5 Fun & Unique Wedding Food Trends That You’ll Love

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Adrian Leighton

BY ADRIAN LEIGHTON

5 Wedding Food trends That You’ll Love

wedding food trends

Think back to the weddings you’ve been invited to in the past. What made the best so memorable? Could it be a stunning bride? A fabulous venue, or perhaps the wedding food trends that they had chosen?

It’s probably a combination of the three, but wedding guests with full tummies are usually the happiest and who doesn’t like a good meal?

In the past couples simply didn’t have the choice of the many wonderful wedding food trends that are so commonplace these days. It allows you to really super-charge your day by choosing wedding food that’s going to leave a lasting memory!

Let’s look at some of the hottest wedding food trends of the moment:

1. Cupcakes Instead Of Large Wedding Cakes

There are so many reasons why cup cakes are now proving to be a real alternative to expensive wedding cakes.
In today’s economic climate many couples just don’t want to pay $4 to $5 per slice for an extravagant wedding cake, and cupcakes look as good but cost only $1 to $2 each!
If arranged attractively they make a great centrepiece for your day, and they’re in small, individual portions so every guest gets a taste!
So they’re good value and can be made in different flavors and with different styles; what’s not to like?

2. Food Vans

wedding food van: wedding food trends

Why do the same kind of ‘sit down’ meal as everyone else?
Many couples are opting to hire various food vans to come to the wedding!
They come in all kinds of styles, from retro to modern, and feature almost any foods that you can think of!
Indian, fish & chips, Mexican, burgers, ice-cream; they’re all available!
So your guests can simply queue up, get their meals, and sit down in your venue and enjoy!
It’s fun and popular, which is exactly what you want from wedding food trends!

3. A Wedding Cheese Tower

wedding cheese tower: wedding food trends

If you and your guests love cheese then this hot trend will be a winner!
Whilst it’s perhaps not an alternative to a traditional sweet wedding cake in many traditionalists’ eyes, the cheese tower will be a huge favourite of those without a sweet-tooth!

Guests can really make a meal of this tasty treat, as there are usually different kinds of yummy cheeses that can be served with breads, chutneys, fruits, and salads.

4. A Dessert Station

wedding dessert station: wedding food trends

Small is beautiful! The great thing about a dessert station is that it gives guests the ability to please themselves. They can try as many or as few of the desserts as they like, whereas with a traditional menu they may only have one choice.

You can literally choose any kinds of desserts, but popular choices are petit 4s, mini cheesecake bites, mini éclairs, and Danishes. You might also like to have a selection of fruits, marshmallows, and pretzels to dip in some chocolate!

5. DIY Food Bars

wedding burger bar: wedding food trends Most of these wedding food trends have one thing in common, they’re fun!

A silver service is timeless, but if you really want to put a really big smile on your guests’ faces then you won’t go far wrong with a DIY burger bar!
Beef, chicken, vegetarian, it doesn’t matter if people are fussy or not as there will be something for them.
Add a selection of toppings ranging from lettuce and tomato, through to the more exotic such as Thai sweet chilli, and it’ll be a taste sensation.

You can also get a grill set up, and barbecue them fresh during the reception! Yum!

Have Your Say About Wedding Food Trends…

Which of these wedding food trends would you choose? Did you have anything like this at your wedding, or at one you’ve attended? If so, what were they?

To see even more fun wedding ideas follow our board on Pinterest: Lovely Wedding Ideas

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OuterInner Real Customer Reviews: Dawnette Joseph’s Wedding Gown

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Adrian Leighton

By Adrian Leighton

OuterInner Customer Reviews: Dawnette Joseph’s Wedding Gown

Dawnette looking like a Goddess in the original pic that she shared with us on facebook

We were delighted to hear from our bride Dawnette from Morrow, Georgia, on our facebook page, and the unique wedding picture that she shared was so gorgeous that I contacted her and asked her if she’d mind sharing a few more with and talk a little about her special day and her experience with OuterInner.com.

