You may be attending no fewer than 4 million weddings this summer, but we have a feeling you’ll spot a couple repeating elements from rustic barn to rustic barn. Here are six wedding trends bound to take over summer and leave an impression. Keep your eyes peeled.
The 6 Biggest Wedding Trends of Summer 2018
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Published May 4, 2018
Galia Lahav
Star-spangled Details
Just like this masterpiece (the Gala-1002 from Galia Lahav), the stars will align on dresses, accessories (that veil, tho) and more all summer long. Think: celestial-inspired appliqués, hairpieces and even glittery makeup. Shine on, people
Crystal Decor
The wellness trend has officially taken over, which means you will definitely be seeing rose quartz, citrine and fancy rocks galore in everything from geode wedding cakes to shimmering place cards. We also love the idea of tucking an icy blue celestite into your clutch for your “something blue.”
Twenty20
No More Hashtags
As much as we loved stalking #OnceUponaThyre, #ForeverMoore, #ToHaveandToHolderfeld, we’re ready to move on from punny hashtags, and the whole thing in general. Why? Couples have OD-ed on PDSM (public display of social media) and are getting back to a lil’ something we like to call “living in the moment.”
The Black Tux
Rentals All-around
Grooms, groomsmen, bridesmaids and mothers/fathers of the bride/groom are ditching the days of buying something they’ll never wear again and renting garb instead. Sites like The Black Tux and Rent the Runway make the tedious process even simpler by sending you sizes straight to your door. Brides, unfortunately the trend hasn’t quite caught on for you yet.
Twenty20
Lemon And Elderflower Flavors
Did you seriously think you would make it through this list without a nod to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle? The latest royal wedding is importing a shipping container’s worth of British trends stateside. The one we expect to see mimicked at weddings this summer? Lemon and elderflower. Expect the flavor profile in anything from the cake (just like Harry and Megz) to specialty cocktails. Mmm.
Twenty20
Upcycling Your Flowers
If you’ve shuddered at the thought of sending all your gorgeous flowers to the graveyard post-celebration, this trend is right up your alley. Companies like Repeat Roses (Emmy Rossum is apparently a customer) swoop in after the festivities, grab all things flora and repurpose them as bedside bouquets for non-profits to distribute to anyone who could use a pick-me-up (hospice residents and cancer treatment centers, victims of homelessness or domestic abuse and more). Now you’re trendy and a do-gooder.
