Photo (top; left): Catering: Woodness - Photographer: Jamie Mattelaer - Venue: De Stal Wervik / Photo (middle): Real Wedding: Fréderique & Fabian - Photographer: LUX Visual Storytellers + Jana Pollet / Photo (right): Real Wedding: Fleur & Davy - Photographer: Clicks by Jolien
1. Wedding trends translated into color: Marseille Bleu
According to the popular wedding platform Brides, Marseille Bleu is the color of 2024 for wedding celebrations! With blue symbolizing purity and loyalty, it’s no surprise this versatile shade was chosen as this year’s wedding color. Brides recommends using this shade—bold and radiant—as an accent color rather than the main color in your styling. You can easily achieve this by choosing blue jewelry or adding blue touches to your table décor and florals.
2. Sustainable weddings: the wedding trend in 2024
It is arguably the number one wedding trend of 2024: sustainable weddings! More and more couples are incorporating sustainability into their wedding celebration. There are countless ways to integrate this planet-friendly approach into your wedding. Below, we’ve summarized a few.
Eco-friendly wedding dress
More and more brides are choosing an eco-friendly wedding dress. Today, there are more ethically responsible bridal fashion brands than ever before. These wedding dresses are often made from natural, biodegradable fabrics such as hemp, organic cotton, bamboo, and recycled polyester, which require less water. The result is stunning, with beautiful pieces that make your day even more special.
Sustainable stationery
Announcing your wedding with a sustainable wedding invitation made from recycled paper? A green start to a loving and everlasting adventure!
Eco-friendly flowers
Say wedding, and you say… flowers! Here too, you can make environmentally conscious choices by opting for seasonal, locally grown, organic flowers. Or go for a no waste of flowers concept and use dried flowers or silk flowers, both for your décor and your bridal bouquet. These flowers don’t wilt, stay fresh and colorful, and you can enjoy them for years to come.
Zero-waste catering
The eco-friendly wedding trends of 2024 also influence your catering. Go for zero waste catering and choose a caterer who uses local, organic and seasonal products, and also donates leftovers. In addition, the traditional concept of a wedding dinner with standard meat and fish dishes is increasingly giving way to vegetarian or vegan alternatives. This way, you take extra care of the environment while giving your guests a flavorful and sustainable culinary experience.
Reusability
In addition, there are plenty of other green wedding ideas, such as reusability! Anything single-use is not good for the environment. Aim for reusability by choosing to rent as much furniture, lighting, and (table) décor as possible, keeping your wedding waste under control.
3. Mini dresses, maxi details: wedding trends for bridal fashion
Who says you have to get married in a long dress? You may have seen it already: mini dresses are one of the standout bridal fashion wedding trends in 2024. The modern bride often opts for a short wedding dress that creates a playful look. This trend is endorsed by international celebrities. Kourtney Kardashian wore one when she married Travis Baker, and well-known locals like Olga Leyers have also shown a preference for the mini dress.
Or… Dare to be different and choose a casual chic jumpsuit or suit! In 2024, these are once again completely trendy. In a wedding suit, you’ll undoubtedly look stylish, combining elegance and strength beautifully.
Also pair your wedding outfit with bold statement details such as extravagant veils, detachable puff sleeves, and long gloves to truly_ _complete your look. Floral patterns are also making a comeback. Read all the wedding dress trends for 2024 in this article.
4. Newest wedding trend of 2024: a ‘content creator’ at your wedding
This brand-new service is rapidly gaining popularity at weddings and definitely deserves its place among our wedding trends of 2024. In the age of Instagram Reels and TikTok trends, creating social media content has almost become second nature. Still, we understand you don’t want to walk around with your smartphone at your own wedding to capture every Insta-worthy moment. That’s where a content creator comes in handy! This person captures all the best behind-the-scenes photos and videos for you—perfect for your social media.
Do note: it’s best to see a content creator as an ‘addition to,’ not a replacement for, your professional wedding photographer and videographer. You’ll still absolutely want them by your side to create the most memorable and breathtaking photos and videos on your wedding day.
Besides content creation, there are even more innovative wedding trends in 2024 to capture your wedding day completely and down to the smallest details:
360-degree photography, to capture the full atmosphere of your celebration and all details;
Drones: increasingly innovative and delivering spectacular imagery. Note: be sure to check in advance whether drones and aerial photography are permitted at your venue;
VR (virtual reality) albums, allowing you to relive your wedding day anytime you want.
