Congratulations on your engagement! The first few steps in getting prepared for your big day is determining what your overall theme, look and feel is going to be. One of the best things about the start of a new year is the introduction of new and exciting wedding trends. 2011 was a year for innovation in the wedding industry and we will continue to see an expansion of that in 2012. Get creative take a look at some of our favorite things for 2012!

INTERACTIVE
There is an increase of wedding vendors that are taking old-fashion services and turning them into an interactive and engaging activity for you and your guests. For example:

1) Bike Caffe: www.bikecaffe.com: Make dessert interesting by offering your guests the chance to order from a coffee bar. These bike cafe's can be decorated and designed to match your color palette and theme! Denver brides – contact Brandon or Jay at 303.875.1508 for information on how to book this totally unique vendor!

2) Red Door Photo Booth: www.reddoorphotobooth.com: Your guests will have a chance to let loose and take a little something home with them as a keepsake of your big day. With a photo booth you can email pictures to yourself and post them to your personal Facebook page right there from the booth! Complete with fun props and various backgrounds, this is truly one of our favorite ideas. Contact Kassi Hovey for more information at kassi@reddoorphotobooth.com.

PERSONALIZED
Ok we admit - this is nothing new to the wedding industry... BUT here is an up and coming vendor that is taking personalization to a new level....and we love it!

1) Bridal Shoes: www.thepaintedshoe.com: We can't tell you how many brides come to us venting about how they cannot find the perfect shoe for their gown. Look no further! Jessica & Jennifer Myler can personalize any shoe to match your bridal gown. Check out their amazing gallery and contact them at thepaintedshoe@gmail.com for more information.


Remember, as you embark on the beginning stages of planning your big day...JUST HAVE FUN!


Happy planning,
Benjamin