Spotlighting the Hottest 2023 Wedding Trends | The Insider
July 31, 2023 by Just Marry!
Spotlighting the Hottest 2023 Wedding Trends | The Insider
The spotlight was on 2023 wedding trends at this year’s NACE Orlando Annual Wedding Meeting, and we were honored to be a part of it! Danielle Palmer from our team partnered with Jennifer Sharpe and the talented team at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin and Swan Reserve to spearhead the planning for this spectacular event. Together with an incredible vendor team, they brought all the hottest wedding trends to life for the attendees to enjoy.
Among the 2023 wedding trends featured at this year’s meeting were tropical elements, Boho chic styling, classic wedding elegance, and fairytale theming. From the stunning floral provided by Emerald Gardenia to the table linens from Over the Top, no detail was overlooked. And with jaw-dropping views from the Swan Reserve’s Vue Ballroom through every window, there were WOWs throughout the event!
We asked Danielle a few questions about the planning for this meeting and she had some interesting things to share. Read on to learn more…and don’t miss our favorite photos from the event!
THE NACE WEDDING MEETING DREAM TEAM
Venue & Catering: Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin and Swan Reserve
Event Planner: Just Marry!
Band: Noire Productions
Bridal Shop: Solutions Bridal Designer House
DJ: Our DJ Rocks
Florist: Emerald Gardenia
Hair/Makeup Artist(s): House of Sheen Glam Team
Ice Sculptures: Ice Pro
Linens: Over the Top Rental Linens
Photographer: KMD Photo & Film
Rentals Vendor(s): AFR Furniture Rental
NACE SPOTLIGHTING 2023 WEDDING TRENDS
Our team was honored to be a part of NACE’s “trend setting” annual meeting! Ready to learn what Danielle shared about the event and her experience while planning it? Check it out:
For those who might not know, what is NACE and why is it important in the wedding industry?
NACE (National Association for Catering and Events) is an organization that brings event industry professionals together and helps them grow in their field. It is a great way for individuals in the hospitality industry to network and build relationships. It’s also an excellent way to learn, as NACE offers educational presentations and industry panels for guests to enjoy throughout the year.
What can you share about this event, in particular?
The annual wedding meeting is meant for networking and sharing new ideas. This event is a way to showcase weddings in our industry. We get to play and have fun with the theme, décor, and entertainment. We also usually have an educational element so that we can get the conversations going about weddings and current trends.
How and why was the theme chosen?
Tropical weddings are all the rage right now, so we chose to do a citrus theme in the Vue’s foyer to tie into the venue’s citrus theming. In the Vue Ballroom, we showcased four of this year’s biggest wedding trends (tropical, Boho, fairytale, classic) in the decor to promote conversation about the topic. It was a fun way to show event professionals what they can expect to see in 2023-2024 and get people talking about the trends they are seeing!
What were some of the most popular elements among attendees?
The guests really enjoyed the citrus-themed entertainment from Noire Productions in the foyer, as well as the beautiful citrus-themed furniture setup that AFR provided on the Vue Terrace. In the ballroom, guests were in awe looking at the gorgeous, themed gowns brought by Solutions Bridal for each section of the room. I personally loved the linens from Over the Top and the florals by Emerald Gardenia. They were so fitting for each theme!
Were there any challenges during the planning?
Thankfully, I can’t say there were! Sometimes it can be tough to find sponsors for big events like this, but everyone was so eager to lend a helping hand, donate their time, services, products … it was really so wonderful! Reminds me why I love our industry so much!
How did everything go on the event day?
Everything was beautiful! The guests had such a great time, the themes were portrayed perfectly, and the details all came together seamlessly. I’m looking forward to seeing what next year’s meeting brings!
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Spotlighting the Hottest 2023 Wedding Trends | The Insider