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

Are you a bride searching for her wedding gown or bridesmaid dresses? Give us a try, as we have thousands of styles available in different colors, made-to-measure, and delivered to your door world-wide! Click here to see them >> OuterInner Wedding Gowns

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How To Choose The Right Petticoat For Your Wedding Dress

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Ana Karina Lazaro

How To Choose The Right Petticoat For Your Wedding Dress

BY: Ana Karina Lazaro

So you finally have chosen the wedding dress. Yes! you now feel relieve and happy for your choice, but have you realized about the way to highlight the beauty of this wedding dress?

The bridal petticoat, is a wedding accessory that many brides may neglect. But here is the fact that a good petticoat can add an elegant and full appearance to the bridal dress. It can even make a normal simple wedding dress look noble and classy.

Why should you use a petticoat?

Aside from workmanship and embellishment, petticoat also acts as an important role in wedding dress stylizing. It is used to adjust the shape of wedding dress and can hold the wedding dress out in a domed shape and give the impression of a smaller waist.

A petticoat has the function of giving you comfort when walking or simply managing the wedding dress because it is adjusted to your shape and the shape of the dress.

Different petticoats can be used to give dress different looking. Don’t forget, wedding dress with long train also needs a petticoat.

There are various types of underskirts available at Outerinner.com. And the most common ones are naturally shaped petticoat and petticoat with hoops.

Let’s see a beautiful OuterInner selection!

Nylon Floor-length Wedding Petticoats (0003) Style Code: 05587 US$12.90

Petticoats not only give you support but also can make you reduce some centimeters on your waist

This nylon underskirt is suitable for this A-line type of wedding dress. It goes from the middle part and ends with a sweep train.

Without Train With Hoops Petticoat. Style Code: 08020. US$11.90

This petticoat with hoops will definitely help your wedding dress to get more volume and elegance. Is made in chiffon so you will feel fresh and comfortable when wearing it. It goes well with this type of A-line wedding dress.

I would like to know, are you thinking about wearing a wedding dress with ruffles? Well, take a look at the following item to get the perfect one for you!

Without Train Without Hoops Petticoat. Style Code: 08024. US$28.90

For this Organza Mermaid Pleated Ruffles Wedding Gown, this underskirt is the best option. As you can see the wedding dress has no train and it falls naturally from the waist allowing the middle of your body to be the center to be prominent.

Nylon Floor-length Wedding Petticoats (0001) Style Code: 05585 US$14.90

This is other style of petticoat for this wedding dress. It has 3 hoops that allow the wedding dress to be and show more wideness or simply to hold the shape and keep the layers away from your legs. The Nylon Floor-length Wedding Petticoats is less than U$15! You can not refuse to have a useful tool at such a low price.

And last but not least, a wedding dress with a long tail requires an extra support.

Nylon / Tulle Floor-length Wedding Petticoats (0006). Style Code: 05590. US$24.90

This Nylon / Tulle Floor-length Wedding Petticoats is a must when talking about Chapel Train Wedding Gowns. This underskirt has the exact shape for a trumpet/mermaid silhouette just like for this weeding dress.

If you want to check more wedding dresses, check this video.

Discover more petticoats or look at more wedding dresses.

If you want to see more OuterInner wedding dresses check: Wedding Chapel Luxurious Dresses or take a look at Wedding Cocktail Dresses For Bride

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Or get amazing ideas about Petticoat, Wedding Dresses and accessories by following the OuterInner Pinterest page.

Why Modern Brides Should Wear Colorful Wedding Dresses

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Adrian Leighton

By Adrian Leighton

Discovering Colorful Wedding Dresses

Weddings are changing, but are you a modern bride who likes colorful wedding dresses? You don’t want to be the bride who has an instantly forgettable wedding that looks the same as every other wedding your guests have been to. But what options are available to the forward thinking bride?

All around the world we’re starting to see tastes changing when it comes to wedding dresses. In Asia they’ve been wearing red and gold in weddings for generations, but in the West color is a much newer trend. Celebrities like Jessica Biel, Anne Hathaway, and Sarah Jessica Parker are blazing a trail for modern brides who wish to move away from the traditional white wedding dress towards new colored styles!

Here’s Jessica Biel in her pink Gianbattista Valli wedding gown at her marriage to Justin Timberlake in 2012.

So, are colourful wedding dresses of interest for you? Keep reading…

Options For Colorful Wedding Dresses

Which colors can you get a wedding dress in these days?

Basically any color you can think of! Popular colors other than white include ivory, champagne, red, and even blue! But colorful wedding dresses can be made to order, so it’s really up to the bride’s personal taste!

