Well ladies and gentlemen, despite the cold winter that was still ravishing parts of our country at the end of April and early May, the 2013 wedding season here! For you brides who are still, ironing out the details of your wedding, Amidon Jewelers has summed up this season’s wedding trends to help you out. From flowers to cakes, wedding bands to favors, we are here to make your wedding planning easier. Color Scheme This year’s formal weddings are seeing an upsurge in neutral color schemes. From beige to grey, taupe to slight accents of black, the elegance of all your wedding’s ingredients are being maximized through the minimal use of color. If you want to highlight the fact that YOU are the star of your event, you’re your bridesmaid dresses, table linens, invitations and flowers monotone to make sure you make a supersized, elegant impact. Unlike formal weddings, this year’s less formal weddings are partying it up with patterns that will sweep your guests off their feet! Chevron and stripes will continue to be hot, however this year will see more gingham, paisley and even polka dots. Imagine the fun you could have coordinating the décor and accessories with a polka dot theme! Even grandma may be seen out on the dance floor “moving like jaguar”! Desserts Sweets for you and your groom and sweets to share with your guests, wedding cakes continue to be reserved for the bride and groom this season. Order a smaller cake for you and your new hubby to enjoy, while allowing your guests to help themselves to your cupcake bar. Beware, however. We’ve heard cupcakes like to walk off on their own before the cake is cut! If you’re looking for a fun, festive way to bring color into your dessert station, an assortment of cupcakes in various colors and patterns is a perfect approach. Not only can you try out ALL the hottest patterns of the season with the frosting, you can also use various flavors for the cake batter and frosting to achieve different color combinations. Wedding Bands and Engagement Rings Wedding stylists have announced that Platinum is trumping any color of gold this season. From engagement rings to wedding rings, our selection of platinum bridal jewelry will make your mouth water as much as the main entrée at your wedding. At Amidon Jewelers we can happily help you find the perfect ring set for you and your beau. Whether you are wearing a solitaire diamond or an engagement band with side stones, we have coordinating wedding bands for nearly any style. Favors It seems that everywhere we turn these days we some more and more products protecting the integrity of the environment. With Earth Day just behind us, now would be a great time to show your support for the environment as well. Show your commitment to sustainability (both environment-wise and in your marriage) by giving environmentally friendly wedding favors to your guests.