Whether you’re actively planning your dream wedding or merely fantasising while on Pinterest, we’ve gathered some of the latest trends to keep it cute and classy.
In abundance
Besides the beloved bride and groom, a wedding tablescape is the centre of attention, setting the scene for the rest of the wedding decor by reflecting the couple’s chosen aesthetic. Recent trends view tablescapes as an artistic canvas beyond a table drenched in traditional white candles, flowers and crockery. It’s about mixing statement centrepieces, unique crockery and glassware, eccentric accent colours, fabric drapery and ambient lighting. Organic and colourful ‘fruit & veg’ have been made focal points of tablescapes to embrace the trend of farm-to-table. Including fresh fruit and veg as decorative components in a tablescape is a means to honour the season you’re in by displaying seasonal produce, as a working metaphor for vibrancy and abundance.
As for the physical form of the tables, serpentine tablescape shapes are formed by elongated banquet tables which curve to create an intimate setting that flows throughout the space.
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Perfect posies
White roses, peonies, baby’s breath or dahlias are all symbols of a Western white wedding. However, modern couples are opting out of tradition and looking to be more inspired, especially when it comes to their flower arrangements. Unique bouquets can be created with bold scent, texture, sculptural shape and cascading movements. Recent trends have also seen unexpected colours and clashing flower types in bouquets that are able to embody the couple’s personal style and character. Either handpicked wildflowers or carefully curated bunches, this latest floral phenomenon is mixing it up and pushing creative boundaries in the wedding and events space.
Guilty pleasures
Big wedding cakes are always a great idea in theory; they’re traditional and honour the ritual of marriage. But honestly, when it comes down to it, the best desserts are everything but a fully iced, fondant three-tier cake. Think varieties of bite-sized treats as a spread, petit fours or a champagne tower of your favourite pudding. Certain sweet treats can serve as small wedding sentiments for the lovely couple, whether it’s elevated milk and cookies, ice cream scoops, custom doughnuts – the more the merrier. If you’re trying to keep the party going, then bring out the midnight snacks! Served from opulent silverware or decked out at the bar, oily, salty and tasty late-night snacks are essential crowd-pleasers —from toasted sandwiches, French fries, boerewors rolls or samoosas and many more.
For the girls
Redundant silhouettes and dull colours are a thing of the past. While multicoloured bridesmaid dresses are not a completely new trend, the latest is all about fashionable styles. Mix-and-match bridesmaids dresses add flavour to your wedding party, where each friend can be comfortable in their dress all while contributing to your chosen colour palette. A variety of dress styles bring interest and authenticity to your wedding, where each dress is an accessory to your big moment and allows each friend to be uniquely themselves. By: Claudia Da Silva
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Text courtesy of BalancedLife magazine
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Also read: What to wear as a wedding guest (that’s not a dress)