Skin Tone

Actually there’s a practical reason for choosing a wedding dress that’s not plain white, because it may well be because a different color will suit your skin tone a lot better.

So which color to choose?

White: Good for all brides, but looks especially good for tanned, dark, and olive skins. It’s a pure color, giving brides a very virginal and sweet look.
Ivory/Champagne: Pale skins will benefit from off white colors, because white always has the danger of washing you out. These colors are still pure, but they have added elegance too.
Other colors: Really it depends on your taste, but remember that other colors such as red, will make you very striking and can highlight your features.

Of course there’s nothing wrong with white as it’s so fresh and pretty, but actually colors can be great if you’d like a modern and very unique wedding look!

Colorful Wedding Dresses To Be Unique

Most brides who choose to wear a colorful dress wear one because they want to be unique and it fits in with their theme, perhaps the color having a special significance for the bride.

But how unique and individual they can look is one of the important factors too! After all, whereas most girls dream to have a perfect wedding, this doesn’t mean that they all dream to have the same wedding! Wearing a colourful wedding dress is your way of saying, “This is who I am. This is my wedding, and my style!”

So are you going to go down the unique route, or the traditional route for your wedding? There is no right or wrong choice. As with any bride, whatever makes you happy is the most important point. But it’s important for you to know that there are other wedding dress options available to you!

Consider wearing colorful wedding dresses if you want to make a statement, highlight your best facial features, and feel great in the color you love, knowing that it’s one of your favorites.

On the other hand, you could wear a white wedding gown if you wish to follow tradition and believe that brides should appear fresh, pure, and virginal. As long as you’re happy, then this is a big step towards having a memorable and perfect wedding day; and if a splash of color helps you to do that then that’s even better!

Check these: Dream bridal gowns and Zipper dress wedding

Wedding Shoes To Suit Your Bridal Style (Tips)

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Ana Karina Lazaro

Wedding Shoes To Suit Different Bride’s Styles

BY: Ana Karina Lazaro

Many brides ask before their weddings: “What type of wedding shoes should I wear on my wedding day”, or, “I want to look stunning, but comfortable at the same time”, and “Do my wedding shoes have to match with my wedding dress ?”

Wedding Shoes To Suit Your Bridal Style

I bet these and more questions have crossed your mind when asking about the perfect wedding shoes for one of the most important days of your life.

Three beautiful gowns. Three different themes. Outerinner.com suggests five fabulous pairs of wedding shoes to match your perfect dress…

Wedding shoes On The Beach

If you’re getting married abroad and are having a stunning beach wedding, look for gorgeous gowns in lightweight fabrics this always works on this type of weathers. Make sure you choose shoes that make it easy for you to walk in soft sand, like a low-heeled open toed wedge.

Chiffon Floral Shoulder & Waist Ruffles Wedding Dress. Style Code: 08912. US$118.00

These gorgeous wedding shoes are very comfortable to walk on the beach. They have a beautiful complement which can make spotlight your wedding dress.

Low Heel Open Toe Ankle Strap Sandal. Style Code: 08231. US$84.00

I love these stunning barefoot sandals. Acting as beautiful white jewellery for your feet, these clever details hook around your ankles and let you feel the sand between your toes.

Tillie shoes

Wedding Shoes For Lace Sweetheart Mini Dress With Tulle Overlay

This popular vintage wedding is really convenient for every location. It is a Two -in- one wedding dress and it offers you the opportunity to feel comfortable after the ceremony, so why not complete this glamorous wedding look with this gorgeouspair of striking Strappy Stain Sandal with Rhinstones Detail?

Two In One Wedding Dress – Lace Sweetheart Mini Dress With Tulle Overlay. Style Code: 08514. US$189.00

These Strappy Stain Sandals work perfect with this look. Adorned with beautiful Rhine stones ending in a lovely sparkling stone.

Fairytale Bow

This is a kind of princess -style wedding dresses is an A-line Sweetheart Chapel Train White Strapless.

I simply love and strongly recommend this shoes called Floral Peep. Boasting a flower bow detail to complement the dress and over 8cm high heels to give you the extra confidence when walking to the altar.

Floral Peep Toe Platform High Heel. Style Code: 08260. US$79.00

Find more gorgeous footwear and more great ideas and on Facebook!

Tangie Philan’s Wedding & Bridesmaid Dresses : Real Customer Reviews

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Adrian Leighton

OuterInner.com Real Customer Reviews: Tangie Philan’s Wedding Dress & Bridesmaid Dresses

A special congratulations going out to another OuterInner bride, Tangie Philan from Alabama, who has just shared her pictures of her wedding and bridesmaid dresses! We were happy to hear that she’d chosen us for her wedding dress, bridal veil, AND her bridesmaid dresses too! No pressure!

