What will be the wedding trends in this new decade? All the engaged girls or even those far out of the way down the aisle are dying to know what will be hot in 2010. What are the new color combinations? Is it still okay to go for cupcakes over a traditional wedding cake? The only common thread between this year’s trends is creativity. One thing is for sure, the weddings of this decade will be full of unique personality.

1. Hot color combination: Aqua and Chartreuse

The combination of these two colors is a match made in marriage heaven. The blue-green hue of the water evokes a sense of calm and its versatility and goes well with practically all colors. Mix it up with a striking chartreuse color, which needs its own pronunciation guide (shahr_trooz) and you have a combination that is sure to silence any critic. When combining these two, be careful to use the dominant chartreuse in moderation, as it can make you feel very easily like you’re caught in a bad 70s movie. However, if you can pull it off, your adventure will be the one your girlfriends. pretend to overcome.

2. Location: Ditch the Hall

Banquet halls and hotels are known for their rules and policies that will give any bride a major headache. This year, brides will opt for non-traditional spaces that will allow more intimate celebrations with family and friends. Places like art spaces, museums, historic mansions, and even family yards are becoming popular and can sometimes be less expensive. With these venues, you can have more casual options than in a crowded banquet hall.

3. Reduced to size: smaller weddings

Second, after creativity as the hot topic this year, is intimacy. For most brides, the days of 8-10 bridesmaids and countless ushers are over. If you choose to have a small wedding party, believe me, no one will be offended. If they act the way they do, steer clear of guilt knowing that they are secretly relieved that their only responsibility is to come and have a good time. With 3-4 at your wedding party, you can eliminate the headaches of internal fights and splurge more on your gifts.

4. Variety is the spice

Speaking of weddings, who says all your bridesmaids should look the same? Opting for variety in what attracts bridesmaids is very much in vogue. There are several ways to do this and still maintain some uniformity. You can simply give them a color or color family and have them choose a standard dress that they love. This may be easier on your pocket and they will surely use it again. Depending on your wedding party, you may want to give them some guidelines, so they don’t end up with a mini skirt and ball gown together at your wedding party.

5. Go to the vintage

Brides have always treasured heirloom pieces that they can wear on that special day. But in this decade, the harvest does not have to come from the grandmother. There are many vendors who offer “vintage style” pieces, from jewelry, wedding dresses and decorations. A vintage-inspired wedding will remain timeless in your photographic memories.

6. Buy second-hand: recycled wedding dress

This trend can take a while to catch on, especially if you don’t like to recycle or reuse. With TV shows like “Say Yes to the Dress,” some of us may be disappointed to think that it’s perfectly okay to spend $ 10,000 + on a dress that you can only wear once. However, for some brides, the perfect dress doesn’t have to come at a high price. There are many recent brides looking to recoup some of their investment by selling their used wedding dresses through brokers. A trip to the dry cleaner and minor alterations can leave you in a designer dress for half the price.

7. Who made the cake?

Okay, cupcakes and dessert bars instead of the traditional wedding cake were all the rage for the past few years. Even though the hype may be waning, it doesn’t mean brides are returning to the traditional three-tier white cake. Remember, creativity and uniqueness will rule this decade. According to http://www.weddingcaketrends.com, the recurring themes for 2010 include, ethnic characters, vintage, color, decorative and eco accents.

8. Unique cake toppers

For brides who MUST have their traditional cake, there are still ways to give it your own personality. Cake toppers that match the couple’s personality are becoming more and more popular. Is your future husband a television addict or does he consider the nearest golf course his second home? There’s a little porcelain waiter for you. Almost all sports are represented in the grooms category and some grooms toppers also come into play. Like the wife who wields a bat waiting to receive a pitch from her husband. Even more comical are the cell phone fanatic couple and the groom standing next to a “still shopping” sign as a placeholder for his girlfriend. The wedding folks at Sumthin Blu have an extensive collection of these unique cake toppers.

9. Go green

Eco-conscious couples will go green even for their big day this decade. There are many ways to go green on your wedding day. About.com’s Danielle Lessovitz lists creative ways to have a green wedding. From trimming the guest list, having your ceremony and reception in the same location, to reducing the number of car trips, and choosing caterers who serve organic and locally grown food, it’s easy to go green on your big day.

10. Cash is king

I saved this one for last because I’m sure it will stir up a lot of controversy. Expect couples to ask for cash instead of gifts this decade. With one of the worst economic crises far from over, a financial cushion seems much more attractive than that coffee maker. To avoid raising too many eyebrows, you need to be very clear and transparent about where the money is going. People are more likely to fill their envelopes with cash if they know they are contributing to a down payment on a house, and unlike Aunt Sally’s cow salt and pepper shakers, this is a gift that she will actually use.