Canadian wedding trends that'll make you want to get married ASAP

This wedding season is well underway, and if you’re planning for your upcoming big day, there might be some fun nuptial trends to take notice of as you work away

From intimate ceremonies to unique destinations, couples are doing it big, in their own way. Need a little inspiration? blogTO chatted with the team at Century Barn Weddings in Peterborough County for a deeper look at these growing trends. 

Small, intimate ceremonies

Wedding experts have forecasted that small and intimate ceremonies are taking the lead, leaving behind large-scale celebrations.

Intimate ceremonies mean having your very closest friends and family on your special day, which also saves money from your total budget. Elopement weddings, with 50 guests or fewer, are increasingly becoming more popular as well.

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Looking to Century Barn Weddings, a beautifully historic farmstead in Cavan, Ontario, one hour away from the GTA, customized ceremony packages like sunset weddings or brunch experiences can make your intimate ceremony even more special, where all the details are taken care of for you.

Short and sweet is the name of the game here, keeping it simple to dial into all of that love. 

The great outdoors

Outdoor weddings have also become increasingly popular, with a preference for manicured gardens and lush lawns at an all-time high.

Inviting the natural beauty of the venue to take centre stage, outdoor celebrations are often more relaxed than traditional venues. They also provide the perfect canvas to personalize your wedding and keep things flexible.

Rachel Callan Photography

In the event of uncooperative weather, the coordination team at Century Barn Weddings will provide weather planning and an indoor ceremony alternative.

Ceremony gardens are dreamy, gorgeous backdrops for outdoor weddings, surrounded by bountiful blooming gardens and fragrant flowers.

Century Barn's North Garden offers a picturesque perennial garden where tall grasses and lush greenery act as unique features for your wedding photos. Its main barn sits on the rolling hills of Cavan with 100 acres of field and forest, and makes for a romantic sunset scene.

Wedding support

Gone are the days of doing all the work and planning a wedding yourself. Today, more and more couples are reaching out to the experts to land a helping hand for their special day, leaving the details, logistics, and must-haves to the true professionals.

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Having zero stress on your wedding day is a coveted feeling, and Century Barn works to achieve it all without a hitch. That's why coordinated support comes with wedding packages, which also include top-of-the-line vendors who've been working with the Century Barn team for years.

Unique destinations

When it comes to where your special day will be held, trend experts have noticed a major shift towards venues that shine bright all on their own.

While banquet halls and hotels remain popular, couples are increasingly drawn to more distinctive venues like vineyards, historic buildings, and botanical gardens. Since these locations boast their own style, you don't have to worry about excessive decoration planning; just let your venue's natural beauty take the spotlight.

Rachel Callan Photography

Century Barn Weddings features a hand-built barn constructed in 1881, cared for by the same family for over seven generations. Their ancestors emigrated from Cavan, Ireland, in 1823 and landed here in Cavan, Ontario, as farmers.

All that history and family love promises a unique destination wedding like no other, not to mention Century Barn's beautiful country landscape. The barn itself boasts rustic original beams and a towering ceiling, complete with gorgeous chandeliers and fairy lights for that extra touch of warmth.

Even cooler is the barn's loft, which overlooks the main reception area and dance floor for a bird's eye view of the entire celebration! It's a fun space for guests to explore and acts as a chill spot for wedding photos, too.

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True love, front and centre

This wedding season is all about simplistic beauty woven in with natural scenes, and above all, celebrating true love with friends and family. Start your love story with the dedicated team and visit Century Barn Weddings to learn more. 

Ready to start planning? Just fill out an inquiry form to connect with the Century Barn Weddings team. Love is in the air!