Upcoming Wedding Trends

Sep 27

As wedding season comes to a close this year, many are looking ahead and wondering, “what’s next?” Whether you’re in the midst of planning your wedding, or you’re interested in what is upcoming for 2023 weddings, here are 9 trends you can expect to see next year.

Practical and Environmental Wedding Favors

Many couples love the idea of getting something for their guests to take home at the end of the night but struggle to find something useful that won’t get left behind. Another aspect that can make selecting wedding favors difficult is finding something environmentally friendly. Some practical and eco-friendly wedding favors that you can expect to see more often in 2023 are flower/ plant seed packets, small potted succulents, dried flowers, handmade soap, and more.

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Renting Your Wedding Attire

Renting your wedding dress or suit may have been something previously frowned upon, but with the rise in price for a dress or suit you may only utilize one time, renting your attire is a trend you can bet on seeing in 2023. According to Bustle.com, the average Bride spends over $1,500 on their dress. According to weddingwire.com, the average wedding suit can run anywhere from $200 to $499. Renting your dress or suit can save you over a third of the cost if you were to purchase your attire. You should absolutely count on seeing and hearing about this trend in 2023!

Ghost Chairs

When planning for your ceremony style, you may find yourself leaning towards a modern feel, just as many other couples will during 2023. A super modern chair style emerging this upcoming wedding season is the “Ghost Chair”, or an all acrylic clear chair. These chairs aid in presenting a minimalist, sleek, and elegant look.

Pre-ceremony cocktail hour

Many couples this 2023 wedding season are looking to have a casual ceremony and reception while also prioritizing being able to relax and spend time with guests. A solution to this increasing desire is a pre-ceremony cocktail hour. This trend enables the happy couple to take some pressure off of the big reveal, while also allowing guests to have a drink before and during the ceremony. Not to mention, if the couple is not interested in doing a traditional first look down the aisle, they can have a private first look and begin taking photos before guests arrive, ensuring them more time to truly enjoy their day. Another big advantage that is making this 2023 trend heat up is the fact that dinner can begin immediately after the ceremony!

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“Mates of Honor” & “Groomsmaids”

“Mates of honor” and “Groomsmaids” are coming in hot. Who says the Newlyweds will strictly have bridesmaids and groomsmen? Having an “attendant”, “best person”, or “person of honor” in your wedding party can be a great way to honor your closest friends during your big day!

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Food trucks

After the Covid-19 Pandemic, couples are looking to emerge back into the world and offer a memorable experience for their guests. One trend you can bet on seeing during 2023 is food trucks! Food trucks are a great and unique idea that can shake up the traditional sit-down meal you can expect at a wedding. The great thing about this upcoming trend is the vast variety of options you have! There are taco food trucks, waffle food trucks, brisket food trucks, and so many more! This trend is one that has a lot of people on-board already!

Hanging Floral Installations

Attempting to not overcrowd the guest tables while maintaining a theme and staying on par for décor can be something challenging for anyone planning a wedding. A resolution and fun idea that is set to be huge in 2023 is hanging floral installations. Reducing the number of florals per guest table can decrease the feel of clutter and also provide a significantly better photo opportunity for the bride and groom. A popular location to add a hanging installation is directly over the dance floor! Blooms by Essential Details beautifully executed this floral installation.

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Intimate ceremonies

Let’s face it, planning who is on your guest list for your big day isn’t easy. One solution many couples are opting for is hosting an intimate ceremony. Feeling pressure to invite distant cousins and having plus ones is a thing of the past. Don’t feel guilty about having a small invite list because intimate ceremonies with a guest count of 50 or less is going to be something prominent this 2023 wedding season!

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Wedding Dress Change

Dancing the night away in a floor-length wedding gown can be difficult. The solution to this predicament has shifted many brides into doing a mid-reception surprise outfit change. Not only can this be an exciting surprise for the groom and the guests, it is a fantastic photo opportunity. One of our summer 2022 brides was early on this trend and had a blast dancing the night away and moving freely in her surprise outfit change!

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Regardless of any upcoming wedding trend, one piece of advice we can give you is to do it your way! Essential Details is here to support, encourage, and strive to fulfill your every wish – regardless of guest size, color palette, or florals! With our multiple planning and coordination packages, Essential Details is equipped and prepared to make your dream wedding come true!