Helping you choose the setting for your big day
The new year has barely kicked off, but this means that it is time to usher in a new set of wedding trends that can make your big day the highlight of your year. If you are planning on getting married this year, then now is the time to look at what is hot and happening to include in your dream wedding.
If you already have something in mind, don’t worry, you can encapsulate it with some of the trends that are currently making waves in the wedding scene. One of the ways to make your dreams come true is to choose a wedding venue that will work well with the theme and trend that you decide on.
What’s Hot: Wedding venue trends in 2024
There are an array of themes that are currently in, these are cream of the crop to consider in your plans.
Non-traditional venues
People are becoming more adventurous with where they host their weddings, even if the ceremony itself is traditional. This could be due to their personal preference or themes that they have in mind.
When it comes to unconventional options, the choices are endless. You can decide on using a restaurant, someplace that holds a nostalgic and happy meaning to you and your partner, or even an outdoor wedding venue like a ranch or garden.
Ceremony vs celebrations
If you plan on having an intimate ceremony with close friends and family, but an extended reception with more guests, you can have a double celebration on two different days. Likewise, you can have two different venues, a more subdued one for the exchanging of vows and a thematic one for the reception.
Here you are open to more fun and memorable options, like hiring out exciting rentals to make the event stand out in the memories of your guests. You can include photo booths, games, and bars to make the event livelier.
Make the event an experience for your guests
Following in suit of non-traditional venues, why not make the entire ceremony and experience for your guests?
Think art installations, interactive activities, or even foodstations where guests have a variety of options with their food all the while taking in a culinary experience like no other.
However, to make this possible, you need to make sure that the venue you choose is open to having these types of vendors come in and make their magic happen. They need to be flexible to facilitate your entertainment options.
Sustainability is in
More and more people are becoming more open to the idea of eco-friendly events. This includes having sustainably made decorations and opting to reduce as much waste as possible when hosting their wedding.
Sustainable options can include some outdoor wedding venues, and checking if your indoor wedding venue has sustainable methods in place. You can also check with the venue’s vendors if they prescribe the same sustainable methods as it will be easier for you to make your decisions.
What’s not: Venue trends that have run its course
Subdued colours
People are opting for vibrant colors and colors that are not often seen in weddings. Whites, creams, and pastels can still be used, but don’t shy away from darker purples, blues, oranges, and browns. If your venue provides the decor, check if they are open to these bolder color themes
Seating arrangements that highlight the couple
Couples are opting for more intimate seating arrangements, rather than the wedding party being singled out on a pedestal. Some couples even decide not to have designated seating arrangements.
Say ‘goodbye’ to excess
Couples are heading for a minimalistic look—no geometric arches, and large unnecessary bouquets and flower arrangements. People are now looking more to letting the natural environment and aesthetics of the venues speak for themselves. This also ties in with sustainability efforts that many are aiming to follow.
Conclusion
Your big day is coming up, and you will be up to your ears in preparation to make your wedding dreams come true. You can either be someone who lives for trends or someone who doesn’t really adhere to them - either way, these 2024 insights into what is hot and not with respect to wedding venues can help motivate the direction of your wedding plans or even help you decide on a theme that you would like to follow for your wedding.
Traditional ceremony in a non-traditional venue, or being sustainable in a world full of excess - the world is your oyster when it comes to decisions on what is best for you and your partner.
