It’s hard not to love the romance and elegance of a classic wedding—the white gown, the shimmery decorations, the lush florals. But romance and elegance can take many forms, and as these trends show, more couples are tying the knot in their own style.
Scaled-Back Ceremony
After so many weddings were postponed or canceled thanks to the pandemic, some couples are going all-out with a grand ceremony now that they can finally hold their nuptials. However, that’s not the case for everyone. Inflation, supply chain and labor challenges have taken a toll on wedding costs and availability. Environmentally-conscious couples also are finding clever ways to cut waste from their event.
A scaled-back ceremony doesn’t have to scale back on the celebration. A smaller guest list makes the affair more intimate and gives the couple more time with their loved ones. Affordable dried flowers add a rustic touch to bouquets and centerpieces and can be repurposed for other decor. A photo booth app, tripod and DIY partition are all that’s needed for a fun photo booth.
Gown Alternatives
Brides can feel like royalty on their wedding day without donning a princess dress. More and more brides are ditching the tulle in favor of pantsuits and one-pieces. But in most cases, they aren’t completely bucking tradition, incorporating classic bridal elements into their modern look. White lace jumpsuits and ivory blazers with a train are as show-stopping as any gown.
Wedding Pancakes?
Now we’ve reached my favorite part of the wedding—the dessert! And it doesn’t just have to be a tiered wedding cake. Couples are elegantly towering macarons, doughnuts, cupcakes and pancakes into unique, delicious show-stoppers.
For those scaled-back ceremonies, however, an extravagant dessert tower might not fit. I recently attended a wedding where the bride and groom cut into a bundt cake. Guests were treated to a wide range of flavors, from seasonal pumpkin spice to classic red velvet.
Perhaps my friend’s wedding and these trends are proof that the biggest thing in weddings right now is for couples to follow their hearts, whether or not they align with tradition. Isn’t that how weddings are supposed to be anyway?
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