Wedding Trends We’re Leaving Behind (and What We’re Embracing Instead)

Every year brings new trends—but not all of them deserve a place in your wedding day.

As planners and designers, we see firsthand what elevates a celebration… and what quickly feels dated or distracting. Going into this new year, here are the wedding trends we’re intentionally leaving behind—and what we’re choosing instead.

1. Overdone, Copy-Paste Aesthetics

Leaving behind: Weddings that look identical to what’s trending on social media.

Embracing: Design rooted in your story, your venue, and your values.

Your wedding doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s to be beautiful. The most memorable celebrations are the ones that feel personal and considered.

2. Excess for the Sake of “Wow”

Leaving behind: Overfilling spaces with decor that adds volume but not meaning.

Embracing: Thoughtful design with breathing room.

Negative space, restraint, and intentional focal points create a far more elevated experience than visual overload.

3. Trend-Driven Color Choices

Leaving behind: Choosing colors simply because they’re “in” this year.

Embracing: Palettes inspired by place, season, and emotion.

When your colors are grounded in your environment and personal style, they naturally feel timeless—and photograph beautifully.

4. Overly Scripted Timelines

Leaving behind: Rigid schedules that leave no room for presence or spontaneity.

Embracing: Flow-forward timelines that prioritize experience.

The best moments often happen in between. We design timelines that support connection—not pressure.

5. Performative Weddings

Leaving behind: Planning for how the day will look online instead of how it will feel in real life.

Embracing: Guest experience and emotional resonance.

A wedding should be felt, not staged. When guests are comfortable, engaged, and cared for, the energy speaks for itself.

6. One-Day-Only Thinking

Leaving behind: Treating the wedding as a single event.

Embracing: The full experience.

From welcome moments to intentional farewells, we love designing weddings that unfold over time—creating space for connection and memory-making.

Final Thoughts

Trends will always exist—but they should never overpower intention.

As we move into this new year, our focus remains the same: weddings that feel honest, elevated, and deeply personal. Celebrations that honor love, place, and the people gathered.

If you’re planning a wedding and craving clarity, cohesion, and calm—we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Here’s to a year of meaningful celebrations 🤍