85%
of West Coast couples find personalizing their wedding to be very important
Help couples find ways to personalize their wedding 1 in 4 couples include unique details
Millennials are willing to spend more per guest
WHAT’S IN + OUT • Provide guests with dessert other than wedding cake • Skip the organized exit • Want guests to have assigned seating • Spend more on experiences for guests at the reception • Invite guests to a “wedding weekend” vs. a one-night event • Concentrating on varied food options vs. one plate fits all • Opt-out of planning based on a “wedding theme” • Skip the organized exit
TOP TRADITIONS § Perform a first dance § Have a cake-cutting ceremony § Wear white § Have father-daughter and/or mother-son dances § Have a parent escort them down the aisle § Serve wedding cake § Give wedding favors § Wear something old, new, borrowed, & blue § Have a ring bearer and/or flower girl
DÉCOR TRENDS • Copper is the “in” metallic • Color schemes are more fluid • Minimalist look is everywhere • Expect to see earthy elements and beautiful botanicals • Sustainability in wedding décor is now a major consideration
2019 COLOR PALETTE COLLECTIONS
Kitty Wheeler Shaw Photos by: Kir2ben
WeddingWire x Pantone Blush and Mint Photography
VIBRANT COLORS
Kaysha Weiner Photography
Sarah at Pie Shoppe
Blush and Mint Photography
Anna Wu Photography
Jose Villa Photography
MOODY, DARK HUES
Anna Wu Photography
Kitty Wheeler Shaw
Meghan Noonan Photography
Blush and Mint Photography
Jose Villa Photography
VELVET LINENS
Caroline Tran Photography
Rachel Peters Photography
Benjamin Edwards Photography
TAPER CANDLES
Kerry Patel Designs
Emily Mallay Photography
Lianne Gray Photography
RATAN ACCENTS
Benjamin Edwards Photography
Diana Marie Photography
Tremaine Events
Jen Rodriguez
ACRYLIC DETAIL
Benjamin Edwards Photography
MLE Pictures
Jack and Ginger Studios
Sarah Aaron Photography
PAMPAS GRASS
Cameron Ingalls
Leigh Miler Photography
Koby Brown Photo
Koby Brown Photo
STRUCTURAL FLORAL INSTALLATIONS
Apryl Ann Photo
Blossom Daisy Creative
In Colour Co.
MIX + MATCH…EVERYTHING
Julie Cate
M&J Photography
STANDOUT SIGNAGE
Joseph Koprek Photography
Singlar Photography
Justin Aaron
FAVORS AS DECOR
Evan Rich Photography
San Pedro Cactus
Novel Hill Studio
FAVORS AS EXPERIENCES
Padilla & Rigau
FOOD AS ART + DECOR
Tara Milk Tea
Sweet Roots Photography
GRAZING TABLES
Grazing Acres
Style My Celebration
Dennis The Prescott
INTERACTIVE FOOD STATIONS
Jill Thomas
WEDDING WEEKEND INVITES
Oh So Beautiful Paper
Clayton Austin
Thayer Allyson Gowdy Weddings
Kenny Kim Photography
MULTIPLE MUSIC OPTIONS
Entertainment during their ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and after party
Katie Grant Photography
THE “PERSONALIZED” DJ EXPERIENCE • DJ Booth furniture that matches the couples décor/aesthetic • Incorporating live music elements to complement the DJ presentation, such as a percussionist, saxophone player, or electric violin. • Personalizing the experience with technology and visual elements
CEREMONY • Personalization is #1 for planning their ceremony • 55% of west coast couples… • Had a friend or family member officiate (or assist with officiating) • Created their own vows • Saw partner prior to the ceremony (did a first look)
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• 42% honored a family member during the ceremony who couldn’t attend • 30% asked their guests to “unplug” at the ceremony • 15% held their ceremony in a house of worship Life Long Studios
Bek and Addison Photography
PHOTOGRAPHY THAT IS ELEVATED
The Hearnes
Lars May
DRONES FOR VIDEO & PHOTO
STANDARD FILM & VIDEO
ADVENTUROUS PORTRAITS
CUSTOMIZED LIGHTING
POST-RECEPTION IDEAS
23% Plan to host a post-wedding after party
21% Serve a themed or personalized late-night snack
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