Unique Wedding Day Treats for Dessert Enthusiasts
Let them eat cake! After a long night of crying happy tears for the newlyweds and showing off their best moves on the dance floor, your guests are bound to be craving a delicious, sugary treat, but there are oh, so many ways to oblige! Why should creativity stop short of the cake? If you’re looking for a little something sweet for your special day that will wow the crowds, we’ve got you covered with some of the latest wedding cake trends.
Make ‘Em Mini!
Desserts are awesome as it is, but make them tiny, and they become adorable and delicious! Some smaller options 
include mini pies, cupcakes, donuts, cake pops, macaroons, donut holes, or even pancakes! Individual desserts are also an opportunity for more flavors, so if you can’t decide between chocolate supreme or sweet strawberry, you won’t have to.
More Tiers, No Tears!
While tiered cakes have been a wedding staple for years, miniature dessert options need somewhere to go, and thus the reign of tiers continues. These tiers can hold any dessert option in an aesthetically beautiful way, and the platforms themselves can be made out of any material to perfectly suit the character of your celebration.
Calling All Shapes and Sizes
While the classic cakes are typically circles, a greater variety of shapes have been on the rise. From hexagons to domes, couples are getting creative with the geometric shapes they choose for their cakes. And uniformity is no longer a given; couples are choosing to use different sizes and shapes for each tier of the cake, giving traditional cake an edgy twist. Croquembouche cakes are also becoming popular, made up of desserts of all kinds, from meringue to macaroons.
What about Décor?
The decoration is usually the most eye-catching aspect of a wedding cake, and these trends are definitely no 
exception. Just as geometry is shaping the cakes themselves, triangles and hexagon patterns and accents are becoming popular touches on today’s wedding cakes. Metallic accents of silver and gold or watercolors on white add classic elegance and an artsy vibe to minimalistic cakes. Some couples are opting for less frosting on their cakes, exposing the colors of the layers or embellishing with flower decorations.
Add Some Art!
Art is a great outlet for expressing your personal style, so why not incorporate it into your wedding cake! More and more couples are choosing some of their favorite artworks to serve as inspiration for their wedding cake designs. From post-impressionism to pop art, art can be an amazing way to create a wedding day dessert that is both beautiful and meaningful. The Mishkalo website is full of gorgeous artworks to inspire your wedding cake, and to register for to display in your home for years to come! Whether you’d prefer to display your artistic style through hand-painted cakes or artful decorations, Mishkalo registry pieces are sure to inspire!
The wedding cake is undoubtedly a delicious touch to your big day, but if you want some sugar to sweeten up the 
celebration, don’t feel restrained to the typical white tiers! These fun new trends are sure to excite guests, and give you creative control of your wedding day. Whatever your favorite sugary treat is, there’s a fun, creative way to incorporate it into your big day!
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Engagement Ring Trends: 2018
Couples today are opting for more non-traditional routes when it comes to wedding planning, and these modern touches aren’t neglecting engagement rings. A tradition dating back to the 15th century, the concept of an engagement ring has withstood the test of time, but styling has definitely changed. Brides and grooms are personalizing every aspect of their weddings, including that special sparkler! 2018 is shaping up to be an exciting year of engagement ring trends that flaunt a personalized style.
Expect the Unexpected
Brides looking to step outside-the-box may opt away from traditional brilliant or princess cuts, and instead, go for more artistic cuts, like pear shape, trillion, or marquise. East-west styles and even hexagon cuts have grown in popularity as well.
Colored stones are also on the rise, from gray diamonds to other precious stones.
Some brides are also straying from classic style and choosing a mix of metals or multiple bands. These popular new trends are making the engagement ring more of a personal style expression than a tradition.
Keeping it Classic
While the definition of traditional may be changing in the engagement ring department, when 
modern brides hope to find a more classic look, they are gravitating towards vintage and antique rings.
By choosing a vintage style, brides can achieve the best of both worlds by displaying their personal style while also keeping some traditional aspect.
