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People Are Revealing The Modern "Wedding Trends" That Will NOT Last, And Yikes
Trends come and go, and when it comes to weddings, even the most beloved trends we see today might one day be considered "outdated." So, people online have been sharing the "wedding aesthetics" they won't stand the test of time — and it's pretty fascinating. Here's what they had to say:
Note: Some responses were pulled from this Reddit thread by u/stress789.
1."I think large bridal parties are already dying off. I live in the South, and I imagine they'll stick around here longer. I had my sister and best friend, that's it. I thought it was great. For my bachelorette, I just invited all of my friends who were invited to the wedding. It ended up being super fun, and then, for the wedding, everybody knew each other."
"And only the people who were the absolute closest to me (who I will almost certainly return the favor for) were asked to put in work."
—bandezanne
2."The over-amped wedding party entrance to the reception, and then the couple's introduction. Why is the DJ emcee shouting like a pop concert introducing a celebrity, and everyone is blood-curdling screaming and cheering? Chill. We just saw them all at the ceremony, and things were actually calm and beautiful. They're getting a bit trashy."
—savorytree93
3."Hay bales, cowboy boots, or anything 'barn chic.' Barns are never chic. Food trucks (especially messy tacos), that loopy farmhouse font on chalkboard signs, hair styled with two super straight pieces hanging down in front or Sound of Music braids, 18 bridesmaids and the exact same number of groomsmen because god forbid you have a woman without a man."
"Everyone looks back and sees the trendiness in their own wedding, but there are some tried and true classics. Brides from the '40s and '50s are almost always stunning. You will 100% regret letting dressed-up kids make s'mores or doing a goofy dance down the aisle, no matter how fun they seem in the moment."
—kestrelh
4."Spending thousands on a few hours of a party! My friend went into debt $60,000 for her wedding. He was cheating on her at her bridal shower! They split in a year, and she was stuck paying it off!"
—crunchymagazine51
5."I have seen SO many of the baroque/drop waist wedding dresses lately, and I love them so much. But I also could totally see those being viewed similar to how we view '80s wedding dress styles!"
"I truly do not care, though, because I think they are so beautiful when done well, and I love them much more than the lace everything style — but that's just more my vibe!"
—neitherbooksmartnorstreetsmart
6."Many expensive getaways before the wedding for bridesmaids. It's one thing to buy a dress, shoes, a hotel, and airfare for a wedding, but having multiple bridesmaid weekends that require lots of travel, not to mention showers, and paying for everything for all of these, is just killing me."
"At each bridesmaids' weekend, we also had to buy clothing in different color palettes or themes. On top of this, there are gifts for each one. I don't want to cry cheap, but there is only so much money in a millennial income."
—ellie4me
7."Acrylic signs."
—u/Additional_Sundae_55
8."The rustic look, specifically a geometric, wooden-shaped altar with some flower attached to it."
—u/scarletnightingale
"I never understood the geometric arches. I mean, everyone should do what they want, but at NO POINT in this process did I think, 'You know what my ceremony REALLY needs? The ability to stand inside a hexagon!'"
—u/mimbulusmimbletonia8
9."Pampas grass and triangle arches. Boho dresses."
—u/DonTot
"I can't wait for pampas grass to be a thing of the past… that's expensive for being dead, dry weeds."
—u/rqnadi
10."Tombstones everywhere. The arches, the table numbers, the menus."
—u/voldiemort
11."The neon signs, especially of the newlywed's last names."
—u/scarletnightingale
12."I'm seeing a lot of '70s-inspired wedding looks these days, and I think it's going to look the way the early 2010s boho/hipster vibe looks to us now."
—u/innocentstrawberry
13."Donut walls."
—u/Cheese-spaghetti
14."Design/decor: The cursive font, marquee letters, neon signs, film cameras on tables, and Y2K/'70s design elements."
—u/happytransformer
15."In terms of dresses, I think the more form-fitting, lace style will be dated (but that is also what I got, so no hate). In terms of rings, the solitaire cut and pave band are both very trendy, so I can see those being dated. Diamonds, in general, are also becoming less popular, so we may see a shift to a nondiamond ring, which is more common."
—u/puffyhoe
16."I hate the beige/white/tan aesthetic. Most people I know that choose this do so because they think it's 'timeless.' I just find it boring 😴. To each their own, but I'm definitely a bold design/color girly."
—u/Teepuppylove
17."Mismatched bridesmaids dresses. I love the idea of everyone being comfortable in styles they like, and I will adopt the trend for my next wedding next year. But something tells me the trend won't vanish but will die drastically."
—u/JawBoneBreaker1
18."I'm actually surprised the cursive 'bridesmaid' font hasn't died off yet. I hate that font."
—u/Ok-Housing5911
19."The bare/minimal icing wedding cakes! I think they're cute, but it's a trend and will probably look dated in photos."
—u/complete_doodle
20."On wedding dresses: The tops that look like lingerie. Super cute if that's your style, but in a few years, it'll be so dated."
—u/TinyTurtle88
"Corset-style dresses are the 2020s version of the '80s/'90s poofy-sleeve trend."
—u/Waste-Carpenter-8035
21."Bows. While they're pretty, and I'm actually planning on a few bow things for my wedding next year, I think this trend will be done within the next few years. I can see people thinking it looks too young or something."
—u/iceicemilkshake
22."Desaturated photos. The ones where the colors aren't true, or there's so much white light to make everyone look ethereal."
"Also, the dresses with fabric appliqués all over them."
—u/EmeraldLovergreen
23."Blurry film photos."
—u/One_Yam_9539
24."All those mirror sign seating charts since they're difficult to read."
—u/puffyhoe
25."The washed-out pastel color schemes, especially sage or mint green. Shades of rusty orange are also big now, especially for fall weddings, and I don't think it always will be the case."
—u/TerribleAttitude
26."Gloves and pearls. The oval diamond on a thin gold band. Confused as to why so many people say it's timeless because it's clearly a hallmark of 2020s rings."
—u/lax1245
27."Something I'm including in my wedding that I'm sure will be dated soon: Alternative bouquets."
"I'm doing a LEGO bouquet. I see crochet bouquets are becoming more popular, but honestly, I think it's one of those things like themed weddings where some people will always do it, but it won't be as common as it is now."
—u/LittleBug088
28."I hope the extravagance dies out. My heart aches for these couples spending upper five and six figures mostly for the aesthetic, and then, they come back here and post about everything that went wrong."
—u/Frannie97
And finally...
29."I have so many thoughts! Champagne towers. Everyone wearing colored sunglasses and glow sticks. The drop/baroque-waist wedding dresses. Eucalyptus. Sparkler exits."
"The fake handwriting font, and similarly, the elongated cursive everyone uses. Bud vases. Wedding hair that's down with the two pieces near the ears pinned back, and similarly, Hollywood waves. Oval rings with a gold band (guilty, lol!). The notes for everyone at their place setting. Wedding gloves and puffy sleeves. Embroidered veils/dresses. Disco balls! OK. That's all I can think of."
—u/dtom811
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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