From landscape centerpieces to dramatic first dances, celebrities are going all out to celebrate their nuptials. In Style Weddings magazine highlights the many stars incorporating the hottest, newest trends for their walk down the aisle:

Luscious landscapes
First it was monochromatic, all-one-color centerpieces, which Heidi Klum and Seal did, then it was multiples — lots of little centerpieces on one table. The new look? Landscapes. According to celebrity planner Michele Rago, who did the flower arrangements for "SVU" star Mariska Hargitay, new trends include bead-strewn crystal candelabras, potted herbs and even natural motifs like mushrooms. Perhaps we will even see rustic landscape centerpieces at Jenna Bush's upcoming nuptials since she opted for an informal affair at the Bush family ranch in Crawford, Texas.

Why are these a trend? Because celebrities and regular brides are looking for something different. Landscape centerpieces give a whole new dramatic atmosphere to the wedding. They might include pretty bowls, moss, and even just mushrooms. It goes way beyond flowers.

Dramatic veils
Celebrity brides are going retro by wearing dramatic veils for their ceremonies. Veils had fallen out of favor for the "two dress" trend, where brides wear one dress for their ceremony and then change into a different dress for their reception.

For a while, people thought that veils were too classic and old-fashioned (they date back to ancient Rome). A lot more celebrities are adding veils to their dresses, as it's something every bride can do without spending too much money; a veil is a great way to change your look from ceremony to reception at a fraction of the cost. You can chose to wear the veil even during the reception! But for comfort's sake, try a shorter style.

Groom's cake
This Southern tradition has been gaining favor over the last few years and is now a full-blown trend. It's a way for the groom to personalize the wedding. Foodie Tyler Florence kicked off the trend with his "Steel Magnolias" themed groom's cake. For his lavish Beverly Hills wedding, Josh Cappo, jewelry designer Erica Courtney's son, had an armadillo-shaped red velvet cake. The cake should pick up on something about the groom — a favorite sport, activity, hometown or even nickname.

The groom’s cake should be an interest of or connection to the groom. It's a fun surprise that can be featured during the reception so people can see it, and it's served with the traditional wedding cake.

Global-inspired favors
Favors are a great way to thank your guests. Willa Ford sent guests home with herb-scented candles that complimented her herb motif. "My Girl" star Anna Chlumsky embraced her husband-to-be's heritage by giving chopsticks.

For a couple with Indian heritage, all the female guests can receive colorful bangles tied with a ribbon. Or you can embrace your hometown with candy apples for a New York City wedding. People think favors are lame and throw them out, so if you are going to go through the effort, make sure that they mean something!

Compartes Chocolatier Mexican hot chocolate favors: Handcrafted truffles can be customized to fit the bride and groom's ethnic heritage or theme. Consider a "Mexican hot chocolate" style truffle favor box with a "Day of the Dead" skull-and-crossbones design. The Mexican hot chocolate truffles are flavored with chili pepper, cinnamon, cayenne and other spices. $4.50; www.compartes.com

Charoset chocolate matzo: Traditional meets exotic in this chocolate-covered confection. These are whole matzo crackers, broken into shards and topped with dried apples, organic walnuts and Ceylon cinnamon, followed by a coating of 64 percent Venezuelan dark chocolate. $14; vosgeschocolate.com

Formal first dance
As the TV sensation brings ballroom dancing to America's living rooms, more and more couples (this includes our favorite celebrities) are leading their reception off with classic, choreographed dance moves. Once a couple finds their song, they find the classic dance — from a fox-trot to something sultry like the tango — to choreograph their moves to. People are tired of that fumbling high school dance — they want something memorable! Katherine McPhee even did a traditional dance at her wedding, to a 16-piece band, with twirls and dips (the works).

It's best to prepare for your first dance with the same care you give to your invitations, gowns, catering, flowers and music. Start planning at least six months prior to your wedding date so that you can choose your special song, the type of dance you want, and take lessons before "wedding frenzy" sets in!

Private lessons are best as you will be able to dance exclusively with your fiancé and choose your own music. And remember, always practice the dance in your wedding gown (or close to it) instead of jeans ...

For more information and wedding tips, visit In Style Weddings magazine online.

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