Lounge Areas

Instead of setting up traditional tables and chairs, couples are looking to create a more comfy, even home-like atmosphere, with furniture that would more closely resemble a living room or evening lounge for their cocktail hour, dancing portion or after party. “Brides love little sitting areas in the grass areas or upstairs on our balcony,” shares Nadia. “It's a great way for guest to feel the style of the wedding and picture ops is a huge plus.” As for what you can rent, there are countless rental firms that specialize in furniture around the country, both retro and modern, and you can work with them to find the right styles that complement your venue and theme.

Industrial Spaces

Old brick buildings that used to be a warehouse or factory, or in some cases still are, offer couples a unique setting unlike most of the weddings they’ve been to. Exposed brick walls, metal accents and, in many cases, a vast amount of space, allow a couple to have a wedding in both a rustic setting that is also quite modern. “Brooklyn Winery is a working winery so our event space is a mix of rustic and industrial elements, including accents of unfinished wood, steel and brick,” explains Marisa. “The Winery has the vibe and style of a raw space, but with the full-service elements couples need to execute their wedding with ease and minimal stress!” Working within such a space can allow a couple to go rustic vintage or rustic modern in their design depending on the colors, flowers and table arrangements they select. “I think that rustic is still in, although the trend has now taken a rustic-modern approach with big open spaces with minimal décor,” says Josiah Loyarr, Co-Founder and Executive Designer at Ninth & Everett, a design firm that works in Nashville, Atlanta, New Orleans and Charleston.

Less is More

In 2017 wedding planners and event designers are seeing a more curated design scheme for weddings. “Couples are taking the ‘less is more’ approach when it comes to décor,” says Josiah. Some simple but statement-making décor ideas include flowers and greenery on the wall or hanging from light fixtures he shares. Mixing and matching centerpieces, monochromatic arrangements and geometric shapes are also quite popular. When designing your wedding keep this thought from Josiah in mind: Curated tablescapes over a ton of stuff just taking up space on the table is key

Outdoor Space

An outdoor space can be a great option, as long a Mother Nature doesn’t fight you. Couples can use it for any part of the wedding from their first look and portraits to their ceremony and reception. Talk to your wedding planner and venue manager about what you can use the space for and then decide which part or parts of the wedding you want to be outdoors. For example, you can recite your vows as the sun sets, go indoors for dinner, and then back outside to dance under the stars. As long as you have a Plan B in place you should feel safe and secure that your wedding will go off without a hitch.

Rustic Formal

While couples may still be looking for a rustic look over all, there is definitely an increase in rustic-style weddings that have a bit more formality than a barefoot in a field bride and groom. “The term rustic is no longer synonymous with plain and simple fashion,” says New Jersey based wedding planner Joanna Lenck of Square Mile Events. “I've seen a shift in rustic wedding trends from barns sprinkled with mason jars and bales of hay to more formal affairs featuring wrought iron architectural installations, decor vignettes showcasing cloches with meticulously styled potted seasonal blooms and row upon row of mixed material votives and pillar candles.”

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