2020 Wedding Trends for Colors, Decor & More
Once upon a time, there was a traditional theme that was your only choice for a wedding. However, in recent years, topics and trends have changed that affect the way couples present their wedding. Here we take a look at the topics you can expect in the next 12 months.
Choosing the look and feel for your wedding is more than a color scheme. Topics are becoming increasingly popular as couples want to fine-tune their aesthetics across multiple elements of their wedding. However, we have found that couples don’t just stick to a single topic, but combine multiple topics to create their own special topic.
Primary vs secondary themes
It is interesting to determine which topics are more popular as a primary or secondary focus.
Rustic weddings are still the most popular wedding theme. Rustic weddings have been the most popular theme for four years now. However, as mentioned above, couples take it to the next level by mixing and matching secondary topics according to their choice. This gives us themes like rustic luxury, rustic vintage and rustic boho weddings come into play.
Subjects like romance / classic, garden / outdoor, vintage, DIY and boho-chic weddings are more popular as secondary topics than as the primary focus. So while hosting an outdoor garden or wedding, many couples would not say that this is the main focus of their wedding theme.
The most popular wedding themes
Rustic
The most popular and “new” traditional wedding theme that most couples choose is rustic. Think of older buildings, farms, cellar doors paired with elements such as indigenous greenery and natural wood. The rustic theme is more relaxed, and more and more couples want them to have fun.
Locally minded couples who prefer this look can also transform a newer ceremony / reception area into a rustic theme. If you’re a couple on a budget, this is the perfect combination and theme for you.
The most popular second themes for a rustic wedding are garden and outdoor, romance, boho-chic and vintage.
Garden / Outdoors
Weddings in the garden and outdoors go well with rustic themes. No wonder this is a popular choice for couples. This topic complements both primary and secondary, and couples can choose which type of mood they want to set. It could be a floral, spring-like, or a moody, wintry look. In both cases, both settings are beautifully captured on the wedding photos.
The most popular themes for an outdoor wedding or in the garden are romantic, rustic, classic or traditional themes.
Romantic
Romantic weddings are still a popular theme for couples, although they still carry many traditional elements. Finally, the focus of this topic is the love of the couple. Things that contribute to this theme are the emphasis on the first dance, cutting the cake together, and the natural golden light. Popular options are garlands or fairy lights to give it a dreamy, magical touch.
Outdoor garden and weddings, rustic and traditional themes are the most popular secondary topics of a romantic wedding.
Classic / Traditional
Nothing will ever compare to a traditional white wedding. This classic theme is the second most popular when it comes to primary and secondary theme combinations.
These weddings have a long tradition and are likely to take place in a special reception center where 41% of the weddings take place. And while you immediately think of a church or chapel on a traditional theme, classic outdoor ceremonies are also popular with couples.
The best second theme that you can combine with your classic or traditional wedding is a touch of romance.
Contemporary and glamorous
Couples who delight their guests and want to give them something to remember will choose a contemporary and glamorous theme for their wedding. This theme is also known as luxury wedding and focuses on glamorous elements and aesthetics. Think of large flower installations, food trucks that serve the food at a traditional reception, and pyrotechnics on the dance floor.
Couples who like it contemporary opt for cityscapes and challenge the traditional wedding cake with a more modern dessert.
Boho chic
Bohemian weddings are becoming increasingly popular among couples, and more and more boho elements are being used in weddings and stylings.
The boho-chic look goes well with rustic and outdoor wedding themes, and a special style that has grown with them is the boho beach wedding. Nothing fits the beach better than arbors, greenery and bare feet. It’s no wonder that more couples choose this breathtaking backdrop for their boho wedding.
Beach
If your country is surrounded by a beautiful coast, how can you not consider a beach wedding? While the weather can be unpredictable anywhere in Australia, there are some nice places for the perfect beach setting. As long as you take into account the seasons and seasons, you should be fine.
Regardless of the weather, beach weddings are still a popular choice for couples, more than anywhere else in the world. Add some boho florals to add that WOW factor to your wedding.
Vintage
Vintage weddings have become less popular among couples over the past few years, but this may be because they can be better combined with rustic and boho-chic weddings, rather than being their own theme. Vintage details go well with rustic elements to create a rounded aesthetic, while Bohemian weddings focus on vintage furniture and lace designs from the old world that are very vintage-like.
D-I-Y
While technically not an issue, DIY is more popular as a secondary focus or smaller element of a wedding. These ideas come from influences like Instagram and Pinterest and give couples ideas that they can flaunt without the price tag.
However, DIYing for a wedding can get expensive if you don’t do your research first. It can often cost more to do something from scratch than if you have already bought it.
Vineyard
Last but not least vineyard weddings. Even though they have been less popular in recent years than they used to be, weddings at wineries still make up 19% of all wedding venues and are the third highest choice for couples.
More and more couples use the vineyard as a backdrop and not as a topic. A vineyard is almost an extension of other themes and goes well with rustic and romantic weddings, instead of just focusing on the vineyard itself.
Vineyard weddings can also be combined with rustic, romantic, vintage and boho-chic themes.