Wedding trends for 2024 are all about making a statement and the Preston Barn offers everything you need to create everlasting memories for you and your guests. Current trends are combining dramatic elements with classic and timeless styles. Our venue complements both styles by incorporating dramatic barn ceilings with ambient space for welcome parties and “Speakeasy” after-parties. Couples who love bold colors and over-the-top arrangements will love these tasteful wedding trends for 2024 that can be incorporated into a rustic barn-themed wedding.
1. Breathtaking Ceilings
The Preston Barn is known for its dramatic and breathtaking ceilings. The reception space is located in a gorgeous barn that incorporates high white ceilings with soft drapery and large chandeliers that make a big statement. Photographers love how the white ceilings and white drapery capture the perfect photographs of the newlyweds. Couples also have the additional add-on option of Edison string lights to complete the look with warm abatement lighting throughout the barn venue.
2. Extravagant Floral Arrangements
Floral arrangements are trending but not in the traditional sense. This year is all about making a statement and flowers are the perfect way to incorporate that trend. The shape and color of the flowers are the two key factors in creating an extravagant arrangement. Abstract, organic, and asymmetric florals with bold and bright colors such as coral, yellow, bright blue, purple, and hot pink are perfect options for this upcoming wedding season.
Statement Centerpieces
The centerpieces on the reception tables are one the first things that guests look at when they enter the venue space. Incorporating eye-catching centerpieces that include exotic overflowing flowers, foliage, edible fruits, and vegetables can be included to create a dramatic look that will leave a lasting impression.
Bouquets
Flower bouquets embrace nature’s beauty by incorporating organic flowers that have ornate shapes and sizes to create an impressive display. Wildflowers, herbs, and succulents are some of the most popular elements added to these trending wedding bouquets.
3. The More Cake, The Better
Cakes for many years have taken a back seat at weddings but not anymore. Bold, colorful, and tall wedding cakes are making a statement. Modern-day couples are now opting out of ordering traditional white three-tiered cakes and looking for something a little more unique. Although we do not provide wedding cakes at the Preston Barn, the cake setup, serving, and breakdown are all included. Here are a couple of cake trends that are topping the charts for 2024.
Unique Wedding Cakes Shapes
Couples are choosing cake shapes that are out of the norm for their wedding. This ranges from square cakes with geometric shapes to fondant draped cakes that complement the dramatic drapery floating from the venue ceiling. If you are looking to take it to the next level consider a six-tiered wedding cake with a center cut out in the shape of a heart or oval to bring in that Wow-Factor.
Floating Wedding Cakes
Define gravity with a floating wedding cake. This jaw-dropping cake incorporates elegance and excitement. This is the perfect combination for couples who are looking to go that extra step with a dramatic wedding cake. Floating cakes can be simple in aesthetics but wild in style. To add an interesting twist to your floating wedding cake, consider ordering a cake with glass boxes filled with flowers in place of one or two cake tiers. This is a great option for couples who are planning a smaller intimate wedding and would like to have a large extravagant wedding cake without having an extreme amount of leftovers.
Over The Top Wedding Cake Toppers
Large wedding cake toppers are complimenting the extravagant wedding cakes. The toppers that look incredible for barn weddings include custom wooden carved and etched cake toppers that add earthy and rustic elements. Another idea is to have large edible flowers on the top of the wedding cake to incorporate the exotic flower theme on a geometric cake to pull all the elements together.
4. Welcome Parties
Welcome parties start the dynamic party atmosphere the day before the wedding. Wedding celebrations are no longer just one day but all weekend long. The Preston Barn offers stylish and timeless welcome parties that allow your guests to create new memories by participating in entertaining group activities. We provide custom catering and offer a wide variety of spreads that you and your guests can enjoy, or you can do casual style with a food truck, pizza or BBQ! This is perfect for the wedding party and out-of-town guests who plan on staying the entire weekend at the all-inclusive Old Drovers Inn and Carriage House.
5. Speakeasy After Party
Adding to the dramatic feel of the wedding, a secret after-party is the perfect element of surprise for your guests. The Preston Barn offers a “Speakeasy-style” after-party located in the Old Drovers Inn to keep the party going once the reception has concluded. Custom culinary arrangements, award-winning signature cocktails made by our award-winning bartender, and ambient lighting can make this secret space the perfect ending to an incredible evening.
Check out our blog about Keeping the Party Going if you’re looking to host a memorable wedding weekend!
Over-the-top wedding decor, cakes, floral arrangements, and parties are the top trends for 2024. Although the trending theme is dramatic it’s tastefully done combining modern and rustic elements that include soft drapery, organic flower arrangements, and fun pops of color. The Preston Barn is designed for these types of weddings and can easily elevate our incredible upscale country barn venue to meet our couple's expectations. Our onsite wedding coordinator Helene and our staff will be there every step of the way to help create the perfect wedding weekend. We welcome you to book a tour at the Preston Barn to see our one-of-a-kind classic and timeless barn venue and all-inclusive accommodations.