After a year of postponed and downsized weddings, the wedding industry is seeing a surge of couples looking to plan 2021, 2022, and 2023 weddings. As a result, experts say the demand for venues, vendors, and goods such as flowers and attire has never been higher.
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| My newly married daughter - Holly and her husband Andy |
For some countries, the wedding season is well and truly underway! The UK wedding market is gradually adjusting to the new normal. COVID safety is now a guidance rather than a law. Dancing is finally acceptable, and there is currently no limit to the number of guests that are allowed to attend.
Pre-COVID, weddings would typically take place over the weekend, however, with a greater demand on vendors and venues, weekday weddings are becoming more popular. This change allows couples to still have their dream weddings without having to schedule as far out. This is also a huge benefit to the wedding professionals who been negatively affected by the pandemic.
2021 Wedding Trends
THE DECOR
One of the clear wedding trends for 2021 is the inclusion of luscious greenery. Tables dressed with cascades of foliage or ceremony arches displaying masses of leaves and greenery are the go to for sophisticated wedding adornment.
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| Balloon Decor by Shannon Kilford, Born to Party, Sydney, Australia |
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| Balloon Decor by Shannon Kilford, Born to Party, Sydney, Australia |
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| Balloon Decor by Shannon Kilford, Born to Party, Sydney, Australia |
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| Topiary Column Design by Sue Bowler, CBA |
More Outdoor Weddings
Stylists and wedding planners are also reporting an uptick in bookings for outdoor weddings. This has probably occurred as a consequence of the strict event guidelines and social distancing requirements for indoor spaces. With tents and marquees, home-based garden weddings are a favourite for a romantic, airy ambience without the headache of adhering to indoor guidelines.
Say Goodbye to Some Traditions
Couples are choosing to opt-out of many classic wedding traditions, including speeches-giving, cake cutting (or even having a wedding cake), wedding parties, and even formally structured ceremonies. The cutting of these traditions started out of necessity because of the limitations due to COVID, but it is predicted that some couples will shed the pressure of these demands altogether, focusing instead on crafting an experience that is truly a reflection of who they are.
From everything that I have read on post-pandemic weddings, it would appear that there has been some significant changes from the traditional style wedding, although I am sure that some couples will still favour this style. I suppose what this would imply would be to expect the unexpected and be prepared to react to the new requests and demands that brides make.
Wedding Business Boosters
And finally, Qualatex has prepared a fabulous wedding flyer that you can use as a style guide for prospective brides. This is available to download HERE - or visit https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/news/?tag=1
