Overdone and over it?

LOL I've got wooden slabs. I'm not offended though. I'm just obsessed with fall and they look good with my centerpieces. I just didn't realize that people are sick of the rustic look. Though now that I think about it, for us brides looking for inspiration online, Pinterest is all about these trends that everyone is getting tired seeing lol.

Well anyway, I totally agree that I'm sick of weddings that have props like the bride dragging the groom away. He was the one who proposed?? (I've never seen this at a wedding before but I've seen enough of it online).

People are actually offended?! My skin is made of kevlar.

I am totally having a "unity tree" planting ceremony. We are taking soil from both of our childhood homes (both sets of parents still live there) to plant a mimosa tree because FH is an obsessed horticulturist and I love mimosas. Its very us and I can't be shamed out of it because of an internet forum.

@Coakley I agree with a lot of your points but the bachelorette party is something brides don't have a say in. They can't help it if its a destination.

Although I don't care for rustic, burlap, boots, insinuating the groom is trapped, or bullets, guns and camo, as long as I have a chair, good food and I don't have to take out my wallet at your wedding, I am good and happy to be there.

Chair covers (and bows)! I never thought I would be the type to spend an extra $5/pp for chivari chairs but I cannot stand the look. Also, signs everywhere, in particular "Trust me you can dance, said alcohol."

I agree with rustic weddings being gross .. I'm from NJ and live on Pa Philly suburbs .. rustic is not something should be done here but it is lmao .. also cutsy signs

Regarding carpet - I never noticed carpet in the 10+ weddings I have been to. I only visited one venue so I didn't realize that was a thing. My venue techincally has the largest dance floor in New England due to being all wood flooring!

Bridesmaid proposals. Robes for getting ready. Mason jars for decor. Signs everywhere.

I'm over how much money is spent on weddings! Not the attire, the rings, or the food and booze. I'm all about spending money on good quality nice clothes and the rings are forever. Money spent on delicious food and drinks is a must. The amount that's spent on all of the bull shit like favors? Seriously? I've never been to a wedding that I left with a favor, edible or not, and thought WOW this is awesome, I can't believe I got this lovely beer koozie. So over rated. Stop spending time and money on décor!! Slap some flowers in a dollar vase and call it a day already! Give me good music, delicious food, and booze and call it a day. I'm there to celebrate YOUR day, I give no fucks about your flowers, the chairs, and all the rest of the BS.

I'm not offended, actually, which should be pretty clear by the fact that I literally said I don't give a fig in my post whether someone eyerolls at my mason jars and rustic decor.

The OP stated, very specifically, "What trends, elements, themes, decorations, etc., are you so tired of seeing at weddings?"

Which means what are you tired of seeing at weddings. Which does NOT mean "what are you tired of seeing pushed and overdone in Pinterest, on wedding websites, in magazines, etc". No, what are you over seeing at weddings you're actually attending.

Which is why I think it's kind of a mean-spirited thread. But whatever, apparently I'm trying to superman the internet or something...

Blush. Rose Gold. Blue suits/tuxes. Brown shoes with grey or blue suits/pants. Chalkboard everything. (I ended up getting STDs designed because there were so many chalkboard and -- even worse -- chevron choices.)

(My venue is rustic/industrial -- go figure. We'll be mason-jarred out the ass. And there will be chalkboards, to my horror. But I totally get the OMG GET OVER THE RUSTIC!!)

I have to agree with most people here.

I'm so sick of rustic weddings. We went to 4 weddings this summer and still have 3 more to go between September and October. Every single one has been rustic with burlap, mason jars, baby's breath, and chalkboard signs. And I already know 2 of the 3 we have yet to go to are most likely the same thing, based on the venue. Also, blush and wine dresses need to go. All 4 have had one or the other. I can't stand all the cheesy signs around the venue and the cheesy signs the ring bearers carry. I hate tacky cake toppers.

Can anyone be original these days?

@OGA Thanks! I saw it on Pinterest of course and really liked it. We aren't religious so a unity cross was out and I've seen the candle and sand 1,000,000 times.

Not offended by this thread i think its funny idc if people dont like my wood slabs, my fiance wearing blue jeans, and my cowboy boots what i wanted since i was young. Hell I used to want to get married on my horse but hes an asshole and would dump my ass the second he saw people. I think pinterest kinda ruined weddings in the since nothing is unique anymore. Do what you want as long as there is good food, booze, and entertainment I dont think guests are gonna care if cumberbuns clash with the table runners.

I also don't like the trend of small/intimate ceremony and then inviting everyone you've ever met to the reception.

This thread was so fun to read in bed last night before going to sleep! I will be scrolling through everything I missed soon, but in the meantime:

I am totally doing lanterns on my centerpieces! I do see them EVERYWHERE, but I'm happy with my choice - even if it does not, at all, reflect my personality. I do not think I am a beacon of light in any kind of storm haha. I just think they are pretty.

I totally get why many of us are over the "rustic" thing! It is really everywhere. But, for a reason, obviously! Lots of people like it and identify with it. Good for them; not for me. It can look so so beautiful, though.

Maybe a bit off topic, but I'm sick of everyone asking me, "what are your colors?" I don't have colors. Or a theme. We have what we like and didn't think twice about if things matched.

ETA: How could I forget my hatred of long ass speeches/toasts!!! I get so bored! But again, I realize, it's not about me and you should toast to your hearts content!

Burlap, mason jars, "surprise" dances, cheesy "I'm still single, ladies" from 5 year olds.

@KDoubleU - the "unity tree" was something we just thought of and had to idea it was a thing! We are having the wedding on our property and he got the idea when he was looking at putting an apple tree out for the deer.

I dislike the boring/stale, no natural light hotel ballrooms, I even try to keep our corporate events out of those locations. I hate sitting on those stretchy chair covers, but I would never complain. I also hate how much people spend on weddings, it's a party for one day, and things add up so quickly. Most people really don't care if they are at a $15K or $75K wedding, someone they love is getting married and everyone should celebrate.

I'm doing some rustic elements, but for good reason. We live on 6 acres with a lake and FH grew up on a ranch in Montana. Our wedding is happening in the pole barn we actually own. The wood slabs are coming from some trees we had to cut down this spring (i.e. free), I'm using chalk boards so I can reuse them when I host other parties, and the mason jar centers were much $$ to buy here than regular vases, so I saved money. The painted signs are coming from some spare pallets and extra paint I have on hand too (free again).

If someone complains about your wedding decor or how much you spent, they probably shouldn't have been invited anyway.

MOH's wearing different color or different styled dresses from the other BM's. The BM doesn't wear a different suit/tux. I just don't get it and feel it's attention grabbing. When did this fad even start? I mean I can understand if all BM's wear different necklines of the same dress, but I'm specifically referring to just the MOH having to be different. It also goes against the grain of my OCD symmetrical nature. Whew, it feels good to get that off my chest!

Sexist tones of marriage ceremonies. Hands making hearts in photos.

We. Get . It. You. Are. In. Love.

4 hour gaps. Everytime someone says, "You're special day." or "best day of your life."

The best day of my life? Why? Because I'm getting married? What about after I am married? If the wedding is the best day of my life I am doing something wrong.

(I'm just bitter today because we are having a hard time changing FH's name. sighhh.)

Basically I'm just as sick as most people are with burlap, mason jars, and most rustic things. My centerpieces are lanterns, wood slabs and maple leaves, but we have a Fall theme to our wedding so that's the only reason we have them.

Just referring to 'theme' drives me out of my mind. these aren't children's birthday parties. strict, repetitive décor or color of any kind really drives me out-my-mind.