{"id":39839,"date":"2016-07-25T05:53:52","date_gmt":"2016-07-24T19:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/8-wedding-trends-loving-right-now\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T05:04:59","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T18:04:59","slug":"8-wedding-trends-loving-right-now","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/8-wedding-trends-loving-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"8 wedding trends we’re loving right now"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Round tables are out! Long, banquet-style tables are on the rise as\u00a0couples encourage\u00a0guests to\u00a0mingle and chat.\u00a0Image: Touched by Angels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Weddings may be all about tradition, but they’re also about trends. We chatted with some of the country’s top wedding vendors<\/a> about what’s hot in wedding planning right now. Here are 8 trends we saw crop up again and again…<\/p>\n

Wedding cakes: buttercream is back, baby<\/h2>\n
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Image: Just Cakes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Fondant and marzipan are great for formal wedding cakes, but many couples don’t want formal cakes anymore – and some just don’t like the taste of either fondant or marzipan,” says Andrew Neilson from Just Cakes.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

“That’s why buttercream is back,” he adds.\u00a0“It gives couples that rich and creamy taste they’re after, but they also get a look that’s soft and romantic, which is perfect for a wedding, especially if yours is rustic themed.<\/p>\n

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Bridesmaids: it’s all about mixing and matching<\/h2>\n
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The Goddess bridesmaid multi-wrap dress (known as Savannah at Luv Bridal, can be worn 25 different ways<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Many modern brides are adventurous when it comes to their bridesmaids dresses<\/a>, so it’s no longer about them all wearing the same dress in the same colour as has always been tradition,” says Krysta Atkinson from Luv Bridal.<\/a><\/p>\n

“Of course, this approach will always be popular, although now we see a lot more brides mixing and matching textures, fabrics and patterns and, of course, styles.<\/p>\n

“And it makes sense, too, as most bridesmaids have different body shapes, colouring, and proportions.”<\/p>\n

Krysta says that’s why multi-wrap dresses such as the Goddess gown (known as Savannah at Luv Bridal<\/a>) are incredibly popular with bridesmaids across the globe at the moment, “because this one gown can be worn 25 different ways, so each bridesmaid can wear the same gown but in the way it looks best on their body and suits their personality.”<\/p>\n

Wedding dresses: overskirts are in!<\/h2>\n
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Image: Eternal Bridal<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“People are loving overskirts at the moment,” says\u00a0Sebastian Lee from Eternal Bridal.<\/a> “Overskirts are, as the name suggests, skirts that are slipped\u00a0over a fitted dress and can be removed to reveal a whole other look.<\/p>\n

“One of the gowns that’s receiving the most interest from brides\u00a0at the moment is Abi by Galia Lahav<\/a>. It’s\u00a0due in 2017 and is a stunning fitted beaded gown that features a satin overskirt and corset.”<\/p>\n

Wedding photography: let’s take our photos BEFORE the ceremony…<\/h2>\n
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Image: Ben Newnam<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Probably the biggest trend I’ve seen lately is the rise of the\u00a0pre-wedding shoot where
\nthe couple shoot their wedding photos before<\/em> the wedding ceremony,” says\u00a0wedding photographer Ben Newnam.<\/a><\/p>\n

“Many couples simply don’t want to spend two or three hours between the\u00a0ceremony and reception shooting photos and would rather spend that time\u00a0with their guests, so we’re definitely seeing more and more couples requesting their\u00a0photos be shot before they walk down the aisle.”<\/p>\n

Ben <\/a>says the pre-wedding photo shoot is most common with couples who already live together. They’ll get\u00a0dressed in separate places\u00a0then meet up at, say, a park where they’ll have their official wedding photos taken.<\/p>\n

“I think it’s a really considerate thing to do because their guests don’t\u00a0have to hang about for hours waiting for them to arrive for the reception,” he adds.<\/p>\n

Wedding venues: it’s about subtle, not over the top<\/h2>\n
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Image: Bram Leigh Receptions<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“We’re seeing the demise of the humble chair cover and, to some extent the\u00a0typical function chair,”\u00a0says\u00a0Mary-Anne Lowe from Bram Leigh Receptions<\/a>\u00a0and Linley Estate<\/a>. “Couples seem to be\u00a0choosing something like\u00a0an elegant Tiffany\/Chiavari type seat because, today, couples are after\u00a0something\u00a0a little more upmarket rather than opting for the bows and frou frou that was a hallmark of wedding receptions a few years ago.<\/p>\n

“Generally, the\u00a0themeing is very sleek, rather than over the top and couples are choosing one or two items\u00a0that will truly enhance their overall wedding theme and style rather than having it featured in every single wedding-related item.”<\/p>\n

Styling: Flowers, flowers, everywhere – and lots of lights!<\/h2>\n
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Image: Touched by Angels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Styling has become increasingly important to couples,” says Touched by Angels wedding stylist Salli Dooly<\/a>. “Couples seem to be placing a lot more emphasis on the aesthetics of their wedding reception, especially when it comes to their flowers, which are a huge focus at the moment.<\/p>\n

“Hanging installations of both flowers and lighting are becoming a lot more common as couples seek that ‘wow’ effect and impact as guests arrive, and dramatic and grand floral displays are much more in demand.”<\/p>\n

Salli says<\/a> there’s also been a marked shift away from traditional round wedding tables towards long, banquet style tables that “show that weddings for Gen Y, in particular, are more of a celebration and a get together of friends and family rather than a formal event.<\/p>\n

“Long tables enable more socialising and conversation as you don’t have to shout across a big round table to chat with the person sitting opposite you!”<\/p>\n

Wedding ceremony: I want to see my bride\/groom before everyone else does…<\/h2>\n
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Image: Veronica Varos Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“I know they’re popular overseas, but I’m seeing a lot more first looks being shot,” says\u00a0celebrant Charis White.\u00a0<\/a>“It’s where the couple will meet each other, privately, and see each other – all dressed up – for the first time.<\/p>\n

“Traditionally, a couple first see each other when one is standing at the top of the aisle, but I’ve noticed many more couples wanting to have this very special moment to themselves, in private, together, rather than in front of lots of people.”<\/p>\n

Here are some of our favourite, heart-melting first-look photos!<\/a><\/p>\n

Wedding flowers: the rise (and return) of the native bouquet<\/h2>\n
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Image: Blushing Blooms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“We’ve seen a huge increase in requests for native bouquets,” says Kathleen Nicolis\u00a0from Williams Florist.<\/a> “Brides are requesting oodles of proteas, plenty of\u00a0natural stems and so much native greenery, as well as leucadendrons, blushing bride and spiral gum leaves.<\/p>\n

“Hypericum berries aren’t natives, nor are roses, but brides will often request them for\u00a0added effect.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39840,"template":"","au_article_tag":[280,54,371,556,28,1230,837,1401],"class_list":["post-39839","au-article","type-au-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","au_article_category-bridesmaids","au_article_category-general","au_article_category-weddingcakes","au_article_category-weddingdress","au_article_category-weddingstylists","au_article_category-weddingvenues","au_article_tag-bouquet","au_article_tag-bridesmaids","au_article_tag-dresses-2","au_article_tag-first-look","au_article_tag-flowers","au_article_tag-native-bouquets","au_article_tag-trends-2","au_article_tag-wedding-dress"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39839","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39839\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39840"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39839"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=39839"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}