2018 Wedding Trends!

Twenty seventeen was filled with some of the most amazing couples and beautiful weddings, and we can’t wait to kick off another fantastic Detailed Engagements wedding season this year! With a new year comes new trends—here are some of our favorites to watch for in 2018. 

• Intimate Wedding Parties

We know it can be hard to choose between your family and friends when it comes to deciding who belongs in your wedding tribe. Although we still see our fair share of large wedding parties, many brides and grooms are moving towards having a smaller, more intimate group stand up with them while they tie the knot. Some even decide to do away with a wedding party altogether. At the end of the day, your wedding is all about celebrating the two of you! 

• Ultra Violet! 

2017 was the year of Greenery! Pantone named this the color of the year and the wedding trends followed suit, not just in color but in style, too. Cascading bouquets with a more natural feel, overflowing greens, and succulents became a popular choice. This year, Pantone’s color of the year is Ultra Violet. From invitations to florals, we can’t wait to see how our couples incorporate this vibrant purple hue into their wedding day!

• Keepsake Decor

We love to see decor that becomes a lifelong keepsake for the bride and groom. Beautiful decor isn't hard to find, but it becomes even more special when it has personal significance to the couple. We are seeing more and more couples come to us with unique ideas, from a hand-painted ceremony arch, to personalized toasting glasses—anything that is a timeless, physical representation of your special day will mean so much for years to come.

• Unique Desserts

Traditional wedding cake isn’t going anywhere just yet, but many couples are choosing to serve their guests unique desserts that they love instead. Pie, donuts, ice cream sandwiches, you name it! Incorporate your favorite dessert into your wedding and you’ll be right on trend (not to mention, your guests will be excited for something a little bit different, too).

• Floral Installations

Floral decor is here to stay! We love the idea of using bold, beautiful flowers in a creative way on your wedding day. A hanging floral installation, living wall, or a unique ceremony backdrop will make your wedding stand out from the rest, and give you some amazing photo potential. 

• Guest Experience

2018 couples are all about giving their guests the best experience possible. Weddings are changing from one day affairs to a weekend long event. Spreading the wedding out over multiple days and offering different activities, like a welcome party that includes everyone in place of a rehearsal dinner, is just one of the ways couples are extending the festivities surrounding their wedding day. Top notch food and amazing entertainment are a must for these couples to give their guests an unforgettable experience! 

While trends are great to look to for inspiration, the most important thing to keep in mind is what works for you— whatever that may be! We love to see couples embrace who they are and what they love, and add their unique personalities into their big day. You don’t want to get so caught up in the latest and greatest that you lose yourself in the process. You are getting married to the love of your life, and above all else, your wedding should celebrate the two of you as a couple! 

We want to hear from you! What trends or traditions will you be incorporating into your big day?

Happy Planning! 

​xo
~ Detailed Engagements Team

Beautiful arch hand made & painted by the groom! 
Photography by Christian Napolitano Photography