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With 2018 in full swing and busy season right around the corner, it’s time to dive into the top wedding trends couples will be requesting this year. We have the inside scoop from Jeffra Trumpower, WeddingWire’s Associate Director of Content and Creative Services, on the top five trends you can expect to see pop up. Many of these trends may come as a surprise, as couples begin to stray away from the “traditional” and opt for the “unconventional”.      1. Metallics, marbles and geometrics So maybe this one doesn’t come as a total surprise, but the biggest decor trend from 2017 will be a highlight yet again for 2018 weddings. Metallics, specifically gold-toned metallics, are still in! Smaller metallic decor pieces, such as votives and charger plates, are as popular as ever because they are small enough to be understated, yet still manage to pack a huge punch overall. Not only do metallics add an extra layer of “umph” to any look, but metallics are a great way t...

Get Hitched Without a Hitch An outdoor wedding is trickier to plan than an indoor affair — and the weather isn't the only factor you'll need to keep in mind. Celebrating outside will significantly affect logistics, the day's timeline and (most importantly!) your catering. Remember these important considerations to help things go as smoothly as possible.     Your Caterer Is Not Your Wedding Planner Sure, your caterer will be crucial to planning logistics, ordering rentals and much more, but even the most-organized caterer won’t completely step into the role of wedding planner. “Many couples think the caterer does it all, and that’s not usually the case,” says Michael Prete of Portsmouth Catering in New Hampshire. While some caterers might take a lead role in planning your day, they might not help with tasks like handling non-food vendors, coordinating the day’s timeline, decorating the tables — or (a biggie for outdoor weddings!) creating ...