Reading about bridal trends is great, but hearing it in person from the wedding experts themselves? Even better. Wedding Faire’s “Wedding Symposium” features a series of workshops with top celebrity expert wedding planners – Preston Bailey, Sasha Souza, Bryan Rafanelli and Nikki Khan—who are buzzing about top tips and trends for 2012.

Here’s a sneak peek at what can we expect for weddings in 2012:

A Colourful Bride: “If you love colour in your everyday life, there's no reason you shouldn't have lots of color on your wedding day, too. Consider asking your seamstress to sew your favourite colourful fabric to your wedding dress' crinoline petticoat; as you walk down the aisle everyone will catch glimpses of your favourite colour beneath your long white gown.” – Preston Bailey

The Truck Stops Here: “There is a food revolution happening at weddings these days—old fashioned ice cream trucks, crème brûlée trucks or even bacon trucks offer a fun addition to the end of the night or the after party.” – Sasha Souza

Mix, Match and Miniaturize: “Smaller centerpieces are very in, especially in multiple container sizes and shapes. I love the combination of exotic flowers mixed with more classic flowers. Tight bunches of hot pink carnations in square containers, coupled with orchids in another holder can look great, even with mini English roses in another container. It’s all about balance.” – Bryan Rafanelli

Passion And Personalization: “Bring your own passion and what you love to your wedding day. A planner can help you shape and mould your vision, but stay true to yourself and your partner to make the day your very own unforgettable start to a wonderful marriage.” – Nikki Khan

Wedding Faire is a one stop resource that helps brides and industry professionals plan extraordinary weddings, including over a hundred booth displays and exhibits from local and national retailers and services, along with bridal fashion shows and Wedding Workshops throughout the day.  Wedding Faire & Symposium is scheduled for January 7^th-8^th, 2012 in Santa Clara, CA. Visit Wedding Faire for more information.