With wedding season now upon us, the latest high-end trends are making themselves known – and whether you’re planning to tie the knot last minute or are seeking inspiration for 2024, it’s the perfect time to start garnering some ideas for how to make your special day a truly memorable one.
To alleviate yourself of some of the stress that can often come with planning your nuptials, it’s always wise to hire a wedding planner, who, as well as coming up with some great concepts, can also help to lighten the load when it comes to getting important jobs done and leave you free to relax and enjoy the lead-up, as well as the celebrations themselves.
That said, having some ideas in mind about how you want your special day to look and feel is important to ensure the end result feels right and will mean all that’s left for them to do is to bring your dream vision to life.
Whilst there’s no denying that you, your spouse-to-be and the moment you both say ‘I do’ are the most important aspects of your wedding day, paying attention to the finer details, like your wedding invitations, favours and cake can make all the difference overall. Not only that, but ensuring every element of the day is ‘just so’ will ensure you get to enjoy the kind of wedding dreams are made of in every way – after all, you deserve nothing less.
Wedding invitations, in particular, are getting a major makeover at present, and we’re changing the way we design and send them, as well as what our guests do with them afterwards. With this in mind, here are some of the latest luxury trends to get you inspired to create yours – setting the scene for a beautiful day of celebrations ahead.
Personalisation
Personalisation is a major wedding trend for 2023, and one that we can expect to continue long afterwards, with couples shying away from cookie-cutter, done-before celebrations and seeking to stamp their own personalities onto every aspect of the day instead.
It all starts with the invitations, and from customised illustrations and typography to the inclusion of personal images and handwriting are all becoming increasingly popular. Additions like these don’t just make for beautiful invitations, but for wonderful keepsakes for your guests, too, and will ensure it’s not just a day to remember for you, but for them, too.
Minimalism
A trend that has long been associated with luxury, minimalism continues to feature in high-end weddings this year – with aesthetics focused around an elegant and timeless theme.
You’ve heard the saying that ‘less is more’, and this is particularly true when planning a sophisticated wedding day – so don’t be tempted to get swept up with ostentatious extras, and keep things simple instead. In terms of wedding invitations, monochrome colour schemes are big news, with only essential text included to ensure they make a statement without any unnecessary distractions.
Sustainability
As we become increasingly eco-conscious as a society, it’s perhaps unsurprising that sustainability is a theme that has filtered its way through into weddings, with more couples seeking to reduce their environmental impact throughout every aspect of their big day. Invitations are getting a more sustainable makeover, and in 2023, we’re opting for recycled paper or digital alternatives to reduce waste, as well as seeking ways for guests to recycle them afterwards.
Inclusivity
In 2023 and beyond, we can expect to see just about every aspect of weddings get a thoroughly modern makeover – and as we let go of some of the more traditional elements of wedding days and move firmly into the modern age, we can expect to see inclusivity become integrated into every aspect of the celebrations.
The introduction of gender neutral language and inclusive language, particularly on invitations, to ensure that all guests feel as welcome as they should, and is one to get ahead of when planning your own guest list.
Creative formats
If digital invitations aren’t your thing, then you might be more tempted by the idea of getting creative with the format in other ways. Unusual shapes and folds with detachable RSVP cards are proving popular of late, as are the use of unusual fabrics and materials – but it’s important not to get too carried away and as with the minimalism trend, keep things as simple as possible to avoid overkill. If you’re unsure where to start, then take a look at Pinterest for some fun yet sophisticated ideas to get those creative juices flowing.
