Written by Rachel Barber

As Editor-in-Chief of The Knot, one of the nation’s leading wedding resources, Kristen Maxwell Cooper has seen just about every wedding trend. We’ve all experienced the rise in the use of technology at weddings (hashtags, photo booths, etc.), and Cooper forecasts that these trends are here to stay. However, there are some new tech trends on the rise.

Here, she spills new ways to utilize technology at your wedding, from drone photography to image mapping and more.

Written by Rachel Barber

Personalized Tech Favors

“Couples are looking to create a one-of-a-kind experience for their guests at every turn—and that includes the favors. Whether it's utilizing 3D printing for something totally custom, like cufflinks or earrings, or setting up a Selfie Cookie station (like from Selfie Cookie or Selffee), which allows couples to have a photo of themselves printed on a cookie for an edible and teched out favor.”

Written by Rachel Barber

Image Mapping

“This is especially popular for use on the cake. We're seeing couples opt for simpler designs with lots of layers and then work with a lighting specialist to create something unique and beautiful to project onto the cake.”