{"id":3794,"date":"2018-03-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/uncategorised\/clone-here-are-biggest-wedding-trends-2018\/"},"modified":"2020-01-09T02:04:54","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T02:04:54","slug":"clone-here-are-biggest-wedding-trends-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/lifestyle\/love-dating\/clone-here-are-biggest-wedding-trends-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"These are the biggest wedding trends for 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"\/entertainment\/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-wedding-date-has-been-set\" target=\"_blank\">upcoming wedding (May 19th &#8211; it\u2019s so soon!) of Prince Harry and yo\u2019 fave girl Meghan Markle<\/a> is set to be one of the biggest calendar moments of the year, with millions of people across the globe expected to celebrate the major event.<\/p>\n\n<p>We literally have a countdown going in the Nova office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But anyway&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p>As the most anticipated wedding of the year (or five years, even), a lot of attention is set to be on the fashion and accessories that are turning heads \u2013 for the right or wrong reasons!<\/p>\n<p>In preparation for the&nbsp;<s>day we all lose Prince Harry forever<\/s>&nbsp;royal wedding, Etsy has released their <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.etsy.com\/en\/2018-etsy-wedding-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\">wedding trend guide for March <\/a>so, y\u2019know, you&#8217;re across what styles you&#8217;re likely to see.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are the biggest trends to look out for at weddings in 2018:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Stacking rings:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"391\" width=\"570\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" class=\"media-element file-media-original nova-lazyload-image-wrapper lz-cont img-responsive\" data-delta=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/stacking_rings_-_lex_lux_-_natural_white_salt_and_pepper_diamond_ring.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stacking rings elevates a favourite everyday accessory, where brides are able to wear multiple rings stacked up on the one finger\u2026 Whoever said no to a little extra bling? Stacking rings are one of the most popular trends right now, currently yielding more than 131,000 search results on Etsy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Embroidered dresses:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For some brides, it\u2019s all about the gown, and this year, when it comes to bridal-wear, embroidered details are the must-have accents turning heads this season. On Etsy, the term <em>\u201cembroidered bridal wear\u201d<\/em> is pulling in 40 per cent more product views this year than in 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Statement veils:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"855\" width=\"570\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" class=\"media-element file-media-original nova-lazyload-image-wrapper lz-cont img-responsive\" data-delta=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/statement_veils_-_tania_maras_-_lace_fingertip_veil.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These veils are a perfect option for the minimalist bride who wants a more understated look with a little extra punch. From flowing fringe to tiny blooms, or even a sprinkling of metallic stars, today\u2019s veils are as central to the bridal ensemble as the dress itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Flirty capes:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Within the last year, on-site searches for \u201cwedding capes\u201d have increased by 44 per cent. These jaw-dropping styles are designed for the bride looking to stand out, and they also provide a great option for shoulder coverage during a more traditional ceremony or a quick and easy pre-reception change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Clear acrylics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"377\" width=\"570\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" class=\"media-element file-media-original nova-lazyload-image-wrapper lz-cont img-responsive\" data-delta=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/acrylic_-_willow_and_ink_design_-_acrylic_wishing_well_sign.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Clear acrylics are making their way into weddings everywhere in 2018, from signage to invitations, to place cards and more! Encompassing both modern and minimalist style, clear acrylics pair especially well with loose, romantic greenery and florals for the ceremony and reception d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p>On Etsy, the number of views for the term <em>\u201cclear acrylic wedding\u201d <\/em>has increased by 309 per cent this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. <\/strong><strong>Guestbook<\/strong><strong> evolution:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ever the innovators, today\u2019s brides and grooms are opting for new guestbook options that capture thoughtful snippets from guests and&nbsp;double as creative, stylish keepsakes for their homes. In the last year alone, searches for <em>\u201cguest book alternative\u201d <\/em>have increased by 53 per cent on Etsy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. The &#8216;new&#8217; rustic:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"380\" width=\"570\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" class=\"media-element file-media-original nova-lazyload-image-wrapper lz-cont img-responsive\" data-delta=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/new_rustic_-_hunter_gatherer_keeper_-_macrame_wedding_arch.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Think Arizona sunsets, adobe homes, textured wood details, and bright watercolour landscapes, with mini cactus wedding favours for every guest. Etsy sellers are already capturing this vibe and have seen a 72 per cent increase in views for products associated with the term <em>\u201csouthwestern wedding\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Pet-friendly weddings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A day as special as your wedding should be shared with your closest friends and family\u2014and that includes your fur baby.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re hunting down the perfect <em>\u201chere comes the bride\u201d <\/em>sign or searching for a personalised collar or custom tuxedo for your furry ring bearer, you\u2019ll find more than 30,000 search results for <em>\u201cpet wedding\u201d <\/em>on Etsy.<\/p>\n<p><em>Images: Getty, Supplied<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you think?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":3799,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[201,439],"tags":[222],"geo_market":[],"class_list":["post-3794","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-love-dating","tag-wedding"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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