The Top 10 Wedding Trends of 2024

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Wedding trends come and go. The dresses our mothers and grandmothers wore look strange to us today. Some of the biggest trends are things that feel fresh and new and will mark current weddings as taking place in this place and time.

These trends are the ones making a big splash in 2024 based on survey data as well as Google searches.

Couple-Led Ceremonies

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According to Metro,  this wedding trend is becoming exceedingly more popular. This is when the couple writes their vows so that they’re unique to them. They can make sure that the ceremony is exactly what they want and speaks to them as a couple.

Film Wedding Photography

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The world seems pretty digital today, but there’s still room for using film. There has been a surge in people looking at film photography for their weddings for the high-quality look of film pictures.

Personal Touches

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This year, weddings will tend toward the personal rather than having every aspect be traditional. Couples want their weddings to reflect who they are and to embrace diversity and inclusion.

Weekend Weddings

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Many couples are seeking out venues that will host them for the whole weekend instead of just on the Big Day. These weddings can include the rehearsal dinner plus the ceremony plus the good-bye brunch the next day.

Retro Weddings

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When people are planning weddings, they love to have a theme. The theme of many modern weddings is a retro time in history. For instance, searches for 70’s weddings are booming.

Wedding Saxophone Music

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Having live music is always a nice touch at a wedding. This year, having a saxophonist on hand to play jazzy tunes is very much in style. It adds a fun feature that will make the wedding memorable.

Renting Weddings

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Many of today’s weddings include rented decor. Many couples are even renting their clothing, including wedding dresses. Renting is convenient and generally costs less than buying.

Personal Wedding Gifts

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When you buy from a gift registry, the couple can see exactly how much you paid. Many people are opting to buy off-registry so that they can give a more personal gift and keep the price to themselves.

AI Help

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Using AI to help put on a wedding is perhaps the most modern touch. AI can do everything from writing wedding speeches to designing wedding invitations. It’s a way to save time and get more inspiration.

Drone Shows

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While fireworks can come with their problems, many people love to go outside and see a show after the wedding. This can be accomplished by hiring a company to put on an impressive drone show for the couple.

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Author: Lizz Shepherd

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Lizz Shepherd is a freelance writer living in Alabama.

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