4 wedding trends that will start to disappear this year, and 8 you'll see everywhere

Alyssa Towns SwantkoskiFeb 18, 2023, 19:43 IST

Colorful decor will be in and pampas grass will be out in 2023.Iryna Prokofieva/Shutterstock; dfrolovXIII/Shutterstock

Wedding experts told Insider which trends are falling out of favor and what will be in this year.
Bouquet and garter tosses and large wedding parties are expected to be less common.

Garter and bouquet tosses will drop in popularity.

Guests can expect to see fewer bouquet tosses.Rawpixel/Getty Images

Couples want to use flowers instead of pampas grass.dfrolovXIII/Shutterstock

Couples are favoring smaller wedding parties.Serhii Sobolevskyi/Getty Images

Wedding favors might end up in the trash.AlexandriaBryjak/Shutterstock

Photo booths can serve as both a party favor and a source of entertainment during the reception.Joshua Rainey Photography/Shutterstock

More brides are expected to change their wedding gowns from the ceremony to the reception.Anchiy/Getty Images

After-parties can be a great way for couples to spend more time with their closest friends and family.Senyuk Mykola/Shutterstock

More pops of color will be incorporated in table settings.Iryna Prokofieva/Shutterstock

Guest books give couples a way to look back on their special day and their loved ones who were part of it.Tanya Plonka/Shutterstock

Couples are favoring destination weddings.Megan Mahoney Photography/Shutterstock

More couples are saying their vows in private first.wundervisuals/Getty Images

Houseplants may replace florals at some weddings.CNGPICTURES/Shutterstock