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Wedding Trends 2023

Wedding sign at venue in the New Forest

The countdown has officially begun to your special day. To help you along your wedding planning journey, we’ve compiled some of 2023’s top wedding trends. So you can rule out the ones your don’t like and begin pinteresting for the ones you have your heart set on.

Something Blue

A long-standing wedding tradition, something blue represents love, purity and faithfulness, often worn as jewellery. This year, couples are reinventing this tradition, injecting the colour blue into all aspects of their day, from bouquets to dresses, suits to cufflinks.

Mates of Honour

Weddings should be full of celebration, your wedding party included! So whoever your friends, however new or old, fill your day with those who mean the most to you.

First Look

The day you have spent many months, perhaps years, dreaming of is finally here. Your perfect dress, one of dreams, is about to be worn. Do you wait until you walk down the aisle for your partner to take their first glance at their soon-to-be wife? Or do you spare the anticipation with an intimate first look? Whether it’s outside in our grounds, from a distance or as you finish your final wedding day touches, the first look is a beautiful opportunity for you and your partner to spend a few minutes together before joining in matrimony.

Outdoor Weddings

Surrounded by ancient oak trees, red deer sanctuary’s and vast open heathland, unlock your quintessential New Forest wedding. Whether it be a beautifully decorated archway, ample space for the little ones to run wild or the perfect backdrop for your photos, gather your outdoor wedding inspiration below.

Sunset Moments

As the sun sets and evening gets into full swing, be sure to choose the perfect entertainment for you; creating an evening to remember. Think sparklers, DJ, Photobooth, the list of possibilities is endless.

 

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