4 Ways to surprise your wedding guests
Embracing interactive experiences
Today's weddings have transcended traditional norms, embracing interactive elements that engage and thrill guests. From imaginative seating charts to innovative bar areas, couples are redefining how guests experience their special day. Consider adding surprise activities like impromptu dance lessons or live art demonstrations, creating shared moments that linger in everyone's hearts.Unexpected entertainment that delights
Surprise and captivate your guests by infusing unexpected entertainment into your celebration. Imagine a singing waitstaff serenading guests, acrobats defying gravity, or a flash mob igniting the dance floor. These surprising acts will infuse your reception with laughter, amazement, and an irresistible energy.What awaits brides and the entire industry? In this article, we have selected the 14 main wedding trends for the 2024 wedding season.
The style of your wedding can be anything, but what matters most is how well your wedding reflects your couple and suits you. Search for your authenticity.
Your wedding can be small or large, a lively party or an intimate formal dinner. You can go to the registry office in jeans or in a princess dress. The most important thing is that this day is about you.
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Conscious preparation
Listening to oneself, not comparing your wedding to others, avoiding the pressure to impress anyone, setting priorities, being able to say 'no,' respecting your own and others' boundaries, and taking breaks when needed.
Mental well-being during wedding preparations should become one of the main trends in 2023. There is already so much stress around, so let's learn mindfulness to make wedding planning a joyful experience.
Deviating from the classic banquet
While planning your own wedding, many couples are opting for a more relaxed and natural approach, moving away from rigid schedules and an abundance of interactive activities. Guests are free to engage in natural conversations with both fellow guests and the host, and they can get up and move around during dinner at their convenience. The overall program has become more flexible and laid-back.
Today, weddings are no longer just a standard six-hour sit-down affair. This means that more attention needs to be given to the menu, timing, seating arrangements, zones, and entertainment for your guests. It's all about creating an experience that allows everyone to truly enjoy the celebration!
Nostalgia
Quotes from different eras are one of the key techniques used by designers.
In 2024, we'll be taking a trip down memory lane and embracing the aesthetics of the 80s and 90s.
Say goodbye to minimalist gowns and say hello to dramatic sleeves and princess-like ball gowns reminiscent of Princess Diana's iconic style. Disposable cameras are making a comeback as guest favors, and capturing photos on film is now an essential part of the wedding photography series. Cream-colored cakes have taken over Instagram.
Who would've thought we'd fall in love with them all over again?
We're revisiting archive fashion shows from the 90s, and they look incredibly relevant today! Think oversized fashion, women's suits, broad shoulders, and structured designs. For men, it's all about high- quality fabrics, loose-fitting trousers, and elegant shades. There's a wealth of inspiration for couples to draw from!
Atmosphere matters more than decor
For weddings in 2023, it's not enough to simply choose the perfect decor - the focus is on creating the right atmosphere. Couples want nothing to distract and everyone to relax and be together.
That means it's time to carefully select the music, lighting, who will officiate the ceremony, the host's program, and their communication style with guests, as well as the pace of the event. The wedding atmosphere is formed from a thousand details.
Maxi dresses
Fashion is cyclical, and if in previous seasons brides enthusiastically chose mini dresses, then in 2023, the trend for maxi dresses is making a comeback. But these are not the princesses we saw in the 90s. These are bold, intriguing shapes and fabrics.
Opera gloves and long sleeves
Zoe Kravitz and Blake Lively are bringing back our love for classic evening looks reminiscent of the 50s-60s red carpets. And, of course, this influences wedding fashion too. Opera-length gloves are the perfect accessory if you want to highlight the classic style! The same effect can be achieved with off-the-shoulder + long sleeve designs
Return of the veil
Embroidered veils, mini-veils, colored veils – just tell us how to choose just one? Veils are worn with jeans and a corset at the registry office, paired with a mini-dress, worn with a hat, or even tied like a bow.
And the eternal classic is still beautiful. A long veil with embroidery of a meaningful date or phrase can be passed down to your daughter, preserving the connection between generations.
Less table decor
Wedding trends are drawing inspiration from interior design.
There's no need to overload tables with decorations anymore. The table setting, tableware, stationery, and the dishes themselves are already decorative. That's why you might see a small vase on the tables with just a single flower instead of a large floral arrangement. And it looks beautiful to us!
Dress code
Couples invest a lot of effort, time, and budget in creating the right atmosphere for their day. The outfits of the guests are an important part of the overall picture of the celebration. While in the past, the focus was mainly on the attire of the bride's maids and groomsmen, nowadays, the color palette and style of all the guests are carefully considered.
For guests, this is an additional opportunity to show their respect and gratitude to the couple by adhering to the dress code. Remember, at Ksenia Dukalis' wedding, everyone was asked to dress brightly, and we were just as interested in the guests' outfits as the bride's. It was fantastic!
Light! Light! Light!
Last season, the wedding industry began to actively discuss how lighting can transform the entire wedding scene. In 2023, it won't just be the professionals, but brides themselves who will pay close attention to lighting.
It's important that in the new season, photographers, planners, decorators, and lighting experts work as a team and listen to each other. This way, the final result will not disappoint, and there will be a unique atmosphere at the wedding along with beautiful photographs.
Pinterest's color of the year
In its annual report, Pinterest revealed that searches for 'orange wedding palette' have surged by 695%. If you want to create a sunny atmosphere with Aperol spritzes in hand, this might be the color palette for you.
The value of memories
The main theme of weddings in 2023 is your memories and experiences. This has a significant impact on your photos and videos. More and more, we're seeing wedding shots that are not perfect but priceless, capturing emotions and feelings.
Couples want to remember the hugs, laughter, dances, tears of joy, not just the decor. Gently capturing and highlighting these moments is what couples are looking for in the work of their photographer and videographer.
Groom, at last!
The groom's attire is no longer at the bottom of the wedding to-do list. It is chosen with just as much care as the bride's outfit, resulting in a harmonious and stylish look for the couple.
What details should you pay attention to in the groom's attire in 2024? First, consider the wedding theme. If it's a classic wedding, then a black tuxedo is the perfect choice, as it is timeless and always looks great.