Who else is ready for 2020 to be over? If you’re like many of us, you can’t wait to ring in the new year and say goodbye to 2020 for good. But as the new year dawns, many of the same challenges we faced throughout the year of COVID-19 still haunt us moving forward. Luckily, we’ve put together a prediction of some of the newest 2021 wedding trends that combine all the glitz, glamor, and safety we could ever hope for in a fresh start to your new beginning.
Informal Setting and Feel
One of the top 2021 wedding trends projected for the new year is the continued practice of informal-style ceremonies. With an increased focus on smaller gatherings, many couples intend to host microweddings in place of traditional, grander services.
Even the usual customs have taken a turn in the direction of a more casual approach. Short and sweet toasts take precedence over lengthy speeches, while full-fledged entertainment is replaced with mini, laid-back performances.
Relaxed Time Constraints
Another one of the most magical 2021 wedding trends COVID is sure to bring us is an increase in relaxed time constraints. Instead of adhering to strict schedules and overwhelming party sizes, pop-up weddings have become especially popular. These unique weddings take elopement ideas for a spin, allowing the couple to say their “I do’s” with a small group of loved ones while saving the grand celebration for another time. Preferably a post-COVID era.
These spur of the moment and intimate weddings are not the only things to arise from a society of uncertainty and social distancing. Videotaping weddings is projected to boost in demand over the coming years. Doing this not only allows those who are unable to attend the ceremony a chance to view it, both live and afterward, but it also provides the happy couple with a copy of their special day they can revisit for years to come.
Individualized Food Options
Along with smaller attendance ratios and the need for added sanitary precautions comes the one benefit we are all loving right about now: the individual food portions. Not only are we shying away from the literal hunger-games-style buffet table sequence, but we also get our own personal serving of food that no one else has touched.
Even mini cakes are seeing a rise in the anticipated wedding trends 2021 has to offer. Instead of elaborate, multi-tiered desserts of yesteryear, ask about the more compact version accompanied by a slew of individual portions for all your guests.
Touch of the Outdoors
As more and more people strive to be eco-friendly, the emergence of practices that suit that lifestyle also increases. The 2021 wedding trends are no exception. In fact, if the year 2020 taught us anything, it’s that spending more time outside is actually something we should be doing regularly. The influence of nature and the outdoors appears throughout numerous trends forecast for the following year. Most of which are listed below.
Eco-weddings and Responsible Practices
Modern brides and grooms choose zero-waste options, locally sourced produce, or host plastic-free weddings to go green. Some even create new traditions, such as planting a tree in simultaneous honor of their union and a pledge to protect Mother Earth.
Whimsical Lighting and Tent Backdrops for Outdoor Weddings
Ever seen those glorious ceremonies with fairy lights set against a moonlit night? That’s what outdoor weddings have brought us. With safety restrictions pushing us outdoors to celebrate, these jaw-dropping settings are sure to continue into the coming year.
Lush Greenery and Emphasis on Florals in Wedding Décor
The visual appeal of nature never seems to go out of style at weddings. While the emphasis on florals is always in demand, there has also been a recent spike in green embellishments. Succulents, trailing vines, you name it! Add them to your list of 2021 wedding trends décor must-haves. Not only do they look stunning, but they add a fresh, spring vibe to every corner of your microwedding venue.
Increase in Nature-Driven Colors and Themes
Just as greenery and flowers have taken precedence in recent weddings, so has the cornucopia of shades that comes with the natural world. Long gone are the days of neutral tones, as vibrant greens, blues, and other vivid splashes of colors now brighten up your ceremony.
Addition of Outdoor Activities to Wedding Program
Since all the fun has moved outside, so will many of the activities. In addition to food and music, many have also started leaning toward outdoor games and entertainment.
Personal Touches
Tiny weddings also mean a more intimate approach to thanking those lucky few on your guest list for being present. Thank you notes at the wedding reception have already been steadily gaining traction. Expect more personal touches to come in 2021.
Let’s face it. No matter how big or small the wedding, it is a labor of love that needs a little assistance. Whether you need help with a microwedding, a pop-up wedding, or a good old-fashioned elopement planner, we are here to help. After deciding which expected 2021 wedding trend works best for you, contact us at Pop the Knot to get started. Not sure which one is right for you? We can help with that, too!