What Did Tangie Say About Her Wedding Dress & Bridesmaid Dresses?

“Just wanted to express my appreciation as to how you hepled in making my wedding a success. I have received numerous compliments on my bridal gown and the bridesmaids dresses. They were all a perfect fit for everyone. Would like to send pictures in re. Thanks for everything you guys were excellent in every way.”

Let’s Look At More Lovely Pictures Of Tangie’s Wedding…

I have to say that I think that Tangie is one of our MOST excited looking brides ever! And who can blame her? She and her husband looked great! Let’s get another look at her wedding dress, bridal veil, and her bridesmaid dresses here:

Tangie & her husband at their wedding

Can I Get These Dresses For Myself?

You can indeed, although please note that Tangie’s wedding dress isn’t currently on site. You CAN still buy it though, it’s US$179 as standard, but you’ll need to request to order it from our customer support team. Remember, we advise brides to go for a ‘made-to-measure’ custom sized dress, as you’ll be assured of not needing alterations.

Ankle-length Sleeveless Ruffles Taffeta Bridesmaid Dresses, Style Code: 02315, $99

Two Layer Chapel Wedding Veil, Style Code: 09155, $19.99

Tell us, what do you think about Tangie’s dresses? Remember that you can see all of our wedding dresses, wedding veils, and bridesmaid dresses 24/7 at OuterInner.com!

As ever, why not follow us on Pinterest, or facebook? Here you’ll see the latest styles, contests, and offers See you soon!

Choosing & Using Your Wedding Colors Like A Boss!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Adrian Leighton

OuterInner.com’s Guide To Choosing & Using Your Wedding Colors Like A Boss!

By Adrian Leighton

A customer asked me about how to choose her wedding color-scheme on our OuterInner facebook page recently, so I thought I’d expand on what I was telling her in this blog. After all, we’re all about weddings here, so any way we can help is a pleasure!

where to start to find your wedding colors

There are several things to consider when choosing the colors for your wedding:

Think about both of your favorite colors. Can you incorporate these, or shades of them? After all, they are your favorites, so you’ll definitely like them!

Does your venue have a color of its own, for instance wallpaper of a certain color? If so you will want to choose colors that do not clash, and preferably fit in with this.

Grab color swatches from the paint section of your local hardware store. They’re free, and can help you both decide at home.

Think of the ‘emotion’ of your wedding. Is it peaceful, fun, classy, or energetic? This will have a bearing on your choice.

Use the internet to help you get inspired! For example, you can try our Pinterest board: “Lovely Wedding Ideas,” to help get color and style ideas for free again.

You’ll find loads of cool color examples on line, like this one:

How Do I Use Color In My Day?

If you have found the colors you like, then there are heaps of fun ways to incorporate color into your day.

Wedding Dress

Everyone knows that bridesmaid dresses can be certain colors, but have you considered adding color to your wedding dress? Don’t be too horrified at the idea! If you are a purist and can’t bear the idea of not having a white dress it’s OK, as many white wedding dresses have little pops of color these days, such as a sash, or decoration.

Take a look at this wedding dress for instance:

Strapless Mermaid Back Tie Wedding Gown, Style Code: 08974, US$245.00

As you can see, this dress has an embroidered red sash which, far from overpowering the white of the dress, actually adds a more regal style to it!

Bridesmaid Dresses

You can also co-ordinate your maids, as mentioned. The usual method is to choose bridesmaid dresses that are one of your main color picks, but in fact many brides these days are trying different, interesting, ways to mix things up a little.

How about:

Same style dresses, same colors?

Same style, different colors?

Different styles of dresses in one color?

Different styles of bridesmaid dresses in one color

Dresses in different shades of the one color?

Bridesmaid dresses in different shades of the one color

Wedding Invitations

Don’t forget to use one or more of your colors on your wedding invitation and perhaps table name settings. How about this example below where the couple have used a dark red color:

Flowers

You can really go to town when it comes to your flowers, and the good thing is that they’re usually available in any color that you can possibly dream up! Again, finding flower color ideas isn’t tough, and Pinterest is your friend, for example, our board “Gorgeous Wedding Bouquets.”

How about these cheerful colors?

Wedding Cake

The cake is another important focal point of your day, and there’s no reason why you can’t incorporate colors into it. Don’t think that they are all white, they’re pretty crazy at times these days!

Love this one?