Wedding trends in 2015 saw a plethora of funky photo booths, the return of champagne towers, and the reintroduction of family-style dining. The forecast for wedding trends in 2016 shows ceremonies and receptions inspired by traditional themes and motifs, each with a unique and contemporary twist.
Let Them Eat Cakes
Not satisfied with a single cake for their wedding day, brides have started a trend for 2016 of providing a dessert table at the reception venue. Laden with sweets and pastries of all kinds, these dessert tables are decorated to match the decor and colour palette of the wedding. On occasion, even the desserts will follow a colour theme or genre.
Detail in the Back
Wedding dress trends for 2016 have taken inspiration from the ready-to-wear runways with more cut-outs and tasteful skin displays. Brides of 2016 want to show off their bodies more than being buried beneath a mountain of tulle or satin. The 2016 wedding season will showcase gowns with low backs and illusion lace backs for a sexy yet classy look.
Aerial Memories
Wedding photography and videography in 2016 will have you reliving your big day from a bird’s-eye view. With the increasing popularity of drones, wedding photographers and videographers are embracing the new flexibility and creating new and ingenious ways to incorporate them into wedding ceremonies. We’ll be seeing a lot more creative wedding videos next year.
Suspended Sweets
The trend of suspended or floating wedding cakes, possibly started by actress Kaley Cuoco, will soon dominate the 2016 wedding scene. While they won’t all be as over the top as Cuoco’s giant, upside-down chandelier cake, prepare to see cakes that appear to be levitating before you.
She Wears the Pants
Hot on the runway for spring and the racing carnival, 70s-inspired culottes and meticulously tailored jumpsuits provide style and swagger for the alternative bride in 2016. Still, in white, they’re embellished with lace while delicate veils adorn heads, ensuring you still look like the bride on your way down the aisle.
Playtime at the Reception
To occupy wedding guests while wedding photos are taken, lawn games will continue the 2016 wedding trend. Games such as giant Jenga keep guests laughing and mingling, and what could be more perfect for a wedding than a game of ring toss?
Venues That Make You Look Up
The traditional wedding centrepiece will no longer be confined to the centre of the table. Next year, you’ll see brides hanging their showcase blooms from above, leaving more room for food, drinks, and chatter on the tables. Floral chandeliers are another way to give your wedding venue an ethereal feel, indoors or out.
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