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Whats hot in 2007

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

January 30, 2007

Cocktail hours. Blogs. Orange. Italy. These are among hot wedding trends for 2007 compiled by the Web site TheKnot.com. Here are some details:

--From creamy peaches to mod citrus to deep tangerines and burnt sienas, orange is being used to create a variety of moods.

--Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes held their wedding in Italy, and it remains popular, not only for its views and food, but because many guests like to travel there.

--Listing a personal Web site with a URL on the invitation is now standard. Next, look for daily blogs by brides, digital music, streaming video, online RSVP and even live Web casts. To build your own site, check out wedding Web-page builders at sites such as WedORama.com or WeddingTracker.com.

--The pre-ceremony cocktail hour has become a big event, and couples are breaking tradition by seeing each other there and taking pictures.

--Wedding cake remains king, but a new dessert star is a massive buffet, traditionally known as the Viennese table. The goodies are rolled out on tables onto the dance floor or occupy a whole reception room. Popular items include chocolate buffets and cheesecake sampling.

--Something old, something new, something borrowed ... something green? Many couples are trying to plan environment-friendly weddings. Ideas include recycling paper and using less of it for invites, placecards and programs; creating centerpieces of pesticide-free flowers and potted plants, which can be planted later on; and serving organic and vegetarian menus.