My City February 2022

MYWEDDING

Time to Celebrate! COMPILED BY SHERRON BARDEN

If there’s one thing that changed dramatically over the last two years, it was weddings! Pandemic restrictions led many couples to choose elopement, marry at city hall or in their backyards.While things continue inching toward normalcy in the wedding industry, typical huge and formal celebrations are still being put aside, for the most part. According to planners and vendors across the U.S., they have received record numbers of inquiries and bookings through 2024, thanks to COVIDwedding postponements.ƒe uncertain climate for social interaction has inspired creativity and couples are exploring non-traditional concepts – food truck parties, dance parties, open air tents, themes such as Old Hollywood, disco and lavish garden parties (thanks to “Bridgerton”) …all with a modern twist, personal touches and a focus on fun! Here are some trends for the wedding season ahead.

VIRTUAL SAV E-THE-DATES With so many couples having to change their plans in 2020 and 2021, this “step one” tradition made a pivot to digital format. e virtual save-the-date provides instant grati cation of getting responses right away. Not quite as romantic as the real thing, but it does save resources and cost (should the date need to be changed again) and can be followed by a traditional physical invitation that invitees can admire until the Big Day.

BOLD, VIBRANT DECOR Pastel palettes have dominated decor themes for the past few years, so it’s time to invite bold pops of color to the party! Trends for this year in- clude monochrome tones with vivid touches and o…-beat, color-clashing combinations. Color trend forecaster PANTONE predicts the big colors for spring and summer 2022 will include pink-purple Orchid Bloom, vibrant Super Sonic blue, fresh Fair Green, playful Bubblegum pink, warm Coral Rose and cool Cascade blue. And their rich purple Color of the Year 2022 – Very Peri – is also right on trend. 

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