Style The ultimate guide on wedding trends and décor choices FOR THE AISLE Picking a theme for your wedding is one of the hardest decisions to make when planning. There are too many choices and the overwhelming fear of getting it wrong is impossible to ignore. To help with the process, let’s break it down into the current trends and what each of these entail. The themes can be broken down into the following: rococo, minimalist, bright and bold, beach, country/western, vintage, and botanical. Each theme has different requirements in the décor department, and each requires plenty of thought and planning. For example, minimalist sounds like it would be the easiest; however, the décor needed to fill the venue and make it feel like a cohesive look is quite involved. ROCOCO This theme can be quite easily defined as any episode of Bridgerton; we’re talking soft pastels, ornate décor pieces and everything 18th-century inspired. Rococo is an interesting theme; it’s elegant and ornate without being over the top (which I appreciate sounds like a contradiction). It’s all about finding the balance between pearl elements and gold detailing, offset by soft pastels and muted tones. This theme is very romantic and would certainly suit an editorial photography style. However, this theme could be considered “out of date” in a few years, when the trends move on. For décor, you’ll want to reach for fine china with gold detailing, long-stem candles, candelabras and intricate details throughout the venue and on the cake. Lots of couples typically reach for ostentatious gold-framed mirrors for their table plan and welcome sign and will choose a venue that exudes 18th-century luxury. Rich textures for the bridal party would also contribute to the overall look of the day, with fabrics such as silk, lace, velvet and satin being key players. Some well-placed classical musical players throughout the venue would do wonders to finish off the look and bring the Bridgerton look to life. BRIGHT AND BOLD A minimalist’s nightmare, we have bright and bold wedding themes – a sensory explosion made to exhilarate. These weddings have pops of colour throughout, typically opting for more than one bright hue to set off the theme. If it’s not a two-colour mix, then it’s a rainbow (in either pastels or bold) to bring the venue to life. The stationery will be just as bold and may even lean on exciting patterns to complement the colours used throughout. This theme, whilst better suited to blank canvas venues, can be applied anywhere and could even turn a dated castle into a disco-party fever. Other décor pieces for these events include brightly coloured candles, gold candlestick holders, stand-out charger plates, balloons, and fun textures such as streamers, pompoms and disco balls. This theme doesn’t step away from the traditional elements but will simply add a fun spin on them! 14
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