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WEDDINGS:

WHAT’S IN VOGUE

Content creation, romantic reds, outfit changes and winding aisles
are just some of the latest stand-out features

W eddings today are about bold colours and nature-inspired Cinematic and retro photography styles

are popular, as are efforts towards
décor. There’s a move towards intimate gatherings
sustainable and smart spending
and creative experiences like live tattooing. You’ll also
notice multiple outfit changes as well as a shift towards
relaxed wedding formats with non-traditional attire and seating. through rented or second-hand attire.
Bows, in all forms, are still favoured;
we’re talking big bows, little bows
and everything in between. Whether
they adorn the wedding dress, hair
accessories, shoes, stationery, signage,
table settings or cake tables, you’re
bound to spot them.

The wardrobe
With all the pre- and post-wedding
events being celebrated these days,
it is not just the wedding dress that
has become the main fashion focus,
but also the outfits for the wedding’s
ancillary events. Extending the fashion
moment beyond the wedding dress
is bigger than ever: this includes
having attire for everything from
the engagement party, the rehearsal
dinner and hen party, right down to
wedding dress shopping looks and the
honeymoon airport outfit.

With more and more couples wanting
to keep the party going on for longer –
and with the after-party being bigger
and bolder than ever – brides and
grooms are now adding a wardrobe
change as a ‘second look’. Whether it’s
to feel more comfortable for dancing
the night away or to create a wow
moment on the dance floor, this may
be a throwback to the ‘going away
outfit’ your mom or dad may have
worn.

We are noticing more couples choosing
to have their wedding ceremony in
circular seating formats or in a winding
or curved aisle design. Switching up

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