b'Saying I Do\'s"As weddings get back into full BIG swing, here arewith 11 trends to watch for in 2022TO-DOSBY SARA PEREZ WEBBERR ing the bells and strike up the bandbig weddings are back, and couples are getting ready to splurge as they tie the knot.Our 2022 clients are ready to celebrate in a big way! says Amy Ackerman, owner of JDV Occasions in Atlanta.Rachel Burrow, director of weddings at Sarabeth Events in Grapevine, Texas, confirms the trend. Couples are ready to celebrate big in 2022! she says. COVID has created a more meaningful environment for weddings. We see our couples willing to go over budget a little to create a fun-filled evening for their family and friends.So, after waiting for the green light to have the wedding of their dreams, how are couples celebrating? Wedding planners and event experts from across the country fill us in on the latest trends.PHOTO COURTESY OF SARABETH EVENTS CATERING, FOODSERVICE & EVENTS cfe-news.com27'