2022 is the year of the wedding. In fact, we’re expecting more weddings this year than we’ve seen since 1984, so we’re talking about record-breaking numbers!
Summer weddings, in particular, are exceptionally appealing this year. With pandemic precautions in place, summer weddings allow for outdoor seating, open air, and increased comfort.
If you’re planning a summer wedding this year, you’re probably wondering about the summer wedding 2022 trends. We’ve brought you the handy wedding checklist. Now, we’re here to shed light on the latest trends.
Read on as we talk about some of the wedding trends for summer 2022 that you might want to use.
Garden Weddings
Couples have worked hard to navigate pandemic weddings in the safest way possible, from cutting back the guest list to getting married on Zoom. Now, we’re in a place where outdoor gatherings are considered safe, which means that outdoor venues are in high demand.
We expect to see tons of garden weddings, in particular, this summer. What do we mean by that? We mean lush green spaces, tons of florals, and sweeping tents suitable for royalty.
Impressive Cake Tables
For about five to ten years, we saw the rise of the wedding dessert buffet. Now, we’re seeing a return to the tiered wedding cake, this time with a dazzling twist.
What will this look like this summer? We’re going to see beautiful tiered cakes with simple decorations surrounded by floral motifs and custom cake arches. The cake arch, in particular, is perhaps the biggest trend to hit dessert tables this year.
Vintage Jewelry
Every bride has her own personal style, but there’s one thing that brides are gravitating toward in large numbers: vintage jewelry. More specifically, we’re seeing tons of 1920s-style Art Deco jewelry, from gilded rings to low-hanging strings of pearls.
It’s no surprise that 1920s jewelry is the big thing this summer. After all, we’re seeing a return to 1920s style across the board now that we’re in our own “roaring twenties.”
The best part? Jewelry companies have already caught onto the trend, so you don’t have to buy expensive vintage pieces to achieve the vintage look.
Fairy Lights
One of the couples’ biggest concerns when planning an outdoor (or indoor-outdoor) wedding is lighting. How can you keep the party going after the sun sets?
The answer is fairy lighting and tons of it. Fairy lighting provides a great outdoor lighting solution at a low cost, but it also adds to the magical ambiance of an outdoor wedding. Line your outdoor tents or custom-built archways with fairy lighting that could rival the stars in the sky.
Bespoke Details
2021 saw a huge increase in the size of the artisanal and handmade market, and experts predict that upward trend to continue. In the face of mass production, more and more people are moving toward products that take time, heart, and effort. How has this affected the wedding industry?
As a bride, you know how important it is to add details to your wedding that are unique and personally significant. It’s unsurprising, then, to see brides gravitating toward bespoke details, such as hand-embroidered dresses, hand-painted candles, and more. If you want a unique touch this summer, work with artists and craftspeople to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces.
Bold Colors
Summer is a vibrant season, and we’re all craving a little bit of fun and excitement right now. That’s why one of the big summer wedding trends this year is a bold and vibrant color scheme. Forget the muted neutral tones and monochromatic centerpieces; it’s time for bright, eye-catching colors.
Are there any colors in particular that we’ll see a lot this summer? Expect bright pinks, oranges, and yellows to pop up in bouquets and floral arrangements while green and blue linens shroud the tables. If you’re a Millennial bride, it’s time to dive back into that early 2000s fantasy.
Nontraditional Wedding Dresses
It’s hard to pinpoint the traditional wedding dress since wedding dress trends shift so dramatically from year to year. However, we can tell you that the dresses of summer 2022 are far from traditional. What types of looks are we talking about?
The first major trend of the summer is the little white dress. We’re talking wedding mini-dresses paired with long, show-stopping veils. As for accompanying footwear, the little white dress goes great with matching white ankle boots to create a fun look that says you’re casual but with style.
The second major trend of the summer is the embroidered dress. Some brides take those bespoke details to the next level and custom design wedding dresses dripping with embroidered flowers, bows, and beading.
Destination-Style Themes
If you’re worried about booking hotels and flights in other countries right now, we can’t say that we blame you. Trying to plan anything months in advance in the past two years has proven difficult. Destination weddings have, as a result, taken a big hit.
The good news? You can have a destination-style wedding right in your own city–even in your own backyard. This summer, brides are planning everything from Tuscany-themed weddings to Paris-themed weddings, incorporating the theme into the decor, the food, and even the outfits.
Create the destination fantasy with a well-executed destination theme.
Which Summer Wedding 2022 Trends Will You Use?
The best wedding trends are the ones that take into consideration the current conditions and desires. These summer wedding 2022 trends directly result from the times we’re in, and we’re glad to see it. Which of these summer wedding trends of 2022 will you use?
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