Want to impress your wedding guests? Look for something out of the ordinary that guests can take with them to remember your special day. Nothing surprises your guests like having a professional artist to “capture” them on the spot.

Today’s  brides are definitely looking to stamp their own style and personality on their weddings. Adding something that will make their reception their own, and make their day stand out is what every bride is looking for. After all, what bride doesn’t want their wedding to be the talk of the year?

If your reception is formal or vintage, consider hiring a silhouette artist to cut traditional profiles of the guests.  Many find watching a live artist entertaining and even educational. There are very few Silhouette Artists in America today and many guests have never had their profile created. Seeing their image emerge in just seconds from simple black paper and scissors will likely wow your guests.

If you prefer FUN rather than tradition, you may want to provide a caricature artist.  Caricatures will surely make your guests laugh and create a fun-filled wedding celebration. The drawing becomes your guest’s one-of-a-kind wedding favor, and will likely not be left behind.

There are also artists who will bring an easel and create a painting of the crowd at your wedding reception! This makes a great gift for the happy couple and is even fun for guests to watch.

After all, every wedding has guests, food, flowers and music.  It’s the special ones that put in the extra effort to help make the day unforgettable for all.

Now it’s all about color, texture, layers and personal expression at your reception. We’ve identified six new creative styles appearing in wedding reception designs.

#1 – Bold colors
Color in weddings is hot right now!  Any color  that you choose will offer a huge variety of shades that are stylish and classy. Really, there isn’t any color that’s “off limits”.  If  your favorite color is green, you can select from Apple, Lime, Turquoise, Sage, Teal, and  the list goes on!  Some new colors worth listing are persimmon – a spicy, vibrant shade of orange; saffron – a bold, deep yellow; and butter – a warm, soft yellow.


#2 – Texture
Texture, from gowns to linens, is huge. This can mean a crushed look, pintuck fabrics, damasks, or other tone-on-tone fabrics. You can also show texture through layers, such as using sheer overlays on tables or buffets. Finish this look with accessories such as beaded candlesticks and votives.

#3 –Metal
You may have noticed that metallic is everywhere in fashion today! Metals can be incorporated into your reception design, through metallic fabrics, candle accessories, vases, or even the furniture.

#4 – Grey hues
As mentioned above grey hues & metals such as silver, aluminum or nickel are smoking right now! Try using a brushed nickel planter for your table centerpieces. There are endless styles and shades of linens in grey tones that can create a beautiful, trendy look. Why not accent with other colors such as white, aqua or any shade of red from raspberry to pink to fuscia.  Have fun with it!

#5 – Lace is making a comeback
In bridal gowns to wedding design, lace has made a big comeback after disappearing for many years. It’s a terrific way to add a sense of tradition, history and romance into your wedding. Table linens come in a variety of tone-on-tone laces, and even colorful options as well. Adding a lace overlay to a solid color fabric can beautiful.

#6 – Geometric designs
Looking for a clean, modern day  look? Think about applying some retro design elements. Choose funky styles that use lots of color and geometric designs such as white, bubblegum pink and chocolate brown. If you’re looking for something a little more elegant, try using a geometrically designed fabric like a pintuck. Pintuck fabrics are gaining popularity and add a pop of modern, yet classy style to your reception.