East Alabama Living Spring 2022 Issue

have them all.” states Julie Bunkley, owner and
creative director of Invision Events. The fashion
runways tout the desire for brides to have custom
wedding gowns and playful bridesmaids’
dresses. So, naturally, the theme of decadence
spills over into the details. Wolf explains, “In
2022, we’re seeing clients want to personalize
every inch of their weddings. Gone are the
cookie-cutter/Pinterest approaches. In fact, our
clients don’t even share inspiration images with
us anymore as what they are looking to achieve
doesn’t exist yet.”
Newly engaged couples and those who
had to reschedule their special day are not
the only ones planning lavish celebrations
in 2022. Many couples who forged ahead and
hosted smaller ceremonies in 2020 and 2021
are now planning “Anni-receptions.” An annireception
is a party on or near the couple’s
one-year anniversary date. Couples who tied
the knot during covid are excited to celebrate
their nuptials again, this time with all their
friends and family.
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