WEDDING TRENDS

As the wedding world breathes a sigh of relief following a lengthy period of restrictions, the excitement behind crafting a beautifully memorable day has never been higher. Sarah Muscat Azzopardi discovers the top trends to look out for.

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The sit-down reception While Maltese weddings are traditionally associated with standing events, pandemic restrictions have led many to opt for smaller, seated events to celebrate their big day – and have been pleasantly surprised. Once event restrictions ease, we’re not seeing this intimate trend go anywhere in a hurry.

Mulberry Market Designs Two-piece wedding dresses Bridal separates have been a thing for a while but never more so than now. One of their main selling points is the ability to transform a wedding outfit – going from a formal skirt for the ceremony to an elegant bridal trouser for the reception or shorter skirt to hit the dancefloor when it’s safe to do so.

Regency blue  A Regency period fascination inspired by popular TV series Bridgerton has made its way into the world of weddings, most notably in the use of Regency Blue. This dreamy signature shade looks stunning alongside a cottagecore aesthetic or eclectic French countryside theme.

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Delicate details  Incorporating personal loves and passions through delicate details has been rising in popularity, from embroidered messages on veils to personalised wax seals and handwritten notes to guests. Paying attention to delicate details also goes a long way toward making the wedding feel more luxurious and personal.

Alcohol-free drinks  While it may come as a surprise to those who associate weddings with an open bar, couples today are placing a lot more emphasis on alcohol-free drinks.

Whether it’s to accommodate guests who are looking to lower their alcohol intake or to give their pregnant guests a nice option, alcohol-free alternatives are on the rise.

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Earthy tones A neutral colour palette of earthy tones looks set to dominate weddings in 2022, with rust being tipped as the colour of the year. Natural tones are also beautifully accented by earthy textures like terracotta, driftwood and linen, which look stunning incorporated into your table décor. Dried flowersWhile fresh flowers will never be out of style, dried flowers – for both bouquets and décor – look set to get bigger in 2022. They’re romantic, dreamy and make for a beautiful centrepiece, going on to last much longer than fresh flowers to boot.

Meaningful cake flavours

More couples are forgoing the traditional almond wedding cake for flavours that resonate with them. In keeping with the personalisation of weddings, a recent trend sees choices of meaningful flavours that bring back memories of a first date, nostalgic childhood days, or a favourite destination.

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Wedding creches With international wedding vendors reporting an increase in searches for maternity wedding and guest dresses, many are expecting more children than ever to feature on 2022 guest lists. So much so that this has given rise to a new trend: wedding creches or nannying services to keep both adults and kids happy! Vintage metallics Metallics always feature prominently in the bridal world, but this year, it’s all about vintage metals like copper and gold. Working beautifully with the equally trendy neutral palette of earthy tones, vintage metallics look stunning on tables and throughout the rest of your wedding décor.