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Modern Minimalist Wedding: Inspirations & Ideas

Simple and beautiful. Modern Minimalist Wedding Design Ideas. Are you in the process of planning / organizing a wedding? We’re sharing ideas for a modern minimalist wedding!

The minimalist lifestyle has been an emerging trend, with couples opting for their wedding theme to embrace the “less is more” philosophy. And we say, “Why not?”

Contrary to what others may think, a minimalist theme is far from being bare and boring. It is crisp yet chic, modern with a hint of traditional, and undoubtedly sophisticated. As with the lifestyle, this wedding theme removes the distractions and focuses on the to-be-weds significant things. Each detail is intentionally added as it is valued, and as Marie Kondo says it, it “sparks joy.”  

If you’re planning a minimalist wedding (ideas), it could be interpreted in several ways, from trimming down the guest list, keeping the wedding party to the bare minimum, to choosing uncomplicated attires. However, for wedding décor, it could be trickier as people are used to going overboard, especially on styling their celebrations. If you’re looking for inspiration for your upcoming minimalist wedding, we’ve collected some ideas that may give you *a spark of joy*.

Modern and Organic Minimalist Wedding: Inspirations & Ideas. Let’s get started!

Organic Minimalist

Think lush greenery but a cleaner take on the theme. This style consists of mostly white/grey or (any color of your choice actually!) elements with a touch of greenery and romantic candles!

Modern Minimalist Wedding - ceremony
This wall greenery ceremony backdrop captured by Lisa Renault Photography, is such an easy and super modern approach to your traditional wedding backdrop. See more of the inspo here.

The ceremony backdrop could be a simple layer of white sheer drapes or gorgeous calligraphy saying, surrounded with greenery that matches the centerpieces.

For centerpieces, we can go super modern, simple, and also something you can definitely DIY! Just pre-order these bad boys (foliage!), pick them 1-2 days before and then have someone lay them right smack center of the table. This works best with rectangular tables! Perfect for a modern minimalist wedding!

Modern Minimalist Wedding - centerpiece - greenery
Obsessed with this greenery lineup! This is even something you can DIY. Minimalist and modern at its best! But still, have that rustic vibe going.

PRO TIP: To save on $$$, you can choose the same variety of greenery and order it from a flower shop, or if you have access to a flower market where you can pre-order a large number of bunches (ask them for the minimum number to get volume discount!), will definitely be helpful for you. Another option is bulk wholesale flower websites like Fifty Flowers and Bulk Wholesale Flowers.

✔️ : EXTRA PRO TIP: 2 of the most long-lasting greeneries you can purchase are salal and Italian Ruscus. These greenery bunches can last without being in the water! You have to keep them in a really cool place. What does this mean to you? This means you can pick up these babies 1-2 days before your wedding so that you can free up more time on your day!

Modern Minimalist Wedding - greenery ideas
Salal (right) is a more affordable option but also has a very strong and earthy feel. Italian Ruscus (left) is not the most affordable, but it has a more sophisticated and modern feel to it. These stem from Bulk Wholesale Flowers.

DIY PRO TIP: If you are DIY-ing the greenery you bought to be laid out for your wedding, the best way to prep is to pre-cut the long stems (bottom part, see circled part on the above pic!). These stems are usually a telltale sign that you just literally laid the greenery on the table. I mean, you will, but this will elevate that.

DIY PRO TIP 2: Without these long stems, it will almost look like they are all connected like a garland; since the long bottom stems will no longer be visible, the “endpoint” will almost “disappear.” Yep. You just elevated a seemingly “ordinary” idea with this DIY design pro tip! We’ve done something similar to this here.

A clean white matte linen with a few candles inside tall clear vases surrounded by green garlands will also look lovely. Or you could do away with linen if you’re using beautiful wooden dining tables.    

For bouquets, a bundle of greenery or a single-stemmed flower is all you need for a bridal bouquet—simple yet elegant. Adding some movement and extra depth to a bouquet will really be great so that it won’t be such a “harsh” green bundle. Adding other varieties that are a different shade of green, and some varieties have “movements.”

greenery bouquet
Here’s one we really love from Mimosa Floral Company. I know you might be thinking it is not very “minimalistic,” but remember this is your bouquet; we would still want something with “extra” variety for your bouquet to add some depth to your wedding photos.

For the cake, an all-white icing (or naked cake) with a little touch of greenery would tie with your theme.      

buttercream cake with greenery
Here’s one of our fave mini buttercream cakes with a hint of greenery by Cassidy Budge captured by Jessica Kettle as seen in Grey Likes Weddings.

Modern Industrial & Geometric Minimalist Wedding Idea

This is a theme that combines urban and rustic—an old meets new kind of style.

We would say that your venue is important if you’re leaning towards this theme. You would want to choose a place that already has an industrial vibe *think exposed metal piping, brick, or bare concrete walls*.

Modern Minimalist Wedding - candle holders
We love candles in glass cases with an industrial feel edge! You can also add some greenery stems in between! This one capture by Greg Finck Photo. Find more of this event here.

For the dinner setting, wooden tables are your best bet (this adds to the rustic feel).

You can use geometric candle holders or cluster candles and place them on metallic trays with a few greenery accents to serve as your centerpiece. This centerpiece is a wonderful take on the industrial minimalist theme; plus, the candles adds romance to the ambiance. Nothing screams a modern minimalist wedding than these geometric candle holders.

 

Modern Minimalist Wedding - gold geometric candle holders
Here’s a geometric candle holder variation in gold.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Most of the elements you will be playing with include metal accents, lights (Edison bulbs, candles), wood, brick, and of course, you can always add some greenery and florals.

Nothing feels more industrial than exposed bulbs. Add a few Edison bulbs to your wedding arch, plus some touches of green, and you’ll have a chic backdrop for your vows.  

Wedding - edison light bulbs
How industrial and ROMANTIC is this modern minimalist wedding? Ahh! Super obsessed! This idea is also super great when you attach stems of greenery along with the bulb lights! Can you picture it? So gorg, right?
minimalist marble cake 2
This black and white (with a hint of gold!) cake from Jasmine Rae Cakes is one of our faves! The black picks up the edges from the glass case, and the white picks up the white candles! If you add some golden details, the gold foil on this cake is also a great addition! You can also add some small white blooms or greenery stems around the bottom!

A gorgeous marble wedding cake with gold accents would easily fit this theme. To add some geometric elements to it, you can add a few of the above geometric candle holders around it – to really tie everything together!

The key to a modern minimalist wedding is to stick to what is only truly necessary and valuable to you as a couple. Remember that at the end of the day, it’s not about how extravagant or simple your wedding is; it is your life-long commitment to your loved one that matters most.  

There you are! Modern Minimalist Wedding Ideas!

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THE AUTHORS: creatives, researchers & event consultants

With over a decade of experience in the wedding and event industry, our designs and planning services have been featured in notable blogs and publications in Canada and the United States. Our team's goal is to share inspirations and guides to help you plan your wedding and event in style while having fun and pocketing some savings along the way!

Inspiring you to celebrate life and love! xo, Maria & the WPR team : Good vibes always bb! ~xo~

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