The 5 wedding trends to pay attention to in 2019
If you haven’t already received an influx of facebook engagement announcements or been prevalent to hashtag #Imgettingmarried, you are about to as it is engagement season.
The period between November and January is the most popular time to get in engaged in Australia. You ask why? It is the time of the Christmas spirit where people are travelling either away or back home to see their family, or generally just happy they aren’t working.Or are you one of the ones who have had a pleasant surprised and are already engaged and planning a wedding in 2019?
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, to say the least. What dress do I get? Where do I find a reception within my budget? How do I legally get married? Unless you are me you may not have the answer, I have planned 100’s of weddings. So just ask me for advice 😉 If you’re searching for advice wedding trends in 2019, I’m your person. I’ve collated the most stand-out wedding trends for your 2019 wedding of the year!
Starting with bridal fashion, expect to see lots of asymmetrical design elements
Gone has been the days of princess dresses, the modern bride is looking for a slimline with high-low or slanted hemlines, or one-shoulder silhouettes. In additional brides don’t want to drag their gown onto the dance floor so once the vows are said and done—2019 will be all about the outfit change. Pick something short, flirty and fun to make your big re-entry in. Tip: it’s doesn’t have to be a dress, either!
Nicole Warne (pictured below) opt for a whiet jumpsuit for ease of cha-cha-sliding.
Source: https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/536069161890298843/
Many weddings in 2019 will also have grazing tables.
Guests love choices and what better way than a grazing table prior to the formal reception sit down. 2019 guest will be looking forward to nibbling on different delicious antipasto style boards including breads, slice meats, fruits, nuts, cheeses, chocolates, and more.
Bringing the outdoors in
For 2019 weddings, even though ceremonies will be a custom to be more likely indoors then out, greenery continues to be a classic go-to shade, with flowers and foliage becoming more organic and lush. “Trees and use of foliage throughout floral designs will take centre stage,” describes wedding planner Bruce Russell. “Florals will be natural, whimsical and romantic.”
Source: Another example of bringing trees and foliage indoors. Flowers by All For Love London at Hedsor House.
Purple is replacing pink as the go-to shade.
When considering 2019 wedding trends, say goodbye to pale pinks and hello to shades of purple. “Blush has had its time in the wedding world for several years,” says Christina Millikin of Glow Events in San Francisco. “Lavender and shades of purples are beginning to replace classic blush tones.” Christina also notes that purple can be a very versatile color. “You can make it light and airy or bold and dramatic.”
Source: https://www.elegantweddinginvites.com/wedding-blog/category/purple-wedding-invitations/
Eco Wedding – Plants and herbs are decorating tables.
Instead of traditional flowers and greenery, couples are selecting something alternative that is not only eco-friendly but can be sentimental. In 2019, we will see greenery in the form of plants and herbs in modern vessels as a styling element on guests reception tables. White ceramic, black ceramic and wood boxes are some of the modern-style pots being used. These are gifts either guest can take home and plant or sentimental pieces the couples can plant in their own home backyard.
