Casual Chic: A Secret to A Growing Wedding Trend — The Double Knot | Certified Planners | Weddings and Events

Feeling pressured to get fancy, but you just want your wedding to be low key, casual, and fun? That’s absolutely okay! We have seen a growing trend of a more casual celebration including casual ceremony setups, casual wedding cakes and desserts, and more! Your guests will feel more relaxed and that will end up helping them have more fun! Not to mention the cost savings can be huge.

Casual Ceremony Setups

The ceremony location just needs to be a place for people to gather together. It doesn’t have to be the traditional church altar or staged gazebo. When you are looking for something more casual, look for a space the means a lot to you and your fiancé like this front yard wedding above. Why not turn your gorgeous nest egg into a place where you officially tied the knot? When you have a stunning porch like this one, you can enjoy that space for years to come and reminisce about that moment when you said, “I do”.

Or, if you want to go with a more unique and casual altar arrangement, find a tree that you like and decorate it with ribbons like the ceremony below! Use vintage carpets for the aisle runner and add chairs for the ultimate casual and intimate space for your celebration. Let nature do all the work while you and your guests simply bask in it’s splendor.

Relaxed Dress Code & Attire

So you want to wear sneakers for your something blue? Go for it! Can the below photo get any better? We love casual footwear for your wedding day! Imagine NEVER thinking about how much your feet hurt so you can soak up the fun with your family and friends. And imagine NEVER worrying that you will fall or trip on your heels! Push all those worries aside and go with comfort in those casual sneakers! Plus, you can wear those blue sneakers over and over until you wear them out! Honeymoon approved! It’s a win-win! Did I mention you can get your hubby a matching pair?! It’s the kind of fun that never stops.

Personalizing the Celebration

This is YOUR day! What do YOU want to do during your event to personalize it? Your guests should be walking away with memories that remind them of you and your fiance, not just the same old stuff. Make it memorable with a surprise quick outfit change and choreographed dance like in the photo below. Or, if you like Star Wars, have Darth Vader invade the reception! In this one we surprised the groom with two Storm Troopers and Darth Vader attempting to search for a rebel spy with the same name as the bride! Boy what a memorable moment that was for everyone present!

Or, take a few moments away from the dancefloor to take a swing at glowball (if you are on a golf course). Not many people can say that they tried their hand at glowball during a wedding! The customizations are limitless. If you like cigars, have a cigar bar! If you have cultural traditions, honor them too! We have seen Chinese lion dances and tea ceremonies, we have seen accordion dances, knife dances, karaoke and more!

Or, give your guests activities that make them feel at home with cornhole or s’mores! Customized lawn games are casual and reusable for life! Everyone can play… even the kids! But there is nothing more cozy and casual than gathering around the campfire and treat yourself to a traditional s’more. Gather three simple ingredients and your guests will be feeling relaxed and swapping memories in no time!

Budget Friendly Decor Ideas

Casual centerpieces can be done and these serve a double purpose too! Check out this very casual chic look created with a simple gathering of succulent favors and wine bottles with fairy lights inside! Guests will take the succulent favors home and watch them grow. Less waste, less cleanup, and more money saved!

Creative Seating Arrangements

No one said you MUST have perfectly round tables with floorlength linen and tall gorgeous centerpieces in order to get married! Check out this casual chic backyard setup with rectangular farm tables, runners and simple centerpieces! Guests loved being able to see across the table and even matched the decor with cowboy hats, boots and more!

Casual Wedding Food & Desserts

Couples are getting very creative and casual when it comes to saving money on catering and desserts too! Guests are tired of the same old chicken dinner and wedding cake, so bring in what YOU love without any worry! Fresh woodfired pizza, food trucks, taco stands, cupcakes, and boba are all making a scene in the industry and we LOVE it! (We get tired of the same meals too ;)

Whether it is with casual desserts, casual decor, or casual games, it is always a good idea! In our experience, the weddings with the most customizations have become the most memorable and I am sure your guests will agree! Don’t compete to be better than the norm, compete to be different! You are there to celebrate YOU after all! Cheers and happy planning!