This year we may be living through unprecedented times that have turned the wedding world upside down and caused lots of cancellations and postponements. Those couples who were willing, and more important, able to go on with their weddings, had to make heartbreaking decisions on who can be there for their special day. Choosing between friends and family can be incredibly difficult, though elopements were a big trend for some years already. After having been forced to self-isolate and not to see your family members and friends for months, the possibility toto celebrate the special day with the loved ones became even more precious. The definition of the “most nearest and dearest” vary greatly on couples in normal time. For some it meant inviting hundreds of relatives, colleagues and acquaintances, some preferred to celebrate in a cosy circle of intimate friends. Anyway, determining the guest list was always overwhelming and not that pleasant as wedding cake tasting. Traditionally the couple got half the guest list, and each set of parents ga quarter of the guest list (the most drama-free approach is to suggest the parents to split the list evenly three ways). Shrinking the event down to a cozy, intimate size will open possibility of having a venue that was not an option before, hiring a wedding photographer that was out of your budget or anything else you couldn’t afford before, you might be able to indulge now. Moreover you will have tons of memories of spending more time with every single guest.
If you feel a low-key version of your dream day just isn’t enough, you could always sign the marriage documents now and plan a larger celebration once restrictions have eased. Anyway, we want to stay optimistic and go on with planning. While the current restrictions are really challenging, there are still options to create a truly special wedding.
Other trends for 2021 weddings
smaller, more intimate weddings,
understated, cleaner, more minimal style,
going big on the little details,
elopements at “local destinations” (venues that are near the couple's home area but may require having guests stay overnight without having to get on the plane)
cityhall weddings and outdoor celebrations with romantic ambiance,
eco-friendly and sustainable,
interactive food experiences, using local produce from organic farms
showing more of your personal style - colour, non-traditional wedding dresses, one-of-a-kind wedding stationary
