Pandemic wedding trends to ditch in 2021

2021 couples gather up!  It is over a year since the pandemic hit, and we can't help but reminisce on the crazy year it has been.  Never did any of us think wearing face masks would be our day today, but here we are.  2020 is one for the books.  And the proof lies when we glance at how much the wedding industry has changed.  Some of us could not envision how a wedding amidst a pandemic looks like; however, these myriad uncertainties gave rise to new trends.  Although most came from practicalities and safety restrictions put in place, one thing is sure.  The trends worked!

It's been over a year since COVID-19 raged, and we can say things are finally looking up!  While the pandemic is still at large and we still have to wear masks, 2021 has brought us new wedding ideas.  As couples navigate putting together their special day, some pandemic trends that reshaped weddings last year are slowly fading away.  We cannot entirely dismiss all wedding trends from 2020, but there are some we should definitely ditch.  Every couple wants to make their ceremony magical and the talk of the town, with many hiring St. Charles, Missouri Wedding Photography to document every moment in their big day.  That's not all.  Here are trends we need to leave in 2020 as we usher in the 2021 wedding season.

Grand weddings

The wedding day is for sure the most awaited moment for the bride or groom and their family and friends.  It is no wonder many weddings pre-COVID were preferably grand.  Sadly, the grand ceremonies were not mindful of the guest list, which ended up with many couples having 'had to invite' guests at their event.  As we find our way in a post-COVID world and with the guest list growing from 2020 small gatherings, people rather not host events as follow-up ceremonies for their pandemic weddings.  Instead, getaway weddings are more popular, as people choose to fly a few special people in their lives to celebrate their big day.  Brides and grooms are shifting their focus from large parties to small intimate getaways with their closest loved ones, and we see why.  Enjoying your amazing ceremony with the few closest to you is more meaningful than hosting hundreds of return favor guests.

Pinterest weddings

Pinterest and Instagram are behind so many weddings, and we cannot discredit how they have helped clueless brides transform their big day into a surreal event.  However, in 2021, we are changing this; while it wowed us for some time, it is now monotonous.  This year, individualized weddings are taking over, with couples personalizing their special ceremony with elements meaningful to them.  Don't worry; you can still create and, with help from Kinard Photography & Wedding Film, get those Instagram-worthy shots only this time you will remember them uniquely like yours two for a lifetime.  Better yet, you can assess online proofs from our St. Charles photography team, print and hang them up in frames to live through the special day.

Talking of individualized weddings, New Town Event Tent is one-of-a-kind venues to host your ceremony.  Capable of hosting up to 300 people, you can find a way to match the beautiful overhead lights in the tent with your personalized décor.  Did we mention the surrounding area has excellent spots for pictures?  The places will take you back to the early twentieth century with the traditional charms and tranquility serving as exceptional backdrops.  Does your special day get any more enchanting than this?

 Pastel

Okay!  We understand pastel has been a long-standing traditional color for many weddings but isn't it time we shake things up a bit?  Going big and bold with colors is what many couples are holding on to and not just as an ingredient in their décor but also their attire.  Brides and their maids are experimenting with different colors pallets other than white, gold, and pastels, whereas grooms are daring to move from beige, black, and white.  When it comes to décor, bright colors are trending, and dried florals and exotic flowers considered wedding taboo are taking first place.  And with St. Charles, Missouri photography ready to transform your photos with different alterations, what more would the couple want?  So, bye, pastel!

Fireworks

Some people do not imagine their wedding photos without the signature fireworks shot, but we think it is time we take fireworks off the trend list.  With many people giving more thought to their environmental footprints, weddings are no different.  2021 weddings champion for sustainability, from how they serve to items used for the event including flowers and fireworks do not make the cut.  Neither are they environmentally friendly nor safe for big and small animals in the area.

Trade in the fireworks with a toast where your St. Charles, Missouri photographer captures a silhouette shot as you and your other half toast to your new life while overlooking the breathtaking view from the ballroom at Le Belle Coeur.  With the outdoor shoots, you can take advantage of the sceneries for the bride and groom shots.  Your Missouri wedding photographer can use the scenic view backed with greenery as a backdrop for the shoot or opt for a sunset shoot at the bridge; either way, expect your wedding photos and film to be nothing less than stunning.

Wedding photos should be the least of your problem on your big day, and with Kinard Photography & Wedding Films, it can finally be.  Our team caters to customers with different budgets with sweet package deals for as little as $1,499, including 400 to 600 online proofs.  That aside, the package includes a Missouri wedding photography team of two photographers who will stay with you all day long; even if you need shots from several angles of the ceremony, you will have a shooter covering it.

Our St. Charles wedding photographers understands clients are different, and with trends hoping in and out, you may want a package tailored to your needs.  For that, we have a customized package for them.  When we sit down with you, we will listen to you and understand your needs; thus, when the special day comes, every step we take will be focused on giving you a day you envisioned.  Send us an inquiry or contact us, and we will get back to you.