For couples between the ages of 18-34, getting hitched is less about tradition and more about the overall experience. When it comes to planning the details of their weddings, millennials are expanding their horizons and creativity to create a moment that will be just as fun to be a part of as it is to look at. From incorporating technology to enhancing their guests’ experience, you’ll find these millennial trends to continue to grow in popularity over the next few years. 

DIY Wedding Planning

Lots of millennials want to do away with the big price tag of weddings. As such, they are taking on a bulk of the responsibility of planning their own weddings. Thanks to modern technology like social media where they can draw inspiration from and applications that make planning, maintaining a checklist, and scheduling appointments a lot more efficient, couples are putting together the wedding of their dreams without the added stress or the higher budgets. 

Rustic Weddings

It seems that in this day and age, those simple, yet intimate, country weddings are becoming increasingly popular. Rustic wedding themes have become a very popular millennial wedding trend. Using nature as their backdrop for decor, simplistic bridal fashions, and country decor including mason jars, wildflowers, and chalkboards, many couples enjoy the concept of incorporating nature and simplicity into their special day. 

Food Stations

Wanting to provide a fun experience for their guests, couples are moving away from the traditional chicken, beef, and fish, dinners and opting instead for themed food stations. Food stations are a ton of fun and allow guests to try various types of cuisine and alter them to their own tastes. From tacos and egg rolls to fried chicken and pasta, guests love the variety, creativity, and fun that food stations bring to the wedding reception. 

Photo Booths

Sure, everyone these days has a smartphone with a professional-grade camera attached to it, but there’s something about photo booths that seems to take the cake. Couples and guests alike get a kick out of being able to take a few snapshots and instantly receive a keepsake or memento to take home. You’ll find photo booths at many of our hosted wedding receptions in NJ with fun props to add to the fun. 

The couples of today are planning weddings that showcase their love, reflect their personal interests, and entertain the ones they love. These top millennial trends are doing away with tradition and making a huge statement without going over the top or breaking the bank.