1. Wedding weekends

The restrictions we’ve all experienced has made us appreciate time with loved ones even more. And a long wedding weekend could offer the perfect opportunity to spend more quality time together. Over two or three days, add in a welcome party, rehearsal dinner, and something active during the day. And you’ll create an extra special celebration that you and your guests will remember forever.

2. Sequel weddings

Sequel weddings, where couples host multiple ceremonies, aren’t new. They are already a tradition in many cultures and religions. But they are becoming increasingly popular for couples who got legally married during the pandemic and who now want to celebrate with family and friends. The first year anniversary may be the perfect time to get everyone together - to celebrate both events in style! How you do this is entirely up to you. You may want to have a symbolic ceremony and follow the normal timeline of a wedding day. Or maybe you want no ceremony at all and want to focus on the drinks reception, the music, and throwing a big party. Ceremony or no ceremony. Speeches or no speeches. Celebrate your union, your own way.

3. Inside-out weddings

Weddings that transcend both the inside and out may become more popular as couples embrace the outdoor message of the pandemic. Think outdoor ceremonies, doors opening out onto sprawling lawns, and marquees with open sides.

4. All out entertainment

Whether you decide to go big or small on the guest list, after so much time living with restrictions, it’s time to celebrate. So why not go big on the entertainment and show your guests an extraordinary time? This may be your first big celebration in a long time. At this point, you’re not only celebrating your love, but your health, the health of your family and friends, and the start of a brand new chapter.

Maybe you want to focus on the music or the dance floor you’ve missed. Or how about a bouncy castle, petting zoo, birds of prey, archery, or a bonfire in the woods? With so many different wedding activities and ideas to choose from, there’s plenty of scope to up the ante and create beautiful memories to last a lifetime.

5. Themed weddings

A themed wedding is a wonderful way to convey a particular atmosphere or mood for your big day. And a chance to personalise your wedding to you as a couple. Old Hollywood, masquerade ball, art deco, celestial and more; the choices are endless. A regency wedding theme, inspired by the hit Netflix show Bridgerton, is also expected to be big this year. Think splashes of regency blue, handwritten notes, afternoon tea, and wedding dresses with empire waistlines and puff sleeves.

6. Going virtual

Virtual wedding invitations grew in popularity during the pandemic, with so many couples needing easy ways to communicate with guests in case plans needed to change. Real stationary may be more romantic, but virtual save the dates or invites are a fantastic choice for tech-loving couples or those wanting a more sustainable option. 

There may be other ways technology can help you plan your wedding. For example, at Rose Castle, we use our bespoke technology to collect details from your guests, like dietary requirements, and even the pillow choices and favourite tipples of those staying at the castle with you.