5 Wedding Trends We Love This Summer
We are mid-wedding season and are loving some of the new trends as couples say I Do. These are our top 5 favorite trends of the season:
1. Skipping the bouquet toss– Love that this is slowly going out of style. More time for your guests to focus on your happiness and not feel shamed into sticking with this tradition.
2. Adding modern elements– Romantic blooms and delicate dresses look incredible in contrast to a few techie details. Think modern flow charts in lieu of place card tables.
3. Selfies at the altar– Let’s get married…but first let me take a selfie!
4. Multiple Honeymoons– Honeymoons are moving even further away from the nuptials and many couples are taking more than one. They continue long into the first couple years of marriage- love is in the air!
5. Second Dinner– After the passed hors d’oeuvres, after the sit down dinner, after the scrumptious dessert comes the best snack of the night. Guests love a hand delivered mini burger or grilled cheese while shaking it on the dance floor.
Our story began before we were even aware of it unfolding. Theo’s injured elbow (too many pushups?) brought him to the same Sport’s Medicine Clinic I was at. Theo and I formed a gradual affectionate friendship and after some pretty spectacular hikes, delightful dining, picnics, action hero movies, our friendship bloomed into something more everlasting- lively dating and romantic gestures. Together, we bring out each other’s creative side, sense of adventure and playful exploration, and inspire each other intellectually and spiritually. The last 2 years was a tango of romantic encounters and adventures and many firsts. Theo continued to surprise me in many ways- handpicked flowers to come home to, love notes, new songs on his guitar, and small gestures that are big gestures of love. We call 2 great cities “home” – Vancouver and Culver City.We are thankful for everyone in our lives and for the opportunity we have to start our lives together as a soon to be married couple!
On Friday the 13th, of December, Theo sent me on a surprise treasure hunt through the hills of Los Angeles. The treasure was something so special, beautiful, and hopeful- I said YES! Of Course!Theo planned it out for months and carefully executed the treasure hunt so it would be a surprise. He told NO ONE of his plans.My two good friends Susan and Simon were there when Theo, who was supposed to be in Vancouver, sent me a text and said- “I left something in the car underneath the seat a week ago”.Because Love Notes are common in our relationship, I smiled when I found the charcoal rectangular box, neatly wrapped with a thin silver ribbon. Inside that box was a treasure map. The finish included coordinate points (longitude and latitude) that I plugged into my phone. I was on a time crunch that afternoon and asked Theo if I could hold off until the next day.Luckily, I decided to go on the hunt and told my friends I would see them after the hunt.
He got down to one knee and proposed. The classic ring fit perfectly and was sparkling bright. The sky was on fire before it got dark, Theo was hoping I would come at sunset and I barely made it in time! It was very romantic and reminds me of our first whimsical Hollywood Hike together.We couldn’t stop smiling for days after!
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