Your reception space will have a serious impact on the style of your wedding celebration. There are many incredible options for your wedding venue, each with its own distinct flavor. Find out how to find the perfect reception venue for the type of wedding you want to have.

There are those brides who are all about grandeur and elegance. They picture black tie, a big band, and a five tier cake covered in sugar flowers. If you imagine yourself spinning around the dance floor in a designer bridal gown and custom wedding jewelry, you need an appropriately elegant reception site. Shop around for a place that is overflowing with luxury at every turn. It would be hard to beat an opulent hotel for your upscale reception. For something a bit different, consider a place like the New York Public Library. The right place for your formal affair will have details like oversized crystal chandeliers, marble columns, and soaring ceilings.

Homespun or rustic charm might be more your cup of tea. Seek a site that has a lot of exposed wood or stone walls. One ideal spot for a rustic elegant wedding reception is a vineyard. It would be nice to set up family style tables outdoors for the meal. Or go for something more dramatic, and have your celebration in a wine cave on the property. Wine connoisseurs couldn’t wish for a better location.

Another terrific wedding venue with a rustic elegant flair is a country barn. There is something about a fall wedding in a barn that just works beautifully. It is easy to find rustic natural decor for this type of wedding. Dramatic lighting looks wonderful in barns, since they are usually fairly dark and have very high ceilings. Wrap thousands of twinkling white lights around the beams in the space. It looks so pretty to decorate the doorway of the venue with lights. You can even play up the rough-elegant theme by renting ornate crystal chandeliers to hang in your rustic site. Just think about what your guests will see when they step into your reception.

If you are the sort of couple who wants a wedding that is relaxed and a lot of fun, your venue should inspire that attitude. Tropical weddings are always great for a relaxed party atmosphere. Give your guests flip flops and drinks in coconuts to get them feeling beachy and happy. Another great option for a fun reception is to choose a boat as your wedding venue. It is wonderful to cruise around a lake or along the shore while chatting and mingling. Boats not your thing? Consider a charming inn out in the countryside instead.

A lot of couples these days are planning weddings which look like they are from a bygone era. Historic inns or restored old mansions are ideal for this wedding theme. You can often find a site with lovely architectural details. If your wedding will be quite large, seek an historic inn that has ample room to set up a tent overlooking the gardens. The perfect wedding venue is the ideal way to set the tone for your dream wedding.

For anyone planning a wedding, keeping up with the latest trends and styles is a big part of the fun. It is a terrific way to get ideas and inspiration for your own wedding, and of course it is just fun to look at gorgeous pictures. Check out some of the latest wedding news.

Ultra romantic tulle and lace are top bridal fashion trends these days. The soft materials are romantic and timeless, simply perfect for a bride. Dresses with lace sleeves like Kate Middleton wore are all the rage. You can take inspiration from a famous bride’s wedding without copying it directly. If you look around, you will be able to find a gown that has star style, but is still original. If you swooned over Princess Catherine’s spectacular gown, choose a dress with lace sleeves paired with a tulle skirt or a bateau neckline to make your look your own.

Every bride could use some advice on how to get fabulous flowers for less. Try not to forget that the photo shoots for Martha Stewart are not what most actual weddings look like. Few brides will have such elaborate florals, but they can be a fantastic source of ideas for your own wedding. A good floral designer will be able to use pictures of styles you like as the basis for similar but less pricey arrangements. Hint: it is especially easy to get a similar look for less when you stick with monochromatic colors. Maybe you adore the look of a very full pink peony bouquet; use a tight bunch of pink carnations for an equally pretty style. Or create a bold and festive look with hot pink carnations instead of pink peonies. All it takes is a little ingenuity to create a fabulous look within your budget.

The menus for receptions also have things that go in and out of style. Late night food is very popular for receptions. Just when the party is starting to wind down, bring out hot fresh donuts and coffee or cookies with milkshake shooters. Food trucks are a hot trend for weddings these days. It is a super surprise for your guests, and they will love getting to order sliders and fries, ice cream, churros, or whatever kind of food your truck serves.

Need more great ideas? Here’s one: choose a twist wrap dress for your bridesmaids. Bridesmaids love these dresses because they can customize them in their favorite neckline. You’ll adore how nicely coordinated your attendants are, without making them look like the Rockettes. Since expressing individuality is the name of the game here, let each woman pick out whatever bridesmaid jewelry and shoes she likes. Or if you plan to give the bridesmaid jewelry as gifts, choose something unique for each attendant.

There are lots of good sources to keep up with the latest wedding news and trends. There are about a zillion websites dedicated to all things bridal. Ideas can also be found in magazines and by chatting with other brides. Combine what is current in wedding style with your own ideas to create a totally gorgeous wedding.