GET CREATIVE Clare Deary from Cake On The Lake (www.cakeonthelake.com) says: Couples getting married in 2024 feel more empowered to ditch traditions and expectations that don’t necessarily align with their personal style. This year, we can expect couples to experiment with bold, metallic colours through customised décor and floral concepts. The 80s are back, and they’re making a big splash in the wedding scene! So, if you’re a fan of bold colours, oversized silhouettes, and a touch of flamboyance, you’re going to love this trend. The decade was all about self-expression and creativity, and this is reflected in the wedding trends of 2024. Think brightly-coloured geometric prints with metallic accents. On the theme of metallics, you can also expect to see cakes adorned with gold leaf, silver accents, or even edible sequins. These details add an instant touch of opulence and elegance to any cake design. Another predicted trend alongside these vibrant hues is textures, just some simple touches to bring the cake to life. Ruffled designs are taking over from the popular naked cake design. Making a comeback with their timeless elegance and subtle shine are pearls. This trend is all about incorporating these precious beauties into various aspects of your wedding decor, including your big-day bake. Let’s not forget about jewellery too – a classic pearl necklace or a pair of pearl earrings can add a touch of sophistication to any bridal look. Finally, get creative with your own married monogram and custom heraldry. We’re seeing monograms and crests on everything, wedding cakes to stationery and napkins, weaving extra personalisation into your big day. UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE Rachel Peers from La Beau Fleurs (www.labeaufleurs.co.uk) says: As our 2024 couples start to get into the detail of their floral design we’re seeing a definite trend for understated elegance coupled with the inclusion of a key statement design. Imagine an opulent archway or dramatic urns filled with an abundance of luxury materials that can be cleverly created to be repurposed throughout the whole of your wedding celebrations. Couples are looking at spending their budget wisely and are opting for a truly memorable floral display that will act as a backdrop to their day while toning down their guest table designs to a smaller more understated version with elegant arrangements in chic, ceramic, footed bowls or a tablescape. We’re also seeing more and more couples opt for floral-only designs using statement blooms that create the wow factor with little fuss. Also set to be popular are timeless florals that will stand the test of time. So, neutral, muted tones or whites with greens will still be super-popular as we head into another fabulous year of weddings. A YEAR FOR ROMANCE Wirral-based jeweller Adrian Catherall (https://adriancatherall.com) says: In terms of wedding-ring style, 2024 is going to be the year of love and romance. With the lessening impact of Covid on all our lives and we’re as back to normality as we can remember, rejoicing in getting engaged and married is definitely coming back 1,000-fold. With this comes elements of colour and rejoicing in styling elements of wedding rings including a myriad of metals. A lot is dictated by the engagement ring though, so people tend to be fixated by the shape and style of the original ring, for example, if it features a round-cut diamond go for a diamond wedding band. Popular styles would be dovetail settings, which is hand engraved into the surface further enhancing the diamonds. The pave set vintage style has always been popular too. While channel set sees the diamonds floating between bars. Alternatively, the up-andcoming tiara style is perfect for those who are more adventurous. There are over a thousand different styles but it usually boils down to a simple few that resonate. Your wedding band shouldn’t look too much like your engagement ring though as what tends to happen is that the two blend too much together and don’t identify themselves individually. You’ll get more value out of something that looks just that little bit different. What I do find is that customers tend to set the trends based on their desires, thoughts and obviously budget. We can then guide them to the best ring within that realm and vision. www.stevenmcdonaldphotography.com 68
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