When planning a wedding, it can be difficult to figure out what kind of vibe you want. Though you want it to be timeless, trends can be a good place to start to figure out what you're interested in. 2017 was the year of naked cakes, pastels, donuts, and charity registries, but 2018 has new things in store.
To find out what weddings will look like in 2018, we talked to some of the people who know best: wedding planners and other vendors who'll be tasked with pulling the couples' visions together.
Mixed metals
Although gold and silver have long been used in weddings, more metallic hues are getting in on the fun — and you can expect to see them intermingle in 2018.
"Gold's a staple, it's always going to be a staple, but we saw the introduction of copper and rose gold in more recent years and those became popular," Sarah Quinlivan, owner and lead planner at Quintessential Events told INSIDER. "Silver is starting to come back pretty hard and I know I'm pushing some of my couples to [not] just stick to a certain metal. Let's mix it up, just to give the room and the tables a lot of texture."
Quinlivan said that a lot of the couples she works with are very open to the idea of mixing metallic shades together, so she expects to see that at more weddings in the future.
Smaller bouquets
If you've ever carried a bouquet, you probably know quite well that they can be a bit of an annoyance. Large bouquets can be heavy and awkward to hold, but are, of course, often made up of gorgeous blooms and interesting greenery.
In 2018, you might see smaller bouquets (but just as beautiful) heading down the aisle.
"An unexpected trend is many of my fashion-forward brides are requesting smaller bouquets," Michelle Edgemont, owner of Michelle Edgemont Design, said. "Still in the natural, loose style, although not as giant as bouquets have been in 2017. They want smaller, loose bouquets that use a variety of high-end blooms, such as peonies and ranunculus, that let their pretty wedding dresses shine."
Dark and moody color palette
It seems like nearly every couple has embraced the blush, cream, golden, and pastel hues that have been increasingly popular over the last few years. Expect that to change in 2018. The follow-up to those pretty, ethereal color palettes? A "dark and moody" color palette.
Quinlivan said that people should expect to see more black used in weddings, as well as other super-dark shades. It's something different, something dramatic, and, if done correctly, can create an interesting and memorable effect.
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