We love seeing what Milwaukee couples do with their weddings – you are all so creative it’s amazing!! This article is all about Milwaukee couples and what they did for their weddings. You’ll see trending wedding ideas, but also personalized coolness.
We’d like to thank Roost Photography for sponsoring this article and providing all of the photos. Brandon is an amazing human and photographer, so check him out for your wedding! Now read on for some of the hottest wedding trends we’ve seen in Milwaukee.
1. There Are No Rules
One of the greatest pieces of advice you’ll ever get – there are no rules. This is your day, enjoy it your way!
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2. Multiple Dresses
It seems like every wedding we see these days the bride is rocking multiple dresses. Most start with the traditional gown then switch it up before they enter the reception for style and comfort.
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3. Bold, Impactful Floral
Milwaukee couples are continuing the trend of using bold, impactful floral arrangements, and we love it! There’s not much else that can create stunning visuals like bold & powerful floral designs.
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4. Retro Vibes
Ohhh we love the retro vibes Milwaukee couples are incorporating in their weddings! Think 70s and 80s elements such as disco balls, themed dress code and DJs spinning vinyl.
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5. Sustainable Weddings
Many couples are thinking about ways they impact the environment with their weddings. There’s several steps can be taken to have a more eco-friendly wedding.
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6. Tattoo Favors
Wanna do something really unique for your wedding favors – tattoos are it! You can opt for temporary or a real, never-leaves-your-body tattoo. We think the latter is kinda cool and very on-trend.
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7. Late Night Snacks
Ohhhh we LOVE late night snacks at weddings!! From burgers to brunch and pizza to popsicles, your guests will enjoy a little snack after spending the night on the dance floor.
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8. Venues with a Weather Backup Plan
Hey we are in Wisconsin and sometimes the weather just doesn’t cooperate. So if you plan for any part of your wedding outdoors, make sure you choose a venue that can move you and your guests inside if Mother Nature doesn’t play nice.
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9. The Bridal Jacket
Everyone seems to be wearing these super cute bridal jackets! They can keep you warm, be customized and look great in photos.
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10. Drag Queens at Your Reception
You know how much fun you and your friends have at drag shows?? Why not bring that fun to your wedding?!?
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11. Classic Transportation (Cars, Boats, Bikes)
Renting a classic car (or other vehicle) for your wedding makes for some super fun times and great photos!
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12. Bring the Fur Babies
Those of you who have pets – why not bring them to the wedding?? They’ll have a great time and look really cute in photos too!
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13. Live Event Painter
Yep, you can hire an artist to capture a unique piece of art to remember your big day. We think the idea of a live painter at your wedding is awesome and highly encourage it!
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14. Signature Drinks / Local Craft Beers
Provide your guests with some delicious beverages at your wedding! Signature drinks can be your favorite drink or something that’s completely new for your big day. Think about your non-drinking friends too and provide a mocktail version and/or NA beer.
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15. Start the Day with PJs and Mimosas
We love these getting ready photos – cute PJs, mimosas and your girls – is there anything else you need on the morning of your wedding??
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16. Multiple Shoes for Comfort and Style
Hey, it’s your wedding day and you can bring as many shoes as you want!! We see a lot of brides wear their heels for the ceremony and photos, then slip into something more comfortable for the reception.
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17. Photos by Milwaukee Landmarks
We have lots of very Milwaukee landmarks and taking your wedding photos by them is an amazing idea!!
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18. Date Spot Photos
Everyone has their favorite date/hang out spots, so why not incorporate them into your wedding? Taking wedding and/or engagement photos at places you love is a great idea for all couples.
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19. Dress Freedom – Color, Style, and More
Different colors, vintage styles and even pants – whatever you feel you can wear for your wedding!
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20. Wedding Weekends
Other cultures have long understood that weddings can be a week long affair, so maybe its time for us to learn from them! You could start with a casual meet-n-greet type party for guests, then the wedding day and finally a morning after brunch. And these aren’t the only options – think about incorporating city/food tours, museum visits, kayaking, axe throwing and anything else Milwaukee has to offer.
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21. Unique Wedding Venues
One thing is for sure, unique venues are on trend in Milwaukee and have been for a few years. The great news is we keep adding new unique venues for Milwaukee couples to enjoy!
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22. Ivy Walls
Ivy walls just look cool, don’t they?? This is why so many couples are choosing to take photos by them and incorporate them into their big day. We’ve seen some really fun ivy walls at receptions with guest cards, champagne and more!
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23. Golden Hour and Late Night Photos
We highly recommend grabbing some late night photos, you won’t regret it!
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24. Champagne Towers and Sprays
As part of your wedding design, consider a champagne tower, which is visually stunning and makes for great photos. In addition to the towers, get some champagne spray photos – as you can see they look awesome!
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