From opting for lab-grown diamonds to colorful fashions and more, some couples are breaking the unofficial rules and celebrating weddings their way. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares a look at the future of wedding trends on TODAY.
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My baby sister had " after the tone" at her wedding! It was so special!!
What a waste of air time.
Colored stones, sapphires, rubies, all sorts have been “traditional” wedding rings of the past. Nothing new there, but I’m really happy they’re in! They’re beautiful. And this means one day they’ll be out again, and I can buy more! Bwahahaha. 🥰
I’m so proud of my son and daughter in law as they chose non traditional rings, a civil ceremony and chose to save money versus a lavish wedding that would be over in a few hours. I know that is not for everyone but with the cost housing they wanted a head start on home ownership.
My wife and I have been married 23 yrs and we got married in a flower shop, thru the justice of the peace.
My best friend and her best friend were there, that was it. Nothing fancy, we just wanted to be together.
I wore a blue silk wedding dress that came in white, pink or blue for my wedding. The vows were in a church that was 350 yrs old. I loved the stark simplicity of the architecture, so no flowers to interrupt the lines. I married on a Friday. The reception in a garden in Old Town Alexandria under two tents. I hired a magician to entertain the guests and children while we took a carriage ride to the reception. I loved my wedding.
My in-laws who hosted the wedding, then used the wedding tent for a party tent for her work on Saturday and his work on Sunday. It was a Memorial Day weekend so they had off to relax and recover on Monday.
I think the total cost was $5,000 plus they used everything (tent, tableware, tables, etc) for my wedding for the parties the following days.
DeBiers scammed folks on diamonds btw.
I work expensive weddings everyday. The wedding dresses are still white, but they don’t throw the bouquet & guarder anymore.
How about a wedding you can afford, shared with family and loved ones who you actually want to share your special day with. It's not about how much it's about making your day special and how much money you spend, doesn't make it special
/They are not the same!!! Girls do not fall for it!!
It is still hard to find colored wedding dresses in stores
My mom's wedding ring is a pearl. ❤
Another new wedding trend idea… small ceremony for the actual marriage day and a huge celwbration of love wedding to renew vows at milestones like 10, 25 or 50 years! Have all the wedding bells and whistles from besutiful venue, gown and florals to thoughtful gifts for the couple who are so in love after all these years they wanted to share it with their family and friends.
100% over white dresses. There really isn't anything "new" or bespoke about a white wesding dress.
Ugly new trends. Keep classy and keep things how it has worked for ever.
Human remains are being made into diamonds …😬 True story…clear, red, blue and yellow and green I believe as well
A lot of lab grown diamonds and gemstones come from places like India and China where pollution is at a all time high, and there are a lot of human rights abuses on the workers.
Well, it’s sounds better than having to have people in other countries. Dig out this gemstone and getting no money for it.
I hear you but I can wear purple dresses to any formal event
I recommend premarital counseling, individual therapy. Discuss your level of commitment and under what conditions would you even consider divorce?
I had color in mine with embroidered crystals made to look like flowers on vines.
I got married in a beautiful red dress in 2020. Always wanted to wear red for my wedding.
I don't bother following trends it's a waste of money.
I dont believe women who are not virgins should wear white dresses when they get married.
Lab grown diamonds are cheaper and don’t contribute to the blood diamonds trade and human suffering that diamond mining brings. Diamonds are basically valueless and the metal is really only worth something long term. Make your wedding all your own and don’t try to make it something for other peoples expectations. It’s about love, not a dress or cake.
All this hoopla when more than 2/3 of these marriages will end in divorce!
Don't want any alleged diamonds that God did not make!
I wish the new trend was to NOT spend thousands of dollars and (in many cases) going into debt to throw a giant party you won’t be able to enjoy and instead to focus on actually making the MARRIAGE successful 🤦🏾♀️
I have a garnet stone ring with a diamond wedding band, married 7 years now and love my ring. Garnet’s always been my favorite stone and happens to be my husband’s birth stone.
Sigh, I guess I am following the "trend" now. Ever since I was little I wanted a topaz blue ring and a blue dress, so maybe the "trend" is just catching up to my imagination?
The energy used to make lab diamonds is staggering
Yes! It's time for a change1
2019: Emerald engagement ring, pink wedding dress, and a baby shower with a surprise wedding.
Weddings are so personal and they should always reflect the taste of the couple versus social expectations. ❤
Oh no DeBeers not making millions 😂😂😂
Interesting facts!😊
My engagement ring is london blue topaz…🩵💙
Keep in mind that marriage is a Holy Sacrament ordained by God and instituted by God. Why bother if you are ignoring him in every other aspect of your life?
Lab grown does not mean cheaper….those prices are close to the same thing as natural diamonds.
Every tradition has been bastardized beyond recognition.
I’m kinda surprised by all the resale value comments. Am I the only one who never considered that when picking out our rings? 😂
As someone who never saw themselves doing anything traditional for their wedding, this was enjoyable to watch. I absolutely love the idea of a courthouse wedding. Just immediate family and maybe 1 or 2 very close friends. I would much prefer a garnet engagement ring over a traditional diamond one. (My Birthstone) I just think it would be so pretty and unique. I definitely would not go for a traditional wedding dress and would very much be open to color.
Natural diamonds are cliche and the human rights implications are incredibly bleak
The colored dresses translate to a debut/quinceanera party than a wedding. But a cute trend for those who want to be unique.
Do whatever you can afford.