7 Top Wedding Trends for 2024
1: Sustainability
Sustainable weddings are on the rise for 2024 as environmental consciousness continues to grow. Couples are incorporating eco-friendly practices into their celebrations, from ethically sourced decor, ditching balloons in favour of paper lanterns, and fabric bunting with Macramé wall hangings. Biodegradable confetti and locally grown floral arrangements. To eco-friendly favours, zero-waste catering with locally sourced and organic menus.
Folly London is reshaping British Millinery, pioneering sustainable and circular millinery fashion, and designing unique pieces by using upcycled preloved and vintage fabrics. I create luxurious statement hats, fascinators and headpieces with a quirky style and vintage glamour.
Couples are considering sustainability in every aspect of their wedding, by choosing sustainable options, you not only contribute to helping the environment and add a meaningful touch to your big day, plus you can also inspire your wedding guests to adopt eco-friendly practices in their own lives.
2: Rentals
To continue the sustainable theme Hiring items for your wedding is also becoming more and more popular - not only can it save you money, but it is also a more eco-friendly choice than buying something new which you may not use again.
There are many hire options, wedding dresses and suits, plus wedding decor hire - the options to hire wedding items have never been so broad from lighting and crockery to glassware, oversized garden games, drinks bar and street food for evening snacking. The wedding transportation, plus shoes, jewellery and hair accessories.
Another consideration is what you're going to do with all the things you buy afterwards - 150 candlesticks, 60 glass vases, 20 tablecloths, a flower arch and a perspex table plan would all have to be stored somewhere.
At Folly London we are working towards a Circular Fashion Model as part of our sustainability strategy, our objectives are to improve and relaunch our rental scheme for our limited edition luxurious hats and headpieces within the next six months to encourage circular fashion practices and reduce the need for one-off occasion purchases and to research and plan a 'buy back' policy for all purchases.
3: Bespoke
Every detail is tailored to the couple's needs and meticulously crafted to reflect their unique style, vision and values, this can include personalised hand-stitched embroidery, customised designs and couture wedding gowns.
Folly London Millinery offers an exclusive bespoke service, we will work together to create your dream hat, hairpiece or headband, looking at your face shape, inherent colours and contrast levels; your planned outfit and any textures.
We will discuss the perfect materials and adornments for your piece, you can also incorporate some very sentimental items, you may have them stored away in your wardrobe or loft, the ones you can’t bring yourself to part with that hold so many special memories. An exclusive memory Heirloom headpiece could be created from those cherished fabrics or an old brooch handed down, all fabrics and adornments can be considered. Something, so unique and personal to you, a real family memory heirloom for generations to come. I love finding out the history and sentiments attached to the fabric or adornment and I promise to take care of it as if it was my own.
Or following your own Wedding or special occasion you may want to encompass the day and let the memories live on with a wonderful one-of-a-kind headpiece made from your dress or perhaps a jacket or waistcoat.
4: Style
Wedding dress separates are huge for Brides in 2024, the two-piece wedding dresses and suits, that can elevate your personal style and look. Plus another must for 2024 is a second look for the evening, a change of style to party on in, with the two-piece this is very easily managed with a quick change from a full-flowing tulle skirt to a slim line, short skirt or perhaps trousers.
Retro Vintage style weddings are on the increase for 2024, adding a touch of opulence and luxury, making a grand entrance and embracing the glamorous golden age of Hollywood. With its glitz and glamour and high-drama silhouettes, lots of beading and texture. Structural details such as oversized bows, dramatic sleeves, and exaggerated trains add an extra touch of wow factor to the overall look, more is more!
5: Veil
The return of the wedding veil is a key wedding trend for 2024. Some may prefer something understated and timeless, like a birdcage veil or you could consider a cathedral veil with a long train. Another top trend is the option of embroidered personalisation, for added sentimentality. It could be something as simple as your wedding date or you could have a much bigger design incorporating lots of personal memories, it will elevate your bridal look and make it truly 'yours'.
6: Floral Installation
Flowers have long been an integral part of weddings, but in 2024, they are taking centre stage with many couples looking for florists who choose to work sustainably opting for locally grown flowers with eco-conscious practices, that create absolutely stunning and extravagant floral installations, suspended from the ceiling, cascading down walls as arches or doorway displays. That brings a dramatic pop of colour to the day, coordinating with the theme.
7: Colour
2024 is all about embracing bold and vibrant colour palettes. While shades of white will forever be the classic choice for wedding gowns, 2024 brings a pop of colour to bridal wear. Brides are embracing a range of hues, from soft pastels to bolder shades, like deep jewel tones. Patterned fabrics, including floral prints and delicate embroidery, are gaining popularity, offering a unique and memorable look. This can be subtle with some delicate coloured embroidery, a coloured shoe or hair accessory, to match your colourful wedding decor, or if you are feeling bolder a full colourful coordinating outfit, a dip dye dress, full colour embroidered dress.
These top tips are just to give you an idea, the most important thing for your wedding is you do you, bring your vision and values to life, incorporate everything that is important to you both, bring excitement, creativity, and sustainability to your special day, personalise and make it unique and create incredible memories for you and your beloved.
If you would like to discuss a Bespoke or Heirloom headpiece, or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at lynsey@follylondonmillinery.com
Lynsey xx
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