MUSIC Q What are couples doing differently in 2024 when it comes to planning their wedding music? A It’s a little tricky answering that question, as trends do tend to come and go, or even last from one year to the next. However, what I would say too couples is to not be afraid to make more unusual requests for their favourite genres or specific songs when it comes to choosing their wedding music. One of my favourite weddings from last year, was when I was requested to play early house music and funk/soul. The music doesn’t have to just be one genre or another as a mixture balances a wedding and reflects the couple’s individuality and I’m happy to arrange and play any song! Amanda Wyatt, The Wedding Violinist 07789 275103 www.facebook.com/TheWeddingviolinist www.amandaviolinist.com WEDDING PLANNING Q Weddings having changed so much post-covid, we’re feeling overwhelmed with what’s available to us! What 2024 trends can we be inspired by to narrow it down? A 2024 is set to be a year of fun, fashion and entertainment and as a wedding planner who puts guest experience at the forefront of her work, I’m here for it! Live performers are becoming a focal point of weddings and generally throwing a real good party is going to be key for our 2024 couples. Photography is leaning more towards the editorial style, with film photography also making a comeback. More brides are going to be opting for versatile or multiple wedding dresses to switch up their look throughout the day. With social media becoming increasingly important, there’s more emphasis on having Instagrammable, fashion-forward wedding dresses. So, aesthetics will continue to grow in individuality. Immersive entertainment such as audio guest books, 360-degree photo booths and selfie mirrors are also set to be highly sought after. Here are some more of my 2024 wedding trend predictions: •Champagne towers •Removable wedding dress sleeves and long gloves •Grazing tables •Sparklers and cold sparks •Signature cocktails •Wedding content creators •Sax players •Short veils •Drone videography •Wedding breakfast entertainment Freya Taylor, Weddings by Freya Jane 07518353674 www.instagram.com/weddingsbyfreyajane www.weddingsbyfreyajane.co.uk https://annelimarinovich.com STATIONERY Q We need some inspiration for our wedding stationery suite – what trends in the coming year can we be inspired by? A In 2024, with regards to stationery, couples will be looking to create a really personal touch for each of their guests. This means either offering more than just the place cards with their names on, or multi-functional name cards. I think this will be achieved by using place cards and also having a personalised favour or creating a favour and using it as their place name; for this I’ve seen mini-cacti used with the guests’ names on the pots! I think that a lot more thought is going to be spent on how couples can to make their wedding an ‘experience’ for their guests so that their big day really stands out and is talked about for years to come − creating little bespoke pieces around each individual guest is a fantastic way to do this. Florrie de Havilland, de Havilland Memories www.instagram.com/dehavillandmemories www.dehavillandmemories.com 82
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