Will you be saying the magical words “I do” in 2019? You’re in luck because there are tons of options for you to choose from in terms of wedding planning. You’re sure to find awesome wedding ideas that will meet the personality and demands of both you and your lucky fiancé.
For example, there are a lot of things happening with color. You can go with huge bursts, dark and moody, or a little bit of both. If you’re both more whimsical, there is something for that as well.
To help you plan the wedding of your dreams, here are a few of the biggest wedding trends expected to come in 2019.
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Embrace Color
The world is starting veer away from traditional wedding colors and go with a much more fun and youthful approach. Bright colors are coming onto the scene more and more, and the softer palates are starting to fade over time.
So, consider using pops of daring and bold colors in your venue like turquoise and violet.
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Potted Plants Make Great Aisle Decor
Instead of making your flower girl throw little flower petals down the aisle, why not make the entire aisle look like a garden with potted plants? You don’t even have to worry about the pots ruining the wedding image because you can wrap them in silks to cover them.
Wrapping them in silk will allow them to blend into the natural wedding decor that you already have laying around, allowing them to fit in seamlessly.
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Vintage
Despite it being 2019, vintage is still in, and many are choosing to incorporate it into their weddings. Something about adding in old antiques to a wedding just sets the mood.
Many couples bring their family heirlooms into the picture by using them as decor. This brings a new meaning to the “something old” tradition.
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Mix Things up or Go Small
The tradition of having a whole bunch of bridesmaids and groomsman is slowly fading in favor of having smaller wedding parties of just a maid of honor and best man, just having three or so of each, or having none at all.
Some are even mixing things up by having male “bridesmaids” or female “groomsmen” It’s all about spending the day at the side of your closest friends and family. If you’re a bride and you want your best male friend since Kindergarten to be by your side on your big day, why not go for it?
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Make it Exotic
Destination weddings are starting to come onto the scene more and more often. Some of the big ones for 2019 are Spain and Portugal. Now, destination weddings aren’t anything new, but you know how to make yours really unique?
Embrace the local culture and incorporate it into your wedding. Part of the charm of these locations is their local customs and traditions. You’d seriously be missing out if you didn’t take advantage of that.
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Get in Touch with Your Inner Romantic
You could probably say weddings are a fairly romantic affair, correct? It seems like more couples are realizing this in 2019 because many are embracing this theme of romance.
It’s not uncommon to see couples going to extremes with candlelit ceremonies and receptions that rival the lantern lake scene from the movie Tangled. Using extravagant chandeliers is another go to for some.
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After Party
Most brides and grooms aren’t ready to break away from the tradition of having a wedding reception after the wedding, but a lot are now embracing the idea of a wedding after party.
You may be wondering what the difference is, but wedding parties are a little less stuffy than receptions. It focuses more on having late night food options and bars with multiple creative cocktails. As the bride, you may choose to change out of your dress in favor of regular clothes, a shorter dress, or a pantsuit so you can dance to the more high energy music.
If you need some food options, this site has some pretty good ideas. You can check it out here to see what other brides are looking for.
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The Great Indoors
In 2017, there was a huge rise in outdoor weddings, and in 2019 we’re bringing things back indoors. Though indoor weddings are coming back, the old traditional locations aren’t.
Couples are going more for an open, airy building with high ceilings so it feels like the outdoors without being the outdoors.
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More Fun and Whimsy
Instead of keeping with most wedding traditions, couples are deciding to have more fun with their ceremonies with not only more whimsical themes but ones based off of movies, like Up with its colorful balloons.
So, don’t let anyone tell you a themed wedding is childish. They are actually really fun, and you can do a lot with them.
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Dark and Moody
If color or whimsy isn’t your thing, then perhaps go with something a little more dark and moody. Many couples are doing this by incorporating dark colors and using them to balance out or mix with the bright. You can also choose darker floral arrangments.
Not only do darker colors go with most anything, but it creates a sense of mystery and drama that brighter colors don’t.
Wedding Trends You Should Be Looking out For
If it’s your time to take that trip down the aisle in 2019, you’re in luck because you have all of these options available to you. We’re starting to step away from tradition in favor of flavor and fun. Use this guide on wedding trends to plan a big day you and your partner will never forget.
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