What's Hot for Weddings in 2017?

One of our favorite things about running The Wood Reserve is having the chance to be a part of the incredible wedding industry. We love the way that a million different tastes and styles can all come together in their own unique ways to create an event that's so exquisite and unforgettable.

No matter what feel you're going for, however, there's always certain trends that are sure to pop up more than once. We've taken a look at some of our favorite wedding blogs and have found that the following suggestions are some of the biggest hits for 2017!

1. Circular Ceremonies are In!

While there will always be room for traditional church pews and seating in rows at weddings, circular seating for your ceremony is going to be a hit this season!

Is there anything more intimate than feeling surrounded by your closest family and friends as you commit yourself to the love of your life? Not only will the emotion of the moment feel more palpable, but your guests are sure to appreciate the close-up vantage point as you exchange your carefully written vows.

2. Bite Into the "Almost" Naked Cake!

While fondant and buttercream are absolutely divine, some couples just want a little less when it comes to their wedding cake. Let's face it - fondant usually tastes pretty terrible and sometimes the buttercream needed to achieve a certain look is just way too much.

Naked cakes are a gorgeous alternative that still let you have a beautiful cake to cut without all the sweetness added on. These confectionary masterpieces even play into the rustic, simple look that so many brides are hoping for nowadays.

3. Dangling Decor Offers a Whole New Look 

Flowers and decorations aren't just for the tables anymore! Dangling decor over your reception space is sure to create the romantic visual you've been hoping for. A whimsical play on traditional centerpieces, these beautiful pieces will definitely leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Whether you choose flowers, lights, or unique chandeliers; set yourself apart with this contemporary new style.

4. Be Bold with Your Color Choices!

There's no arguing that classic white and feminine pastels are go-to wedding favorites in terms of a color scheme. This year, however, it's all about pairing these lighter shades with bold, vibrant colors!

Pantone has even named a shade called "Greenery" its "Color of the Year." Brilliant shades of green, purple, and even orange will create such a statement for your wedding look. So don't play it safe...be bold!

5. Bring the Outdoors In with Natural Elements

Spinning off of the bold color trend is a demand for more natural decor. Whether it's greenery, moss, stone, or wood (a personal favorite of ours!) it's all about bringing the outdoors in and creating a natural space for your guests.

This refreshing escape from traditional design elements will create an effervescent feel throughout the room.

6. Skip the Sit-Down Dinner!

There's no denying that sit-down dinners are elegant and sophisticated, but in recent years, wedding parties are starting to find them a little bit boring. Go out on a limb and choose something completely unique to tickle your guests' taste buds.

Food trucks are all the rage, family style dinners create a fun feel, and unique food displays are sure to get people talking! For Florida locals, the donut walls that are done by The Donut Experiment are one of our favorites!

No Wrong Answer in Weddings

Just remember, whether you choose one of these trending ideas or not, you can't go wrong with your wedding.

Stick to the ideas and designs that you love and you're sure to have an incredible day!

Our glorious planet is a place that's made up of various finite resources. As its residents, it is our job to take those resources and use them efficiently and beautifully.

Recycling is essentially the magical action of taking one item and turning it into another. Rework, reuse, repaint, refurbish. Take something old and make it new again.

At The Wood Reserve, we're proud to offer a wide collection of recycled wood products. Whether it's scrap wood that would typically go in the trash, or previously used skateboards and whiskey barrels, the materials used in these products once lived another life and served another purpose. 

These gorgeous reinventions are products you can feel good about owning or giving. Revel in the luxury of a purchase that comes with a history all its own.

Here's a few of our favorite recycled wood products!

1. The Juglan Nut Watch, Made from Recycled Walnut Wood

2. Whiskey Barrel Bolt Action Wood Pen

3. Boulevard, Recycled Skate Deck Sunglasses

4. Round Recycled Whiskey Barrel Wood Cufflinks

5. Whiskey Barrel Wood Watch

Stocking stuffers are a time honored holiday tradition that so many of us look forward to. Unfortunately, however, most of us have a tendency to forget about purchasing them until the last moment.

