Trends To lose

Cupcakes as wedding cakes – it was cute and quirky. Now, it’s time to get more creative. Wedding cakes themselves have been transformed into incredible creations that reflect the personalities of the couple. Alternatively, opt for a bucket of Magnums, a tower of donuts, or stacked pancakes.

Including your pets – a wedding is about including those you love in your most special of days. But, pets add a massive curveball. They are unpredictable, often uncomfortable (as they need to sit still, surrounded by people), and – sometimes – a little worse for wear. Rather stick to including them in your engagement shoot.

Mason jars – wedding planners loved these, decorators loved these, florists loved these. Now, they’re done. There are countless other options that are just begging to be explored. Copper paint is a stunning alternative that is easy to implement, especially on existing mason jars. Or, ditch the jar completely and replace it with upcycled food tins or wine crates.

Dessert tables – it was a huge hit to have one colourful sugar station for guests to help themselves, rather than a served dessert. And, it still remains a great way of getting guests to mingle and of offering a variety of treats for different sweet teeth. But lets get creative by including comfort food (like hot chocolate station with marshmallows, or yummy warm s’mores),

Neutral palettes – timelessly elegant, yes. But, also, the same as ten other brides on any given weekend. Grays, whites and stones are gorgeous, but consider adding vibrant salsa colours or deep forest hues for something more modern and chic.