Wedding trends for 2017

These are the top wedding trends for 2017 according to Pinterest

6 April 2017

These are the wedding trend predictions for the year ahead.

If you’re thinking about planning a wedding in 2017, then all brides-to-be and wedding fanatics take note: these are the big trends emerging for the coming year.

Picture-sharing site Pinterest has taken a look over the most popular pins users are saving for their weddings – from the must-have colour to new ways to take a honeymoon – the results show the wedding trends for the coming year are pretty exciting.

Check out the gallery to see what will be big in bridal this year.

Photos: Pinterest
The deeply dropped shoulder is on an upwards trend, with a 158% increase in those choosing the style.

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Off-the-shoulder wedding dresses

The deeply dropped shoulder is on an upwards trend, with a 158% increase in those choosing the style.

This year, forego traditional (and expensive) floral arrangements and go green. Greenery is the Pantone colour of the year and it's also stealing the show as statement-making centrepieces.

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Greenery

This year, forego traditional (and expensive) floral arrangements and go green. Greenery is the Pantone colour of the year and it’s also stealing the show as statement-making centrepieces.

Pink-themed weddings may seem clichéd but given the colour is having a major fashion-moment right now, it's no surprise more brides are choosing the soft-hued tone for bridesmaids dresses and decor.

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Dusty rose

Pink-themed weddings may seem clichéd but given the colour is having a major fashion-moment right now, it’s no surprise more brides are choosing the soft-hued tone for bridesmaids dresses and decor.

Wedding makeup is taking a slightly more dramatic direction with the berry lip becoming the lip colour for 2017.

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The berry lip

Wedding makeup is taking a slightly more dramatic direction with the berry lip becoming the lip colour for 2017.

With nuptials becoming more and more personalised, the drip cake is perfect. It's both individual and highly Instagrammable, making it the obvious choice for a 2017 wedding.

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Drip cakes

With nuptials becoming more and more personalised, the drip cake is perfect. It’s both individual and highly Instagrammable, making it the obvious choice for a 2017 wedding.

More couples are ditching the post-wedding honeymoon in favour of a smaller break close to home, before taking off further afield at a later date. Living in New Zealand means we're spoiled for choice.

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The minimoon

More couples are ditching the post-wedding honeymoon in favour of a smaller break close to home, before taking off further afield at a later date. Living in New Zealand means we’re spoiled for choice.

Stylish mini appetizer and drink pairings are becoming increasingly popular. These mini Patron margaritas with taco bites are too cute, and you can't go too far wrong with sliders and mini jugs of beer.

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Food and drink pairings

Stylish mini appetizer and drink pairings are becoming increasingly popular. These mini Patron margaritas with taco bites are too cute, and you can’t go too far wrong with sliders and mini jugs of beer.

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