We end up stuffing these decorative sacks with oddball trinkets and snacks that we picked up next to the checkout counter on the way out of the store.

Why not do things differently this year?

We've chosen some of our favorite stocking stuffer ideas that are perfect for anyone on your list! 

These unique items are constructed using the highest quality solid wood types. They are the perfect blend of style and sophistication.

Don't let your 2016 Stocking Stuffers be a last-minute thought. Choose gifts your loved ones will cherish for years to come.

1. Wood Bottle Openers

2. Flasks

3. Wood Sunglasses

4. Wood Bow Tie

5. Wood Jewelry

Between all of the cookie baking, carol singing, and holiday partying you'll be doing in the next couple of months, finding the right gift for everyone on your list can seem impossible!

Our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide is here to help you choose!

We've compiled a collection of some of our favorite products on the site. Whoever you're shopping for this holiday season, they're bound to love any of these great items!

1. Barrel Collection Wood Watch: Sapele Wood with Matte Black Stainless Steel

2. Minimalist Collection Wood & Leather Watch: Rose Gold & Zebra Wood

3. Boulevard: Recycled Skateboard Wood Sunglasses

4. Professional All-Natural Beard Grooming Kit

5. Deathly Hallows Wood Cufflinks

6. Hillbilly Homebrew Wood Wick Soy Candle

7. Sea-Inspired Wood Necklace

8. Wood Bottle Opener with Compass Inlay

9. Recycled Whiskey Barrel Bolt Action Wood Pen

10. Premium Wood iPhone 7 Case

When it comes to choosing a great pair of shades, skateboard sunglasses and bamboo sunglasses are our most popular options!

Cassette sunglasses are known for being finely crafted eyewear and the sunnies featured on The Wood Reserve are no exception. Each style is made using durable materials and is available in a variety of polarized lens types and color options.

There's really no wrong answer, but when it comes down to choosing, you have to ask yourself:

Skateboard Sunglasses or Bamboo Sunglasses?

Here's a bit more information on each option.

Recycled Skateboard Sunglasses

Do you want to pay homage to your love of skateboarding? Are you interested in a pair of shades that's a little more unique?

Our skateboard sunglasses are built entirely from recycled skate decks. These designs feature a spectacular layered look and tons of eye-catching color options, like:

• Blue
• Red
• Black

Not only are these eco-friendly sunglasses stylish, but their unique background and look make them an ideal conversation piece.

Classic Bamboo Sunglasses

When customers are shopping for wood sunglasses, one word often comes to mind...bamboo. 

Bamboo lends itself perfectly to the classic sunglass styles we've all come to know and love. Our gorgeous options convey a sleek, sophisticated feel that makes them the perfect option for any face shape.

Refinement aside, bamboo sunglasses are also quite practical. Bamboo wood is known for its floating capability - so if you feel like taking these sunnies out on the water, don't worry about them falling in! 

Our bamboo sunglasses are available in chocolate bamboo and black bamboo.

Skateboard Sunglasses vs. Bamboo Sunglasses: Either One is Perfect!

Whichever wood type you choose to go with, there's one thing for sure...you'll be receiving a high-quality pair of sunglasses that you'll be proud to wear.

Still have questions about the different wood types? Contact us for more information! 

You’ve survived the planning phase, made it through the bachelor party, and are fast approaching the big day.

While it may seem like everything has been checked off the list, there’s one important task that should not be pushed to the wayside…choosing a gift for your groomsmen.

These are the men that have stood by your side throughout this chaotic journey.

They’re probably some of the first people you told about your impending proposal and the ones you depended on for beers and cigars when the never-ending honey-do list got chaotic. You need to thank them appropriately.

Sure, a few tiny bottles of liquor could be sufficient, but why not pick something unforgettable?

Check out some of our favorite groomsmen gift options on The Wood Reserve!