With all these options, you’ll surely find the perfect way to capture your special day!
5. Walking dinners & food sharing
The traditional and more formal three- (or more) course menu is increasingly being replaced by modern, more relaxed formats such as walking dinners or sharing dishes. In 2024, couples are also leaning more often toward buffets with a more relaxed vibe and high-quality street food.
The catering concept that perfectly matches the trend of walking dinners and more ‘casual’ weddings—and is therefore very trendy in 2024? The wedding barbecue! A barbecue brings your guests together and guarantees a great atmosphere and togetherness.
Besides barbecues, food trucks_ _and showcooking formats are also still popular wedding trends in 2024. They add an extra dimension to your day. So in 2024, make your wedding day a culinary adventure and complete experience your guests will remember for a long time.
In 2024, it’s all about adding that little bit of extra flair to your wedding day. From party sunglasses to impressive champagne towers and enchanting flower aisles, below we take a look at some of the most striking wedding trends that will give your wedding in 2024 an unforgettable, ‘extra’ touch.
Party sunglasses
Festive sunglasses are a very popular trend in 2024—especially personalized sunglasses and heart-shaped styles that steal the show. Whether you’re greeting the sun during your ceremony or want to look extra festive on the dance floor at night, these sunglasses are the ultimate must-have accessory and mood-maker among the wedding trends of 2024!
Champagne towers
Go for a breathtaking champagne tower! This impressive stack of sparkling champagne glasses is not only a feast for the eyes—it also adds a touch of luxury to toasting your love. Originally, people chose a champagne tower as a replacement for the traditional wedding cake—but no one will say no to combining both! Not a champagne fan? Get creative and build your own personalized cocktail tower!
Lush flower aisles
Walk into your fairytale wedding—literally—along an enchanting flower aisle. In 2024, wedding trends are big and bold: think abundant, lush flowers creating a beautiful path for the couple’s impressive entrance.
7. Vintage wedding cakes
Traditional and modern weddings come together in 2024 through trends that reintroduce nostalgic traditions. We already mentioned the comeback of long gloves, floral prints, and veils. But this trend isn’t limited to bridal fashion—vintage wedding cakes are absolutely hot in 2024 as well. With these wedding cakes, airy sponge cake becomes a true buttercream work of art, finished with white royal icing or egg white-based glaze. Vintage wedding cakes have an elegant, luxurious look and are a perfect match with your champagne tower!
8. Multi-day weddings
The wedding trend of going bigger in 2024 continues with multi-day weddings. They’ve been gaining popularity for several years, and this year it’s all about extending your celebration over multiple days and nights.
The rise of multi-day weddings stems from an earlier trend of smaller guest lists and a more personal, more lavish experience. These more intimate weddings not only offer the opportunity to invest in luxury details—they also allow you to enjoy your wedding celebration for longer. More time to party!
Couples often choose to celebrate their multi-day wedding outside Belgium. Want to create a truly memorable experience? Then go for the ultimate multi-day destination wedding!
9. Dress code for your guests
Will you soon ask your invitees to dress according to a specific dress code_ _? This second-to-last item in our list of wedding trends for 2024 creates a unified style among your guests, making your wedding look even more radiant. You don’t need to impose overly strict clothing rules. For example, choose an (accent) color as the dress code, such as pastel, seasonal shades like autumn tones, or ‘a touch of gold’. That way, you can have your guests match your wedding theme. Start dreaming now about the beautiful photos this will create!
10. Stressless wedding
Why stress when you can go stress-free? A healthy level of nerves is normal, but don’t let it take center stage on your big day. Put together your dream team of wedding suppliers who will take care of everything for you. Give yourself the freedom to shine while the experts handle the work! Let your guests fully enjoy the day as well by not assigning them tasks, and instead leaving absolutely everything to the professionals. Think: a master of ceremonies, ceremony speaker, wedding planner, videographer, and so on.
At House of Weddings, we’re happy to help you make your wedding preparations as smooth as possible. Be sure to use our checklist, which carefully outlines every step—from budgeting and choosing a venue to the smallest details. And discover our handy online RSVP tool to effortlessly keep track of your guest list. That way, you’ll stress less and enjoy more of the journey to your special day!
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