Australian Wedding Trends "We can?t wait for 2020! For weddings t hemselves, cockt ail weddings and luncheon weddings are rising in popularity wit h our readers. A luncht ime wedding giving couples just t hat bit longer to celebrat e wit h t heir guest s, or sneak off and spend t he night reflect ing on a momentous day. We?re also seeing plenty of nupt ials occur in backyards! Colour- wise, we?re seeing two dist inct colour palett es. All neut ralsbut not all whit e! Think creams coupled wit h dirty browns, latt es, and eart hy tones. Couple t his wit h det ails like shells and feat hers for somet hing really organic. The ot her colour palett e coming t hrough is jewel tones. Couples aren?t limit ing t hemselves to marsala, inst ead including beaut iful emerald green, deep indigos and violet s. For flowers, we?re seeing many floral arrangement s using dried and preserved flowers as well as dramat ic long st em bouquet s. For t he ceremony it self, t here is an increase in couples marrying prior to t heir ?official? wedding day, or having t heir ?official celebrant ? att end just for legals, while a good friend performs t he actual ceremony on t he day. Eco- friendly weddings cont inue to be huge, wit h couples carefully looking at t heir wedding det ails. They?re choosing second- hand gowns, DIY favours and locally sourced it ems on t heir wedding menu. In t erms of att ire it ?s all about t he glamour and t he colour. Beaut iful coloured suit s are t rending, alongside velvet pieces and lush fabrics for t he groom. For t he bride, we?re seeing plenty of beaut iful sequinned sparkling gowns t hat are utt er showstoppers." Dorot hy Polka, Edit or, Polka Dot Bride
In 2020 t he top wedding t rends will be: - Moving t he indoors to t he out doors and incorporat ing open- air marquees wit h stunning fairy light inst allat ions to reflect t he night sky. Bringing decor from inside t he house like sofas, chunky coffee t ables, eclect ic seat ing opt ions, long t ables, rugs, and cushions will all be featured in out door weddings in 2020. - Food and Drinks will cont inue to be personalised wit h a move towards incorporat ing more vegan and veget arian it ems on t he menu as couples recognise t he move to being fully inclusive at t heir event . There will be a cont inued move to grazing platt ers, buffet s or dedicat ed food st at ions. We will see customised cockt ail menus and drink opt ions being featured. - We will see Out door Weddings incorporat ing a range of freeform customisable marquees t hat allow each couple to creat e t heir own unique space to celebrat e wit h t heir guest s. This creat es a unique palett e for couples and t heir designers to personalise t he space wit h bespoke light ing, decor, and design element s to suit t he customised space. - Vibe and at mosphere are going to t he be t he focus of t he ent ire wedding experience and couples are focusing on t he det ails from t he t extures of chairs, linens, and napkins to t he colour of glassware, flatware, and cut lery. I see an increased focus on light ing to achieve t he vibe and at mosphere t he client s are seeking. - St at ement veils, princess style gowns and t he unique none t radit ional gowns wit h t he opt ions of incorporat ing more t han one look are in for 2020. The elegant even regal designs t hat are simple, unique and have t he wow factor are exact ly what 's on offer from designers leading into 2020. - Engagement and Wedding Rings in 2020 is moving towards collaborat ion rat her t hen one person select ing or designing t he rings. This approach sees couples sitt ing down and researching, designing and experience t he process toget her creat ing a significant meaning and underst anding about t he import ance t hese rings mean to each ot her. - Flowers in 2020 see a cont inued move towards informal, relaxed and bespoke creat ions t hat are unst ructured wit h natural and colourful blooms wit h lot s of natural fragrance and lot s of t extured foliage. We will see a bolder, st ronger and deeper colour palett e emerging in 2020. Michelle Anderson, Direct or, Complet e t he Look
