As the year gets started, couples who are planning their nuptials can find a lot of inspiration for their upcoming events. One of the best ways to do this is by taking a look at what trends are projected to be popular in the coming months. By reviewing the details surrounding the previous year’s most recurring themes and estimating how often these motifs will appear in the future, professionals in the wedding industry provide exceptional insight into what’s hot and what should be avoided. Review these interesting trends and find some ideas for your big day.

Going Far by Staying Local

The idea of destination weddings went out the window for many couples in recent years. With travel restrictions and vaccination requirements making certain group outings a challenge, those who had their hearts set on tying the knot on foreign shores have adopted some interesting alternatives. Instead of scanning the globe for the hottest destinations, people everywhere are realizing that there are phenomenal venues located in their own neighborhoods. From public art installations to historic estates, there are bound to be some unique places you can consider using right in your community. 

A More Relaxed Attitude

Once, wedding etiquette in the United States followed some strict rules. For example, the language used on invitations always followed specific guidelines of formality. Though many couples still adopt a certain tone when writing invites, more are opting for less uptight language. Relaxed attitudes are prevailing in the world of weddings, with couples preferring guests to feel welcomed and comfortable rather than making it seem like they are attending some big, world-changing event of decadence. This relaxed mindset can be applied to far more than just the way you write your invitations. 

Instead of asking guests to dress in their nicest attire, it is now common to ask friends and family to follow a business-casual code of dress. This is especially true of couples who are hosting events outside or in venues where more comfortable clothing is appropriate. 

Longer Durations

Long ago, weddings were events that lasted far longer than a few hours. While this might have changed over the course of time, couples are again playing around with the idea of longer celebrations. Instead of having one ceremony in a single venue, you may find it more appealing to break the event up between multiple locations over several days. If guests are traveling far for your wedding, having the event stretch out a bit can make the trip seem more worthwhile. 

Naturally, an event held over a longer period will require more money. If having a multi-day party isn’t in the budget, there’s nothing wrong with sticking to the classic one-night affair. With preliminary events like showers and rehearsal dinners part of the standard arrangement, you’ll still feel like you’re stretching out the fun in some capacity!

Weekday Celebrations

There used to be an unspoken rule surrounding weddings that took place on a weekday. Though many couples would select these dates for personal or financial reasons, weekends were long preferred because arrangements were easier for guests. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the wedding industry have made it more and more challenging for couples to secure specific dates. To compensate without major delays, many have taken to picking whatever weekday is closest to the initial dates that they had in mind. However, most guests will understand the need for this decision.

From weekday parties to invitations featuring more relaxed language, current wedding trends reflect the many changes that the world has gone through in recent years. With the year getting underway, now is the perfect time to take a closer look at some of these popular options and feel inspired for what you can achieve with your own nuptials.