Black and white photos gives the day a touch of retro glamour.
Learn everything there is to know about fall 2024 wedding trends
The very basics of weddings never change: two people, a ceremony and reception, and almost always a cake. Nevertheless, every season of every year sees trends that drive decision-making – and celebrating! – on the happy day. Here are some ideas that are gaining traction for fall 2024.
Sustainable Weddings
Help guests remember the day by sending them home with a living favor.
Environmental awareness is everywhere, and it is increasingly making its way into wedding planning and festivities. Minimizing waste and going “green” whenever and however possible are the new bywords for couples who want to avoid extravagance that is not only limited to one day but also expensive and possibly even harmful to the environment.
Even a few tweaks to traditional wedding practices can have a positive impact. Sustainable invitations, for instance, are easy to find, with suites printed on recycled paper or alternative materials like upcycled fabrics, leather, or even wood. One source, Paper Culture, plants a tree for every order they receive. Brides and grooms can also send guests home with a party favor they’ll keep and enjoy because it lasts, like a living plant.
The dark, rich fall colors are finding their way into the attire of every member of the wedding.
Rich Color
Fall is a colorful season, and the hues embraced by couples marrying in autumn reflect it. Deep, rich tones like burgundy, emerald green, and navy are emerging as the colors of choice for décor, dresses, and more. Pairing them with metallic accents like gold or copper creates a sense of opulence, and the combo is in vogue as cooler temperatures take over the wedding season.
These bold palettes are not limited to attire and décor. Floral arrangements, including the star of the show, the bridal bouquet, are featuring dahlias, chrysanthemums, and eucalyptus. They are an eye-popping treat, with texture and depth that add a dense layer of luxury and a sense of celebration.
Food Fashion
Options for DIY food stations include Asian stir-fry, mac and cheese, soft pretzels, and caramel apples.
Many couples are opting out of traditional plated dinners and adding a sense of adventure and pure fun instead. Interactive food stations that allow guests to create their own tacos, Chinese takeout, and even dessert ensure that everyone’s taste and appetite are satisfied.
Recognition and respect for ethnicities, family histories, and traditions are becoming even more important in our increasingly multicultural society. Celebrating family roots and heritage through food makes even more sense when feeding wedding guests. Does Grandma have a celebrated lasagna recipe? It only makes sense to celebrate the day with it. An aunt’s beloved empanadas share family sentiment and give the whole affair a deeply personal touch.
Livestreaming makes the day accessible to everyone.
Picture This
Wedding photography continues to evolve with technology, styles, and the times. Black-and-white stills and videos provide a touch of retro glamour. Blur motion, which manipulates light and movement, communicates intimacy and emotion, whether it’s documenting the ceremony or the revelry afterward.
Blur motion photography gives photos a sense of immediacy.
Technology is playing a bigger part in documenting the day, too. Livestreaming, wedding hashtags, and drones for photography and video are becoming not just popular but common. Creating the perfect imagery and tone for the entire affair is becoming the purview of professional wedding content creators. They work closely with couples to establish what they want to share with family and friends unable to attend or to revisit the joyful day whenever and however they want, then set about documenting the day and sharing it across social media, even in real-time.
Ball for Fall!
Whatever the trends for any wedding season, the services and amenities available at Ball Event Center give every couple every opportunity to make their celebration truly their own. The versatile spaces, experienced professionals, and convenient location provide everything needed to make a fall wedding more than an event, but a rich and personal celebration that will be remembered by everyone long after the last dance.
