When I wrote my trends post last year, I forecasted a lot of personalization, a lot of creativity, and a lot of couples doing things their own way.

And Guess what? 2022 wedding couples took this all and totally ran wild with it. Honestly, last year’s weddings were so spectacular in so many ways that I have no idea how I’ll ever top that year, but I have a feeling that my 2023 couples are up for the challenge.

Before I jump into some of my favourite trends that I hope we’ll see in 2022 and 2023 weddings, here are a few things that are always at the top of my list:

• Environmental Responsibility

• Quality Over Quantity

• Locally Grown Flowers

• Doing Things Your Own Way

These are all things that I’d love to see you filter through your entire wedding planning!

And now, let’s get into the pretty and inspirational! (And PS — if you’re newly engaged, congratulations! If you’re new here, welcome! I share a deep look into my real weddings, along with sharing planning advice and tips!)

Sculptural Floral Design

We’re seeing unique shapes, funky ingredients and textures and REALLY letting the flowers shine. There’s no micromanaging with this — we’re beholden to what cool ingredients we can get, so a client cannot be particular if this is the style they want. 

And after so many years of “just a little greenery,” I cannot tell you how truly thrilled FLORAL DESIGNERS are to see a return to actual floral design. 

Focal Design Moments

Let’s favour a few focal floral features and minimize other elements. I always look to Australian wedding trends; trends often start there and work their way here — and we’re seeing a lot of abundant, over the top hanging installations, focal floral arrangements, and then somewhat minimized tabletops for banquet tables. Statements moments like a hanging piece, a killer entrance moment, a spectacular cake set up…chef’s kiss.

Display Style Design

Pedestals, plinths, asymmetrical moments…whether for a unique ceremony setting, an interactive dessert display, unique display moments, a creative seating chart, get into the display design — whatever might suit your wedding’s needs.

Negative Space

With a more sculptural design style, we then need to look to the overall design and ensure there’s balance by incorporating negative space. One piece doesn’t sing if there’s clutter everywhere. That means only include those elements that are necessary to support and build the table as a whole. What does this look like? Getting rid of the venue’s bulky tea lights, and asking the venue to simplify the place settings (no coffee cups or spoons out). If you’re offering favours, consider having an interactive favour table/station instead of leaving them on the place settings.

Basically, streamline the tablescape so you can have some negative space. 

As Charly Goss would say, it’s all about proportion. And in event design, this translates into being all about negative space.

Colour

Black and white is always popular for a classic venue or that “art gallery” style vibe, but it’s easy to fall flat. My opinion? Just go for colour. We’re seeing lots of very bold palettes, including some hilariously vibrant pinks (possibly influenced by Barbie?!).

Ready for something fun? I’m feeling a lime moment these days. Chartreuse is the perfect way to tuck in some vibrancy and fun! Adding a hit of lime to something otherwise feminine or subdued can very aptly be described as “sweet and sour.” That touch of chartreuse can just bring such a delicious bit of life to a palette.

A Return to Round Tables

This gives us a great opportunity to pair form with function. Functionally, round tables are great for service, and most venues own them so that eliminates the need to rent in specialty tables. From a design perspective, we need to think of a few things — creating movement, adding height in the centre of the table, eliminating as much of the unnecessary things off the table as possible (for the love all good things, would venues please stop setting coffee cups on the table!?).

Scaled Back Bouquets

I have nothing against big bouquets. In fact, I love them. But there’s something so chic and current about a scaled back bouquet, featuring ruffled blooms and smaller textures in a more intricate colour palette. Especially when paired with a more streamlined and architectural style dress, the effect is stunning.

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Flowers are the best way to make a statement at your wedding. Whether you already have a specific vision or want me to dream up something custom just for you, reach out to Stone House Creative for stunning bridal bouquets, truly unique ceremony backdrops, and beautiful floral centrepieces to create the perfect ambiance for your wedding!