There are trends being made or coming back
Discovering new trends is one of my favorite tasks as a wedding magazine editor. The pages of WV Weddings magazine are filled with them. For those of you planning a 2023 wedding, according to Google search data and the esteemed New York Bridal Fashion Week, here are 10 trends to tempt you.
Written by Nikki Bowman Mills
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The ’80S are back
Yep. Puff sleeves—just reimagined.
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Pearls, Pearls, Pearls
And more pearls—on everything from shoes to gowns to decor.
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Non-traditional Wedding Parties
They continue to grow. Best mates, groomsmaids, men of honor … gone are the lineups of the past.
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The number of wedding guests
Which were slashed during the pandemic, are expected to continue to trend smaller.
Photographer by Jenni Grace Photography
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Elopments continue to gain ground
Many are opting for a smaller, more intimate ceremony followed by a party for all.
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Going Green
Sustainability is top-of-mind. Elegant bamboo disposable plates are replacing china, and wedding sites that sell pre-owned decor are helping couples lower costs.
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Pale blue wedding gowns, mini dresses, and gowns
Accented with sheer fabric, 3D flowers, and feathers are predicted to be all the rage.
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