Wood Sunglasses

 I’m sure you’ve seen those photos of the groomsmen standing together with their shades on looking like rockstars. Well, imagine how much better they’d look with a sleek pair of wood sunglasses or recycled skate deck shades.

All of our sunnies are made from the highest quality solid woods and recycled materials available. Each pair also comes equipped with grade A polarized lenses.

If you want a gift that your guys are sure to remember, this is the option you’ve been searching for.

Wood Flasks 

You’re probably sitting there thinking, oh wow…another flask.

The #1 barware choice for gentlemen, flasks have been a groomsmen gift favorite for years, but ask yourself this – how many people do you know with a unique wood flask?

Produced using a protective stainless steel interior, these flasks are wrapped with your choice in solid wood varieties, such as:

• Cedar
• Mahogany
• Walnut

They are more than just a holder for your liquor of choice, they are a true conversation piece that any man, or woman, would love.

Wood Cufflinks

Do you want to gift your guys with something classic and refined? Our collection of elegant wood cufflinks makes for unique men’s accessories that will quickly become a formal wear favorite.

Not only are they a vast improvement over the blasé cufflinks that traditionally come with most tuxedo and suit rentals, but also they’re a wardrobe addition that your men will be proud to show off time and time again.

Wood Bottle Openers

Available with a wide range of gorgeous solid wood inlays, our wood bottle openers are a unique barware gift that would be perfect for your groomsmen.

Backed by high-quality stainless steel, these bottle openers don’t just look good; they provide a durable performance that will be a part of your home bar for years to come.

Choose from designs to match your wedding, like:

• Compass
• Guitar
• City Skyline
• Custom Monogram

So What’s the Best Groomsmen Gift for Your Wedding?

Why stick to something plain and ordinary? Our collection of unique wood gifts will set you apart amongst your recipients.

Our products are more than just run of the mill items…they’re works of art disguised as everyday items that will appeal to all different tastes and styles.

Contact The Wood Reserve for more information on wedding party discounts and customization!

There’s a refined quality to wood that has made it a material to withstand the ages. Its variation of colors and strength, the diverse ebb and flow of its grains…wood of any type brings a level of uniqueness to products that can’t be duplicated.

While consumers are used to finding wood products in certain genres such as furniture and home décor, there’s an expanse of items available that truly push the envelope.

The Wood Reserve is an online retailer that is proud to offer its shoppers a selection of products that can’t often be found other places. If you’re looking for something that can’t be picked up at your local department store, then look no further.

Ryan and Kristen Bergeron, the owners and founders of The Wood Reserve, have a deep admiration for the potential that can be found in a piece of wood. Every cut is a blank canvas that is used to create something distinctive and memorable. As a woodworking hobbyist, Ryan understands the time and effort that goes into these creations and is excited to offer them to each of you.

Many of the items for sale on The Wood Reserve, such as the watches, sunglasses, and bowties are handcrafted in the USA from the finest solid woods available. Many of our vendors even offer a wide array of products that come in rare, exotic woods.

We’re also excited to showcase various options that are made using recycled materials. A few of our vendors use recycled whiskey barrels and skateboard decks to provide us with a unique collection of one-of-a-kind items.

 When you shop amongst our incomparable inventory of wood products, you are not only receiving stylish alternatives to traditional items like jewelry, flasks, and ink pens, but you are also receiving the confidence that comes from choosing things made from durable wood materials.

In recognition of the depleting wood sources the world over, we have partnered with an incredible organization called Trees for the Future that will help us promote sustainability for our planet. For every item that you purchase, we will plant one tree on your behalf. With your help, we feel that we can truly make a difference.

We’re thrilled that you’ve taken a moment to stop by. Take a look around and enjoy; we hope you’ll be as excited about our products as we are.

When you purchase an item from The Wood Reserve, you’re not just getting a run of the mill product. You’re becoming the owner of a statement piece that will most certainly turn a few heads.

Where traditional wood meets modern lifestyle – Welcome to The Wood Reserve.