You’ve been pinning gowns, florals and sparkling diamond bands well before a ring was on your finger. (It never hurts to plan ahead, right?) Well, it’s safe to say you are hardly alone in your early planning. With over 630 million wedding ideas saved in the last year alone, gals just like you have also been doing just that — and thank goodness for it. Pinterest has used your searches to compile digestible data to predict the most-coveted wedding themes in 2019. If you’re curious to see what they are — check below to see the top trends you’ll definitely want to know about once you’re ready to walk down that aisle.
Photography by: Gianluca And Mary Adovasio
Let’s talk about guest lists. More than ever, couples are prioritizing who is most important, rather than how many people they can squeeze in, in order to pull off a more intimate wedding. With “city hall elopement”, “Elopement photography ideas” and “Destination wedding” leading the most popular search terms, we’re anticipating lots of small but special celebrations in 2019.
Photography: Nick Plus Danée
Pinterest is all over the latest dress styles from around the globe. And this year, they’re telling us that bridal style is trending to low key in 2019. With “short wedding dresses” topping the list in France, to “beach wedding dress” searches in the UK, and “natural wedding dress” leading in Japan, understated elegance is the new must do. Which means Megan Markle’s simple and striking gown was totally on theme!
Photography: Allen Tsai
Tying the knot outdoors is officially IN. In fact, the UK recently changed its rules to allow for legal outdoor wedding ceremonies because of it! With “forest elopement”, “small outdoor wedding ceremony” and “back garden wedding” leading the search charts, it’s clear that couples are very excited about selecting a location for their ceremony that’s both naturally beautiful and true to their tastes. No complaints here – the results are always breathtaking!
Photography: Jose Villa
Buh bye, cookie-cutter weddings! Couples in 2019 are looking more than ever for ways to make their day feel truly unique. With terms related to multicultural weddings making up 30% of the most searched topics this year, partners are reverting to their roots and blending traditions to incorporate hints of who they are into their ceremonies. And we are here for the change in pace.
Photography: Taryn Grey
You’re already v. familiar with the “go green” phrase. But did you ever think about incorporating sustainability into your wedding? According to the social platform, Gen Z and Millenials couples are looking for ways more than ever to make their weddings eco-friendly (the “sustainable wedding ideas” term was up 181%, according to Pinterest). Top pinned ideas for this include opting for signage instead of individual menus and programs, offering guests reusable drinkware and straws, and using potted plants that can be repurposed later. And that’s just the beginning…!
Photography: Patrick Moyer
Love these ideas? Looking for more? Head on over to our Pinterest page for an extra dose of pinnable inspo!
Kelsey Dulac is a wedding planner and designer based in Coastal Maine with a passion for creating beautiful, personal and thoughtfully detailed events all over New England with her company, Back Bay Bride. She loves sharing her expertise in event design, planning and execution to ensure couples have well-organized and visually-inspired weddings that are a meaningful reflection of their story.
