Top Planners Give 2023 Wedding Trends

Vogue asked a handful of top wedding and event planners to share their predictions for 2023 wedding trends. Here are a few excerpts of what we can expect to see this year. 

 
Wedding Trends 2023: Afternoon Weddings

"In the early 20th century, it was common to have your wedding ceremony in the morning and reception in the evening—Jackie and John Kennedy, Princess Diana and Prince Charles, Prince William and Kate, they all did this. We are seeing our clients wanting to take this classic route. Choosing a morning ceremony followed by a thoughtfully curated lunch and inviting guests back for an evening reception with dancing and dessert lets couples truly have a unique celebration all day long."
—Bryan Rafanelli, Rafanelli Events

Wedding Trends: Tableside Charcuterie

"Grazing boards and charcuterie are not going anywhere. We see both oversized displays at cocktail hour as well as more manageable boards incorporated into the tablescapes of our wedding celebrations."
—Beth Helmstetter

Wedding Trends: Speakeasy-Inspired After-Parties

 "We’ve been adding this to our after-parties as a way to surprise and delight guests and create yet another food and beverage experience. We’ve designed secret doors to a hidden lounge scene with a specialty bar station (i.e. espresso martinis). This is a fantastic way to break up the evening and allow for some spontaneous, authentic post-party photos."
—Lisa Vorce

Wedding Trend: Inspiration from Princess Grace Kelly

This look, along with afternoon weddings, was one that Bryan Rafanelli told Vogue was here to stay this year. We love it!!

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