The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and love is in the air! Spring is a season of new beginnings, and as the flowers bloom, we are thrilled to usher in this year’s wedding season with a look at the spring 2023 wedding trends that are catching our eye.
Credit: Lindsey Zitzke Photography
In-season flowers
The farm-to-table movement has been on the catering scene for a while, but we are now seeing this trend carry over to flowers! Out-of-season flowers are costly, but they also come with a much larger carbon footprint.
Instead of picking florals that must travel around the world, more and more couples are choosing to stay closer to home by taking advantage of nearby flower farms and working with florists that source locally. Popular spring blooms include tulips, peonies, ranunculus, hydrangeas, sweet peas, and lisianthus.
Colorful wedding dresses
If the idea of a stark-white gown feels overplayed, you will love to know that wedding fashion is embracing a fun, whimsical vibe this year. For spring weddings, try opting for a sweet floral pattern or a soft pastel like baby blue or buttery yellow.
For brides who love a bit of color but don’t want to let go of the classic white dress, consider incorporating your favorite color or print with a decorative sash, shawl, or veil. It’s your wedding day — have fun with it!
Experiential favors
People attend weddings to celebrate love, not to take home a personalized koozie or a tin of mints. In fact, physical wedding favors are a significant source of waste whether they are left behind or tossed out at home. Instead of shelling out on favors, treat your guests to something more meaningful!
Couples are prioritizing a memorable guest experience over traditional favors, with elements like enhanced photo booths, surprise performers, mixology stations, and live artists growing in popularity. So while guests might not care for a custom matchbox, they will undoubtedly talk about your interactive wedding details for years to come.
Another option: late-night snacks! Edible favors are a tasty way to show your appreciation while helping to curb the munchies for guests as they head home. Mini tacos, sliders with fries, freshly-baked cookies, and funnel cakes are all great examples of finger foods that are easy to enjoy on the go.
A final dance
The first dance as newlyweds often kicks off the reception, but we’re now seeing couples plan for a final dance as a sweet way to close out the night. So while the first dance is met with cheers and excitement from loved ones, the last dance provides the couple a quieter, more intimate moment as the celebration winds down.
With most guests on their way out, the dance floor is left to the newlyweds to steal away and soak in the incredible experience they shared. The final dance is a sentimental way to mark the end of your wedding day and the start of your next chapter: married life!
Sustainable details
Left unchecked, a wedding can produce a lot of waste. But today’s eco-minded couples are planning celebrations that align closer to their values — and we are here for it!
There are countless ways to reduce your wedding’s environmental impact, including:
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Choosing digital or recycled paper invitations
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Using décor that can be repurposed after the wedding
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Replacing your registry with a request for donations
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Wearing ethical, eco-friendly wedding attire
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Offering vegetarian or vegan menu options
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Renting dishes and flatware instead of relying on single-use items
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Hiring vendors that operate with sustainable values
At Oak + Honey Events, we specialize in sustainable events because we adore our planet — and it’s our pleasure to work with clients who feel the same way! We help couples plan low-waste, eco-friendly celebrations that put love first: love for each other and love for the earth.
Do these spring wedding trends get you in the mood to plan your Cleveland wedding?
We can’t wait to hear about your big day! Get in touch with us today to make your sustainable Cleveland wedding a reality.
