Our favorite wedding trends Edible florals, crystals and bathroom tarot readings on the list
When it comes to weddings, traditionalism is taking a back seat, and couples are shaking things up to make their nuptials celebration all the more personal and extravagant. The Knot released its annual curated list of the top wedding trends for the new year, and everything from decor to food to entertainment is being flopped on its head in 2020.
Chicago wedding planner Lori Stephenson, owner and principal of LOLA Event Productions, says these trends are under a larger trend of “residential design.”
“It’s having these little pockets of things, having individual, small experiences in a big experience,” said Stephenson. “It’s designing the room, and the feel, and the experience. Brides and grooms just want it to feel warm and welcoming.”
Here are a few of our favorite trends from The Knot’s list, and Stephenson shares her thoughts and offers a few tips on how to make these ideas work for a Windy City wedding.
It was only a matter of time before the millennial obsession with mystical elements, like crystals, sage and palo santo, found its way into weddings. To make this work, Stephenson likes to look at the functionality. “I like to do things that are going to enhance the overall experience so maybe it’s an herb bundle that has the same smells as the entree,” she said. The Knot suggested a rose quartz crystal, the stone of love, as a favor.
Almost one-third of couples are asking guests to abide by the unplugged ceremony policy, a growing trend, according to The Knot, and now the couples are extending that to themselves on the honeymoon. “You and your new spouse had all the craziness of planning a wedding and this is the one thing you can step away (from) and focus 100% on each other,” said Stephenson, who explained how there’s so much pressure from social media to let everyone know what you’re doing at all times. “As in marriage itself, sometimes a little mystery is a good thing.”