Facts state that nothing is quite guaranteed, and the pandemic showed us as much. However, wedding planners, couples, and the wedding industry as a whole rose to the occasion. They reached a new high in creativity and flexibility, churning out wedding trends that have come to stay.
Wedding Trends
There were lots of adaptations, compromise, downsizing, and even tears to get to this point. Couples embraced modifications and alternatives which worked out just fine. From sharing venues to skipping traditions, personalization, and more. These new wedding trends, courtesy of the pandemic, are going nowhere. We’ve discussed some of them that you can check out for your wedding inspiration.
Bridal boxes for the win
During the pandemic, brides more or less flew solo because of social distancing. The quest for a guide to wedding panning saw most of them embracing bride box subscriptions. Offered by beautiful brands such as miss to Mrs, bridal box subscriptions were the perfect companions that led them by hand from the engagement until honeymoon and beyond.
The wedding subscription box contains nine themed boxes for every wedding stage with carefully curated content. Brides enjoyed custom jewellery, wedding tips, inspiration and guides; décor, party, beauty essentials, and more. There are also four plans; accelerated, extended, quarterly, and monthly. These pans were created to suit individual wedding timelines.
Mrs and Mrs couples weren’t left out of the fun as the contents of the boxes suited them too. Brides felt confident about planning their weddings during one of the toughest times in history, and this trend keeps gaining traction.
Share-a-piece venue
One of the hot wedding trends at the moment is the share-a-piece style nuptials. Couples who want short weddings at their dream venues can ow have it. They would buy time slots for the day together with other coupes instead of paying the full venue price. This practice is emerging and will remain so for a very long time.
Virtual platforms are now a thing
The pandemic sent everyone indoors, but life must continue. Virtual platforms were very relevant fixtures as they became classrooms, offices, and even meeting points for vendors. Planners and couples found their vendors on apps or through recommendations and assembled meetings with them via Skype, Zoom, Google hangout, Slack, and more. Also, couples adopted virtual weddings and live streaming for the benefit of guests who cannot be present live.
Ditch the tradition
The pandemic caused coupes to forgo some age-long tradition that either took the time or encouraged a crowd. With everything that has happened, couples now make their day about them. They’re ditching tradition and taking it a step further by getting more creative. Brides now walk down the aisle without accompaniment. They are scrapping speeches and turning color palettes on their heads and reinventing colors perfect for all seasons. Couples simply want to make every moment count.
Guest experience matters
It has been a rollercoaster with the pandemic and everyone has been through a lot. Survivors deserve a timeout and weddings are the perfect occasions. A shrunken guest list frees up the budget for couples to splurge on experience. The guests leave with memories that a lifetime. Couples go from a full weekend of activities to meaningful gifts, reception activities, and more. This is one of the worthy pandemic trends that have come to stay.
Outdoor spaces are the best
Space, air, and the curbing of germs transmission were some of the reasons for choosing outdoor venues. But today, outdoor venues are the bedrock of ceremony and wedding reception trends. Think about outdoor wedding colors, the trees, earth, natural light, and the beautiful skies all creating stunning backdrops. The outdoors from backyards to parks are canvases that encourage dreams and creativity while ensuring guests are safe.
Weekday weddings are in vogue
Weekday weddings are a new wedding trend that began due to the unavailability of weekends. Couples are now flexible with choosing their wedding days. A Thursday evening ceremony that heralds the weekend with a lively Friday sunset reception is a beautiful way to begin married life. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are also not left out. They’re perfect for very few guests to attend.
The seating style remains spacious
The restrictions and social distancing put in place by the pandemic have come to stay. But planners and couples make it easier for the guests by incorporating bolder signage, escort, and place cards on tables. This will show guests how to navigate their seats.
Packed and passed foods are the norm
Except in cases of intimate family gatherings, buffet and plated dining style is frowned upon. This began during the pandemic to mitigate the spread of germs. Couples favour packed food like restaurant takeaway of small food helpings passed around. Over time, we will see if the wedding celebration trend fades, but for now, it’s a hit.
Toned down personalization
Personalization is a winner any day, but the pandemic taught everyone otherwise. From goodie bags inscriptions to cocktail napkins weddings dates. Couples want to play safe. So they’re more neutral by going for monogrammed initials instead of dates. This creates flexibility in case the couple shifts their wedding. The same custom method is a trend today.
Online shopping is a norm
Online wedding shopping is a trend that will never go out of fashion. Due to the pandemic, couples and vendors now shop from the comfort of their couches. They line up menus, choose flowers, and dresses without stepping into the stores. Some companies even allow clients to try out dresses in their homes before making the final decision. Consumers now have a wider range of options unlike when they have to run through different stores. For this reason, shopping online will always be well preferred.
Wedding trends are birthed from top creativity and there are limits to them. Get inspired by these unique new trends and pull off a beautiful wedding.