Today we’re continuing our recap of all the fabulous trends we’ve spotted in 2016 with gorgeous wedding decor as seen throughout the pages of Brides of Austin! This year has been full of creative and colorful decor all centered around celebration. These are just a few of the decorative trends we loved this year and hope to see carried into 2017!
Unique Abstract Backdrops
Looking for a new trend to make your wedding stand out from the rest? A creative, eclectic backdrop is the perfect way to add style and personal flare. The trend has gone beyond the altar to the cake table, lounge area, head table and stand alone focal pieces. The design opportunities are endless!
Premiere Events | Birch & Brass Vintage Rentals | Pearl Events Austin | Pecan Grove | AL Gawlik Photography
Remi & Gold | Ashley Bosnick Photography | One Eleven East | Beatitude Bridal | Pepper Pastor | The Menagerie
Loot Vintage Rentals | The Greenhouse at Driftwood | Sweet Magnolia Floral Studio | Emilie Anne Photography
Westbank Flower Market | Premiere Events | Pearl Events Austin | Jenny DeMarco Photography
The Color Condition | Wild Sky Events | LoveBirds Sweets | Lisa Woods Photography
Floral-Adorned Signage
Last year’s trending signage was filled with calligraphy, and this year’s trend was floral-adorned signage pieces. We love the colorful addition the blooms and greenery add to the decor!
Wendee Sawran Petals and Decor | SMS Photography
Clementine Botanical Art | Taylor Lord Photography
Wendee Sawran Petals and Decor | Brock + Co. Events | Jenny DeMarco Photography
Clark Brewer Photography
Styled Bars
The newest rental trend sweeping weddings this year has been styled bars! Your guests will be frequenting this area all evening long, so you might as well make it a focal piece! Use extravagant blooms, hand-made artwork or unique rental pieces to create your own special station.
Loot Vintage Rentals | The Greenhouse at Driftwood | Sweet Magnolia Flower Studio | Emilie Anne Photography
Julie Wilhite Photography | Sweet Magnolia Flower Studio | The Greenhouse at Driftwood | Birch & Brass Vintage Rentals
Westcott Weddings | Loot Vintage Rentals | Marquee Event Group | Michelle Boyd Photography
Marquee Event Group | Wendee Sawran Petals and Decor | SMS Photography
Earth Elements
A new trend this year included using Earth elements, such as marble, geode, crystals, and agate, to adorn anything from invitations to cake designs. These stunning pieces add a unique touch to your wedding styles ranging from ballroom glam to laid-back organic.
Bird Dog Wedding | Stone Crandall Photography
Green Lily Bakery | Events with Heart | Margot Blair Floral | Marisa Vasquez Photography
SMS Photography
Bird Dog Wedding | Stone Crandall Photography