Top 10 Wedding Trends in Nairobi, Kenya for 2021.

The wedding scene has changed considerably in the past year, partly due to the COVID19 pandemic, and also due to emerging trends in the wedding industry. Coming up are the top 10 wedding trends in Nairobi, Kenya for 2021 which are bound to be seen in weddings all over Kenya in the next year or so.

10.  Fresh flowers on the cake

• Previously, most wedding cakes would either have sugar flowers or fondant flowers as part of their decoration. Alternatively, there would be fresh flower arrangements placed on the cake table. The current fad is however to have fresh flowers on the cake itself, giving it a more natural look.

9. Different genres of music

• Having different genres of music to cater to the needs of all the people present is one of the top 10 wedding trends in Nairobi, Kenya for 2021. The bride and groom, who would normally be inclined to play the music that they like best, choose a playlist that covers the different eras or ages of the wedding guests. That way, everyone is happy!

8. The Naturalista Craze

• More and more brides are now going for the natural look, where they style their natural hair rather than putting on wigs and extensions, or putting chemicals on their hair. This natural look blends well both with traditional wear and the white wedding dress and is enhanced with beads, flowers, and traditional headgear.

7. Traditional outfits

• Wearing traditional wedding outfits is catching on quite a bit, especially for people who prefer to have a traditional wedding only. Both bride and groom get to wear matching outfits or outfits that have similar detail. In some cases, white wedding dresses and men’s suits/tuxedos may have some bits of traditional detail added to them.

6.  Flowers, flowers, and more flowers!

• With each wedding that comes and goes, the number of flowers increases exponentially! Couples are starting to see how much color and style flowers add to their wedding, and are opting to use them in every possible place! Flowers are now used generously on chandeliers, signage, walkways, etc.

5. Small, simple and elegant

• Another emerging wedding trend is that of small, intimate, and elegant weddings. The couples opt to keep the wedding small with just a few family and close friends, and then make it simple and elegant. Every detail is planned to perfection, and as a result, the guests have an experience of a lifetime!

4.  Garden Weddings

• Garden weddings will never get old because there will always be one or two couples who want to get married under the bright sunshine with the grass under their feet! Another benefit of a garden wedding is that one can have both the wedding ceremony and reception at the same place.

3. Combined Traditional/Modern Wedding

• The combined wedding is another of the top 10 wedding trends in Nairobi, Kenya for 2021. Because of the cost of having a traditional ceremony and a church wedding, many couples are opting to have just one ceremony where the families meet, agree on and pay the dowry, and then the pastor blesses the union.

2. Destination Weddings

• Couples who opt for destination weddings often choose between going to the coast (the more popular destination) and having the wedding at an exclusive resort. Everyone invited to the wedding usually has the option of staying at the venue after the celebrations are over.

1. COVID Weddings

• With the COVID19 restrictions currently in place, couples are forced to reduce the number of guests attending their weddings and making sure the venue is compliant with the Ministry of Health regulations. These weddings are however more intimate and last a shorter time, giving the couple time to steal off to their honeymoon while it is still daylight!

With this list of top 10 wedding trends in Nairobi, Kenya for 2021, you will definitely find at least one trend you can apply in your upcoming wedding!