Wedding Trends : 2022

Micro-Weddings Are In

Remember the days when 200 people or more weddings were the thing? That’s not the trend for 2022. Even with things opening up slowly, micro-weddings are still very much a thing for 2022. There’s even a new name in the wedding industry for it: minimonies. Along with these, I’m seeing a lot of weddings with smaller dining tables and unconventional seating. No more tables of 8+  No more hours of planning seating arrangements trying to put together people you’d think would get along. Pod tables & asymmetrical seating can be harmonious. Socially distanced spatial design has thrived since we were forced into it in 2929. Similar to landscape design, spaces have taken into account negative space and separation and helped create beautiful venues that tell a story.

Leave the Buffet: Self-Serve Is Out

No doubt about it, buffets have lost their glamour. While we can see a future where buffets make a return in a big way, 2022 is not that year. Expect more creative ways of serving food: think self-contained hors d’oeurves and pre-bottled cocktails. Plated menus and suggested wine pairings have now replaced the carving stations and mashed potato bars of the late 2010s. Food trucks aren’t new, they were trendy several years ago, but they are now again a big hit with their ability to serve portions with a side of social distance. 
Flight Risk: Destination Weddings Are OUT

This should come as no surprise but people simply cannot travel the way they could in years past. Listen as your guests breathe a sigh of relief since they don’t have to book an expensive ticket to a tropical island for a wedding. 

Stay-Location: Outdoor Venues Are IN

Many couples have discovered that you don’t need to travel halfway around the world to bask in the beauty of the great outdoors. Local outdoor locations are in. From beautiful scenic vistas to exploring local wineries, brides and grooms found that the local outdoors can be just as exciting without excessive travel time. Beach weddings have been extremely popular so forget those 3-inch stilettos and think about a ceremony barefoot in the sand at sunset. At-home venues have also grown in popularity, especially for intimate weddings. Don’t have a family home suitable for a wedding? Our tip: Air BNB. Lots of places in our great nation to celebrate your big day. *stay tuned for our next blog post. 

Broadcast Your Love: Live Stream Your Wedding

This was an emerging trend even before 2020 but live streaming weddings for friends and family who live afar and cannot make the trip has simply exploded in popularity. Many couples never imagined that certain family members could learn to Zoom but we made it happen. 

Gone Green: Sustainability Is In

Sustainability has been fashionable for a few years now. But farm-fresh, locally sourced food will continue to be all the rage in 2022. Getting married in Algonquin Park? Look at purchasing venison, a local farmer with a pig roast, locally caught fish. Looking for wedding flowers? Forget the foam and plan for a low centerpiece that facilitates table conversation and plays well with the environment. 

Wedding Trends in Decor

A Secret Garden: the English Garden Vibe Is In

Think The Crown and Bridgerton. These immensely popular shows have set the tone for a lot of themes we are seeing for weddings going into 2022. Teeming garden installations that would make Full Bloom contestants blush. With indoor weddings heavily limited, brides and grooms have turned to the gardens for inspiration. After all, what’s better than a vibrant, lush setting? 

White Out Over New Traditions

For the past few years, brides and grooms have been trying out new color combinations rather than sticking with the traditional all-white. Warm hues are in. Consider burnt orange or deep purple. Include your favorite color and make it pop! 

Back to the Future: Nostalgia and Vintage

Perhaps it’s all the time spent on Zoom, but creating a sense of drama through nostalgic and vintage motifs is surging heading into 2022. No matter what your theme, from rustic farmhouse to boho chic, vintage elements can add that touch of flair to really make your wedding memories photographic. 

Fresh Wedding Floral Trends

Flower arrangements set the tone for the wedding. Why limit yourself when you can customize your romantic vision with majestic blooms from around the world. Create an ambiance that reflects your unique story as a couple. You might not be able to travel to receive the most tropical bouquet, but have your florist grab the most majestic blooms for your day 

Greenery

Whether you’re going for a French countryside wedding or putting the chic into modern industrial, adding greenery is a great way to emphasize the outdoors and refresh the mind and spirit. 

Dried Flowers

One trend that really took off in 2021 and will continue into 2022 was the inclusion of dried flowers. With so many changing dates, many couples adopted an approach of incorporating dried floral arrangements into their centerpieces and decor. With dried flowers, you don’t have to worry about a last-minute change of date wilting your wonderful displays. 

Multicolored Flowers

Couples have been trending towards warm hues rather than the traditional all-white. 

Let Your Love Bloom with Help from Eleven Blossoms

Unsure where to begin? Choose a complementary consultation with a member of our team. Whether your wedding is traditional, modern, tropical, boho chic, or vintage,  or if you just need some guidance, connect with Eleven Blossoms to arrange a free consultation for your big day.

Xo, Kirsten