Fall is just around the corner, and peak wedding season is about to start – but things might be different this year. While love conquers all, the events of the past two years have left a mark on wedding traditions, radically changing the ways couples tie the knot. 

Whether you are planning your own fall ceremony or you are getting ready to attend a loved one’s wedding, here is the intel you need to make the most of upcoming celebrations. 

Destination Weddings and Big Parties Are Back!

With over 2.5 million US couples set on saying their “I dos” in 2022, this year’s wedding season is planning out to be the biggest one since 1884. 

And, after the financial difficulties, travel bans, and social distancing measures of the past two years, more couples are eager to celebrate in breathtaking destinations and surrounded by all of their family and friends. So, it isn’t surprising that some of the main wedding trends of this fall are big parties and weddingmoons! 

Intimate Garden Celebrations Are Still a Favorite

With large ceremonies not fitting the vision and budget of all couples, intimate weddings remain highly popular. In particular, the unbeatable photo opportunities nature provides in autumn, the milder temperatures, and the wonderful scenery make this season the perfect one for garden and outdoor weddings.

Whether you are looking to celebrate right in your back garden, or take advantage of the breathtaking woodlands in the Niagara Region or Vancouver Island, intimate outdoor fall weddings can be magical. 

• Pro tip – outdoor weddings in autumn might fall victim to unpredictable weather. Make sure you stick to a less formal dress code and inform your guests about what to expect from the location and wedding timeline. 

Luxury Is Found in the Details – Even in the DIY Ones!

With many households and young couples battling inflation, brides and grooms focus more and more on keeping their wedding affordable – for themselves and their guests alike. After all, on average, couples spend an average of $27,000 on their special day!

However, with upcoming celebrations, luxury and elegance are not bound to be absent – they are just concentrated on a few, unique details. Some tips for making your wedding more sophisticated and memorable while on a tight budget include:

• Offer a color palette and let your bridesmaids choose their dresses
• Suggest that your invitees reuse and upcycle outfits their already own
• Invite your invitees to sign a personalized wedding guest book
• Create DIY favors for your guests
• Opt for a minimalist decor or theme

Sustainability and Personalisation Are Top Priorities

All-inclusive wedding packages might have been popular for years, but they are no longer in their glory! While standard wedding templates can help couples enjoy a more stress-free experience and are still suitable for those choosing a destination wedding, sustainability and personalization are now reigning over the entire wedding industry. 

Couples are now opting for custom celebrations that truly reflect their personalities, which has opened many opportunities in terms of different wedding dress colors, alternative celebration timelines, and unique locations. 

When attending a wedding this fall, you can expect to find hand-made wedding favors, custom place cards, DIY decor, and highly personalized details!

Fall Weddings Are All About Color

Fall makes for the perfect wedding backdrop, especially for couples looking to leverage the colors of nature to create themes, warm palettes, and interesting contrasts. This year, themed celebrations will be inspired by major aesthetic trends such as cottagecore, regency-core, and pearl-core. 

In terms of palettes, fall-inspired hues such as coppers, neutrals, rusts, and burgundies will marry bright-colored or multicolored dress codes, bold flash photography, and moody or decadent decor. 

On the other hand, 2022 wedding flower trends have remained stable throughout the year, focusing on coastal grandmother-style bouquets, local plants and herbs, and minimalist flower arrangements.

Food Trucks and Grazing-Style Buffets Are Replacing Formal Meals

Much has changed in how couples decide to celebrate their special day and, in particular, how they cater their wedding meal. Formal, four-course, or sit-down meals have been a fading trend, leaving space for new traditions, including family-style meals, grazing tables, buffets, and food tracks. 

These catering solutions aren’t just a way to keep costs down! They also help add personalization to any reception, especially if you opt for highly-curated appetizers and finger foods, local ingredients, and specialized, fall-inspired food corners such as s’mores or apple cider bars. 

Published by HOLR Magazine.