Jumping into the world of wedding planning is no easy feat. There's so much to learn about before you make any decisions. You'll need to know which wines to pair with your reception menu and which colors match your personality. You can have fun taking quizzes and pinning pictures, but eventually you'll have to start looking for your future venue.
As you find different local and destination venues, you'll discover much to consider. Do you want an outdoor or indoor ceremony? What kind of theme do you want for your wedding and how will your venue support it? You may not know where to start.
Check out these venue trends for the upcoming spring wedding season. You'll find inspiration for all your venue needs and get the answers that will help you make your big decision. With a little time and thought, you'll narrow down your venue list and fall in love with the perfect place for your wedding.
1. Use Rattan Wicker Decor
Brides have begun to turn to natural elements for their weddings. You might dream about lining your venue with lots of foliage and potted plants or chic vintage rugs. You can also consider rattan wicker decor, which will only become more popular as spring continues.
Wicker adds much-needed texture to otherwise bland spaces. Find statement chairs for the bride and groom to enjoy at the reception or pair rattan baskets or placemats with copper and pale gold accent pieces. Play around with the idea of rattan wicker and find decor online to discover how it can change the design of your big day.
2. Hang Lights and Flowers
Make your venue stand out by hanging custom ceiling arrangements made with lights and flowers. They look lovely over the dance floor, altar or guest seating. Decorate the entrance of your venue with hanging lanterns or scatter vintage chandeliers around your reception area. Your guests will love the new look and you'll adore the pictures that capture this unique trend at your wedding.
3. Find a Vintage Venue
Modern brides want more out of their venue than a pretty place to hang out for a day. Some want a place layered with history, which is why you should try to find a vintage venue. You may love a hundred-year-old house, a church that has stood for centuries or a location connected with your heritage. You'll feel more connected to the world around you while you make your mark on the future alongside your fiancé.
4. Order a Greenery Wall
You'll want something to act as the statement piece of your wedding, so consider ordering a greenery wall that serves as a photo backdrop or pop of color. You can set it up behind your cake stand, buffet and more. Arrange for your new initials or wedding date to hang in the middle for pictures. They're easy to custom-design with your favorite greenery, flowers and colors, along with any size dimensions you'd like for the space you'll work with.
5. Set Up Grazing Tables
When your guests arrive for your ceremony, they'll most likely already feel hungry. They'll only get hungrier as cocktail hour wears on. You'll want to provide plenty of snacks to keep them happy, so try out the new venue trend of setting up grazing tables.
You can quickly prepare a grazing table for your ceremony by deciding what you want to serve. Think about things like:
Bread slices
Crackers
Cheeses
Fruits
Meats
Nuts
If you ensure that none of the foods touch each other, it will be a safe place for people with and without allergies. Have staff on hand ready to replace snacks with fresh alternatives and keep an eye (and maybe a citronella candle or two) out for flying pests if you set anything up outside.
6. Book On-Site Professionals
Another popular venue trend is to only consider venues with on-site professionals. It will make your life so much easier because they'll all know what they can do with the space and what kinds of resources are available.
On-site planners will know which outside vendors work best with the venue. Chefs who work at the venue will have prepared meals for plenty of previous weddings. It may also save you money, rather than pay for hiring a vendor and shipping everything to your ceremony.
See What You Like
These venue trends are all about making life easier and your wedding more beautiful. You may enjoy a greenery wall behind a grazing table or accessible on-site professionals to handle all your wedding needs. See which ones you like best, depending on what you envision for your wedding.