Weddings are a great time for a bride and groom to come together with family and friends and express their own unique style through the big celebration. In today’s culture, less couples are concerned with tradition and opulence and more are feeling free to design a day that makes their loved ones feel comfortable, their relationship feel celebrated, and their day one that they look back on with joy.
While many traditional aspects of weddings remain, there are lots of simple ways to add some uniqueness or more modern aspects to your big day that also happen to be some of the hottest trends of the year!
1. Smaller Bridal Parties
Maybe it’s the fact that we’ve celebrated several royal weddings in the last few years, and have enjoyed the adorable sight of all the children attending to the bride and her one bridesmaid, but many Americans are choosing to keep their bridal party to one or two of their closest friends or family, instead of having such large groups of friends.
This has several benefits–first of all, it leaves less people hurt at the end of the day. It may be hard to pick ten close friends from your friend group, but if you only have your sister and your childhood best friend as your attendants, your other friends won’t feel rejected or left out, and will be free to enjoy your big day as guests!
It also takes some of the financial pressure off your friends, and makes it easier for them to attend the wedding without all the added costs that showers, bachelorettes, and wedding clothes can add.
2. Keeping It Indoors
There have definitely been many beautiful outdoor weddings in recent years, but indoors is becoming more and more popular. It takes away the guesswork and extra planning that an outdoor wedding brings because of the weather. Many couples are choosing more unique indoor locations than before, such as warehouses, museums, and rustic historic locations. The high ceilings add to an airy feeling that mimics the outdoors, without the rain plans!
3. Purple As the New Pink
Pink has long been considered one of the top wedding accent colors, but experts are saying that lush, moody colors are coming back in, and purple is definitely going to be one of the top colors, especially in its darker shades. This can be used as a bold lip color, a stunning large blossom or two in a bouquet, or as a bridesmaid dress color.
4. Potted Plants in Decor
Many grooms and brides are opting for potted plants as part of the decor for the ceremony or reception. These can add height from the ground up, lots of greenery, and can be used after the ceremony at the couple’s place, or given away to family and friends. Pots can be draped in fabric to keep costs lower than purchasing new pots for each one.
5. Sunday Weddings
More and more couples are choosing to have a relaxed, extended time of hosting family and friends over the weekend, and ending the weekend with a bang and a Sunday wedding. This allows unhurried time with family and friends before the event, and it can also help save on costs, as a Sunday wedding location will be less expensive than the same location on Saturday.
Whether or not you choose to use any of these ideas, the internet is full of fun, charming, and unique ideas for each couple to make their big day a day reflecting them. At Self Assured Storage, we are experts in storing wedding decor and supplies before and after the big day, and we understand the needs couples face when combining their homes. Call our experienced employees today to let them assist you in taking care of your storage and organization needs before the big day comes!
