Personal Touch 21 Wedding Trend Predictions for 2021

1. Sustainable weddings Recyclable materials, minimal waste, environmentally friendly menu choices – couples will work in creative ways to do their part in saving the planet. 2. Micro weddings Trimming the invite list to 40-50 guests will allow couples to give more attention and resources to the select few who attend.

3. Charcuterie tables Fancy meat-and-cheese boards will take the place of more traditional sweets and dessert tables. KATE IVY PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.KATEIVYPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

5. Repurposing flowers One idea: leftover flower arrangements can be donated to patients at a nearby hospital. ANDY BARNHART PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.ANDYBARNHART.COM

42 | Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide 2020 4. Same-gender weddings Already a rising trend. LILLIE ELLIOT PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.LILLIEELLIOT.COM Jennifer Kosmicki and Melissa Chandler share their vows at the Steamboat Ski Area.

6. Non-even wedding parties Why limit the groomsmen to just men, or the bridesmaids to just women?

ANDY BARNHART PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.ANDYBARNHART.COM GARNER & CO. PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.GARNERCOPHOTO.COM Lauren Pierpoint includes her brother, David, in her side of the wedding party.

Guests at Ann Robbin and Tommy Lefere's wedding dress to fit a bohemian theme.

7. Portable bars On-the-go bars will cater specifically to the bride and groom’s tastes and the overall theme of the wedding.

8. Experiential weddings More interactive elements, like serveyourself food and drink bars, will take the place of guests passively being a part of the celebration.

9. A change of attire Brides will wear multiple outfits throughout the wedding celebration, opting for more comfortable attire when the ceremony transitions to the reception. 10. Assigned color schemes or themes Guests will be made more a part of the celebration by incorporating specific colors at the bride and groom’s request. KATE IVY PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.KATEIVYPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

11. The return of COLORS And bright ones – many couples will ditch the black, white and pastels for more eye-catching hues. ANDY BARNHART PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.ANDYBARNHART.COM

Natalie Kirchner's bridesmaids wear bright colors that complement their bouquets.

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12. Traditional wedding cakes As they say, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’ Tiered, traditional wedding cakes have been around a long time for a reason, and they’ll be back in style in 2021. SEEDHOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.SEEDHOUSEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

13. Hair: Down and natural A less done-up hairstyle allows the bride’s natural beauty to shine through.

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14. Flowery hair decor Brides will add a personalized touch to their hairstyles through botanic beauty. ANDY BARNHART PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.ANDYBARNHART.COM

15. Grooms get personal Grooms and groomsmen will let their personalities shine through by dressing with personal flair (find ideas for this on page 50). Adam Klingenberg adds a personal touch to his attire with a wooden bow-tie. DANIELLE ZIMMERER PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.DANIELLEZIMMERERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

16. Dried flowers Instead of letting the flower arrangements wilt, have them professionally dried and made into arrangements that will last for years.

17. Alternative transportation Guests and wedding party members will opt for more distinctive forms of transportation. Bridesmaids from Lauren Pierpoint and Justin Hellwinkel's wedding ride the Steamboat Ski Area gondola to the ceremony in the Champagne Powder Room. GARNER & CO. PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.GARNERCOPHOTO.COM

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18. Clean, simple gowns Staying away from lace and heavy details will allow brides more freedom to accessorize. DRAKE & CO. PHOTOGRAPHY / WWW.DRAKEANDCOPHOTO.COM

Mandy Murphy wears a form-fitting gown for her wedding to Ryan Anderson.

Guests enjoy live music at Rachel Weinstein and Zach Paolillo's wedding.

19. Wedding bands over DJs While it’s fun to create a playlist of the couple’s favorites, a wedding band adds class and spectacle to the event.

20. Drone videography Drones will allow for sweeping, bird’s-eye shots of the wedding celebration. 21. Inclusive menus Vegan? Gluten-free? No problem – as diet preferences and trends evolve, so will wedding menus.

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