Luckily she did, and here’s the result:

Dawnette’s Thoughts About Her Wedding Gown

When shopping for my bridal gown, I initially wanted something short and sassy. However, my fiance insisted on a long traditional dress. As a compromise, I found this stunning hi-low gown that gave us the best of both worlds! Our wedding colors were royal blue and silver, so I immediately knew my dress had to be silver.

As soon as I chose the dress, the color and gave my dress measurements I was both excited and nervous. However, the customer reps Adrian, Roy and Monica calmed my nerves by answering all my questions and ensured me that the dress would be made to my exact specifications and would arrive on time for my March wedding. They were right!! It arrived on time and the quality exceeded my expectations. I had so many compliments on it and felt so regal while wearing it! I can’t thank you all enough.

Thank you, OuterInner for helping to make my wedding day so memorable!!

Our thanks go out to Dawnette too, as without brides & customers like her there would be no OuterInner.com, so we’re very happy that she chose us to be such an important part of her special day!

More Pictures Of Dawnette’s Lovely Day

Let’s look at a few more pictures of Dawnette’s lovely wedding day and delve into what made her style more unique and eye-catching than the average bride!

Dawnette shares a tender moment with her new husband. They’re a beautiful couple and look so happy

Dawnette’s modern choice gave her a really unique ‘look’ as a bride, and here’s a close up of the hi lo skirt. Memorable, and beautiful.

The fresh hi lo style was a theme running throughout the wedding, as you can see from Dawnette’s bridesmaids who were also wearing hi lo dresses that complement her wedding gown perfectly.

Can I Get The Same Wedding Gown?

As ever of course you can also choose the same style of wedding gown as Dawnette, but in her case it’s important to note that in fact she had a very unique idea, choosing an evening gown rather than a wedding gown. By choosing the silver color that she loved it didn’t matter in which category her gown was to be found, as I’m sure you’ll agree with, looking at her fantastic pictures!

So if you’d like this style for your own wedding then simply click the link or picture of the gown itself below to see it on site and place your order:

Gentle Sweetheart Empire Waist Asymmetrical Hem Evening Wear, Style Code: 05477, $114

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Wedding Solutions: Bridesmaid Dresses Fit For Any Figures!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Adrian Leighton

Bridesmaid Dresses That Suit Any Figure

By Adrian Leighton

Bridesmaids will be different shapes and sizes

Your bridesmaids probably aren’t all the same shape, size or even age! So this makes choosing bridesmaid dresses difficult at times as it’s hard to say which style could suit all of the girls.

In fact there are a few options open to you that will help you to avoid bridesmaid size related issues, so lets have a look:

Do All Purpose Bridesmaid Dresses Even Exist? A-line Could Be It!

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to choose bridesmaid dresses that suit your girls no matter their shape? This may actually be possible if you choose A-line bridesmaid dresses. A-line dresses are probably the closest you’re going to get to the ‘all purpose’ dress, as they pinch in at the waist and flare out over tummies and hips (like a capital A).

Here’s a typical A-line bridesmaid dress:

Ruffles A-line Sleeveless Pinks Bridesmaid Dresses, Style Code: 02808, US$79.00

Dark Colors Are Always Flattering

Everyone knows that black is flattering, right? Of course black bridesmaid dresses probably aren’t a great choice for a wedding, but there are lots of other dark colors like purple, or dark blues that will have a similar slimmin effect.

Here is a darker bridesmaid dress that is still appropriate for a wedding:

Square Sleeveless A-line Ruffles Bridesmaid Dresses, Style Code: 02711, US$84.00

Straps Could Be A Great Help

There’s a modern trend that bridesmaid dresses need to be strapless to be stylish. Perhaps this thinking comes from the idea that straps are somehow old-fashioned or frumpy. But for bigger girls wider straps or capped sleeves will be a great look and help them feel more confident with the aditional support and coverage that they provide. They also look good as you can see with this dress:

Floor-length Capped Square A-line Bridesmaid Dresses, Style Code: 00191, US$79.00

Substantial Fabrics Provide Good Support & Coverage

Unless you have a model figure there’s a good chance that you will appreciate your bridesmaid dress helping you out by giving you a good shape. Very light-weight fabrics like chiffon won’t hide any problem areas and may hug them, but a thicker fabric like satin or tulle will keep a dresses’ shape and therefore define your own silhouette better. A good example would be this satin dress:

Spaghetti Straps Empire Sashes/ Ribbons Sleeveless Bridesmaid Dresses, Style Code: 01526, US$59.00

Different Styles, But Same Colors?

