Recently, there’s been quite a lot of discussion about when the lockdown will really end for group gatherings and events such as weddings. The signals we’re currently being sent is that larger gatherings won’t take place before the end of 2020, so realistically, we’ll now be considering new trends for weddings for 2021.
Below, I present to you some of the ideas I think will be particularly popular for 2021 considering the increase in “wedding” related searches on Google and in social media in the past few weeks.
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2021 - THE BUSIEST YEAR IN HISTORY
With 2/3 of 2020 weddings already postponed to 2021 in addition to the existing bookings for that year, we will observe a wedding boom next year like never before. This also means that you can be expecting the highest number of mid-week invitations in history.
LIVE STREAMING
LIVE streaming has become a bit of an everyday reality for us now and with some potential travel restrictions carrying on into 2021, we might see a lot more remote families and elderly guests tuning in to LIVE streamed wedding ceremonies, speeches and first dances - have you considered this option for your wedding?
CREATIVE AND DIY DECOR
Inevitably, we’ve all found ourselves having a lot more time to dig deeper into wedding planning including creative and new designs that are intended to impress our wedding guests - so we can be expecting a lot of surprises and a lot more couples will use their time in lockdown to challenge themselves to do some additional wedding DIY. We can already see increase in tutorials on YouTube, Pinterest and IGTV on how to prepare wedding related decorations and surprises, so expect the unexpected!
LOCALLY INSPIRED AND PERSONALISED MENUS
Change to supply is already very clear with disruption to international transport and deliveries, in addition to growing concerns for the British home-grown produce. In 2021, we will be observing couples turning to and requesting locally sourced menus once again. ‘Local’ and ‘Seasonal’ will be the buzzwords of 2021.
A lot more couples will also opt for family favourites, especially with desserts once again complemented by seasonal British fruit. How do you like the sound of this British infusion in your wedding menu?
ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES
The words that come to my mind when thinking of the conversations with wedding couples about their wedding day - is to provide an unforgettable experience to their guests in a relaxed and fun setup.
I think that in the age of social media - we’re more inclined to focus on these once in a life time experiences that will remain in our memories forever.
SUSTAINABILITY AND MEANINGFUL RITUALS
We will be observing a lot more couples wanting to reduce on the carbon footprint with wedding websites instead of invitations, set menus instead of buffet to reduce wastage and a complete ban on plastic.
Additionally, couples will move towards the meaningful rituals including choosing local churches for their ceremonies, hosting weddings on family grounds or tree planting and using flowers and plants that can be replanted post-ceremony or wedding reception.
I personally really like this consideration for how your wedding will affect the world around you and what it will stand for over time - wouldn’t it be lovely to look at that tree you planted on your special day in the years to come?
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