Modern wedding themes are ideal for fashion-forward couples.

Couples who like modern fashion and style should really think about using a modern wedding theme for their big day.

Couples that are drawn to current fashions and aesthetics should give serious consideration to using a modern wedding theme for their big day. Your ceremony, wedding photography, and reception can include a wide variety of other ideas in addition to modern touches like lucite décor, clean lines, and an abundance of fresh greenery. These are just a few of the ways in which any event can be made to feel more contemporary.

Are you interested in learning how to give your wedding day a more contemporary atmosphere? To help modernize your upcoming nuptials, we have compiled the guidance of a number of professionals in the field of wedding planning on a variety of topics, including invitation suites, chairs, and tablescapes. Are you prepared to get things going? Continue reading to discover 22 methods to give your wedding a contemporary and elegant vibe.

01 of 22 Establish the Ghost Chairs

The use of acrylic ghost chairs helped provide the impression of a floating ceremony that was created on top of a garden fountain, which contributed to giving this setup a more contemporary feel. “Using unexpected variables such as vellum, concrete, or acrylic (to mimic Lucite) can bring a modern feel to your event,” says Jacin Fitzgerald, owner of Jacin Fitzgerald Events. “Using unexpected variables such as vellum, concrete, or acrylic (to mimic Lucite) can bring a modern feel to your event.” Because acrylic chairs are so completely see-through, they make it possible for everything else in the room to take center stage.

02 of 22 Choose to Have Mismatched Members of the Bridal Party

The practice of dressing members of the bridal party in a variety of stylish dresses and suits is one that does not appear to be going away any time in the near future. Your wedding day and the images that were taken of it will have a more whimsical feel as a result of this feature. “Whether you let your bridal party pick their own dresses or you prompt them on a specific color, style, or design that you encourage them to wear, the end result will be something playfully elegant,” says Caitlin Campbell, senior event coordinator and designer at True Event. “Whether you let your bridal party pick their own dresses or you prompt them on a specific color, style, or design that you encourage them to wear, the end result will be something playfully elegant.”

03 of 22 Put on a Wedding Gown That Is Very Simple.

A straightforward wedding gown might contribute to the event’s overall contemporary air. The excellent focus point for bridal pictures was produced by a design with clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic.

04 of 22 Stationery Is a Great Way to Set the Mood

What better way to convey the essence of a contemporary wedding design than with the invitations for the wedding? “As the first indication of your wedding style, invitations are a key element in your wedding theme,” notes Thomas Bui, creator of Thomas Bui Lifestyle. “Invitations are a key element in your wedding theme because they are the first indication of your wedding style.” Your stationery will portray an image of simplicity and modernity if it has text that is bold and is set against a design that is minimal.

05 of 22 Maintain a Reflective Aisle in Your Space

With a reflecting aisle at your wedding, you may create an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. A mirrored surface or an acrylic runner will give your grand entry a stylish and contemporary touch that will set the tone. At the wedding that took place on Mallorca, the presence of the runner offered a striking contrast to the traditional atmosphere of the ceremony.

06 of 22 Stick With the Flora and Fauna

Jill Remy, owner and designer at Jill & Co. Events, suggests filling your centerpieces with an abundance of greenery for a literal take on a fresh celebration. This may be accomplished by making your centerpieces. According to her, “one of the best ways to turn your reception into an example of contemporary style is to use arrangements filled with vines, leaves, and other lush, green foliage.” This is because using such arrangements is one of the best ways to turn your reception into an example of contemporary design. You can also embellish other components with foliage and dried flowers, such as this one-of-a-kind bar, for example.

07 of 22 Eliminate Décor

When it comes to putting the finishing touches on your contemporary ceremony setup, why not forego the requirement for decorations? “One strategy for your ceremony would be to keep the focal point solely on your couple,” suggests Kat Braman, owner of Kat Braman. “This would be one way to approach your ceremony.” “The result of a scenic backdrop without the use of any décor will result in striking final photos.”

08 of 22 Establish a lounge at the reception and furnish it with pink chairs.

In the spirit of your go-to hipster watering hole, design a swanky lounge area where guests can relax with one of your signature drinks and take a break from the action on the dance floor. This room will look much more put together once we get some sleek furniture in here.

09 of 22 Concentrate on Flavors That Are Interesting.

According to Chelsey Jean Morrison, owner of Gather Together Events and principal designer and planner at the company, “Enhance the food and beverage experience by channeling the excitement of a pop-up dinner for a modern, discerning foodie crowd.” “Pop-up dinners are a great way to bring a sense of spontaneity and adventure to a meal,” she says. “At cocktail hour, plan for perfectly paired passed bites and sips, curated wine pairings, or seasonal or locally sourced foods,” Create a fuss-free platter that is grouped by delicious sweets and hors d’oeuvres to give the appearance that your presentation is more put together.

10 out of 22 Pick the Color White.

