What are the Biggest Wedding Trends for 2020 / 2021?

We can’t believe that it’s already April. As we enter our fifth week of “lockdown” ! 

There are some distinctive trends emerging for the 2020 / 2021 wedding season. 

Some a more “out there” than others and might not work for you as a couple, but it’s fun to know what the wedding experts are saying.

Sustainability

Sustainability was the buzzword for 2019 and it’s going to be even bigger as we move through 2020 / 21. 

There are many tips and tricks that you can use to make your wedding eco-friendly. You could use real petal confetti that’s biodegradable, we do allow this at the Estate.

This also make for some amazing photographs, with the beautiful colours of real blooms. 

One mother of the bride dried rose petals from her garden in the Aga for weeks running up to her daughter’s wedding. Talk about dedication! A lovely idea is to offer plants or seeds as wedding favours. Your guests can grow a sunflower or your favourite flower and it’ll always remind them of your special day. Have a chat with your florist and ask where they source their flowers. 

Some florists have cutting gardens and grow their own which is brilliant, however, even if they are out-sourcing, most florists would encourage couples to opt for flowers that are in season to reduce the carbon footprint.

Minimalism

The trend for a muted colour palette ad softer textures continues in 2020.

It is sometimes harder than you think to create a minimalist look. We love the Boho look It has a little less greenery and a little more pampas grass and dried flowers.

Venues will be lined with lots of stripped-back wooden furnishings. Following on from this, many brides will be opting for all over satin gown with no embellishments or embroidery pared with simple hair and make up and a slick bun.

Maximalism

Contrasting with the minimalist trend is an over the top, cranked up to the max look, in every possible way. 

We’ve not seen it yet, however, wedding stylists are introducing bright, tropical colours, extravagant floral displays! It’s a look we’d love to see! Brides are also opting for an untraditional wedding gown or trouser suit, full of bright colours with a lot  tropical green

Something Bold then something Blue!

Pantone have announced that the “Colour of the Year” for 2020 is “Classic Blue.” 

They liken this shade to “the sky at dusk.” This could be the perfect opportunity to work the “something blue” in across the board on your big day. 

The advantage of blue is that it’s a shade that works all the  year round. 

If you are planning on getting married in spring or summer, use lighter hues of the colour, that look great with soft pinks, peaches and lemon yellows. For Autumn or Winter weddings you could try deeper blues with burnt oranges or a rich and dark burgundy or green. Gorgeous!