If you can’t find one particular style that suits each of the girls, you may be able to choose different styles but keep them all in one color. In this way you can choose bridesmaid dresses that suit each wearer’s shape, but keep the overall effect given by one color.

What’s your idea about bridesmaid dresses? Would you agree with these points or do you have any other tips? Let us know!

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Real Customer Reviews: Stephany Mills’ Bridesmaid Dresses

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Adrian Leighton

Real Customer Reviews: Stephany Mills’ Bridesmaid Dresses

We need to thank Stephany Mills from Perth in Australia for sending us in a few lovely pictures of her OuterInner bridesmaid dresses! She ordered 6 bridesmaid dresses in ‘champagne’ color, and all of the girls look brilliant so we hope that you enjoy the pictures as much as we did!

Here are the bridesmaid dresses that she chose:

A-line Chiffon Bridesmaid Dresses With Ruffle Details

This pretty A-line Chiffon Bridesmaid Dress With Ruffles is one of our most popular bridesmaid dresses thanks to its light and breezy style. Style Code: 05701
US$84.00

Stephany’s pictures

You’ll notice that Stephany’s dresses have straps whereas this dress is strapless as standard on the site. This is because she requested that we add straps which is fine by us! So remember, if you ever need anything like small changes to a dress just ask us because more often than not we can do this for you!

A-line Chiffon Bridesmaid Dress With Ruffles

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Help! I’m A Bride With An Issue! Help Me Find Perfect Wedding Dresses!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Adrian Leighton

Bride with a problem? Who you gonna call to help you find your ideal wedding dresses? OuterInner.com!

If you’re a bride it’s our mission here at OuterInner.com to make your life as easy as possible! You may have certain issues that we can actually help with, such as how to deal with parts of your body that you’re not so happy about. You may know that we have a massive range of wedding dresses, and this allows us to offer you a wedding dress that will help you look a million dollars on your special day.

Let’s take a look at some common issues faced by brides and what kind of wedding dresses we’d advise you to choose to combat them:

“So, I’ve got this problem, but which wedding dresses should I be looking at?

There are a lot of wedding dresses available, but not all of them will flatter you and leave you looking amazing in your wedding pictures. If you have any areas of your body that you aren’t so happy with, then it’s important that you choose the right dress to help you with them. By ‘help’ I mean cover, play-down or distract from.

Without further ado, let’s get into some common issues faced by brides like you:

Problem: Chubby Arms

It’s very common for arms to become a little chubby over time, but this can look a bit unflattering if you’re wearing a sleeveless wedding dress. As a result, brides who just don’t have time to hit the gym can feel a little self-conscious about their arms.

Solution: Sleeves

You will like the coverage that wedding dresses with sleeves offer you and they’ll also look very classical and traditional. You have different options too, as you can choose very short capped sleeves, half-length or full length types. Many wedding dresses feature lace sleeves, and they are actually a great way to get more lace into your outfit which is really trendy.

Below you can see one of our lovely long-sleeved wedding gowns and if you love it and want to see more, click on the picture to go to their category on our site:

Problem: Big Bust

Although admired by most men, they don’t understand the problems that having a large bust can cause, such as drooping and back pain if you don’t have the right level of support.

Solution: Bustier, straps & V-neckline

If you’re a busty girl then you can choose a dress with decent sized straps or a bustier top (strapless with in-built cups) to give you some sturdy support. The V-neck is more aesthetic, as it will make your bust and cleavage look fantastic.

How about trying a V neck wedding dress like this one, which has straps for support, but also flatters your bust?

Problem: Wide Hips

If you’re naturally pear-shaped or have had kids then you may feel that your hips are too wide and that they spoil your profile. So you need to find a wedding dress that plays down the width of your hips and helps you like in proportion.

