INDIVIDUALITY, 2020's biggest trend!
- Faye Adamson
- Feb 11, 2020
- 3 min read
Trends are an ever-changing thing, particularly in the wedding industry! There is one trend I want to address, one that Vogue Magazine called
“The biggest trend for 2020.”
It is a trend I hope to see stick around a while, though not just a trend, it’s a value I believe in!
The trend is INDIVIDUALITY!
When I had teenage daughters, from time to time they would feel they were not as good at something as someone else and they would express feelings of inadequacy. One repeated phrase I would say to them is,
“There is only one of YOU in the entire world, no one else can be you, so go and be the best YOU!”
We are all unique, no two humans are alike. This is often forgotten when it comes to planning a wedding! The happy couple will often be torn by this person’s expectation and traditions, or that persons opinion of what they like. How many weddings do you attend and they look just like the last one, they played same music, same decor, same impersonal vows? Sometimes our decisions are based on the fact your sister thinks that table looked pretty or Beth used this song and everyone loved it. Maybe you can borrow your cousin, Britney's decor, saving you time and money.
Let’s talk about WHY these should not be a factor in planning YOUR special day!
Weddings should be a gathering where loved ones come together to CELEBRATE the start of a new life of the special couple! Because it is a celebration of two unique individuals, it would only make sense that the event would reflect those things that are important or are values the couple holds dear.
A wedding should reflect THE HAPPY COUPLES’ personalities
in every aspect from the ceremony to the decor, to the food and traditions that THEY CHERISH!
Weddings are not about your parent, your grandparent, your siblings, cousins, your bffs or your neighbor!
I often get asked what the norms or expectations are for various aspects of a wedding or reception.
My answer,
“There is no right or wrong, there are no rules, it is about what you want."
In my own wedding I had my two sons give me away and my husbands son was the best man and daughters were the bridesmaids. We were bringing two families together so we incorporated all of us into our day!
My daughters, when they got married, had me and my hubby walk them down the aisle because I was the parent that raised them and my hubby was the father figure in their lives.
I currently have a couple that are planning on meeting each other at end of isle and walking together in a dramatic entrance that I won’t divulge, but it will be amazing if they do it!
When my son got married, he wanted my hubby to become an officiant and perform their ceremony. The ceremony was a small, intimate ceremony held on a snow flurry filled day, overlooking a beautiful canyon and waterfall and not at all what one would consider traditional. It was beautiful and memorable and special to the couple!
Not only is individuality important in the traditions of the day, but the overall look of the venue and event should reflect the interests, likes and personalities of the happy couple as well! Decor is not about a certain style or colors anymore, if she is a bit country and he is a bit rock and roll, by all means, represent them both! Unsure of how to do this? Finding a talented event stylist is a great place to start!
Here are a few tips on how you can create your own unique wedding!
1. Pick a venue that has meaning or connection to who you are as a couple.
2. Be intentional and personal in picking music and the vows.
3. Use items that reflect your interest and incorporate them in your decor.
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