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If you're a bride-to-be with a critical eye, you're not alone. A lot of work (and even more money!) goes into creating the most magical day of your life. We can't blame you for refusing to settle for anything less than perfect when designing your ceremony and reception—it's your big day, after all. If there's anything we've learned about brides who know exactly what they want, it's that they're up to date on all of the latest wedding trends. The latest to hit the wedding world? Laser-cut details.

There are so many advantages to laser-cut big-day elements. Laser-cutting creates seamlessly precise lines, the result of a computer-programed, high-power beam that cuts out your desired template on a myriad of mediums. The technique's versatility is what makes it such a great choice for wedding décor: Invites, signage, and even furniture can be laser-cut to create big-day details that'll be the focal point of your celebration.

With laser-cutting, the visions you have for your wedding venue are never too big to accomplish. Take Calder Clark's custom-made, cut-out bar, which displayed fresh foliage, for example. Clark topped the bar with a granite counter and accessorized with Lucite chairs to work the wedding's modern theme into this cocktail hour area.

This wedding trend is particularly exciting because it feels so futuristic—we have a feeling we'll be seeing more high-tech methods of design in the wedding sphere in the next coming years. Looking for more ways to make this modern style your own? Take a hint from one of the following laser-cut ideas that wowed guests at real weddings. Any of these looks could influence your own made-to-order creation.

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"Aloha" Dessert Sign

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This couple decorated their reception space with palm leaves, a split-leaf philodendron, and a laser-cut "Aloha" sign by Custom Laser Works, which they placed over their dessert table.

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Calligraphed Seating Chart

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25 Unique Wedding Seating Charts to Guide Guests to Their Tables

This laser-cut "Love Is a Journey" sign drew guests to the travel-themed seating chart by Lady Liberty Events.

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Mediterranean-Inspired Invites

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Minted created these moody, laser-cut invites to match this wedding's Mediterranean tile-inspired motifs.

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Layered Linens

This table setting by Julie Savage Parekh of Strawberry Milk Events featured a white laser-cut tablecloth. The cut-outs allowed the cream underlay to show through, which created a textured look.

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Storybook Stationery

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One couple used personalized, laser-cut save-the-dates by Cheree Berry Paper to illustrate important relationship milestones.

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Fondant Flowers

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50 Beautiful Wedding Cakes That Are (Almost!) Too Pretty to Eat

Baker Jason Schreiber created this laser-cut inspired cake by cutting flowers out of white fondant, then reattaching them for a 3D effect. It was the perfect way to expose this cake's green base layer.

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Chuppah Cut-Outs

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This couple wed under a floral, laser-cut chuppah rented from Chuppah Studio.

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Wood Invites

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Trending Now: Wood-Themed Wedding Ideas

Laser-cut wood elements elevated these beachy invites by TPD Design House.

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Calligraphed Place Card

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Wedding Place Cards That Are Truly Unique

Ever Laser created these wooden, laser-cut place card to complement the table setting's pastel color scheme.

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Pinecone Detailing

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Credit: Emily Delamater Photography

These table settings featured laser-cut pinecones by Benoits Design Co. that played into the wedding's rustic theme.

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Hashtag Sign

Laser-Cut Wedding Hashtag Sign
Credit: Eric and Jenn Photography

One couple displayed their wedding's hashtag by hanging a laser-cut, calligraphed sign by Post-Studio Projects over cascading greenery.

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All-White Table Numbers

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Aether Workshop created these white-on-white, laser-cut table numbers for an all-around classic aesthetic.

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Intricate Ketubah

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Credit: Justin Hankins Photography

One couple decorated their ketubah with an intricate, laser-cut frame that featured Hebrew calligraphy.

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Cake Topper Cut Out

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25 Unique Wedding Cake Toppers

This single-tier Studio Cake confection was decorated with pink and green florals, which made the perfect base for a laser-cut "Best Day Ever" cake topper by BetterOffWed.

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Rustic Save-the-Dates

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Dogwood Blossom Stationery laser-cut these rustic save-the-dates before finishing them off with a dark stain.

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Metallic Stationery

Laser-Cut Wedding Invites
Credit: Ricky Stern Photography

These extravagant invites by Ceci New York featured a metallic, laser-cut border.

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Personalized Cocktail Stirrer

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One couple ordered custom laser-cut cocktail stirrers by Fire and Earth Photo to personalize their signature drinks.

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Custom Beer Flights

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This beer-loving bride and groom offered laser-cut "Beer-O-Meter" flights served by The Grand Bevy so their guests could try a little taste of everything.

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Numbered Menus

Laser-Cut Wedding Menus
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Best Wedding Menu Cards From Real Celebrations

The Make Lab crafted rustic, laser-cut table numbers that doubled as unique menus.

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Flag Centerpieces

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Credit: Vienna Glenn Photography

These centerpieces made of hydrangeas, soft pink roses, and potted succulents, were topped with laser-cut flags that displayed the bride and groom's names.

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