Want some insight on “what’s in” and “what’s out”? New trends versus old trends on the way out? Keep reading to see a full list of what’s “in” so you can make personal style choices in the best direction. Here are some 2019 Wedding Trends You Need to Know NOW!

Starting off with the hottest trend of 2019: personalization. This isn’t exactly a new one, but today’s couples are including unique details to showcase their personalities and make their big day truly theirs. Millennials are willing to spend more money per guest to create a wedding experience that reflects themselves as a couple and makes a memorable experience for their guests. From the use of retro-style lightboxes to increasing popularity in hosting wedding weekends, this focus on personalization will be echoed throughout all of the trends in 2019.

Wedding Photography

For some time now, the “light and airy” styled wedding photography has been a bridal favorite and 2019 is shaping up to maintain this seemingly timeless, bright, happy-looking, filter-aversive, ambient and no-flash look. Remember, this is your happiest day ever, and you want your pictures to reflect festive, bright and beautiful white-wedding-dress feel and look. Vintage, bold and saturated colors are still out. So go for the light and sun-chasing photographer. Annapolis based Trans4mation Photography specializes in this area of wedding photography!

Earthy elements

Earthy decor elements are certainly on the rise in 2019. Rattan and woven accents are one of the most popular elements right now and can be incorporated in many different ways — from furniture rentals to chargers — this accent is especially gorgeous for outdoor weddings in any season.

Pampas grass is another earthy element that will pop up and is a great way to add texture to the overall decor. Since pampas grass is a neutral piece, it can easily be paired with pops of color.

Fun and functional signage

Wedding signs that are part show-stopping, part functional while still showcasing the couple’s style, is a now trending. Felt letter boards and retro-style lightboxes have already established themselves as a favorite of couples. This back-to-basics look can be easily paired with floral accents to seamlessly integrate with the decor, and fit in perfectly with minimalistic themes!

Creative favors

This is a super fun trend that goes back to couples becoming more conscious of sustainability. Couples want to provide favors that guests will actually use at their reception, after party, or even at home. You’ll see all sorts of interesting favors like mini succulents, coffee mugs, or even re-using flowers from the ceremony as a parting gift to guests. A crowd pleasure is the late-night snack that gives guests some extra fuel before heading home (or to the after-party)!

Wedding experiences

Couples want to create memorable experiences for their guests, giving rise to “wedding weekends” rather than one-day events. Invites are now becoming more detailed with everything from welcome notes, directions, places to stay, things to do and a calendar of events.

Day-of, there’s a rise in interactive elements like cigar bars, coffee bars, photo booths etc. Food stations are a growing trend as well. Couples want their food to reflect their personalities while also presenting food in a way that is not “one-size-fits-all”. Food stations– like omelet bars, sushi stations or build-your-own dessert bars are a trendy way to provide a personalized experience that guests will love.

Mix-and-match everything

Bridesmaid dresses have followed the mix-and-match trend for some time now and you can expect the same for the groomsmen’s suits as well as decor.

As overall decor becomes more fluid, couples are incorporating many shades of a color as opposed to one exact color in everything. Vibrant hues are coming in strong with couples opting for palettes with multiple bright colors.

Wedding dresses

Meghan Markle’s minimalist, fitted style is still making big waves and many 2019 wedding dress collections featured at least one Meghan Markle-inspired gown. Apart from dresses inspired by the royal nuptials, you’ll also be seeing a lot of asymmetrical looks, old school glamour, retro- and Bohemian vintage, bridal power suits, and bold colorful wedding dresses.

* Adapted from WeddingWireEDU, Emillie Smith, January 28, 2019