Bridesmaid Dress Trends For 2017 & 2018

Up until fall, we were seeing a lot of the traditional bridesmaid dresses. But recently we have seen the trend beginning to curve. There are two distinct trends happening from now through the spring of 2018. The first trend is the casual bridesmaid dress. Bridesmaids gowns are short or tea-length with an A-Line cut and …

Trending: Unplugged Ceremonies

What is an “unplugged ceremony”? An unplugged ceremony is a ceremony that asks guests to turn off and put away any electronic devices that will be a distraction to the wedding ceremony. This is a great way to get friends and family away from technology to enjoy the experience of the wedding day. Too often we …

Wedding Trends in 2016

Trends are ever-changing. Just when one thinks a new trend is “it” for the season, another emerges. This is why year after year, weddings continue to become more unique. Even for the most traditional brides and grooms, subtle originality added to their wedding day makes it a day of their own. This is how trends …

Trending in 2015

Fashion, food, and decor trends change every season and every year. Weddings are a combination of these things and more! Therefore, wedding trends are constantly evolving. In 2015 so far, we have come to see originality being a top priority of the big day. Every couple wants their special day to be unique and true to …

Steampunk Photoshoot

Steampunk - noun: a genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery rather than advanced technology. San Diego Style Weddings Magazine has featured our most recent photo shoot! This Steampunk themed shoot showcases an edgy and topical style that many modern brides are keen on. We spent time with Shadowcatcher Imagery scouting out the …

Creating your own Photobooth!

Photo stations have become part of the wedding reception culture. Without a doubt when you attend a wedding these days, there will be a photo booth or photo station! They are interactive, fun and a great way for guests to meet one another. If a professional photo booth is not in your budget, don’t worry! …

Island Romance in San Diego!

Mad libs, fingerprint stamps, and the coolest photo booth! Yes, all these things were a part of Vanessa and Matt’s amazingly fun and lovely wedding at the Bali Hai in San Diego. We met with Vanessa last summer and immediately connected. Her cool style, fun color palette, and inner beauty were all reasons we knew …

Floating Lanterns at weddings!

We’re excited to share a current wedding and event trend with you: floating lanterns! Floating lanterns are very unique and create an enchanting experience. We wanted to share this because firstly, they look magical and secondly, we want to inform our readers of the safest and best way to incorporate them into events. The floating …

Wedding Trend Watch: 2013

The 20’s Localized Food Hipster I am ecstatic to share some of the trends predicted for the coming year’s wedding market. And, if you don’t know what a hipster is, please continue reading! 1920’s Style We predict the hottest wedding trend will be a 1920's vintage style.  With the Great Gatsby being released, this era …

Introducing 2013’s Color of the Year: Mint!

Each year one color dominates wedding trends, chosen by style makers and designers all over. We are thrilled to announce 2013’s color of the year is mint. Mint was seen on the runway throughout 2012 and is a color that mixes wonderfully with many other colors. This cool color is refreshing and classic. Combining mint …