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Are you planning a wedding in 2023? You’ve probably started your research and seen the Pinterest boards, inspiration, and all the trends for 2022. But with a new year comes new trends, and 2023 is already shaping up to be a fun, unique, and edgy year for weddings. There are some trends that always crop up in the spring – pastels, florals, and outdoor weddings come to mind – but you might be surprised at our projections for 2023’s spring wedding season.
No matter what kind of wedding you’re planning – whether it’s a big bash or an intimate ceremony – you’ll want to read through to see what’s in for the spring of 2023.
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Welcome Parties & After Parties
Couples have been slowly focusing more and more on the party aspect of their weddings. They might make the ceremony short and sweet or earlier in the day, so people can get ready for an evening filled with dancing and celebrating.
In 2023, ceremonies are also becoming more secular or inter-faith, which frees up some time and planning for the reception. This year, we think couples will host welcome parties and after-parties in addition to their receptions. This will make the wedding more about the guest experience and put more of the focus on having fun.
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Unique Engagement Rings & Jewelry
Recent years have been big for personal style, individualism, and micro-trends. In the engagement and wedding band world, that means we’ve been seeing more unique engagement rings and wedding jewelry. This trend will continue in 2023.
For this year, we’re projecting the continued popularity of multi-stone diamond rings, like the toi et moi engagement ring. We’re also projecting a love of cushion diamond engagement rings, with the possibility to customize the surrounding stones, colors, and more.
We think that necklace sets and mixed metals will be big in 2023 – above all, inject your own personality into the fray, and you’ll be on-trend.
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Intimate Ceremonies
Even in the wake of the pandemic, we don’t see small-scale weddings going anywhere anytime soon. Couples have shown that they enjoy the more intimate ceremonies that only include their closest friends and family. 2023 will be all about inviting your nearest and dearest and saving the bigger crowd for another time.
Intimate ceremonies also bring you the benefit of spending more time with those closest to you, and inviting fewer guests makes for a more relaxing atmosphere.
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Classic & Vintage-Inspired Gowns
Vintage is all the rage in 2023, and that means brides can look forward to classic gowns that are timelessly beautiful. Vintage might mean you borrow pieces of your mother’s wedding dress, or you can simply shop for new dresses with a vintage twist.
Vintage wedding gowns might mean finding an empire waist dress with lace or wearing a simple and classic gown with a fit and flare silhouette. This applies to your bridesmaids, too! Classic structure and silhouettes will be huge in 2023 for the entire wedding party.
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Photo @autunnorstudios
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Elopements
Just like smaller and more intimate ceremonies have been gaining in popularity, some couples have been opting for an elopement. Elopements give people more control over their wedding, where to go, and how the ceremony will look.
Rather than pleasing their family members, couples who decide to elope only have to think about their own vision. They can also elope to a far-off destination and wrap the wedding and honeymoon into one exciting vacation.
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Lots of Color
In prior years, minimalism and neutral colors have won out in the wedding world, but things are changing in 2023. This spring, we’re predicting lots of color and bold decor choices. This trend toward maximalism is going to gain steam throughout the entire year.
Some specific colors that are looking popular for the first half of 2023 are coppery, rust colors. These tones go well with the trend toward vintage-inspired weddings, and they also suit an earthy, bohemian vibe. Don’t be afraid of color when planning your wedding! 2023 will be all about the more, the merrier.
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Statement Veils
Perhaps inspired by Naomi Biden’s wedding at the White House last year, statement-making veils are looking super trendy in 2023. Naomi’s veil was cathedral length and made out of silk organza, which looked stunning in photos.
For brides this year, sweeping veils are sure to be a huge trend. They’ll be perfect for dramatic photographs and make your wedding ensemble truly memorable. Have fun with the fabric, the length, and the trim, and go all out for not just the wedding dress – but the accessories, too.
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Sustainability
As more millennials and members of GenZ decide to get married, we’re seeing more couples put the focus on sustainability at their weddings. Sustainable weddings might mean going paperless to save the dates and invitations and opting to lessen their carbon footprint by forgoing fireworks at the end of the night.
Sustainable weddings might be held closer to home to ensure that fewer guests need to travel to the venue. Lastly, couples hosting a sustainable wedding might request that guests donate to charities focusing on combating climate change in lieu of a gift.
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Doing Things Your Way
Ultimately, most of the trends we’re seeing in the spring of 2023 point to doing things your way. Weddings can feel like walking a stressful tightrope of ensuring your families’, guests’, and friends’ voices are being heard, but what if you took the time to listen to yourself?
Plan the wedding that you want, and the rest will fall into place. Head into your 2023 wedding by thinking about your own vision and planning the big day according to your dreams. That way, you’ll never regret your decisions and look back on your wedding knowing that you listened to your own wants and needs.
No matter which 2023 spring wedding trends you want to incorporate into your ceremony, we hope this list helped get you excited about planning. Weddings are a time of celebration and joy, so you should selectively pick and choose the trends that are right for you and your partner. Enjoy the process, and have fun thinking about your 2023 wedding.
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Written by guest author Tess DiNapoli