This year will be an exciting year to get married, thanks in part to not one but two royal weddings. Prince Harry is set to wed Meghan Markle in May while the Prince’s cousin, Princess Eugenie, will walk down the aisle in October. There is no doubt that all eyes will be on the details of the weddings, from the dresses to the food.
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Dark Colors and Other Trends
for 2018 Weddings
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This year will be an exciting year to get married, thanks in part to not one but two royal
weddings. Prince Harry is set to wed Meghan Markle in May while the Prince’s cousin, Princess
Eugenie, will walk down the aisle in October. There is no doubt that all eyes will be on the
details of the weddings, from the dresses to the food.
Say No to Copycats
As with any royal wedding, these two events are expected to set some new wedding trends.
However, wedding planners caution that no matter how picturesque or ideal a royal wedding
might be, no one wants a copycat ceremony. Planners recommend that couples take
inspiration here and there from high-profile weddings and then add their personal touch.
Apart from the trends, the royal weddings will set, other influences predicted for 2018
include:
1. Dark Colors
While white is still the classic color of choice, more couples are opting for darker colored
celebrations. Last year’s millennial pink will be replaced by burgundy, a popular color for fall
and winter weddings. Metallic colors are also gaining popularity. Designers recommend pairing
dark and metallic tones to avoid a monotonous look.
Dark tones are not limited to decorations. With cosmic and galactic designs gaining
momentum, designers expect a proliferation of dark-colored wedding cakes.
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2. Non-traditional Guest Books
Couples are doing away with traditional guest books. According to abc news, Etsy searches for
alternatives went up by 53% last year. Customized Jenga-like blocks are just one example of a
different take on the guest book. Another is a customized jigsaw puzzle where each guest
signs a piece.
3. Minimal Entourage
According to The Knot, the average American wedding cost $33, 391 in 2017. Planners expect
brides and grooms to minimize their entourage as a way to save money and to create a more
personalized experience with their guests.
4. Purple Flowers
In 2017, weddings made do without flowers in an effort to incorporate Greenery, Pantone’s
color for that year. Ultraviolet, Pantone’s color of the year for 2018, will help flowers make a
comeback. Bouquets and table settings will incorporate flowers of varying shades of purple,
ranging from lilac to mauve.
Trends come and go. While some are just trends of the moment, others prove to be timeless
classics. These are just some of the trends designers see as influential for 2018 weddings.
