Click here to download the catalog as a PDF file. To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. WEDDING TRENDS dress that really flatters your frame in a way that is unique and hasn’t been done before. After all, all eyes are going to be on you on your wedding day! Eco-Chic Weddings While 2008 saw a rise in vegan and vegetarian weddings, weddings with recycled invitations and even weddings where donations to the wedding couples’ favorite ecological society were made instead of giving out favors, 2009 is going to see a much different style of ecochic. Instead of simply looking green, eco-friendly weddings are going to be green. Some brides will choose wedding ceremony and reception locations based on energy efficiency and recycling availability, while others will provide their guests will farm fresh, local organic foods and drinks. Eco-chic weddings will not only look and feel ultra modern and earth friendly, they’ll definitely be on the top of the list for the most environmentally sound weddings. favors. Instead, take the opportunity to find several theme related items that are different but all work together to create a unique wedding look and feel. Uniquely Cut Wedding Dresses Sure, a wedding gown with a sweetheart neckline or a classic strapless dress is always going to be in style, but in 2009 there are going to be some super-hot and super unique wedding dresses available. Whether it’s a richly colored, silky gown that is reminiscent of the most elegant Grecian goddesses or a drop waist, mermaid style gown that will put even the most gorgeous mermaids to shame, dresses that are different are really going to put their mark on this coming years’ dress designs. Be bold and choose a Exotic Flavors Wedding cakes will take quite a turn in 2009, but not in the way that one would expect. The general designs will stay the same - with some brides choosing classic yet elegant designs and others choosing more whimsical and exuberant styles but the cake flavors are what are going to be really unique this coming year. Exotic flavors such as pistachio, pomegranate and even acai berry will take their place among the well known carrot cake, chocolate and vanilla cream flavors. When choosing unique and exotic cake flavors, be sure to mix it up with some layers of traditional cake flavors to make sure everyone will have something they like at the reception. SoMdWeddings.com | 29