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7 wedding trends to make your special day unforgettable
Load up on the latest wedding trends and gather inspiration to make your day extra special – for all the right reasons.
Let the wedding planning begin with these seven trends from ANEW Hotels & Resorts:
Live wedding painting: Fancy an original painting of your special day? Who wouldn’t! Artists arrive early on your wedding day, capturing the ceremony on canvas. At the end of the evening, they reveal the exquisitely finished painting, that creates a lasting memory. Some couples choose mini sketches or watercolour portraits for guests to take home.
Flip your flowers: One of the major trends right now is roof installations of flowers cascading down above the dance floor. The dance floor is transformed with a magical display of fairy lights and flowers hanging from above, replacing the traditional flowers-on-each-table setup. Fairy lights continue to reign supreme, with couples choosing a canopy of lights covering the entire roof for maximum impact.
The cake is dead, long live dessert: The traditional wedding cake has made space for a delightful dessert table featuring an array of bite-sized treats, catering to all tastes. If you want to keep the tradition, opt for a small cake-cutting ceremony alongside a sweet spread of brownies, macarons and chocolate mousse served in petite cups.
Keep the wedding bouquet: The bouquet toss tradition has evolved in modern weddings. Instead of tossing their own bouquets, many brides are now choosing to rather throw their bridesmaids’ bouquets, keeping their own as a keepsake – whether it’s pressed into a forever art piece or kept intact, the bouquet holds sentimental value for the bride.
Say yes to the dress: The Cinderella-style ball gown has made way for modern silhouettes. Detachable sleeves are gaining popularity, offering versatility and a touch of elegance. As for veils, they’re becoming less common due to their cost being relative to the brief usage during the ceremony and photos.
A fond farewell to the infinity dress: No more bridesmaids in matching dresses! Each bridesmaid is fitted with a dress that suit their personality and figures, complementing the modern feel of the wedding with individuality and creativity.
Mediterranean vibes: Think tables decked out in blue and white with Mediterranean touches such as fragrant lavender and lemons as décor. Add a stunning burst of colour and romance with some lush Bougainvillea flowers. Not feeling it? The other trend is to go for a more modern, minimalist, monochromatic look with all black and white themes and décor.
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