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Survey Shows Popular Trends in Weddings When it comes to wedding trends, it's all up to personal preferences of the bride and groom. Weddings can range from ultra-formal affairs to more casual laid back oceanside gatherings. In a 2008 survey examining wedding trends, FresnoWeddings.net conducted third party surveys of brides and grooms to get a better grasp on which trends are growing in popularity as the first decade of the 21st century draws to a close. The following tidbits are some of the survey's findings. * 51 percent of respondents said they will plan a traditional wedding, while just 3 percent planned to have a theme wedding * when it comes to dressing the bridesmaids, the biggest trend is the wear-again dress * online photo showcasing, which allows friends and family to view photos on the Internet, continues to grow in popularity * fashions from the 1980's are making a comeback, as textured dresses, bright colors, big jewelry, and cover bands playing 1980's music are becoming popular once again * all-inclusive packages offered by resorts are helping to increase the popularity of destination weddings * popular wedding gifts include high-end kitchen gear and practical cooking items as well * consistently designed invitations, save-the-date cards, menus, and thank you notes are rising in popularity * more and more video services are offering cinematic videography as an alternative to more traditional video services

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