Top 5 Wedding Trends of 2022/2023
From sustainability to multi-day weddings! Here are the top 5 wedding trends of 2022/2023.
1. Smaller is finer
Fewer guests. Bigger Unpacking.
Photo: Eppel Photography
This year's trend is for a more intimate wedding, but a more luxurious one. Couples are increasingly thinking about who they really want to have around them on their special day. Nowadays, it is no longer necessary to invite every client or colleague, but only the closest friends and family. This way, the couple can give more love and attention to their guests, which is more needed nowadays. Couples, on the other hand, prefer to go bigger with the wedding itself. This is reflected in the (even) more beautiful decorations, flowers and a more elaborate dinner.
But it is also reflected in a personal story. Couples like to tell their love story throughout the day, which they like to share with all their loved ones. They do this by adding small, personal things to the wedding day to make their story special. Like name printing with the date on various accessories, a personally designed flag flying high in the mast of Huis de Voorst, a cocktail bar with your favourite drink or personal photos of your relationship, it is all possible!
In addition, bridal couples are increasingly looking for new, unique forms of entertainment to surprise their guests. Inviting a live band or musician is super trending! Do you want to go all the way? End your special day with a personalised fireworks show to mark the end of a beautiful, unforgettable day.
2. Sustainable Wedding
Sustainable choices from culinary to decoration
Photo: Anne Offenberg Photography
Sustainability in general has become increasingly important in recent years. So too for many couples at their wedding. But how can you make it happen? Think for example of a vegan dinner or wedding cake. These kinds of challenging projects are requested more and more often.
But also in the decoration of the big day, a lot can be realised in a sustainable way. Dry and silk flowers are totally hip, hot and trending. These beautiful flowers are a perfect alternative to make your wedding as sustainable as possible, and it looks beautiful too. Would you rather have real flowers? That's possible, choose the seasonal flowers and give nature a helping hand.
Under the guise of 'support your locals', couples are also increasingly knocking on the doors of local jewellers or designers. This is to support the smaller companies.
3. Oscar worthy wedding films
Capture your fairy tale in a film report
Video: MyWeddingMemory
You probably already had in mind to hire a photographer to capture all the beautiful moments of your day. But apart from a photographer, hiring a videographer (with drone) is also becoming increasingly popular. How special it is to be able to relive your wedding day once again through a film report worthy of an Oscar! The great thing about hiring photographers and videographers is that all the moments are captured, even the ones that you weren't there at the time or in the trance of the day you didn't fully experience. This way you can enjoy all the atmospheric moments of your beautiful day for a long time afterwards.
4. Multi-day weddings
Spread your special day over several days
Photo: Steffen Beck
The days seem to fly by, and probably your wedding will too. Because you know what they say, time flies when you're having fun. Therefore, an emerging trend for 2022/2023 is to spread the wedding over a longer period of time. Couples seek compensation for having to miss their beloved friends and family for so long.
Because of this, couples are increasingly choosing to celebrate the wedding on a larger scale and to make it last longer by spreading it over several days. For example, couples are increasingly looking for a wedding with an overnight stay, so that the next day they can discuss the special day with a number of guests. This allows couples and their guests to enjoy themselves even longer.
5. Winter weddings
Wedding in November/December/January/February
Photo: RiCon Photography
More and more prospective couples are choosing to get married in the winter. Getting married in the winter can be very atmospheric, but above all unique! Moreover, in winter you know what to expect. In the summer, it always remains to be seen whether you will be able to get married outside or whether it will take place inside at the last minute. Getting married in the winter gives you more peace and quiet and clarity, so you can organise everything inside and know where you stand. Not to mention all the atmospheric decorations that are possible in winter. Atmospheric lighting, candles, warm rugs and cushions... Beautiful!
Which wedding trend of 2022/2023 appeals to you the most? Is there a trend that you have incorporated in your wedding? Or are you looking for someone who can help you with the planning for your big day? Get in touch with us via the contact form, Curious what we as wedding & event planners can do for you - read more about Ashford Group here.
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