Muted and pastel palettes have been very popular, so we’re delighted to say hello to eye-catching bright hues and bold colourful palettes! As well as this, there’s a renewed interest in maximalist aesthetics and this extends to strong statements made in the couples’ style, stationery, cake and flower choices and everything in between. Colour trend forecasters Pantone, predict the top colours for spring and summer 2024 will be Peach Fuzz bright Horizon Blue, exotic Spicy Mustard, vibrant Sun Orange, fresh Bistro Green, fiery Fiesta Red, and bold Strong Blue.

Taking inspiration from the American trend of having a rehearsal dinner the night before, and a farewell breakfast the next day, couples this side of the globe are now looking to extend the wedding festivities (and the wedding fashion!) for longer, and looking for wedding venues that can host them for full wedding weekends to really make the most out of their celebration.

Looking for a unique and stylish way to share your wedding details with your guests? Custom wedding newspapers have been gaining serious momentum at weddings in the last year. Use as a save the date, as part of an invitation suite, popped into wedding welcome bags, as an update on the traditional ceremony program booklet, or, as a thank you card after the big day.

Couples are thinking beyond the band, and adding to their live wedding entertainment line up with less conventional acts like magicians, drag performers, mixologists, fire breathers, dancers, Celtic drummers live wedding artists, and more, as well as immersive experiences and interactive areas for guests. If you’re looking to really impress your guests (or looking for that viral wedding moment!), and have them talking about your wedding for years to come, then this is a trend for you.

Since Kate Middleton famously scented Westminster Abbey with her favourite scent, Orange Blossom by Jo Malone, scenting the wedding day (also known as wedding scentscaping) has become an increasingly popular trend.

Since then, there are more ways to incorporate scent into your wedding, including pairing your scent with your partner’s, bespoke wedding candles, wax melts, diffusers, soap favours and even scented paper for stationery, as well as scentscaping for different seasons. Scents can impact our emotions and link to memories so it’s no wonder this sweet trend is on the rise.

Hello 90s wedding throwback! With the increase in 90s nostalgia and popular 90s trends being modernised and updated, it’s no wonder the humble disposable camera is trending!

Capture every hilarious, tearful, and joyous moment from the reception tables with disposable cameras. Guests snap away to their hearts’ content, and the couple, develops the photos afterwards and gets to see all the fun moments from the guests perspective. It’s like having a hundred extra photographers at your wedding!

While sustainability shouldn’t be a trend, it will feature heavily in 2024 wedding plans, with couples plumbing for more low-waste options. Whether it’s Irish-grown blooms, looking for more sustainable fashion ideas, or learning how to cut back on unnecessary flower and decor waste, searches for ethical and sustainable wedding options are continually on the rise.