I love to keep up on wedding trends, so I'm always looking for the next big thing. According to The Knot (magazine), candy assortments (the help yourself kind of displays) and cupcakes assortments are fads of the past (nothing wrong if you like them, though; I know I wouldn't turn down a cupcake at your reception!). Instead, donut bars are the newest dessert trend.
I love this idea because it can be SO CHEAP, er, I mean, done rather frugally. Really, brides, you could get an amazing assortment from your local bakery for just a couple hundred bucks. You could even go old school and get some Hostess options!
The other trend mentioned was for flowers. While hand held bouquets are still all the rage, posies for bridesmaids are making a comeback. A posy is just a smaller bouquet, typically four to six inches across. I love the idea of a small bunch for your 'maids because it'll help your stand out. And, of course, save you on floral costs! Here's a pic I shamelessly stole from shutterstock:
With just a few blooms per bunch, you'll save a bundle using posies!
