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Selecting your wedding dress is by far the most exciting part of wedding planning. But once that’s done its onto bridesmaid’s dresses, reception decor, and what will your wedding color be?

Pantone has named turquoise as its color of 2010. “In many cultures, Turquoise occupies a very special position in the world of color,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “It is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky”, Eiseman further states.

Look for lots of different ways brides will be using this color in their wedding color scheme.  In the next few weeks I’ll be posting some different color combinations that I think will be front and center this spring and summer.

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Color of 2010: Turquoise

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1. Backyard Weddings.  Smaller size guest list, more intimate settings.  These weddings may be small in size but not in decorative, themed details.

2. Butter cream is making a comeback.  Fondant is falling behind as cake designers are finding tools to allow butter cream to look as smooth as fondant on wedding cakes.

3. Destination Weddings.  Some bridal couples are choosing romantic islands for their nuptials, others are choosing destination that are within driving distance of their hometown.  Destination that are weekend getaways for your guests and romantic locations to tie the knot.

4.  Favors are coming back.  Look out for some really unique, beautiful favors this year.

5.  Color, color, color!  Brides will be overwhelmed with the gorgeous color palette of 2010.

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Top 5 Predictions for 2010 Wedding Trends

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1. Backyard Weddings.  Smaller size guest list, more intimate settings.  These weddings may be small in size but not in decorative, themed details.

2. Butter cream is making a comeback.  Fondant is falling behind as cake designers are finding tools to allow butter cream to look as smooth as fondant on wedding cakes.

3. Destination Weddings.  Some bridal couples are choosing romantic islands for their nuptials, others are choosing destination that are within driving distance of their hometown.  Destination that are weekend getaways for your guests and romantic locations to tie the knot.

4.  Favors are coming back.  Look out for some really unique, beautiful favors this year.

5.  Color, color, color!  Brides will be overwhelmed with the gorgeous color palette of 2010.

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Top 5 Prediction for 2010 Wedding Trends

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Alyssa Milano and David Bugliari.  Alyssa wore a beautiful gown made by Vera Wang.  Their wedding took place at his parents’ New Jersey estate.  It was reported that the wedding was very personal, reflecting who they were as a couple.

Salma Hajek & Francois-Henri Pinault.  The beautiful actress married the billionaire at a 18th-century opera house in Venice.  She looked absolutely gorgeous in her Balenciaga wedding gown, designed by Nicholas Ghesquiere .  This wedding was reported as being all about love, family, friends and song!

Ivanka Tump & Jared Kushner.  Ivanka wore a stunning wedding gown custom-made by Vera Wang.  They married at Trump National Golf Club in the presence of 500 guests.

Ali Larter & Hayes MacArthur. Heroes actress Ali Larter tied the knot with actor Hayes MacArthur at his parents’ estate in Kennebunkport, Maine. The dress is part of the Vera Wang Luxe Collection and is called Luxe Le Notre. It retails for $8,900.

Mad Men babe Christina Hendricks and (500) Days of Summer actor Geoffrey Arend wed at Il Buco restaurant in New York City in October 2009.  Christina was wearing a Carolina Herrera wedding gown which looked absolutely stunning on her.

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Head designer of Tejani is Urvi Prunier who creates a capsule of jewels, including bangles, chokers, bib necklaces, and chandelier earrings, in an eye-catching array of colorful semi-precious stones.

Tejani is derived from the designer’s family name, and means “brightness” and “sparkle.”

They offer two seasonal collections of elegant and original jewelry pieces.  Shipping is FREE for any orders more than $100.00, so start shopping!

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Tejani’s Bridal Jewelry : For the Bridal that likes to SPARKLE

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I know there are lots of wedding favors out there, but I have to say that these are my pick for fall weddings.  These jumbo wedding candy apples are perfect for any fall wedding.  The candy apples are decorated in Belgium chocolate to resemble a bride’s dress and a groom’s tux.

Check out Amy’s Candy Kitchen to learn more about how to order these adorable candy apples for your wedding reception.

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My Pick for Fall Wedding Favors: Candy Apples for Your Fall Wedding