Check out our list of wedding trends that will continue though 2023!
Letter Readings (instead of a First Look)
This can be a really special, personal moment between the two of you where you can read your private vows. This also saves that first look for the moment you walk down the aisle!
Delaney Hady Photography
Photo Booths
Will they ever fall out of style? These are a hit at every wedding!
Dessert Tables
Most guests appreciate a few different options for dessert as opposed to the traditional wedding cake.
Cara Noelani Photos
Weekday Weddings
These are becoming more popular and can end up saving you a great deal of money as well!
Intimate Ceremonies
Smaller weddings are becoming more popular as well and are incredibly special and personal events.
Sarah Porter Photography
Destination Weddings
These go along with intimate ceremonies—by saving money on your guest count, you can travel to a beautiful destination venue for the event!
Nontraditional Guest Books
A new trend is using an old phone to record voice messages instead of signing a traditional guestbook.
After The Tone Guestbook
Bold Colors
Couples will utilize bold pops of color intermixed with neutrals much more this year!
Colorful Wedding Dresses
We love out of the box bridal looks!
Food Stations
We will be seeing more fun interactive food experiences like food trucks, dessert stations, etc this year.
Cara Noelani Photos
Unofficial Officiant
More and more couples are opting to have a family member or friend perform their ceremony instead of a typical officiant! This can make your ceremony all the more personal.
Sarah Porter Photography
Disposable Cameras
Put one on each reception table and have your guests document the night! These are a blast to look back on after the honeymoon.
Petite Bouquets
Simple and subtle, smaller bouquets are in this season! These small, dainty bouquets can feature blooms like lilies of the valley, lilacs or lavender.
Themed Bachelorette Parties
Bachelorette parties are going one step further! More of them will start to include a specific aesthetic, theme or wardrobe for the event or weekend.
Allison Dobbs Photography
Private Last Dance
A sweet, private moment to take in the evening just the two of you at the end of the night!
Markie Mica Photography
Ceremony Backdrops
Because why not make the front and center part of your ceremony a statement piece?
Allison Dobbs Photography
Ball Gown
Fuller skirts and statement ball gowns are back in style so you will be seeing a lot of them this season too!
Mini Dress
These are perfect for a second dress for the reception portion of the night!
Creative Spins on Cocktail Hour
Add a little fun, unique twist to your cocktail hour like a food truck or signature cocktails for the bride and groom.
Sarah Porter Photography
Love Drunk, Blurry Photos
A TikTok trend that has become popular this year!
Samantha Ruscher Photo
Multi Destination Honeymoons
More couples are extending their honeymoons and traveling to multiple destinations as opposed to just the one!
Floral Maximalism
Couples will be going overboard with the florals this year, using them to create large statement pieces!
Sarah Porter Photography
Sustainability
More couples will be opting to use eco-friendly decor this year!
Champagne Tower
An old favorite that is coming back in style and is sure to elevate any cocktail hour!
Sarah Porter Photography
Sneakers As Wedding Shoes
Ditch the uncomfortable heels for a cute pair of white sneakers! Comfort over anything.
Statement Wedding Cake
For the couples that opt for a wedding cake, large, colorful, jaw dropping cakes seem to be all the rage right now.
Sarah Porter Photography
Drone Footage
Have your videographer add some drone footage of your venue and event to your wedding video! You won’t regret it.
Less Posed Photos, More Candids
More couples will opt for less formal photos and ask their photographers to focus more on the candid moments of the day.
Delaney Hady Photography
Custom Dance Floor
These are super popular right now and can be a fun custom piece for your reception!
Custom Ceremonies
Bride and grooms are adding unique rituals and ceremonies to their wedding ceremony to personalize them more!
Samantha Ruscher Photo