If you love fashion and pop culture trends, you’ll also want to incorporate what’s current into your wedding. Some trends may cause you to look back 10 years from now and wonder what you were thinking, so be cautious when choosing which to use. If you worry about going too trendy, use them subtly in makeup, dress colors, and accents in the décor.
There are many many trends to incorporate into your wedding, including:
1. A Destination Theme at Home
Destination weddings are popular for many reasons. Who doesn’t want to go somewhere exotic or tropical for their special day? The downside to this is that your guest list is inevitably limited. You probably can’t invite everyone on your list to go to Tahiti, nor can many people afford it.
To incorporate this trend more practically, create a destination theme for your at-home or in-town event. You don’t have to go overboard and make your guests feel like they’re at a luau, but minor touches create an authentic experience:
- Use tropical flowers for a Hawaii wedding
- Add natural décor, like branches and potted trees, to simulate a forest wedding
- Serve Italian foods and wines if you dream of getting married in Europe
- If you and your fiancé traveled somewhere special, use pictures from the trip to decorate
2. Different Bridesmaid Dresses
A trend likely to stay for a while is variety in the bridal party. Perfectly matched dresses look a little dated today and give a wedding party an 80s or 90s vibe. For a more modern look, mix it up.
Of course, you don’t want your girls to look out of place with each other. One way to avoid this is to let them choose their own style within a color family. For instance, your party may have a few sage green bridesmaid dresses, some in emerald green, and others in forest.
Another way to change up the bridesmaid look is to select a style or theme. For instance, look for boho dresses in similar shades and patterns. For an elegant evening wedding, pick a fabric like satin or velvet for dresses of different styles.
3. Cottagecore Décor
The cottage feel is wildly popular right now. It’s a homey, comfortable style that can be classed up for a wedding. If you’ve embraced this look in your fashion, here are a few ways to add elements to your event:
- Host the wedding in a cottage garden or a historic home
- Use a mix of soft-colored and patterned textiles for table linens, chairs, and other décor elements, and don’t forget to include your wedding hashtags around the decor to make it more personalized
- Tend toward soft pastels or neutrals in your palette
- Use lots of flowers and bouquets that aren’t too perfect or tidy
- Select mismatching china pieces for the meal
- Embrace lace for linens and dresses
- Choose a dress with sleeves and a soft, flowing silhouette
4. Makeup Looks
Not every bride is brave enough to go trendy for their makeup, but it can be a subtle way to make your wedding more current if done right. For both you and your bridesmaids, try trendy looks, but always practice before the big day.
One trend that looks great at a wedding is metallic. A lot of shimmer isn’t easy to pull off on a weekday, but it works for a special event. A bold red lip is also current and makes a bold statement.
It’s also trendy to match your makeup to the wedding theme and décor. For cottagecore, go soft and natural. For a glamorous Saturday night wedding, embrace metallics and sparkle. If you’re targeting a specific time period, use makeup to subtly match it, like a red lip for a 1940s theme.
5. Unique Layouts
It can be hard to stay up to date on trends. If you love to be on the leading edge of what’s current, you have to think outside the box. One area of weddings that hasn’t seen much change or innovation is the layout.
For example, instead of the standard round tables, why not set up just a few long tables? This works especially well for outdoor weddings. Also, consider the way your layout will photograph. Drones are increasingly popular for unique shots, so plan the arrangement to be seen from above.
Make Your Wedding Your Own
Trends, by their very nature, change often. When planning an event like a wedding a year and more in advance, it can be tough to keep up with what’s current. Above all, go with what you and your partner like and add trendy items or themes if they make sense.
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