Preparing Your Business for 2020 Wedding Trends

Can you believe it’s almost 2020!? This year seemed to go by so quickly. One moment, we’re planning out the 2019 WeddingPro webinars, and the next, we are wrapping up our last webinar of the year with Jeffra Trumpower, Senior Director of Creative Marketing for The Knot Worldwide. During our chat with Jeffra, we learned about some pretty sweet new trends that are popping up for the 2020 wedding season.  Remember that keeping a close eye on upcoming wedding trends can ultimately play a huge role in how you will prepare for all of those epic 2020 couples that are about to come your way.  

After each webinar, we set aside time for a Q&A session, which lets viewers watching live ask specific questions about their business. We love giving everyone more time to dive a little deeper into the topic with our guest. Be sure to grab a pen and paper, because we’ve got some live viewer questions from the webinar Q&A that will help you get started in the right direction as you plan for the 2020 wedding season! 

As a venue, we are creating theme packages and hope to appeal to everyone. What are the top themes for 2020?

WeddingPro Answer: Couples are certainly making each aspect of the wedding uniquely their own. Creating packages with an à la carte feel might allow your clients to put their own unique touch on their wedding day. With so many wonderful new 2020 wedding trends, you can offer your clients a package that feels incredibly personalized yet still within their budget. You could also try offering a base package that lets the couple select à la carte items, ultimately creating a wedding-day vibe they and their guests can connect with personally. 

Pro tips:

• A more inclusive menu allows the client to cater to their guests’ needs and traditions.
• Getting ready rooms that feel comfortable for all to use. 
• Reception table remix with winding tables—multiple tables pushed together to create a design.
• After party snacks (see more info about this below)

Question: What is color blocking? 

WeddingPro Answer: Color blocking is a huge trend this year in both fashion and wedding design. Color blocking means pairing two or three totally different colors to make a bold statement. Couples are having a blast selecting colors that reflect their traditions, personalities and their relationship. 

Question: What are the wedding fashion trends you are seeing?

WeddingPro Answer: Absolutely, there are several new trends coming for 2020 that are truly spectacular. The black tux is taking a backseat to the elegant feel of navy blue, teal and cobalt-hued jackets! As for dresses, we are seeing a real romantic, classic vibe.  Make way for big ball gowns, exaggerated sleeves, embellishments and lace! Get ready for bold floral prints, dress alternatives which include comfortable figure-flattering pants, along with puffy sleeves (80s-inspired, but a far cry from the sleeves Princess Diana sported on her wedding day) and sparkles! We are certainly seeing a rise in trends that allow couples to add their own personalized touch to their attire.  

A few other wedding trends are making their way into the actual wedding guest attire, too! Think “White Party.” Check out this article, “How to Know What to Wear to a Wedding,” by The Knot, to see the latest in guest attire.

Question: Are unplugged ceremonies still on trend?

WeddingPro Answer: Unplugged ceremonies are likely to remain a trend. It’s a trend that has become increasingly popular over the years, including having a sign at the entrance where guests walk in, requesting that all cell phones be silenced and cameras be put away until the reception. Some have even had their Wedding Officiant make a special announcement before the wedding ceremony even begins. 

Why are couples requesting an unplugged ceremony?

Because couples want to see their guests’ beautiful faces, not the backs of their phones, and because it really allows the guest to fully enjoy the ceremony without having to worry about documenting the occasion, which is likely already being covered by a wedding pro.

Question: Any new trends for catering? 

WeddingPro Answer: It’s all about interactive eats and fusion-infused cuisine. These two new trends not only allow the couple to put their own personal spin on what’s being served, but also create a total guest experience! These catering trends are also popping up during the “wedding after parties.” Serving a menu with mixed traditions, such as Mexican ravioli, pastrami egg roll or even a breakfast dumpling, helps infuse the wedding day with a very personalized vibe. 

Question: What’s up with ’90s decor trends?

WeddingPro Answer: From everyday fashion trends to wedding day decor, a ’90s vibe is undoubtedly making a big comeback… and let’s face it, we LOVE IT! The ’90s babies are getting married and featuring unique nostalgic elements on their wedding day.  Things like holographic and iridescent stationary elements (think those beloved Lisa Frank stickers!), as well as glow-in-the-dark stars (which every ’90s kid had on their ceiling!). With Netflix removing the ever-so-loved ’90s sitcom, Friends, from their lineup… these ’90s kids want to recreate anything from their past. 

Want even MORE examples of 2020 Trends?
Be sure to check out the 2020 Trend Roundups from The Knot and WeddingWire!

Photographer: Kate McElwee Photography