There's a new kinda vintage in town, boho gets uber chic and brides are getting more and more courageous with their bridal style - we think 2016 is going to be a rather exciting year for weddings! Today we are giving you the inside scoop on what's going to be hot for weddings in 2016. We've done a mountain of research and kept our beady eye out over the past few months and put together our list of the 10 biggest 2016 wedding trends.
1. Copper
It's not unusual for homeware trends to translate into wedding trends and copper elements are the prime example of this. Chic copper designs are all over the stores at the moment and are quickly making their way into weddings. From adorning the reception tables to adding shine to the stationery and cake, copper is the new gold. Take a peek at this stunning copper wedding color palette.
Images: Ashley Kelemen via 100 Layer Cake | Martha Stewart Weddings | Host and Toast | Erica O’Brien Cake Design
2. Coloured wedding dresses
Brides are ditching the traditional shades of white, ivory and cream for bold, brave shades and striking patterns. From bright and punchy gowns to pretty pastel and print dresses, colour is one hot trend for bridal style in 2016. Make sure to check out all our coloured wedding dress posts from shades of blue and beautiful blush to pretty print.
Images: Red dress: Anastasia Bryukhanova via Belles and Bubble | Blush floral wedding dress: Kat Harris via Style Me Pretty | Dusty blue ruffled dress by:Diana McGregor Photography via Style Me Pretty | Lilac lace dress: Maria Lamb via Wedding Sparrow
3. Geometrics
Geometric decor is hot, hot, hot right now and that includes weddings too. Everything from stationery and cake to wedding dresses and backdrops, geometric shapes are being used in full force, like this geometric wedding scheme or this beautiful geometric real wedding.
Images: Martha Stewart Weddings | Anneli Marinvich via B.Loved | B.Loved
4. Beautiful Botanics
Brides and grooms are going gaga for greenery and are turning to all-green organic botanical elements for 2016. Not only is it a visually beautiful trend it's a great budget friendly option too. Greenery like magnolia leaf, ivy, smilax and maidenhair fern and even herbs are being bundled together and being used in place of blooms — tablescapes, signage, chair decor and hanging centrepieces are all getting this chic boho botanical treatment.
Images: Heather Hawkins via Once Wed | Alissa Saylor via Green Wedding Shoes | Shannon Kirsten and Sarah Tucker Events | onelove photography via Hey Wedding Lady
5. The New Vintage - Cabinet of Curiosities
It's vintage but not as we know it. Museum style, natural history elements are going to be very popular this year. Frilly laces, jam jars and tea cups (which I still love!) are being replaced with more antique objet d'art style elements. Bouquets are taking lead from historic paintings and stationery is getting a more natural museum feel with botanic and animal detailing, with foxes & deer featuring. In place of tea cups and birdcages, cloches and cabinets are being used for florals. Vintage just got a little more, well vintage!
Images: TheLovelyPixel | The Nichols via The Nouveau Romantics | Onelove Photography via Burnetts Boards
6. Unplugged Weddings
In a time where sharing everything on social media is an everyday lifestyle habit, couples are now requesting a bit of privacy on the big day. From asking your guests to refrain from taking pictures on iPads as you walk up the aisle to banning images appearing on social media throughout your day, unplugged weddings are becoming very popular. If it is something you are interested in finding out more about, stay tuned for our guide to an unplugged wedding coming very soon.
Images: Pinkerton Photography via Ruffled | Buffy Weddings | Wedding Bee
7. Club Tropicana
Flamingos, pineapples and palmtrees, not the obvious decor elements you would associate with weddings but this year couples are going totally tropical with their decor. Bright bold blooms, touches of fluro and everything Club Tropicana, we love this fun concept for a summer 2016 wedding (or even for a bridal shower or hen party)! Here is an alternative tropical wedding palette to get you started.
Images: Megan Welker via 100 Layer Cake | Wojoimage Photography via The Perfect Palette | Matt Parry via Grey Likes Weddings | The House that Lars Built
8. Precious Gems and Stones
Blending a little bit of glam with a little boho, raw gems and rocks such as gilt agate and geodes are popping up in stylish wedding blogs across the globe at the moment. Precious stones carry certain meaning within them, and symbolize an organic connection to the earth, so it makes perfect sense to incorporate them in wedding styling, now that organic and boho weddings have become so popular.
Braedon Photography via Green Wedding Shoes | Taylor Lord Photography via Ruffled | Sarah Winward | Love Is A Big Deal via Ruffled
9. Interactive Stations
Extra efforts are being put into creating unique elements to really impress your guests. From temporary tattoo parlours, confetti bars, selfie stations (did you catch ours at The Glitter Studio!?) and even secret cinemas to pop-up cocktail bars, food stations, delicious sweet buffets and other tasty treats such as candy floss, popcorn and pizza buffets. These fun interactive stations are all sure to put smiles on your guests faces.
Images: Helen Cawte Photography and Pocketful of Dreams | Jolly Edition | Valentina Glidden Photography via Ruffled | Inspired by This
10. The Rule Breaker Bride
Turning tradition on its head, 2016 brides are breaking all the fashion rules when it comes to bridal style. From pairing leather jackets and floral crowns with the gown and embracing black wedding dresses to styling the leading ladies and groomsladies in jumpsuits and separates. All very cool and rock and roll, this is not your Mama's wedding!
Images: Janneke Storm via Rock n Roll Bride | Joanna Millington via Love My Dress | Aminah Jillil
Trend Spotters and Trend Setters - Tell Us What You Think...
We personally can't wait to see some of these wedding trends for 2016 appearing at real weddings and gracing the pages of One Fab Day!
