Discover the biggest wedding trends

Looking for inspiration to make your wedding day truly special? Then take a look at some of the growing wedding trends for ideas to add your own individuality and style to your big day – and impress and entertain your family and friends at the same time.

Here are the wedding trends for 2024

Plastic-free weddings and sustainability

Currently, one of the biggest wedding trends is to have a plastic-free wedding and incorporate other sustainable, eco-friendly options such as using recycled paper for the invitations and order of service, biodegradable confetti, rice or paper straws, and rice paper lanterns.

Instead of cut flowers, many couples are using plants in pots as decorations, as well as seasonal fruit in the table centrepieces. There have even been couples who share their wedding day flowers and decorations with other couples using the venue; this not only saves resources and money, it also saves time setting them up and taking them down.

There are also couples adapting their wedding breakfast menus to new trends in food, with many incorporating vegetarian and vegan dishes, or going wholly veggie or vegan. With more emphasis on sustainability, wedding caterers are increasingly offering food made with ingredients that are ethically and locally sourced.

Choice of wedding venue

Another wedding trend is for couples to choose from a broader range of wedding venues. Many are opting for marquee weddings at charming rural venues like Brook Farm in East Herts or Blake Hall’s 17th century barn setting, whilst others prefer the splendour of stately homes like the classic grandeur of Moor Park or Longstowe Hall.

Another big trend is towards trimming not the budget but the guest list. You may end up with a smaller wedding party, but it means you’ll provide your guests with a lavish experience they’ll really enjoy, enabling you to spend more time with your favourite people on the day.

Multi-day celebrations

Why have a wedding day when you can have a few days of celebrations? However special, wedding days are often fleeting and after months or even years of planning, they come and go in the blink of an eye. To prolong the magic, you could turn a one-day celebration into a more intimate weekend-long festivity. Multi-day celebrations offer couples more time, more memories and the opportunity to create experiences that go beyond the traditional “I dos.”

Wedding dress and attire

According to Glamour UK, the mixing of fabric textures is really trendy this year, for instance combining chiffon and silk. This mix adds a sense of elegance, femininity and softness to your wedding day look. Structured corsets are also a trending choice, with brides loving chic and structured silhouettes. Whether you choose a timeless, classic wedding dress or something bolder and trendier, make sure that you look and feel your best!

Celebrant-led ceremonies

One of the biggest wedding trends of the year is to look for a celebrant-led ceremony. A celebrant-led wedding ceremony gives you freedom to create a wedding that is unique to you and your partner. During these ceremonies, couples write vows themselves, making them truly original. Your wedding will be officiated by a celebrant, a professional who conducts formal ceremonies. But ultimately, the couple won’t be limited by traditional restrictions and be able to incorporate personality into their special day.

Drone wedding videography

Drones are the perfect way to photograph and record your wedding. Drone wedding videography has become increasingly popular as you can capture outstanding aerial footage of your wedding. The videographer will be able to take incredible videos and imagery that show off elements such as your stunning venue, the surroundings and a big group shot of your guests. You’ll also be able to see a real difference between the drone footage vs a regular camera. The drone will capture more of the surroundings which adds a little something ‘extra’ to your wedding memories.

Live Streaming

Sometimes friends and family members are unable to attend your wedding. But that doesn’t mean they have to miss out completely. Live streaming your wedding is a wonderful way to ensure that all your loved ones can witness your special day – no matter where in the world they are. And you can do it all yourself. Make use of free platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Zoom to do this, or hire a professional if your budget allows it.

Wedding Gifts

Another wedding trend is couples opting to give unique wedding gifts to their guests. This includes personalised items with the initials of the bride and groom. Many couples are also choosing gifts that tie in with the style or theme of their wedding. Wedding favours don’t have to be big and expensive, but rather thoughtful and a way to thank guests for sharing in your special day.

Don’t forget the wedding entertainment

Keeping your guests entertained throughout the day is an increasingly popular trend. A consistent favourite that will never go out of style is the wedding magician who will wow and amaze your guests with a wonderful selection of close-up magic tricks. Whatever the size of the venue, a wedding magician will keep your guests talking and laughing throughout the day, keeping them entertained when they’re waiting for the wedding photographs to be taken, milling around during the drinks reception, waiting to be served at the table, and during the transition to the evening entertainment.

Surprise after-parties

Surprising your guests with a wedding after-party will be incredibly fun and is a great way to extend the celebrations. A wedding after-party isn’t much different than any kind. But the main thing is to decide on the style of after-party you want. Do you want an elegant evening with extended family or would you rather go party-hopping around town with close friends? Typically, the guests that want to hang around at an after-party are your core group, close family and best friends. So keep in mind that the tempo, theme and vibe can be quite different to your wedding since you’ll be with you and your partner’s closest bunch!

Get trendy and magical wedding entertainment

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