It is very important to today’s brides to find a unique ring, and antique rings are one-of-a-kind pieces full of classic elegance and personality.
Commitment Issues?
As today’s brides are preferring more unique engagement rings, some may worry that they may regret their decision to opt for a trendier setting a few years down the line. However, resetting the stone is easy, and you can easily transform your rock into a beautifully classic ring.
Some couples decide to get their rings 
redesigned for anniversaries.
Re-working wedding and engagement rings can give new life to a ring and represent the current personal style of the bride through the years.
Engagement rings are one of the most traditional elements of a wedding and a marriage, and modern couples are looking for ways to transform the tradition into a personal statement. Through the use of unique colors, cuts, and settings, couples can design a piece that perfectly encompasses their personal style. And there are plenty of options for creating a more traditional ring later on down the line. With every element of a wedding becoming more individualized, the personalization of engagement rings is the perfect way to show off your personal style in a permanent way.
All photos courtesy of: https://www.glamour.com/gallery/10-engagement-ring-trends-youll-see-everywhere-in-2018
Photo Courtesy of Katie Stoops
Modern Art Inspiration for a Modern Day Wedding
More couples today are looking to add twists to make their special day uniquely personal, but couples interested in art may be left to question how they can integrate their favorite art styles into their wedding. For the modern art lovers, here is some inspiration for bringing elements of modern art into our wedding photography.
An editorial collaboration between Type A Society and photographer Katie Stoops pushes wedding day norms through their use of color and texture to create an artistic vibe. Every element from the dress to the décor was chosen to inspire couples with a passion for art and are looking for creative ways to incorporate their artsy sides into their big day.
Photo Courtesy of Katie Stoops
The dress used in the shoot is by designer Mira Zwillinger, and features plenty of unique design qualities that make it an inspiration-worthy ensemble for the outside-the-box bride. The dress features lace flowers from top to bottom, sheer cloth, and a sweetheart neckline, making it the perfect mix of traditional aspects youthful, modern twists.
The collaboration also featured two painted backdrops for photographing the couple. Bright yellow, pink, and red stripes melt into dripping flowers, and splattered greens mesh with surrounding ferns to create artistic and original wedding photos that compliment and emphasize the bride and groom themselves.
Photo Courtesy of Katie Stoops
The wedding décor and cakes that were assembled for the shoot are minimalistic, a popular millennial trend, while still retaining a lot of unique character. From plain white frosting with fern leaves, to a white cake that appears to be water-colored, these cakes inspire admiration for their simplistic elegance and style.
Photo Courtesy of Katie Stoops
This collaboration between Type A Society and Katie Stoops is a gorgeous representation of modern couples’ take on wedding day modern art. Although utilizing elements of art in a wedding make be a more non-traditional route, couples are becoming more creative in finding ways to use what they love to make their
special day personal.
Check out the collaboration! Here.
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Salvage One: The Ultimate Vintage Venue.
With the stresses of wedding planning, it can be easy to forget the reason you are having a wedding: to celebrate the love and devotion between a couple. It can be difficult to think outside of the box and find the perfect venue that fits the theme of your wedding and your personal tastes, but unique venues can add an intimate vibe that brings the happy couple closer with all their friends and family in attendance. For brides looking to celebrate their dream wedding in a vintage-style venue, look no further than Salvage One.
Photo Courtesy of Victoria Sprung Photography
Salvage One is a 60,000 square foot warehouse located in Chicago, IL that boasts a wide assortment of evolving inventory featuring antiques decades old to trinkets from the not-so-distant past. This one-of-a-kind shop transforms into a diacritic event space for a variety of gatherings, and they offer a plethora of options to customize your wedding gathering. The exciting mix of antique treasures that make the Salvage One shop so unique adds the same elements of individuality and old-fashioned charm to the events held within the space. Paired ith exposed brick walls, expansive windows and wooden floors, the antique feel of this event space is ever-evolving and customizable to the desires of every couple.
