Wedding trends are always evolving and changing. Every year we see some new trend pop up and fade, but for many years, some trends have cemented themselves as tradition. Some of these traditions, however, are beginning to fade. According to the Insider, these are some trends that you can expect to see less of, while others you can expect to see rising in popularity.
Say goodbye to: bouquet and garter tosses
Many wedding vendors have reported that, in recent years, they are seeing less couples participate in the bouquet and garter toss. Couples don’t want to pause the dance and fun to participate in these traditions. While some are opting to replace these staples with other events, others are simply letting the reception speak for itself.
Say goodbye to: wedding favors
This is partially a result of the pandemic, and partially a money-saving choice. Over the years, wedding favors have increasingly been seen as an aspect of weddings that often gets forgotten tossed in the trash by guests, leaving couples to wonder, “what’s the point?” Instead, couples are using these funds to improve other, more important aspects of their wedding day.
Say goodbye to: open eating at weddings
We all remember the grand displays of desserts and drinks that populated weddings for years. Partially in response to the pandemic, many are beginning to view these food spreads as unsanitary. Instead, couples are opting to catering dinners with table service.
On the other hand, you can say hello to: weekday weddings
As we touched on in the previous blog post, the 2022 wedding season is expected to be a busy one. Many venues are experiencing full capacity on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, leaving couples to decide to get married on weekdays instead. There are some positives to this for couples: because most people don’t want to be married on weekdays, venues and vendors often offer weekday discounts.
Say hello to: electronic invitations
During the pandemic, many couples opted to electronic invitations in place of paper invitations. This was due to the uncertainty of rising Covid-19 cases, as online invitations made it much easier to reschedule events. These electronic invites are likely here to stay, as they save money and reduce waste.
Say hello to: alternative wedding rings
More and more, couples are turning to boutique and artisan jewelers for their wedding rings– especially stones like moissanite, which are cheaper and conflict-free in comparison to traditional diamond rings. They also allow for couples to feel they have a more unique band that speaks to their personality.