Wedding Coordinator Deborah Fried Northfield Celebrates Latest Wedding Trends

PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 26, 2013

A recent report in CBS News turns brides' attention to the influences of "The Great Gatsby" and "Mad Men," revealing the latest wedding trends promoted by wedding consultant Deborah Fried Northfield. The article approaches the madness of wedding must-haves by highlighting three inspirations behind the hottest trends: "The Great Gatsby" which is now out in theaters along with television series "Mad Men" and "Downtown Abbey."

The report carefully assesses the charm and glamorous fashion in the "long-awaited film" of "The Great Gatsby" along with the emerald green and gold embellishments found in "Mad Men" to attribute as the source of so many wedding trends. Even "Downtown Abbey" is making a splash in the bridal world, causing brides to go into frenzy for "softer colors, pinks, lace and silvery accents." The editor-in-chief of TheKnot.com, Rebecca Dolgin notes the influences of the English romance-centered series. "It feels a little bit more Victorian in a way," she said.

The article continues to point out the biggest wedding concepts and designs brides are adopting to "make their big day picture-perfect." Reports show a trend in "rustic goes contemporary" and personalization. Deborah Fried Northfield eagerly responds to these surfacing trends in a recent press statement, "personalization is everything," she said. "Couples are after a more meaningful celebration, hosting receptions in creative venues like art galleries and quaint backyards. It's all about giving their special touch on tradition."

David's Bridal's resident wedding and proposal planning wedding coordinator Sarah Pease comments in the article about the contemporary trends. "Today that rustic look is getting a contemporary edge," she said. "Brides are taking more chances and working with their wedding planner and/or their vendors to completely customize and transform typical, traditional venues into much more modern spaces."

The owner of Enchanted Weddings concurs with her sentiment. "There's so much value in hiring a wedding coordinator, especially because seasoned pros can help couples develop the 'homegrown' messages they're looking for and the perfect design concepts for their special day," she said. Deborah Fried Northfield also notes the trends taking shape that are changing the typical wedding season. "More and more weddings are taking place in May through October," she commented. "Our wedding services company is also starting to plan April, October and November weddings because it's often less expensive to marry outside of the 'wedding heavy months' - not to mention it's easier to reserve a prime space."

The article continues to highlight trends in specialty cocktails and deserts, mentioning that many newlyweds opt out of the traditional tiered cake to save money with smaller, multiple cakes. Signature drinks continue to "be all the rage at receptions," according to the report. Rebecca Dolgin also notes that "some couples are even forgoing a full bar."

The editor-in-chief magnifies the one rule when it comes to weddings, continuing to serve as a hot trend: there are no rules. Deborah Fried Northfield advises clients to get creative when they plan, seeking out professionals to help with the intricacies of the wedding season.

ABOUT:

Deborah Fried Northfield founded her wedding planning services company Enchanted Weddings in 2004, providing engaged couples with breath-taking and memorable wedding celebrations ever since. She built a reputation on honesty and integrity, helping to capture her clients' visions with the philosophy that all newlyweds should experience their wedding as guests do--without the stress and hassle. She supplies clients with multiple packages, including full, partial and day--of wedding coordination services, design packages and more.