Here are some ideas of what this year's weddings will be like! Get ready for lots of good food and creative styles...

Zola, a phenomenal wedding registry, gave us fabulous insight on this year's wedding trends. Some of Zola's tools include wedding websites, a guest list manager, a customizable checklist, and a dream wedding registry.

Fashion

Get those dresses and suits/tuxes ready!54% of 2018 weddings will be cocktail attire, and another 20% will be black tie optional.
One of the biggest bridesmaids trends this year is coordinating but not matching. We love to see different styles of dresses in the same color or a similar color palate in the same dress! 53% of brides are following this trend!
Brides- It's all about the dress...70% of brides spent under $100 on their wedding day shoes.

Food

Get ready for your mouth to water...
Custom cocktails (38%)
This year, food local to the area is a popular favorite. (34%) Ex: Philly cheesesteak, Maine lobster
Late night bites (32%) Food trucks! Have a food truck come for a late night snack after the reception.
Cake... don't worry, 77% of couples will have a wedding cake
- A trendy style for cakes is the "naked" look in which the cake is nearly frosting free (24%)

Details/ Décor

50% of couples will get married where they currently live
Venues
- Want to hear something wild? A couple said they're "literally getting married in a cave"
- Popular venues include: Historic home/mansion, rustic barn, lush garden, banquet hall, beach
Top 5 most popular décor trends:
- Gold/rose gold
- flowers or greenery hanging from the ceiling
- succulents!
- full floral or greenery wall
- balloons

WORST THING TO DO AT A WEDDING: make your own announcement- proposal or pregnancy. Don't ruin the bride's day.

Thanks again, Zola for giving us a wealth of information about trends, details, and helpful stats.