The wedding industry constantly develops new ideas to help brides personalize their ceremonies. Change can be fun and creative, but a few wedding trends are here to stay. Check out the most popular ideas to start planning your big day, no matter when it happens.
1. Outdoor Wedding Celebrations
Brides have always hosted their ceremonies or receptions outdoors. It’s an easy way to help everyone cool off, get fresh air and maximize the use of costly venues. It also became the only way to get married during the initial COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.
Brides continue to use outdoor spaces for their weddings even though gathering indoors is safe because there are so many ways to use yards for dancing, dining and saying your vows. Just keep comfort in mind, outdoor summer events require shade and water, while outdoor winter parties need bonfires to keep people warm.
2. Charcuterie Snack Boards
Everyone needs a snack during the hours before a wedding ceremony. Brides often make charcuterie boards to ensure everyone gets to eat something they love. They’re also easy to make at home, saving you some extra cash that could help pay for more decor or a nicer venue.
3. Sparkler Wedding Exits
Leaving your wedding down an aisle lit by sparklers is gorgeous and easy to add to your budget. If you only need a minute to reach your exit vehicle from your venue, your guests can use 12-inch sparklers for 55 seconds to celebrate the entire time. You won’t have to worry about your photographer capturing pictures where half the sparklers are already out.
4. Matching Groomsmen Socks
Bridesmaids often wear matching jewelry on their bride’s big day, but groomsmen may not want the same accessories. Instead, they wear matching socks that feature their shared interests, favorite colors or an inside joke. It’s a cost-effective gift for grooms on a budget and something useful everyone will continue to use after the wedding.
5. Custom Cocktail Menus
You’ll love making a custom wedding cocktail menu if you like to try new drinks. You could match your wedding season to a hard beverage, like serving blackberry whiskey lemonade in the summer. Brides get to pair all their favorite flavors together and enjoy them all night long, which is why this is one of the wedding trends that are here to stay.
6. Virtual Honeymoon Funds
Some couples don’t need traditional registries because they’ve already started living together and have everything they need. That’s why many couples include a link to their virtual honeymoon fund on their website or digital invitations.
Guests can donate money to help the newlyweds enjoy their vacation after spending so much money on their wedding. Since everyone loves saving money, it’s a popular trend that won’t end anytime soon.
7. Local Food Trucks
You can always partner with a restaurant close to your venue to set up a catering menu. There are many reasons why people choose that option, but it can also be costly or limit their menu. Hiring a food truck or two supports local businesses, offers your guests unique food and requires less cleanup around your venue after your wedding.
8. Livestreaming Wedding Ceremonies
Quarantining made it essential for couples to stream their ceremonies live, it was often the only way for all their loved ones to watch them get married. Even though that’s not true now, it’s still a practical option. Anyone who can’t attend in person due to time restraints, scheduling conflicts or other personal challenges can feel included. It’s also easy for couples to set up, as long as they have a webcam and laptop ready to go.
9. Small Guest Lists
Elaborate weddings became so mainstream that TV networks produced shows about couples with the most elaborate ceremonies and receptions. Celebrating with everyone you’ve ever known can be fun, but small guest lists are a wedding trend that’s here to stay.
Inviting fewer people makes any ceremony more intimate. It’s also more cost-effective because you can utilize a smaller venue, book an economic catering contract and send fewer thank-you cards after your honeymoon. It also puts less pressure on couples who may feel awkward being the center of attention in a huge crowd.
10. Neutral Colors in Decor
Certain color schemes fit better in specific seasons, you wouldn’t want to host a spring wedding and use Christmas colors in your decor. Neutral colors take care of that problem. They look great all year round, so brides don’t have to worry about colors clashing with the season. They’re also easy to find, making your purchases more manageable.
Count on These Wedding Trends
Now that you’ve read about a few wedding trends here to stay, consider if they’d work alongside your plans for your big day. Simple things like creating a donation fund, livestreaming your ceremony and having a traditional exit celebration could minimize stress because they’re easy to plan.
