Square Biz

The 2008 wedding season is quickly approaching! Each year, brides to be look for ways to put their own unique spin on a day that is laced with tradition. Whether it's a little twist on something old, or a nostalgic touch on something new, our blushing brides look for something to set their special day apart from the rest.

In 2007, we saw traditional granduer cakes give way to cute little novelty cup cakes. Gone were the pastel color schemes that dominated in previous years. They were replaced with bold chocolates, kiwis and tangerines. And gaining momentum at a slow and steady pace was the Square table. But at the end of the year, it stilled played second fiddle to the traditional round.

When I first started trying to sell my brides on this concept, I was met with stiff and, more often than not, unyielding opposition. They were loyal to rounds, afraid to go in another direction and unable to grasp the visual effect of square tables. They all but grimaced at the thought of squares. And so the blushing brides of 2007 would cling tightly to tradition and proceed to dress their rounds in everything from eggplant pintuck to pink and black polka dots. Et tu, Brute?

But at last - there was a breakthough! After one successful wedding with squares, the demand for them began to increase. Aside from giving your reception a crisp and innovative appeal, these 60" tables also seat up to 12 guests. If you're not ready to completely walk away from tradition and the infamous rounds, here are a few tips and ideas:

• Use square tables to line your center aisle - this makes for a fabulous entrance
  
• Make your reserved tables square - these tables are usually in the front and highly visible
  
• Try using a combination of squares and rounds - work with your venue or planner to create your own design
• Use a smaller square for your sweetheart table
  
• Position the square to look like diamonds - it's an optical illusion with stunning effects
  

Check out the squares in action!