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The new year is HERE! And with it comes new and exciting wedding trends that I’m not-so-secretly hoping to see more of in 2022!
From more elopements and microweddings to brighter colors and personalization, 2022 is already shaping up to be a lot more exciting and different than the past couple of years (because of you know what….)
Are you hoping to tie the knot this year? Looking for a little inspiration to get you through the next few months of planning and organizing your dream wedding?
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Here are my top 5 predictions for the top wedding trends in 2022 – plus a few bonus bits – that’ll help set you on an exciting planning path down the aisle!
Trend 01: Elopements & microweddings
It’s no secret that I have a soft spot for elopements.
They’re some of my favorite ceremonies to photograph because of how intimate they feel! They’re small, romantic, and can feel extremely private. This is a major plus for more introverted couples who want to keep this special moment to themselves while still celebrating their love and their union.
On the other hand, I’m also hoping to see a rise in more couples opting for a microwedding instead of a larger celebration.
What’s a microwedding?
Microweddings are, essentially, a mini-version of a traditional wedding.
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They usually involve the same “typical” elements of a wedding but done to a much smaller scale: fewer guests, smaller cake, intimate venue, smaller budget, etc.
Another plus is, with the pandemic pushing us to reconsider and rethink the way we see and do certain things, microweddings are a great way to still have a party and involve family and friends…without necessarily involving too big a crowd (ummm…hello, less stress!).
I’m hopeful that keeping wedding celebrations to a smaller scale – like an elopement or a microwedding – will become more popular this year because they usually allow for more room to play around with personalization and rapport in terms of photographing the event, and for couples to be intentional with their day!
Trend 02: This will be the busiest year yet (since the start of the pandemic)
Nearly two years into the pandemic, it finally feels as if life has slowly made its way back to a little bit of normal.
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Weddings, elopements, and other ceremonies have been picking up again, and couples who were forced to delay their celebrations finally have the chance to pick up where they left off…
…which means things are getting busy for everyone involved!
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Another of the top wedding trends in 2022 that we’ll be seeing (in my opinion) is: TONS OF WEDDINGS AND EVENTS!
Different styles, different sizes, different locations…weddings and wedding ceremonies are about to take over your feed.
Trend 03: Celebrations on alternate days of the week
Until recently, weddings were most popularly held on Saturday – with Friday and Wednesday coming in close as the second and third most popular days with my clients.
One one of the top wedding trends in 2022 that I’m hoping to see is couples choosing alternate days of the week to celebrate!
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From multi-day events to weekday weddings, I think this is the year where we’ll finally begin to normalize attending weddings on days outside of the weekend – especially when the event is held on a much smaller scale!
This trend ties into the idea that 2022 is already shaping up to be the busiest year for the wedding industry since the start of the pandemic. With so many couples moving forward after having postponed their plans, spots are filling up quickly – especially on high-demand days like Saturdays – and others are left wondering what to do: continue to postpone or jump the gun and get married on a weekday.
The latter seems to be taking the crown!
Trend 04: More & brighter colors
This one is one of the wedding trends in 2022 that I’m feeling most hopeful about: I can’t wait to see brighter colors popping up everywhere!
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With Pantone announcing Very Peri as this year’s color of the year, I’m really looking forward to more couples being a lot more daring with their color palettes and swaying away from the traditional white/cream/pastels that they usually opt for. I may not so secretly be hoping that the Pantone 2022 color of the year makes an appearance in my couple’s color palette this year!
I think color is a great way to showcase personality without words – which is something that I love seeing present when I photograph a wedding!
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Little details here and there, a pop of color to represent something meaningful…these can all come together to represent an unforgettable moment and memories that couples can cherish long after the ceremony.
Trend 05: Making the wedding “your own”
When it comes to weddings, one thing’s for sure: it’s about making it meaningful and special for you.
Planning a wedding that fits your likes and your needs is, at the end of the day, the most important trend – and the one that should be at the top of your list this year, next year, or whenever you decide to get married!
To help guide you through that, I looked to my good friends Heather Piland and Kelly Travers – two exceptional wedding planners! – for their own predictions:
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Heather Piland
Wedding Planner
My prediction for 2022 is a bigger emphasis on Wedding Weekends!
Charleston is typically a wedding destination that all of a couple’s guests are traveling to and experiencing for the first time! More and more of us are discovering that this time is precious and while the wedding day is important and spectacular, the entire weekend becomes a memory that you’ll love forever.
I think we’ll have more emphasis on Welcome Parties the day before the wedding and Post-Wedding Brunches! Along with that, I have seen more couples interested in hiring their planner, photographer, florist, and more for these events and making them all tie together! There are so many aspects of Charleston – the beach, the infamous oak trees, and the historic downtown- that I think the couples will try to spotlight multiple parts of the city for their guests.
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Kelly Travers
Owner of Events on the Edge
What I am noticing for 2022 is that many brides don’t want to do a lot of flowers.
Almost all of our brides are looking for a beachy feel with simple elegance. We see many of our brides leaning toward eucalyptus, simple garlands of greenery; palm leaves and pampas grass.
Dried floral arrangements are also becoming very popular. We look forward to working with our brides to bring their vision to life!
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LaTonya Ownings
Owner of Wilco Smiles Extraordinaire
Day of Coordination, Mobile Bar, Wedding Officiating
Being a wedding officiant, I’m seeing more women on the groom’s side, and more groomsmen on the bride’s side of the bridal party. Sometimes I see women standing on the groom’s side in a gorgeous bridesmaid’s gown or a fitted tux!
I’m here for it all!
I personally think as long as the colors are matching, no one cares!
Finding a photographer for your wedding in 2022
Finding a wedding photographer to help you capture the special moments during your big day can feel like a challenge, but it definitely doesn’t have to be!
The most important thing is working with someone who you can feel comfortable speaking to, and someone who you feel understands you well enough to truly encapsulate your vision.
As a wedding and elopement photographer with many years of experience shooting these ceremonies in various types of environments, I’ve developed a set of skills that helps me connect with couples on a deeper level to understand what they’re looking for.
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I love being able to guide my couples to have natural photos that capture their energy – without overpowering their moments with what can be “stiff” poses.
I truly believe that I have the tools and the knowledge that we need to visualize a beautiful wedding together. It’s all about communication, trust, and cooperation!
Making 2022 wedding trends your own
Each wedding and elopement is so unique because each couple has their own love story and experiences, and of course, energies they bring to the planning and execution.
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To recap, these are the 5 wedding trends in 2022 I’m hoping to see more of:
01. Elopements and microweddings
02. 2022 will be the busiest year for wedding professionals
03. Celebrations on alternate days of the week
04. More & brighter colors (looking at the Pantone 2022 color of the year)
05. Personalizing your wedding
And 3 additional predictions from my community of wedding professionals in Charleston, SC:
01. Wedding weekends in Charleston, SC!
02. Simple and elegant floral arrangements
03. Co-ed bridal parties
What are some of your predictions for 2022 wedding trends? Are you a fan of any of these?
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