Solution: A-Line Wedding Dresses

A-line wedding dresses will fix your silhouette as it flows over your hips giving you a natural and flattering A shaped profile. It can do this by starting out with a fairly high waistline under your bust and flowing down gently. You can also draw the eye away from your hip area by choosing a dress with decoration up top which will naturally draw the eye.

This A-line wedding dress below is a good example of what I’m suggesting:

Problem: A Little Belly

A lot of brides have a bit of a belly, but if you’re worried that yours is going to show in your wedding dress then it’s going to be best to choose one that hides it a little.

Solution: Decoration On Your Torso

Decoration anywhere will always serve to hide any imperfections, so you can focus on ruching, ruffles and belts which add texture to your tummy area and can hide any extra weight there.

A dress like this one below will be suitable, as it has plenty of pretty ruffling which proves a distraction as you can see:

Problem: I’m Short!

If you’re a petite bride you will want to avoid being swamped by your wedding dress and choose one that makes the best of your limited height. Try to avoid dresses with voluminous skirts that will make you appear wider, as these will only help to show that you’re even shorter! You know the old advice that short girls need to avoid horizontal lines and go for vertical lines? Well, it’s the same with weding dresses.

Solution: Sheath Or A-line Wedding Dresses

A sheath dress is fairly sleek and will show off your curves, but best of all is that they’re quite ‘vertical’ and because of their straight line they will help add to your height. A slim A-line dress is also a good choice for this reason. So remember, straight and sleek is good, but lots of volume, bulk and width is bad.

This simple sheath wedding dress as shown below gives you that great vertical, column shape and can help you to look taller:

Remember that this isn’t the only help we can offer you though. If you ever need anything you can contact us and we will always try to help you. Just tell us what you need and we can also call you back for a chat if you leave us your number

What are your tips for these different problems? Do you agree with us? Let us know by leaving a comment below!

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Real Customer Reviews: Kate Bartlett’s Bridesmaid dresses

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Adrian Leighton

Real Customer Reviews: Kate Bartlett’s Bridesmaid Dresses

We’ve just received a lovely picture from one of our brides, Kate Bartlett from Elderslie in Australia! She got married last year and decided to order her bridesmaid dresses from OuterInner.com! As I’ve said before, it’s always an honor for us when a bride chooses our site to supply these very important dresses. It’s like we’re a part of your big day ourselves, so we won’t let you down!

Here’s the dress that she chose:

Taffeta A-line Floor-length Sweetheart Sleeveless Sashes/ Ribbons Bridesmaid Dresses

This Taffeta A-line Floor-length Sweetheart Sleeveless Sashes/ Ribbons Bridesmaid Dress is a perfect bridesmaid dress for traditional weddings and is very elegant as you can see. Style Code: 05290
US$74.00

Let’s see Kate’s comments about her bridesmaid dresses:

Hi OuterInner,

I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the bridesmaid dresses that you made for my wedding last year, they were lovely and attached is photo of all the bridesmaids looking just perfect in the dresses!!

Thank you very much for making such beautiful dresses.

Kate

Let’s see the rest Kate’s bridesmaid dresses’ picture

As you can see, Kate’s gone for a black dress with white belt and they’re quite striking don’t you think?
So, what do you think of Kate’s bridesmaid dresses? Would you choose a similar color or style? We’d love to hear what you think so please leave a comment below.

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OuterInner.com Is A Bride’s One-Stop wedding Store

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Adrian Leighton

OuterInner.com = Your One-Stop Wedding Store

Here at OuterInner.com we’re all about weddings! But did you know that we’re not just a wedding dress store?

In fact we aim to be your ‘one-stop’ wedding store and have recently been beefing up our wedding dresses, attendees dresses and accessories like jewelery and lingerie. If you didn’t know, let’s look at the options available to you:

OuterInner.com Wedding Dresses

It’s fair to say that we’re most famous for our wedding dresses. We keep prices low, quality high and many new styles coming through the door all of the time. just check out this category to see what styles are hot; for instance, you can see our new range of spring 2012 wedding gowns here right now.

