Pinners are planners, so when it comes to finding the top wedding trends of 2020, we know Pinterest is the place to look [1]. Whether you're scouring the site's thousands of boards for inspiration, or you're stuck in a rabbit hole of wedding ideas from a simple search, we're here to narrow your results. Pinterest recently released all the deets on its top wedding trends from the past year, and they're a diverse mix of ideas and inspiration. From micro-sized weddings to LGBTQ+ outfits, fresh colour schemes, and more, find all the cool ideas couples have in store in 2020 ahead!
Dried Flowers
Preserved florals are nothing new, but as the years go on, couples are coming up with even more creative ways to incorporate them into their big day. Searches for dried flowers [3] ($72) were up 125 percent year over year, and we're seeing them everywhere from wedding arches to centrepieces, and more!
Dried Flowers
Dried Flowers [4] ($14)
Pampas Grass Wedding Centrepieces
The search for pampas grass wedding centrepieces [5] ($139) was up 263 percent over last year, and we 263 percent understand why. The grassy arrangement's neutral colour can blend with any wedding theme, and its tall height packs a punch.
Pampas Grass Centrepieces
Pampas Grass Centrepieces [6] ($82)
Micro Weddings
Forget huge weddings that cost thousands of dollars, micro weddings (up 179 percent year over year) keep it small, intimate, and relatively inexpensive. Whether it's spent with you and your partner or with close friends and family, you can choose to splurge on what you want while not having to pay a fortune for a single day.
Micro Weddings
E-Invites
Another money saver! E-invites [7] ($10) were up 68 percent year over year, and we can only imagine it's for their easy accessibility and cheap price. Simply download a template to your computer, edit it to meet your criteria, and send out the invite to all your friends and family! It's truly that simple.
E-Invites
E-Invites [8] ($9)
Hexagon Wedding Arch
Instead of a traditional U-shape or square arch, 473 percent of couples are opting for a hexagonal shape. Decorated in flowers, a hexagon wedding arch [9] ($335) makes a beautiful out-of-the-box ceremony backdrop.
Hexagon Wedding Arch
Hexagon Wedding Arch [10] ($335)
Hay Bale Seating
For many of us, hay bales are familiar. Whether it's from a hayride or a pumpkin patch, the crisp smell of fresh hay hits a special spot in our minds. So why not use it as seating for your wedding ceremony? The search for hay bale seating was up 383 percent year over year.
Hay Bale Seating
Geometric Centrepieces
Couple's love showcasing their personality in different ways, and geometric centrepieces [11] ($22) is one of them. The centrepiece's unique design pairs wonderfully with botanicals, and their straight lines and bold angles make a statement like no other.
Geometric Centrepieces
Glass Hexagon Terrarium [12] ($25)
Triangle Wedding Arch
There's nothing that will catch your guests' eye more than a gigantic triangle wedding arch [13] ($335) as your ceremonial backdrop. Not only is the shape unique, but its meaning is one that will last the test of time — strong, stable, and directive — making it a great foundation for a new marriage. The search for triangle wedding arches was up 223 percent year over year.
Triangle Wedding Arch
Wood Triangle Wedding Arch [14] ($210)
Growler Centrepieces
Incorporate sustainability into your wedding and use recycled growlers as centrepieces. Not only do they add a rustic touch to wedding decor, but you can get them engraved with table numbers, dates, and anything else! Couples searched growler centrepieces [15] ($30) 161 percent more times this year than they did last year.
Growler Centrepieces
Growler Centrepiece [16] ($30)
Older Bride Dresses
Whether they're renewing their vows or getting married for the first time, the search for older bride dresses was up a whopping 708 percent year over year.
Older Bride Dresses
Lesbian Wedding Outfits
LGBTQ+ couples are looking for innovative and nontraditional wedding day looks that go beyond the typical wedding gown. Pinterest saw a 663 percent spike in lesbian wedding outfits year over year.
Lesbian Wedding Outfits
Plus Size Mother of the Bride Dresses
Mom's are making sure they look like one hot ticket for their child's big day, with the search for plus size mother of the bride dresses [17] ($120) up 242 percent yearly.
Plus Size Mother of the Bride Dresses
Sequin 3/4 Sleeve Wrap Front Plus Size Dress [18] ($220)
Mother of the Bride Suits
Forget traditional dresses, mothers of brides and grooms are opting for pants with the search for mother of the bride suits [19] ($120) up 242 percent year over year.
Crinkled Ombre Plus Size Three-Piece Pantsuit
Crinkled Ombre Plus Size Three-Piece Pantsuit [20] ($160)
Plus Size Wedding Dresses
The call for plus size wedding dresses [21] ($1,274, originally $1,400) is on the rise, with 110 percent more searches over the past year.
Plus Size Wedding Dresses
Illusion Sleeve Plunging Plus Size Wedding Dress [22] ($1,274, originally $1,400)
Burnt Orange Colour Scheme
New colours are coming into the wedding world, and burnt orange is one of them. The rusty colour adds an organic look to wedding decor, and in particular, is a great colour for Fall. The hunt for a burnt orange colour scheme [23] ($7) was the highest searched wedding trend over the past year, with a 2,948 percent increase.
Burnt Orange Colour Scheme
Burnt Orange Table Runner [24] ($53)
Terracotta Colour Scheme
A close second to burnt orange is the terracotta colour scheme [25] ($52). The colour had a 1,276 percent increase in Pinterest searches year over year.
Terracotta Colour Scheme
Terracotta Silk Ribbon [26] ($18)
Emerald Green Colour Scheme
Great for a Winter, Christmas, or even a late Fall wedding, this emerald green colour scheme is both elegant and beautiful. With a clear peak in interest over the past year, the search for an emerald green wedding colour was up 1,045 percent.
Emerald Green Colour Scheme
Emerald Table Runner [27] ($52)
Hot Pink Colour Scheme
Believe it or not, hot pink is making itself known in the wedding world. The vibrant colour is anything but traditional, as more and more couples are opting for modern takes on standard wedding traditions. The search for a hot pink colour scheme was up 529 percent year over year.
Hot Pink Colour Scheme
Dusty Blue Wedding Scheme
Dusty blue is such a beautiful colour, it's no wonder that it has seen a 411 percent yearly increase on Pinterest. Not only does it pair wonderfully with greenery, but it looks good in the form of bridesmaid dresses, too. Don't hesitate for a dusty blue wedding scheme in 2020.
Dusty Blue Wedding Scheme
