There’s no wrong time to get married, especially for couples in love, and that is why wedding trends are always evolving to suit the changing of times. Except, of course, for the classic styles and symbols that are associated with nuptials. For example, you can never go wrong with a white dress or tux, which is why those symbolic things never go out of style.
If you want to go for trendy styles, there’s nothing wrong with that either. Making your special day unique is a breath of fresh air from the traditional. Here are some wedding trends to look out for in 2019 if you’re looking for ideas.
Impressive Wedding Cake Display
Couples are slowly coming back to statement wedding cakes instead of the simple, minimalistic ones that were considered trendy in the past few years. An impressive wedding cake is back to being the central focus of the reception and decors. Sparsely decorated cakes will take a back seat as couples go for bold-looking ones that will be eye-catching and tastefully done in colors.
Goodbye, Florals
Say hello to nontraditional floral components when it comes to anything wedding. Instead of the usual flower bouquets, boutonnières, and decors, it is now considered trendy to go for alternatives like grasses, fruits, and vegetables. Apart from the plants, couples are opting for chic lanterns, silk flowers, ribbons, paper, and even shells, to name a few.
Freedom to Choose the Wedding-Party Entourage
In the earlier days, etiquette and custom would dictate that the soon-to-be-wedded couple choose their wedding entourage among family and relatives. While most people would not have a problem with this, not everyone loves the idea of being restricted in their choices. Additionally, not all people have that many family members as well.
That is why people today are fortunate to live in a modern age where couples have the freedom to choose among their closest friends. When friends are like your family, you should have the choice to include them in your party. What’s important is for the couple to be surrounded by the people who stuck with them through thick and thin on one of the most important days of their lives.
Eco-Friendly Sourcing
As everyone becomes more and more aware of the amount of trash produced every day and how much carbon footprint a single person expels daily, eco-friendly sourcing has become a trend. That is, couples are opting for less wasteful and mindful options such as ethically sourcing products and materials to be used for the wedding. Instead of wasteful packaging for giveaways, glass alternatives or multipurpose ones are being used.
More Choices for Engagement Rings
Not everyone likes diamonds and the alternatives for the once-most-coveted stone are plenty. Diamonds are beautiful and durable, but they can be pretty pricey, and not everyone can afford them. Couples have become creative with both their engagement and wedding rings as people opt for sentimentality and practicality rather than value.
Simple Wedding Dresses
Wedding dress styles and cuts are becoming simpler in 2019, thanks to the influence of Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. People were inspired and impressed by the classic wedding dress she wore during her wedding last year. The popular strapless style is being replaced by long-sleeved gowns, and others opt to add pockets as well.
Darker Color Palette
Instead of the usual pastels and brighter colors, the color palette for this year’s weddings will be darker and bolder. Traditionally, shades like gray and black are forbidden because they are believed to harbor bad luck and curses or are generally associated with anything evil.
While some people still believe it to be so, more couples are embracing darker colors for the cooler and elegant vibes they bring. For those who cannot completely go for the darkest black, other color alternatives such as deep blue or dramatic plum are great.
Gratitude Never Goes Out of Style
While wedding trends always come and go, the love and gratitude for your family and closest friends never go away. It is always a great gesture on your part to give them a little thank-you for them, like small gifts and mementos just for groomsmen and bridesmaids and everyone in between. If you want to make the gifts extra special, you can customize them however you see fit.
What 2019 wedding trends do you think we’ll see? Share your predictions below.
