We are expecting to see styling that is subtle and understated, yet sophisticated. Colours and tones will be natural and classic, with a hint of retro.

Think terracotta, mustard and soft pink. Simple beauty and the love of friends and family will be the focus of many weddings!

As it currently stands, sanitising remains a must. A foot pedal-operated spray bottle at the door decorated to match the wedding decor gets the job done with minimum fuss.

The other option is to designate a member of the wedding party to be on sanitising duty. For some couples, neither of these are special enough.

A strong trend this year is to welcome each guest with an individual pack of hand sanitiser, a personalized wedding mask, a program of events and a take-home memento that would traditionally be part of the table setting.

A welcome pack like this makes guests feel cared for, and safe to be part of a public gathering.

If 2020 taught us one thing, it's to spend carefully. Budget-friendly can be beautiful with some clever planning and decorating. With a keen eye on the purse strings, bride-to-be's are opting for venues that won't break the bank.

If you've got a beautiful garden, consider having a marquee garden at your home (or your parents home if they'll abide!). You've got easy access to a kitchen and all the comforts of home, without having to spend a penny on venue hire.

After a year of being cooped up inside, couples are heading outdoors to say their I do's. Nature provides exquisite backdrops, whether you opt for the beach, a lush vineyard, or the mystery and drama of the woods.

Couples are picking the time of day to add to the overall effect they want. From fresh early mornings to the golden glow of the magic hour around sunset time.

The only limitation on this trend is the need to plan the wedding at a time of year when they won't get caught in rainy downpours, or snowstorms.

Take an outdoor wedding up a notch by throwing in some fairy lights, or soft tented spaces, and you're all set for an unforgettably romantic occasion. Tents offer some protection from the elements, but the visual appeal is what makes them utter magic.

The soft, flowing lines of a tented space add an airy ambience to an occasion. Securing a lighting technician will help you create the fairy tale location you’re looking for.

Lights and draped fabric are a match made in heaven for a wedding.

The excitement and visual impact of a live band isn't matched by using recorded music. Talented musicians infuse a wedding with energy and a sense of fresh, joyful, celebration.

Live musicians are able to read a crowd, meet them where they are at, and transport them to another level of emotion. They have experience and know-how to create the right mood that the bridal couple is hoping for.

Unplugged and free to roam, an acoustic band will delight your wedding guests. Contemporary acoustic bands can deliver modern pop, folk, indie, soul or live-lounge style covers and classics.

If you're looking for something a little different to the norm, consider a Mariachi band or lively brass band to get the atmosphere in full flow. If you’re looking for something to surprise your guests, consider undercover singers who masquerade 

as waiters but spontaneously burst into song. How fun is that?

Couples are getting creative with how to make their wedding into a fun occasion. From wedding games to speeches, couples are reinventing the day to make it memorable.

Couples will opt for fun games such as the shoe game. The bride and groom sit back to back, and exchange one of their shoes.

One of the bridal party asks them questions which they have to answer by holding up a shoe that matches their answer.

Include questions such as: • Who was first to say I love you? • Who is a better driver? • Who has neater handwriting? • Who dresses more stylishly? • Who is the better dancer?

• Who is quicker to lose their temper? • Who says I love you more? • Who is more likely to be late? • Who is better at cooking? • Who got better grades in school?

Even though guests aren't participating, they'll laugh along with the couple as they reveal how much they know, or don't know, about each other.