Getting married is one of the most exciting and joyful days of your life. Choosing the venue, picking out the perfect dress and tux, tasting cake samples, and choosing caterers. It can be exciting to choose all of these details, but without the proper preparation and research planning your wedding can quickly become overwhelming.  It should be a day for your family and friends to come together and celebrate your love – an incredibly joyful occasion! 

So, since your wedding is such a special day, let us help you prepare for it! What trends are popping up in 2024, and how are they different from last year? Don’t worry about trying to track them all down. We’ve got you covered! In this article we’ll share with you the trends we’ve seen on the market this year, from color schemes to engagement rings. Let’s get started!

Colorful Weddings Are Back In 2024!

In previous years, more calm and neutral palettes have had popularity, perhaps with a shade of green to compliment them. This year, that trend has been thrown out the window in favor of a bright, colorful and fun palette. According to one event planner quoted in an article on The Bride, “Neutral, muted color palettes have taken a back seat…Couples are choosing to “go all out with an explosion of color.” 

In fact, according to Jove-Meyer, an event planner based in Brooklyn,  “Retro trends are coming back in 2024! Think Extra piped cakes, disposable cameras, DJs spinning vinyl, film photography, and laid back vibes…Couples are more focused on fun.”

It seems 2024 is all about shaking free from stuffy traditions, and embracing our own unique style. Some brides are opting to have a monochromatic theme, but to allow their bridesmaids to choose the style of their dresses, enabling them to showcase their personalities a bit! This makes for a beautiful and eye-catching wedding party. 

Wedding Ring Trends in 2024

Sustainability is becoming more and more popular every year. One of the ways that couples are making sustainable choices when planning their weddings in 2024, is by making an ethical choice for their engagement ring. 

Some couples have chosen to use heirloom gems, but have them set into their own unique and personalized ring. If you choose to go this route, you’ve covered “something old” and “something new” all in one go. Talk about efficiency!

Many couples are choosing alternatives to the traditional diamond as well. Lab grown diamonds have grown in popularity. They are much more cost effective, allowing couples to buy diamonds that are up 10% in size since 2019. 

Another noticeable wedding trend is the Moissanite ring! Of the 10% of couples that don’t get diamond rings, almost 30% choose Moissanite as their preferred gem. It is especially popular amongst Gen Z couples. If Moissanite isn’t your vibe, other alternatives like rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and even white topaz are also growing in popularity as well. 

Other Wedding Trends We’ve Noticed This Year 

Overall, it seems couples are becoming increasingly focused on creating an incredibly memorable and joyful experience for their guests. One way they are cultivating an intimate and fun experience for guests is handing out disposable or polaroid cameras. Candid photography is in! Encouraging guests to take their own pictures will give you a unique view into your wedding, that just can’t be achieved with a single professional photographer. 

Do you like the idea of a traditional guest book, but want a modern twist? Instead of having your guests record their well wishes with paper and pen, set up an audio guest book! How wonderful it will be to be able to hear your friends and family share their love for you on your wedding day, instead of simply reading notes. 

Looking for entertainment that is unique and interesting? Hire a live painter to record the ceremony on a canvas, or a sketch artist to draw guests and share portraits with them. 

Couples are focused less on the pomp and circumstance of a traditional wedding, and more focused on connecting with each other. Some are even throwing out the tradition of not seeing one another the day of the wedding, for having an intimate breakfast together and setting their intentions for their special day. 

Wedding Trends To Save Money in 2024

Another wedding trend that is growing in 2024 is online wedding ceremonies. 

Online wedding ceremonies completely eliminate the stress, hassle, and expense of a traditional marriage ceremony. The average couple will spend $35,000 on their ceremony and reception this year, up $5,000 from 2023. In addition, 61% of couples reported that the state of the economy and inflation affected their wedding planning and budget this year. 

Choosing an online ceremony through a provider like Distant Weddings will drastically cut the needed expenses for your ceremony. It’s a very simple and easy process!