This year saw a lot of weddings with a lot of unique trends. Here are the 2024 wedding trends that took centre stage.
Weddings in 2024 were nothing less than buzzworthy. This year saw numerous wedding trends swiping the old ones away. Somehow the brides and grooms this year found a way to blend modern romance with unique traditions and customs. We saw couples trying to portray their unique love stories in their own unique way, giving birth to 2024 wedding trends that will be in our minds for a long time. From intimate destination weddings to personalised wedding experiences, this year was about fresh and creative weddings.
Bidding the year a heartfelt goodbye, Team Wedding Affair presents to you a list of 7 best 2024 wedding trends.
Destination Weddings
2024 was no different when it came to the popularity of destination weddings. In fact, this year saw a surge in destination weddings thanks to the recent ease of travel restrictions. Social media is also another reason behind the increasing popularity of destination weddings. Couples are choosing exotic locations where they can blend their traditional wedding with a vocational experience. One of the most remarkable 2024 wedding trends, destination weddings make up more than one-fourth of the total wedding market in the country. Every year this sector grows even bigger as brides and grooms are looking for more and more picturesque destinations for their weddings. The top Indian wedding destinations are Rajasthan and Goa, while the top international ones are Thailand, Bali and UAE.
Personalised Wedding Experience
One of the most popular 2024 wedding trends is customisation and personalisation at weddings. Couples are seeking their own unique way to present their story to the wedding guests, leading to increasing demand for customised experiences. Wedding planners are looking for more ways to incorporate personalisation, including decor, attires, food, photography and many more.
Celebrating Unique Culture
2024 wedding trends saw a huge rise in celebrating distinct cultures and unique traditions among brides and grooms. Instead of following the “trendy” weddings and ending up looking like every other couple on the internet, this year’s weddings were all about embracing distinct cultures and respecting their own heritage. Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu got married wearing a classic Punjabi bridal attire–a Punjabi Patiala suit. South Indian brides like Aditi Rao Hydari, Sobhita Dhulipala and Keerthy Suresh also embraced their traditions not only in terms of outfits but also customs and rituals.
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Behind The Scenes
2024 wedding trends brought a surge of authenticity in wedding content, including photos and videos. While candid photos have taken over posed photographs in the last few years, this year especially highlighted moments from behind the scenes. People are embracing the raw emotions behind the wedding to frame memories that will bring out a flow of emotions later.
Technological Inclusion
Technology is taking over and weddings can’t escape too. The inclusion of technology in weddings is one of the biggest 2024 wedding trends. Technology makes it easier to engage the guests in an entertaining and interactive way. Like audio guestbooks, undeniably the most prominent wedding technology of the year, allows guests to leave audio messages for the newlyweds. Live art projection elevates the venue into a captivating art space. AI and AR also added a touch of fun to weddings this year.
Sustainable Weddings
Sustainability is not a mere trend anymore, it’s a way of life. Weddings this year had people being more open to sustainable and eco-friendly options. Using flowers for decor and avoiding harmful materials was a big trend. Recycled as well as zero waste elements were a big part of 2024 wedding trends. People are also opting for more rented elements, decreasing the amount of wastage at weddings.
Social Media Content
Social media this year was filled with social media content. Couples are now hiring professionals to manage their social media from announcing engagement to sharing post-wedding moments with followers. Celebrities who got married this year carefully strategised their wedding announcements through social media, whereas photographers and videographers are shooting content specifically for posting on these platforms.
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2024 was an exciting year for weddings. Bidding goodbye to this amazing year, we are excited to see what 2025 weddings have to offer.
