2026 Wedding Trends

What’s hot, what’s timeless, and what brides everywhere will be pinning next year.

Weddings have always walked the line between tradition and trend. In 2026, we’re predicting couples will lean harder into personal expression, mood-led design, and thoughtful choices that reflect not just a wedding day, but a whole new era.

If you’re planning your 2026 “I do”, here’s what’s set to define the year.

 

Chocolate Bridesmaid Dresses 🍫

The colour of the year? Chocolate. Rich, earthy, and sophisticated. Think of it as a reimagined alternative to black, that flatters every skin tone. Chocolate bridesmaid dresses bring depth and warmth to the bridal palette. They photograph beautifully in any type of light, making them versatile enough to work for every season.

Wedding Content Creators 📸

Your photographer and videographer aren’t going anywhere. But 2026 couples are adding a new player to the team: the wedding content creator. Think behind-the-scenes snippets, candid reels, and TikTok-worthy edits delivered in real time. No waiting weeks for the highlight reel, your Instagram grid will be glowing before the cake is even cut!

Deep Wine Love Affair 🍷

If chocolate is the new neutral, deep wine palettes are the statement. This dramatic hue is already making waves for both autumn and winter weddings. It pairs beautifully with candlelight, velvet ribbons, moody florals, and black-tie styling. Expect to see deep wine and burgundy bridesmaid dresses, florals, and even groom styling coming through strong this year.

 

Matte Bridesmaid Dresses ✨

2026 is embracing matte finishes, sleek, modern, and understated. Bridesmaids get dresses that are both editorial in look and comfortable enough to wear all day (and all night). Think sculpted silhouettes, minimal shine, maximum elegance… watch this space!!

Butter Lemon 🍋

On the other end of the spectrum, brides are embracing soft pastel tones, with butter lemon leading the charge. Gentle, uplifting, and unexpected, it’s the perfect spring/summer shade. Whether adding a pop of colour to florals, stationery, or colour drenching your bridesmaids, butter lemon feels fresh and quietly playful.

Elopements Reimagined ✈️

Far from a passing pandemic trend, elopements are growing up in 2026. Think stylish city hall moments, intimate gatherings in hidden villas, or destination “just us” ceremonies followed by a later celebration. Couples are prioritising intimacy, creativity, and a day that feels like them, without the weight of a 200-person guest list.

Multi-Look Brides 👗

2026 brides aren’t settling for just one outfit. We’re seeing a shift toward multi-look weddings, a sleek gown for the ceremony, a playful mini or beaded dress for the reception, and sometimes even a third “after-party” look. Think bridal capsule wardrobes, each outfit marking a different chapter of the day.

Editorial Simplicity 🕊️

Less “Pinterest busy,” more editorial moodboard. Couples are stripping back the clutter and letting a few key design choices sing. Monochrome tablescapes, bold singular colour palettes, or stripped-back ceremony backdrops that put the focus on emotion rather than props.

 

From butter lemon bridesmaid palettes to moody deep wine gowns, chocolate satins to matte fabrics, 2026 weddings are about balance: personal but stylish, joyful but grounded, bold but timeless.

Whether you’re eloping in Paris or planning the ultimate black-tie celebration at home, the trends of 2026 are about designing a day that feels like you.