Unique Wedding Trends We have seen in 2024
Planning a wedding that feels truly unique and personalised can be one of the most exciting yet challenging parts of organizing your big day. We have noticed some truly special ideas that can add a fresh and unique touch to your celebration which we need to share with you all! Whether you’re looking for a few quirky details or a complete departure from the norm, these ideas will give you inspiration to make your wedding day stand out & be memorable for years to come.
A Card For Every Year
Instead of traditional table numbers, why not make each table a celebration of a different year of your relationship? Create custom cards for each table that represent a year you’ve been together, with fun memories, milestones, and photos. These could be romantic or even funny, and it gives your guests something to read and chat about. It’s a beautiful way to let everyone relive your journey as they sit down for the wedding breakfast.
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Each table could represent a future anniversary year, with a card for the couple to open on that specific anniversary. The guests seated at each table could leave heartfelt messages, advice, or memories for the couple to read in the future.
For example, Table 1 would represent your first anniversary, and the guests seated there would write messages for you to open on your first year of marriage. Table 5 could represent your fifth anniversary, and so on. This way, as the years pass, you’ll have thoughtful and meaningful messages to look forward to, making your anniversaries even more special.
It’s a creative way to involve your guests in your future and create lasting memories beyond the wedding day.
2. Hanging Photos from Bouquets
For a truly personal touch, you can incorporate small, delicate photo charms that hang from bouquets. This can be a way to honor loved ones who couldn’t be with you on the day, or simply showcase special moments from your life. You can find gorgeous customized photo pendants on Etsy, or even have a bespoke design created to match the theme of your wedding. It adds a sentimental, yet stylish element to your florals or even cuff links. The best part about it is that you can also keep this forever…pop it into your purse, place around your rear view mirror in your car, make it into a piece of jewellery.
A truly timeless keepsake.
3. Live Illustrators
Instead of a typical photo booth, why not hire a live illustrator to sketch portraits of your guests during the event? This provides a unique and personal souvenir for everyone to take home and becomes part of the evening or day entertainment. Whether it’s quick caricatures or elegant line drawings, this adds an artistic flair to your wedding.
4. Photo Dash
The "Photo Dash" at a wedding is a fun and engaging activity where the newlyweds sit in a designated area, and guests are called up in small groups to take quick photos with the couple. The challenge is to see who can capture their photo the fastest before the chosen song ends, adding a lively, competitive twist to the usual photo sessions. It's a brilliant way to ensure every guest gets a picture with the couple, preventing anyone from being missed in the hustle of the day. The Photo Dash not only creates lasting memories but also brings energy and excitement to the celebration.
5. Evening Outfit Change
For the bride and groom who love fashion, why not have an evening outfit change? After the formalities, switch into something more fun and comfortable (but still fabulous!). It could be a nod to the evening party, signaling the transition from the formal ceremony to the after-party.
Non-white bridal gowns and suits for brides are indeed also growing in popularity, as more couples choose to break away from traditional norms and express their personal style.
These ideas add a unique, personalized touch to your wedding, ensuring that your day is truly one-of-a-kind!
It’s all about finding ways to make your wedding not just about the big moments, but about the little details that reflect both personalities and your relationship.
I hope that you can take inspiration from these current trends. We would love to know which one/s was your favourite - Happy planning!
