Bridal Bellies

No, I'm not talking about brides that are overweight. I'm talking about women who walk down the aisle while expecting. Apparently, it's becoming a very common thing, especially in Hollywood. A recent survey of bridal shops said that as many as one in six brides are pregnant during their wedding. Some stars on the prego bride list are Jennifer Garner and Amanda Peet. Of course, we all know that Katie Holmes got married after giving birth and Naomi Watts is rumored to tie-the-knot this summer before she starts showing.

Naturally, wedding gown designers have risen to meet this new need and are creating dresses that will fit over the pregnant bellies. Times have certainly changed; women are working through their twenties and getting married more in their thirties with a narrow window of starting a family. Many, therefore, do it all at once.

If you're a bride and groom embracing this new movement, perhaps you could work it into your nuptial theme. You could find a place card holder with baby colors for all your guests to enjoy. You could also look into getting garden wedding favors that symbolize new life and growth.