our Premier Bride readers:
#1 - Lights, camera, action!
The trend I see is for lighting to be sexy and striking, it instantly catches our eyes with color and creates the romantic mood. Weddings are using pinspot lighting to highlight centerpieces, uplighting for a dramatic effect, colored spotlights in chandeliers and lit monograms on dance floors. We've also seen custom chandeliers and chandelier walls.
#2 - Environmentally Friendly Weddings
Going green is one of the most popular trends in life and also in weddings. Eco-friendly bridal choices include selecting organic foods and flowers, sustainable seafood and wine, favors that support earth friendly causes, and recycled paper for invitations. It also includes selecting venues that are green certified meaning that they have approved sustained products.
#3 - Lounge/Club furniture
It's not your typical banquet chairs and cabaret tables anymore! Guests love to try out the new cocktail "lounge" and experience a plush, sophisticated ambiance with oversized ottomans, cushy loveseats and fuzzy furniture. Inviting and unique loveseats are also being used by the Bride & Groom during the wedding dinner.
#4 - Mini Mania
Mini sweets and small plates will always be a hot trend but Brides & Grooms are also adding their favorite comfort foods such as mini sliders, mini fries and individual servings of mac and cheese. Hors d'oeuvres are being served in mini mugs, silver spoons and delicate ramekins. Cocktails are being served as mini martinis. The smaller sizes still highlight the flavors but allow a guest to taste everything!
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