DREAMY DÉCOR

Dreamy décor The latest wedding trends

We’ve been on a rollercoaster of restrictions, social distancing and guidelines over the last few years and as a result, the wedding industry has constantly been adapting. In this feature, we wanted to explore how wedding trends have changed and what’s set to be popular in 2022.

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“Here at Words To Glow, we think bespoke backdrops that can be personalised with neon messages, surnames, or Insta-worthy quotes will continue to be popular.” – Jenni Toothill from Words To Glow.

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“The tick-box exercise of including everything is a thing of the past. Couples are keeping their guest lists lean, and why not? Restrictions during the pandemic have meant that numbers had to be kept smaller, but the trend for this continues, keeping things more personal and lowerkey than ever before. The introduction of elements to the tablescape is definitely on the up! Charger plates, mixed linen and napkins, gold cutlery and glassware are all huge parts of the detailed styling couples are choosing to have. The finer details are becoming much more important.” – Kate from Florence & Vera Events.

“Sage green was a popular trend in 2021 that will continue into 2022. Couples will embrace the hue and incorporate it into their décor with items such as velvet table cloths and napkin dressings.” – Mel Kilner from Add a Little Sparkle Lancs Ltd.

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“This year will be full of botanical setups with fairytale lighting and lots of candles. The must-have limewash Chiavari chairs will look great with lots of foliage, greenery and pampas grass.” – Victoria Rawlins from Blossom and Bows Event Hire.

“Romantic fresh eucalyptus with David Austin white roses and lots of gorgeous candlelight is a popular look. Barn venues will be decorated with sage green chair drapes and glass standing candles that frame the aisle.” – Jennifer Pritchard from Fleur Designs.

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“Lot of couples gravitate to botanical and rustic themes. This seems to stem from the increased desire to be more sustainable and use more natural materials. Pampas grass, eucalyptus and wooden items such as slices or grates are still firm favourites. I expect we will see linens and lace replace the traditional organza and taffeta chair sashes and table runners.” – Dai Watson from Allure Venue Styling.

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“Festoon, vintage filament and string lighting will continue to dominate wedding trends, with outdoor/garden weddings becoming more and more popular.” – Jenni from Words To Glow.

“Sustainability has been a predominant feature amongst weddings for some time now and rightly so! Using sustainable and ethically sourced, British-grown materials, foam-free floral installations or florals which can be used and re-purposed once the day is over, is a very important aspect for a lot of couples. Rented and hired wedding gowns, second-hand gowns and bridal party wear is increasingly popular too.” – Kate from Florence & Vera Events.

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“The next series of Netflix’s Bridgerton is set to be released this year, and as a result, I can see wisteria being hugely popular again, especially in lilac, which is tipped to be an on-trend colour.” – Mel from Add a Little Sparkle Lancs Ltd.

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“Neutral colour palettes are set to be popular this year.” – Victoria from Blossom and Bows Event Hire.

“Bridesmaids in different shades/ colours with wild mixed flowers and floral headbands is growing in popularity. The whimsical look will add deep tones and textures to your wedding images.” – Jennifer from Fleur Designs.

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“Some couples love vibrant hues, and this is being displayed through pops of colour rather than an overall shade. Coral pinks, pink-purples and vibrant blues are coming into their own this year.” – Dai from Allure Venue Styling.

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“With many of us thinking more about the environment, I think this will be reflected in earthy colour palettes, particularly terracotta and rust tones.” – Mel from Add a Little Sparkle Lancs Ltd.

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“Outdoor ceremonies are becoming increasingly popular, and what’s not to love about getting married in the wilderness alongside nature? The styles we keep seeing within these settings are soft pinks and pale blues, which fit the woodland theme and make it feel somewhat natural. When it comes to bouquets, there are so many different styles and colours to choose from. Everyone loves pampas, and the tones and textures it gives in a bridal bouquet are incredible. The wild bouquet is increasingly popular in nudes and soft peaches with trailing ribbons to add depth to the design.” – Jennifer from Fleur Designs.

“Another interesting change I’ve seen is in the size of events. Since the restrictions have lifted, more and more couples are opting for small, intimate weddings with personal and unique touches. Romantic sentiments such as a type of flower, mementoes from travelling or even remnants of activities are working their way into the design. 2022 is going to be an exceptionally beautiful year for wedding décor, and it’s going to be exciting to see what else pops up.” – Dai from Allure Venue Styling.

“Our pampas grass wings are our most popular item to hire for 2022/2023. This modern version of a photo booth gives the wow factor and makes a great backdrop.” – Victoria from Blossom and Bows Event Hire.

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“Bright, vibrant pops of colour in balloons, ribbons and décor alongside neutral backdrops and classic white lightup letters will be bang on trend.” – Jenni from Words To Glow. “The use of a more natural colour palette is definitely a popular choice, using natural textures, warm colours and linens are becoming increasingly noticeable.” – Kate from Florence & Vera Events.

CONTACT THE EXPERTS

Allure Venue Styling, www.allurevenuestyling.co.uk Blossom and Bows Event Hire, www.instagram.com/blossomandbowseventhire Words To Glow, www.wordstoglow.co.uk Fleur Designs, www.fleurdesigns.co.uk Add a Little Sparkle Lancs Ltd, www.addalittlesparkle.com/lancashire Florence & Vera Events, www.florenceandvera.co.uk