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In an age of aspirational Instagram feeds and Pinterest boards, betrothed couples today are faced with an overwhelming amount of choice when it comes to starting to plan their big day. In recent years, cookie-cutter traditions are increasingly being replaced with personal touches that represent the couple about to exchange their “I do’s”. Now, guests can expect to be faced with far more than just the classic Princess-style gown and matching bridesmaids. From bridal suits to groups of bridesmen, nothing is off the table when it comes to celebrating the big day except, of course, stringent rules. “For 2020, couples will seek to create unique days, or even weekends, which truly reflect them as people,” says venue styling and prop hire company This Will Be...

Kira Meskin and her fiancé, Yaniv Schiff, both of Chicago, are so committed to gardening, composting, cycling and recycling they are incorporating these sustainable elements into their 15 September wedding. “We try to live a more conscious lifestyle in our daily lives,” says Meskin, 35, an occupational therapist. “In terms of our wedding, we’re looking to create a celebration that also reflects our interests and values.” As part of their 215-person wedding, Meskin and Schiff, 36, a director of digital forensics, have decided to give guests Hoya kerrii plants as party favours. But that’s not all. Alongside 25 friends, they plan to bike from home to their reception at Salvage One, a Chicago events space that also sells pre-owned architectural elements...