One space available is a courtyard and outdoor ceremony space, perfect for small intimate gatherings. In the warmer months, the outdoor courtyard becomes green and lush, providing a whimsical landscape with built in seating that will enchant your guests. Also featuring a one-of-a-kind bathtub fountain and their iconic ‘Chicago’ sign, this backyard oasis provides the perfect venue for personal nuptials or cocktail hour, and a great photo opportunity for your wedding party.
Photo Courtesy of Artistrie Co.
The indoor ceremony space provides room for more guests with a compilation of church pews, theater seats, and other antique-styled chairs for a uniquely eclectic vibe. The room is dimly lit by crystal chandeliers, to enhance the romantic feeling of the room.
Their 10,000 square foot reception space features a variety of styles of tables and chairs to fit up to 250 guests, with plenty of couches and other lounge furniture. The room also boasts a disco ball to get the party started as the party moves into the night. Also available is a three-room suite, perfect spots for bride and groom rooms. The Hollywood-style mirror and collection of comfy couches make the suite both the perfect escape from any wedding day stresses, and another great place for a photo op.
Salvage One is the perfect event space to make your wedding uniquely yours; with their changing inventory, no two ceremonies will be held in exactly the same space. And the endless variety of antique treasure provides the perfect setting for gorgeous pictures that will last a lifetime. Plus, couples who are getting married at Salvage One also get free access to the space for engagement photos. If you are looking for a distinctive space to host the antique wedding of your dreams, look no further than Salvage One.
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Wedding Trends: The After-Party.
Did Someone Say After-Party?
While the ceremony encompasses the purpose of the wedding celebration, a well thought-out reception has the potential to become the highlight of the evening. After all, everyone has come to celebrate the happy couple! But a new trend in 2018 may be shifting the focus from the post-ceremony reception to a post-reception after-party. So what could this mean for on-trend brides who want to add extra festivities to their special day?
First off, what’s a wedding after-party?
A wedding after-party is pretty much what it sounds like. The idea of a party after the main reception is gaining popularity among brides in 2018, so don’t be too surprised if your most recent wedding invites feature late-night gatherings. Since this is such a new trend, the structure of such after-parties are essentially up in the air, so the bride and groom can really utilize this option to personalize their night. Whether this after-party will include all the guests, adults only, or close friends and family are only some of the customizable opportunities this after-party provides.
Let Me Slip into Something More Comfortable…
The idea of an after reception gathering allows brides the possibility of a second outfit for the evening. Brides could keep on their wedding gowns or ceremony looks for the entirety of the ceremony and reception, and later change into a more comfortable or flashier second option for the after-party. Whether they would opt for a short cocktail dress, a flowing jumpsuit, or light maxi dress is up to the bride and is another opportunity to showcase her wedding style.
For Your Late Night Cravings…
With the potential addition of a after-party comes the delicious possibility of more food. And who doesn’t love food, especially at a party? The after-party provides the perfect potential for late-night bites that could range from burger sliders to classy finger-foods. The possibilities are endless! Plus, if you and your finace share a passion for a certain dish or fast food joint, this could be the perfect chance to throw in another personal touch (and no doubt thrill your guests).
More Venues, More Fun!
Every party needs a great space, and a post-reception get together is the perfect opportunity to keep guests on their feet as they explore the new location. This could mean an entirely different venue, like a rooftop patio or even a backyard pool, or just a smaller, more intimate room within your reception venue. An additional after-party can be a much more personal affair, so don’t be afraid to choose whatever you’ll enjoy most.
The Element of Surprise…
I’m sure there are many people who would think that a second event in the night could be overkill, but there are so many ways to make an after-party exciting and different. Inviting a new band or keeping the second party a surprise are just two ways you can make the party thrilling for both you and your guests.
Receptions typically come with expectations because they have been the norm for so many years, but a unique post-reception party provides brides the potential to envision an entirely customizable gathering to make her special night even more intimate. If you are looking to maintain some traditional respects for your wedding while adding personal flare, an after-party could be the perfect solution! Happy planning!
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