Modern weddings are very different from those experienced by our grandmothers and even parents. Earlier, it was not allocated for planning so much time, often involving the families of both parties. The couple's choices were quite limited, depending standard of living and availability of certain goods or products.

Almost everything is possible these days.

currently there are so many different decor solutions available, not to mention the choice of wedding dresses and menus possibilities. The choices are so wide that everyone has opportunities to make their dream wedding come true. However, the many choices and options can become overwhelming and exhausting, especially if you don't have professional wedding planning help. this one for a reason, it is understandable why minimalism has become a major wedding style trend. If you imagine strings of flowers, rich table decorations, many guests, and for a night of entertainment, minimalism may not be the best choice. However, if you have thought that a wedding would be desirable make the planning process easier, this wedding trend will definitely inspire you to introduce minimalism in one of the wedding planning issues, or even all of them. Read on and find out why minimalism can be very good at a wedding thought

The art of simplifying

The definition of minimalism is not unambiguous, because this concept can be applied to lifestyle, fashion, and the interior. Minimalism can also be described as a tool or approach in various areas of life. It focuses on liberation from the superfluous, the unnecessary, focusing on the important and significant in the life of each person. It is some areas of life simplification, but can also be as a lifestyle in cases where all aspects of life are evaluated through minimalism prism.

Why is minimalism a good idea at a wedding?

There can be various reasons why you choose to introduce minimalism in your wedding. Perhaps such a lifestyle for a couple is already characteristic, so it is only understandable that this approach will be the leading one at their wedding as well. Also for sustainably minded people minimalism will be a good solution, as it will be an opportunity to reduce the resources used and the amount of waste. You certainly can think about a wedding without flowers, focusing on minimal and reusable decorations.

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Likewise, a minimalist approach can be very suitable for weddings with a smaller budget or in cases where the couple's priority is divert funds to other purposes, such as a honeymoon or property purchase. Beauty is not only in luxury, but also in simplicity. Clean lines, muted and neutral tones and simple details are characteristic of minimalism looks modern. at such a wedding, all eyes will be focused on the new couple, and it is also an opportunity to highlight the celebration the existing beauty of the place without saturating the space with additional elements.

The different styles of minimalism

For many, when they hear the word minimalism , associations about empty spaces, white walls and monotony, but minimalism doesn't have to be boring. In fact, it can be very pronounced in different ways, which means that you will be able to choose the most suitable one for you.

1. Organic minimalism is dominated by a lot of white with lush green accents. It will have an outdoor wedding under blossoming apple trees or in a garden of hydrangeas, roses or other flowering shrubs is suitable. Nature itself will take care of the decorations.

   

2. In industrial minimalism the main emphasis is on the urban environment and architecture. It can be a little shabby, in rustic style, used materials - concrete, glass, metal, wood. For the wedding venue you can choose a country barn, castle ruins or even a factory hangar.

   

3. Modern or modern minimalism plays with different shapes and geometry.

   

4. On the other hand, romantic minimalism focuses on the use of different fabrics, textures and elegant calligraphy in invitations and table cards.

   

Color palette

Most often, minimalism is characterized by a neutral color palette - white, beige, gray, which gives rooms spaciousness, softness and airy appearance. This does not mean that you should completely avoid colors, but remember that strong contrasts and too much a lot of bright accents will not create the feeling of an oasis of peace characteristic of minimalism, but will rather create anxious emotions.

If you want to give your wedding a touch of color, choose smoky and muted tones.

A gray shade of the ocean, a soft mint or lavender color will refresh the room, while soft orange shades of rust color will suit autumn.

Author of the article: ELISA RUDZİTE

Photo: MICK SCHELS , CLAIR ELIZA

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