Your Ultimate Trend Guide To Getting Married In 2017
What goes around comes back around
24 January 2017
Editor
Weddings are whimsical, dreamy, splendid and one of the most important days in a couple’s life. In case you’re planning to tie the knot this year, we suggest you take a quick look at top trends that will rule the wedding season in 2017. From far-flung locations to natural décor elements – we’ve got you covered on every aspect of the D-day.
1. Online wedding planning is on the rise
Like everything else with millennials - wedding planning will move online. Couples want to be updated about every minute details. Experts predict a drastic rise in online wedding planning process which means wedding planners who can provide instant gratification to their clients will see a major boom in their businesses.
2. Bridal dresses will be a tale of two extremes
Bridal fashion is going to be a tale of two extremes — high-collars versus plunging necklines, intricate details versus minimalist designs, metallic colours versus ethereal whites.
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3. Destinations weddings will overtake traditional venues
Gone are the days when celebrations were restricted to a room full of formally attired guests. Couples are ditching the traditional church and stateroom venues in favour of week-long celebrations at exotic locations like Thailand and Bali.
4. Elaborate entrance décor and entertainment value
Couples are going to focus on creating a wow-factor — something that will set their wedding apart from the crowd. And what better way to grab attention than over-the-top entrance decor? Also, entertainment that keeps everyone hooked will take over boring bands (think fire starters, rock bands and karaoke)
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4. Colours to create a festive splash
2016 was all about neutrals and pastels but splashes of vibrant hues is what will dominate 2017's wedding themes. Metallic colours too are making a comeback.
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5. Insta-weddings and GIF booths
Traditional photo booths will get a makeover with GIF booths that post content directly to smartphones and social media. Drone photography for destination weddings will also be a big hit.
6. Keeping it close to nature
Flowers will certainly never go out of style, but this year they may have to give more room to bright and beautiful leaves. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Pantone supported this movement by announcing greenery as the Colour of the Year.
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7. Wedding cakes are out - food stations are in
Couples will forgo set menus in favour of working with their own caterers to devise a more personalised menu. Other wedding food trends include cocktail-style parties and buffet-style food stations that allow for a more free-flowing wedding.
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