Latest Trends in Wedding Planning That You Should Know

It’s always fun to see how new innovations get incorporated into different parts of life, and weddings are no exception.

The latest trends in wedding planning have boldly claimed technology, sustainability, and unapologetic individuality. Now more than ever, people are shedding restrictions of the past in favor of celebrating their big day in a way that feels true to who they are.

This is partially what makes the current wedding trends feel so exciting, fresh, and fun.

Here’s what’s going on:

High-Tech Celebrations

Weddings are all about getting together, clinking flutes of bubbly, and sharing a special life-changing moment. In situations where not everyone is able to be there, technology saves the day.

With the help of livestream, would-be guests can watch the ceremony and all the other festivities unfold in real time — and semi-participate from wherever they are on the globe.

Some couples create personalized hashtags that guests are encouraged to use when sharing pictures, and many couples create videos that tell the story of where they came from, how they met, and the fun adventures they’ve had together.

Today’s technology is centered around bringing people together. And since that’s what weddings are all about too, the two blend together perfectly.

Unique Venues

Do you love being underwater? Well, why not get married there? Okay, not really, though some couples have literally taken the plunge, tied the knot, scuba gear and all.

How do they pull off the first kiss? Your guess is as good as ours.

For those who love the water but prefer to breathe naturally, places like Adventure Aquarium are the perfect out-of-the-box venue.

Other unique venue ideas include museums, theaters, botanical gardens or greenhouses, outdoor festival sites… You get the picture.

Consider the places you love and ask, could I get married there?

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Personal Touch

In an era of cheap mass production and snazzy technology, people are craving the handmade and wholesome.

A big trend is to include little touches of DIY décor, things that lend the feel of being heartfelt and cared for.

Nothing fancy, no need to take a 6-month course on calligraphy or quit your job and get an apprenticeship with someone who throws pottery.  In fact, perfection is not the goal. It’s all about adding that human element – the love and care that goes hand in hand with creation.

Bold Colors & Patterns

Move over, muted pastels. Big bold splashes of color are dominating wedding palettes. From terracotta to forest green, these rich saturated tones bring in a grounding element. They punctuate the event with an air of luxury and sophistication.

From smoke mines, to flowers – even dresses that have patterns. Today’s bridesmaids are often seen flaunting gorgeous floral print bridesmaid dresses. It’s refreshing and fun to see all the ways deep pigmented color gets pulled into the wedding day.

Sustainability

As people become more aware of how single use plastics and textile waste wreaks havoc on the environment, there’s been a big push toward being more sustainable.

Upcycling is a great way to give an item (like bottles and jars) another chance, and bonus: it saves you money.

Instead of buying plastic garlands or other mass-produced decor items from big box stores, people are turning to nature instead. Taking leafy branches, dried grasses, driftwood and whatever else catches their eye—within reason—and weaving it into the décor.

Brides are selecting bridesmaid dresses their bridesmaids can’t wait to wear again to multiple occasions beyond the wedding day itself.

People are becoming much more mindful of their overall footprint, and are learning to make decisions from an ecological perspective, whenever possible.

Sustainability is a trend we hope is here to stay.

Embracing Individuality

It may sound counterintuitive but a major current trend is… reject all trends! Be yourself.

You know the formal tried and true traditional wedding program? It starts with the prelude, then the ceremony, and finally the reception. Well, many current couples are scrapping it, and creating their own instead.

Couples are also thinking outside the box when selecting their entertainment. They’re hiring artists to capture the event. Caricature artists who create hilarious portraits of any guests bold enough to sit still long enough to be subject to that high-level scrutiny.

From live bands to circus performers, to themes and reenactments. There are countless ways to bring in something fresh, fun and unexpected – or at least mix it up a bit.

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Conclusion:

Just because something is trendy, doesn’t mean you have to do it, but trends are fun to take a peek at, nonetheless. If you take anything away from this, we hope you remember: it’s your wedding. You’re free to create the wedding of your dreams.

…plus, don’t traditional weddings ask that you have something new?