<strong>2020</strong> TRENDS WEDDING From the Dress to the Decor... WEDDED BLISS The standard wedding traditions of going to a church with your nearest and dearest, bridesmaids in pastels and run of the mill wedding table decor seem long behind us as couples are starting to plan their weddings according to their personalities. Even Meghan Markle broke Royal tradition in her wedding to Harry when she made her own speech. With that in mind, we take a look at some of the changing trends for weddings. THE DRESS Whilst many brides still favour traditional white dresses, a lot of brides are choosing dresses away from tradition, opting for dresses that not only make them look incredible, but are easy and comfortable to wear. Spending hours deliberating on whether to go for a meringue, ballgown, a-line or mermaid dress is out, and instead, brides are choosing dresses that show off their features whilst staying in line with their personalities too. Newer style options include gowns with pockets, two-piece skirts and tops and changes from day to night. BRIDESMAIDS Bridesmaids still, and will almost certainly continue to do so, play a massive part in a girl’s big day. They used to be a dressed in a sort of one size fits all mentality, with certain dress styles not suiting all bridesmaids. That, luckily, is a thing of the past, with brides taking their time to choose dresses that flatter their friends, are fun and comfortable to wear, and usually able to be worn again after the occasion. New trends include allowing bridesmaids to choose their own dress within a certain colour palette, or dresses which can be tied in multiple ways. ECO-FRIENDLY WEDDINGS Sustainable weddings are becoming increasingly popular amongst couples tying the knot. With weddings creating a lot of waste from leftover food to unwanted wedding decor, and a big carbon footprint on getting guests to and from the venue, it is easy to see why couples are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Before you think ‘wedding in a field’, having an ecofriendly wedding does not mean doing everything outside. There are lots of ways that you can make your day a little bit more sustainable, such as choosing a location close to you (less travelling for you and guests), using e-invitations instead of traditional invites, or opt for recycled paper, and avoiding disposable dinnerware and instead opting hiring equipment and wedding decor. You can also make your own wedding favours, or give out gifts that people can reuse, we love the idea of little packs of wildflower seeds or even an eco-friendly soap from companies such as Chateau du Savon. WEDDING CAKES Even wedding cakes have changed over time. From your traditional fruit cake through to cakes made from wheels of cheese and even those made of doughnuts, there are plenty of different options to choose from. With increasing numbers of food intolerances and allergies and people stepping away from traditional choices, couples again are choosing cakes that reflect their personalities. WEDDING DECOR Even wedding decor has taken a shift away from tradition over the years. With Instagram, Pinterest to name but two, brides to be spend hours trawling through social media looking for wedding inspiration. Again, this is now more about what suits the personalities of the happy couple, with them choosing decor that reflects the ambience and atmosphere they are trying to create, over having everything matching! 12 | www.marlboroughliving.co.uk
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