Mitzvah Trends

The dusty, muted blush tones of 2019 are going to move over as color comes crashing in. For 2020, it’s going to be a case of the bolder the better. Bright colors that make a statement are expected to make a big splash with hot pinks and fuchsias popping up.

Our love of greenery won’t be going anywhere with grasses and branches being used to create an unstructured, natural feel, but you can expect to see it mixed with color. Unusual foliage, botanicals and leafy greens, like ferns, will be spray-painted to introduce color and texture into arrangements and introducing unexpected colors such as neon, frosted pastels and metallics.

Our recommendation is to invest in creating one or two statement styling pieces that are carefully chosen to provide a great backdrop for guests to pose in front of and will look beautiful when shared on the ‘gram. Balloon walls continue to be popular, along with hanging florals, giant inflatables and wall art murals; basically, anything that makes the party more magical and photo worthy. The trick is to personalize them to reflect you.

Matchy-matchy tablescapes are a thing of the past, with more of a focus on how to create the right vibe. Just as we’re going to see more color in floral arrangements, expect to see a mixture of patterns and textures creeping in as we get more confident in our styling choices.

With a trend toward hiring more unconventional venues for celebrations, lighting plays a more important role in creating the atmosphere. Hanging installations, LED signs and beautiful up-lighting can help change the mood from afternoon to evening or be used for maximum effect on a single area where you want guests’ attention to focus, such as the area for speeches.

This year everyone became more eco-aware, and no more so than younger people who are very conscious of the damage we have done to the planet and are looking for ways to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Sustainability can take many forms such as sending invites on recyclable cards (or email RSVP’s), throwing a plastic-free party, buying locally sourced flowers or food, asking guests to keep one glass throughout the party or looking to find ways to carbon-offset the event.

The increasing popularity of vegan dinners and free-form menus means that dining needs to be more flexible. They’ll be more food stations and informal eating arrangements as the traditional three-course dinner takes a step back. Look out for grazable snacks, buffet tables and dedicated food stations to suit a variety of culinary requirements. Customizable menus enable you to offer more choice to vegan, gluten-free or just picky guests.

Personal elements, such as signature cocktails and mocktails served by mixologists, will become more common due to a drive for immersive culinary experiences. Ask your caterer for ideas on how to creatively present the food to guarantee a wow factor that gets everyone talking. Self-service bars are a fun way to serve signature drinks, but if you’re worried about over-consumption, you could adapt this idea to a pimp-your-drink bar with bowls of fruit and garnishes.

Gin remains the tipple of choice, especially with personalized cocktail menus, but a rise in demand for non-alcoholic drinks makes it easier to offer interesting choices for teenagers at Bar Mitzvah parties or health-conscious adults. Edible flowers will be a big trend, so don’t just save them for salads and desserts, but try them frozen in ice-cubes for a pretty way to elevate jugs of plain water.

The increasing popularity of vegan dinners and free-form menus means that dining needs to be more flexible. They’ll be more food stations and informal eating arrangements as the traditional three-course dinner takes a step back. Look out for grazable snacks, buffet tables and dedicated food stations to suit a variety of culinary requirements. Customizable menus enable you to offer more choice to vegan, gluten-free or just picky guests.

Personal elements, such as signature cocktails and mocktails served by mixologists, will become more common due to a drive for immersive culinary experiences. Ask your caterer for ideas on how to creatively present the food to guarantee a wow factor that gets everyone talking. Self-service bars are a fun way to serve signature drinks, but if you’re worried about over-consumption, you could adapt this idea to a pimp-your-drink bar with bowls of fruit and garnishes.

Gin remains the tipple of choice, especially with personalized cocktail menus, but a rise in demand for non-alcoholic drinks makes it easier to offer interesting choices for teenagers at Bar Mitzvah parties or health-conscious adults. Edible flowers will be a big trend, so don’t just save them for salads and desserts, but try them frozen in ice-cubes for a pretty way to elevate jugs of plain water.