We frequently have offers running on wedding dresses, so don’t forget to visit our sale and clearance sections here:

We pride ourselves from having a choice of wedding dresses that will suit every bride’s taste. As with all OuterInner.com categories, don’t forget that you can search specifically for features that YOU want by using our search filter:

As you can see, by checking the right boxes you can find a wedding dress that’s perfect just for you!

OuterInner.com Bridesmaid Dresses

No wedding is complete without your girls wearing their bridesmaid dresses. The great thing is that you can have all the fun you had of choosing your wedding gown’s color and style all over again with bridesmaid dresses! Maybe you can get together and enjoy shopping as a group with a glass of wine or two?

You can use the same search filter to find specific styles of bridesmaid dresses that would fit your theme, so you can have that color throughour your special day!

Why not ship them together to save money on postage costs?

OuterInner.com Mother Of The Bride Dresses

This is a category of specially selected mother of the bride dresses that are styled specifically to suit more mature tastes. They’re not mumsy or frumpy, rather allowing the wearer to look classy and elegant. After all, which mothers wouldn’t want to look their best when they’re celebrating such a proud and lovely day?

OuterInner.com Jewelry

We’ve recently launched a jewelry category which has a lot of different types of costume jewelry as well as hair ornaments, like fascinators, that are really great for both brides and wedding guests!

We do nice wedding necklace/earrings sets which will complete brides’ wedding looks. Here’s one:

Wedding Party Party Crystals Earrings Necklaces

If you’re attending a wedding you might also like to wear a fascinator like this:

All of these items are reasonably small and cheap, so why not add them to a dress order as then you won’t need to pay another shipping fee for such a small package?

OuterInner.com Wedding Shoes

we also now have a range of special wedding shoes that are great value and ideally matched to wedding dresses. Shoes are always an outfit’s best finishing touch, and your wedding outfit is no different!

OuterInner.com Veils, Petticoats & Gloves

Each of these items comes within OuterInner.com’s accessories category, but as a bride you may need only one or two.

If you’re going for a traditional wedding then veils are a perfect complement to your wedding dress. Here’s one of our veils:

Our elegant gloves can also be a very lovely finishing touch to your wedding outfit:

Finally you may choose to wear a beautiful petticoat underneath your wedding dress. This is because these petticoats are hoop reinforced and will give your dress that beautiful, princess look as they give your skirt a lot of body and volume:

OuterInner.com Bridal Lingerie

Finally we reach the last, but not least item you need to consider if you’re a bride, your bridal lingerie. It’s easy to let your wedding dress overshadow everything else on your big day, but in fact what’s underneath is also important from a comfort and image point of view. Imagine your new husband’s face as he peels off your wedding gown only to find that you’re wearing a beautiful corset beneath for example?

So, if you’re a bride you know that there is very little you can’t find at OuterInner.com and what’s more is that by buying different items together, for instance a wedding dress, veil and shoes, you’ll save money on shipping!

OuterInner.com Makes Your Choice Even Easier With Special Offers!

We don’t only keep prices low, we also offer a lot of special offers. So you can pick up everything you need for your wedding even cheaper than you thought!

During February 2012 you can get an immediate 8% discount just by adding the codeword BRAVO into the special code box at checkout. That’s easy money!

We also offer $15 of coupons to everyone who registers as a customer with us – so you can team up those $15 with the 8% BRAVO discount to get an even better saving! Why register? Registering with us simply means that you can shop with us since you give us your email address so we can keep in touch and your postal address so we know where to send your new dresses and items to, it’s simple

So click here to register for FREE with us and get your $15 coupon!

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The last step in any process is to give your thoughts after the purchase has been made!

Here at OuterInner.com we value your opinion and it’s really helpful if you can share your thoughts on your purchase with other brides and customers. We make it easy for you and also reward you as we give every reviewer a $20 voucher as a thank you that they can use on any purchase with us!

You can review us by emailing us pictures and your thoughts to ‘mkt@outerinner.com’ and we will create a blog from your review and you’ll be famous!

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It will take 5 minutes of your time for you to share your feelings about shopping with us and can help other people as well as earning you $20. Easy money!

So that’s it, you’re all set for your wedding! All that’s left for us here at Outerinner.com to say is good luck and congratulations! We hope to hear from you soon

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