Wedding: 15 trends “in” which replace the “out”

Pinterest or Instagram are important sources of inspiration to organize a wedding. But they also place the bar very high. “A marriage must above all reflect the personalities of the bride and groom and not a Pinterest Moodboard,” explains Caterina Pelosato, Wedding Planner and director of “Wedding Network Switzerland”. The specialist tells us about current trends.

According to the expert, bohemian style weddings as well as country weddings (on a background of wood, gypsophile and eucalyptus) are less and less popular.

The trend is rather in the “old money” style, as in fashion. “We are moving away from exuberant wedding decorations in favor of a style that is more discreet, combining insurance and elegance,” explains Caterina Pelosato.

Sequins, tulle and bling-bling will soon belong to the past to make way for classic minimalism. “This is limited to a sober and elegant decoration. On the other hand, the materials will be more noble ”, as Caterina Pelosato explains.

According to the expert, the trend of monochrome, which consists in using the shades of the same color for decoration, undoubtedly knows its last hours. It should give way to Mexican colors, “this style Frida Kahlo with flowers in the hair and a colorful decoration”.

The rounded wooden arches have had their time in weddings. “We are now working more with columns or asymmetrical structures,” said Caterina Pelosato.

For the implementation of the wedding ceremony, we no longer just place the chairs in a straight line, but we introduce movement. This is called the “Living Aisle”. The chairs are arranged in a winding or semicircle manner.

According to Caterina Pelosato, “the decoration takes up height, at present”. The spectacular draped in the walls and the ceiling and the hanging decoration (flowers, candlesticks …), in general, bring height to the room.

Classic table plans are from the past. The placement of the guests at the table is increasingly combined with a present which is intended for them, “especially in the form of a Chinese cookie in which the table number is inserted”.

“At the table, we say very goodly goodbye to the white tablecloth,” adds the expert. We opt for colored towels with dishes.

The interest in pieces mounted in the Naked Wedding Cakes (cake without frosting) is declining. On the other hand, that for rectangular cakes, all in length, increases. These are often decorated with a lot of flowers and fruit, which brings a very summer touch.

“Food trucks are no longer popular today.” They are more willingly replaced by “food corners”, that is to say self-service spaces, bastard, pizza or ice cream stands.

Golden books are becoming more and more creative. The classic way of recovering the messages, wishes and comments of the guests is today grazing. Nowadays, many weddings, in which there is an audio, video guest book or a wishes.

The usual program of the evening, as we know it, tends to disappear. “We are now putting on special and voluntary surprises on the part of the guests, but also, more generally, spending a good time together”.

In terms of dress too, we are moving away from voluptuous models. “Tulle and lace have gone from fashion, unlike classic elegance that remains timeless,” according to Caterina Pelosato.

We no longer want to stage the bride and groom on a bench or by a lake. “The photo shoot remains a major element of a marriage, but the clichés must today translate greater spontaneity”, especially in the form of bride and groom crossing a meadow.

“Impection is perfection of today,” says Caterina Pelosato. According to her, the Z generation is mainly based on authenticity and quality of life for weddings. There is a good one that we have given up on the idea that everything must be impeccable.