Refresh the Classics: 7 Wedding Themes for 2017

Bright and Quirky
Pastels are pretty, but they’re everywhere. Hot pinks, poppy blues, and neon accents are welcome additions to the 2017 season, infusing a sea of blush and ivory with vibrancy and style.

📷: Christine Chang Photography | 📷: Reese Brindisi

📷: Melissa Durham Photography

Rustic Barn + Enchanting Details
A repurposed barn is the ideal setting for feasting and dancing on a summer’s night. And while the rustic aesthetic has been around for years, 2017 is all about elevated details… jewel-toned florals, fairy lights, and stylish fare give your DIY occasion a refreshing and organic elegance.

📷: Bethany Small Photo

📷: Stina Booth Photography

Vintage, from Gatsby to Rock N’ Roll
Little did F. Scott Fitzgerald know his pink-suited protagonist would be an enduring source of wedding inspiration a century later. We’re major fans of Art Deco- or speakeasy-inspired nuptials, as no one throws a party quite like the Roaring 20s could. Amp up the atmosphere with cocktails, a fabulous garden setting, a posh getaway car, and, of course, a vintage wedding dress by Sottero and Midgley.
Love vintage but crave a bit more edge? Crank things up to eleven with a rockabilly- or disco-themed extravaganza, featuring kitschy décor, funky desserts, and a live band.

📷: Michael and Carina Photography | 📷: Georgina Harrison Photography

📷: via #MaggieBride Curvegenius

📷: Olivia Johnston Photo

Elegance in Minimalism
Brides-to-be are turning to clean lines, simple florals, and understated décor as a respite from the oversaturation of wedding customizations, and we’re totally grooving on the trend. Green and white accents are all you need for a lush and romantic atmosphere, while a simple wedding dress offers a chic counterpoint to the crystal-heavy ballgown.

📷: Mallory Renee Photography

📷: Fig Tree Studios

📷: Ilona Joy Photography

Eco Chic
With the abundance of locally sourced cuisine, organic wines, and repurposed materials available in 2017, couples can reduce their carbon footprints without reducing style. Easy trades, like swapping plastic for biodegradable dishes and new jewelry for used and borrowed items, can dramatically reduce the waste output (not to mention expenses) of a big occasion. For couples looking to infuse a little “globetrotting philanthropist” flair, consider booking a glamping honeymoon in Costa Rica, or invite your guests to donate to the World Wildlife Fund in lieu of gifts.

📷: DIY wedding favors

📷: Tyler Branch Photography

Moody and Mysterious
Some couples opt for a less literal approach to their love story, replacing cutesy décor and sunny florals with dark palettes and dramatic venues. We love the trend because it unlocks a wedspo wonderland of art, fairytales, novels, pop culture, symbolism, and historical traditions the classic aesthetic tends to overlook. Browse our favorites as of late…

📷: One Love Photography

📷: Claudia Rose Photography

Woodland Enchantment
Nothing says “fairytale” like an enchanted forest wedding. Combine elements of all our trends with eco chic details, rustic elegance, raw textures and rustic elegance, and moody and mysterious lighting. Ooh la la!

📷: Joel Bedford Photography

📷: Tyler Branch Photography

Can’t wait to roll out your 2017 wedding? Browse our new season’s dress trends here.