According to Kathleen Deery, proprietor of Kathleen Deery Design, “Sticking with an all-white design, whether in your florals, tablescape décor, or reception and ceremony backdrops is a modern wedding technique that is always in style.” When you utilize an all-white palette, it can help draw attention to other features throughout your day (particularly on your tabletop), such as the linens, glasses, centerpieces, and other uses of décor. And fresh foliage is an excellent choice for providing a splash of color that can be used in any season because it is so adaptable.

11 of 22 Consider the Location of Your Event

Your preference in location might be one of the most effective means of communicating the theme of your wedding. The sales manager of Abigail Kirsch Off Premises, Jen Schepps, recommends picking a location that has an air of undeniable modernity about it. “When you go with a space that’s already adopted a modern feel, you don’t have to adapt your space with any unnecessary décor,” says Schepps. “When you go with a space that’s already adopted a modern feel.” For this particular wedding, the space’s modern look was greatly helped along by the fact that it had very clean lines, a high ceiling, and an overall refined vibe.

12 of 22 Experiment with a Contemporary Cake Design

Be sure to incorporate some sort of contemporary touch into every aspect of your big day, even down to the cake. “The patterns and textures created on this simple two-tier cake created a chic and stylish element to the reception,” says Heather Balliet, owner of Amorology. “The cake was a hit!” “The design of your cake can become the modern focal point of your dessert table if you strike the perfect balance between being playful and elegant in its execution.”

13 of 22 Give Your Planner a Modern Motto

Providing your wedding planner with a list of design-oriented keywords might be one of the most effective methods to ensure that your big day lives up to the expectations you have set for it in terms of its contemporary aesthetic. According to Christen Ryan, CEO of Ryan Designs and a leading authority on contemporary wedding trends, “our favorite modern wedding buzzwords are clean, geometric, and simplicity.” The fact that these descriptors can never be wrong in a contemporary welcome area is one of the many reasons why they should be used.

14 of 22 Make use of contemporary typefaces.

These days, personalizing your big day may come down to the slightest elements, which is an exciting development. Selecting a contemporary font for your wedding’s paper goods, such as place cards and menus, can have a significant influence on the overall look and feel of the event.

15 of 22 Take Special Care with the Cutlery

When deciding on the specifics of a modern wedding style, Alicia Fritz, founder of A Day in May Event Planning & Design, encourages couples to give careful consideration to the tablescape details. She thinks that exchanging traditional wedding reception flatware and glassware for something more modern is an easy and unexpected way to bring a contemporary spin to a wedding reception. “For instance, by using black metal cutlery and stemless glasses, you will be able to attract the attention of your guests to these small details because they are so different from the typical place setting offerings.”

16 of 22 Be Creative With Drinks

Personalized espresso martini cocktail with initials

Complement the sophistication of your hors d’oeuvres with a drink menu that is up to date with the most recent developments. “Whether it’s the latest in cocktail infusions, bold flavors, or custom creations, a cocktail menu that can stand on its own in a modern setting is unique and distinctive to any event,” says Jay Crabb, beverage director at Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events. “Whether it’s the latest in cocktail infusions, bold flavors, or custom creations, a cocktail menu that can stand on its own in a modern setting is unique and distinctive to any event.” “To add even more of a contemporary touch to your drink, experiment with different glassware and garnishes.”

17 of 22 Create a Contemporary Archway

“Create visual interest with clean lines, striking colors, and negative space,” advises Lauren Emerson, proprietor of Lauren Emerson Events & Design. All of those elements are brought together to form a stylish composition by this breathtaking arch construction in a neutral color.

18 of 22 Don’t Let Your Fear of Color Hold You Back

There is no requirement that modern design be colorless. Your party can also have a contemporary air to it by including striking patterns in a variety of colors. A unique and colorful touch was added to the table setting at this wedding by the use of candlestick holders.

19 of 22 Use Ceramics to Embellish Your Home

You can also have a lot of fun decorating your room with contemporary pottery. “You can adapt all of the little details to fit your modern wedding theme,” says Callista Osborn, owner of Callista & Company. “It’s really up to you.”

20 of 22 Make use of place settings with black accents by using striking black plates.

A contemporary wedding calls for a color palette that includes black. “It reads elegant, chic, fashion-forward, and sophisticated all at the same time,” explains Laura Ritchie, who is the senior event designer at Grit & Grace. In order to give our designs more dimension and personality, we frequently make use of it. Black is a color that will always create drama, regardless of whether it is used to lend a touch of color to the outline of a menu card or to garnish an entire Lucite placemat.

21 of 22 Be Brave With the Use of Candlelight

“Clean lines and candlelight galore are the very definition of modern romance,” says Cassy Anderson, proprietor of Cassy Rose Events, who promotes the use of candlelight for any modern occasion. “Clean lines and candlelight galore are the very definition of modern romance,” she says. Your candlelight tablecloth can benefit from having a lot of dimension and variety added in with the help of glass votives in a range of heights.

22 of 22 Make it Tent decorated with shimmering gold balls and a large table for the reception

Do you want your contemporary wedding to have a little bit of a glamorous edge? Introduce metallics with one-of-a-kind reflective patterns. At this one-of-a-kind wedding, the statement-making plexiglass table toppers and mirrored golden spheres hanging from the ceiling stole the show.