Wedding Trends: What's In and Out for 2024

As wedding season approaches, it's essential to stay up-to-date with the latest trends to ensure your special day is nothing short of spectacular. From decor and fashion to entertainment and cuisine, the world of weddings is ever-evolving. Join us as we explore the hottest wedding trends for 2024 and bid farewell to those that have run their course.

Wedding Trends 2024

In With the New:

  1. Sustainable Weddings: Eco-conscious couples are opting for sustainable weddings, incorporating elements like biodegradable decor, locally sourced cuisine, and eco-friendly venues.

  2. Intimate Weddings: Intimate gatherings continue to gain popularity, allowing couples to focus on quality over quantity and create meaningful experiences with their nearest and dearest.

  3. Statement Florals: Bold, oversized floral arrangements are stealing the spotlight, adding drama and elegance to wedding decor.

  4. Interactive Food Stations: Couples are ditching traditional buffets in favor of interactive food stations, offering guests the chance to customize their dining experience.

  5. Non-Traditional Entertainment: From live painting sessions to acrobatic performances, couples are embracing unique entertainment options to surprise and delight their guests.

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Out With the Old:

  1. Overly Formal Attire: Formality is taking a backseat as couples embrace more relaxed and comfortable attire for themselves and their wedding party.

  2. Cookie-Cutter Decor: Generic wedding decor is a thing of the past, with couples opting for personalized touches that reflect their personalities and love story.

  3. Traditional Guest Books: The era of the traditional guest book is over, replaced by creative alternatives like fingerprint trees, polaroid guest books, and interactive digital platforms.

  4. Single-Use Plastics: With sustainability in mind, single-use plastics are being phased out in favor of eco-friendly alternatives like compostable dinnerware and reusable decor.

  5. Excessive Waste: Couples are minimizing waste by opting for sustainable practices and thoughtful planning.

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As you plan your wedding for 2024 and beyond, keep these trends in mind to create a celebration that feels fresh, modern, and true to your unique style as a couple. Whether you're embracing the latest innovations or putting a contemporary twist on timeless traditions, the key is to create an experience that reflects your love story and leaves a lasting impression on your guests.

Explore more wedding inspiration and expert insights on The Art of Celebrating blog.

Akeshi Akinseye

Akeshi Akinseye is the founder and CEO of Kesh Events and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations.

She is widely regarded as One of the best Wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more. 

Her insights and work have been featured in national publications like Brides, PartySlate, Modern Luxury Weddings, Inside Weddings, Yahoo, ESPN, New York Times etc and she appears regularly in media outlets like ABC, The Tribune and more.

She is the author of the best-selling book, The Art of Floral And Event Design” and founder and editor of celebrations and lifestyle magazine, The Art of Celebrating. Her creativity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does. Akeshi honors the individual styles of her clients and she continually strives to make every experience one to remember.

http://www.akeshiakinseye.com
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