I loved reading Hitched’s wedding trends prediction for 2026, which landed in my inbox this morning. Taking inspiration from Bridgerton, a rise in stately home celebrations and a search for innovative, alternative wedding cakes, 2026 weddings are going to be so exciting! There’s one trend I’m waaaayyy out of sync with – and one conspicuously missing from the list! – but the rest of Zoe’s predictions are utterly fabulous. (I’ll leave the one I think is suspect until last!)
The latest Wedding Trends Report from leading wedding planning website Hitched reveals that weddings in 2026 are going to be more intentional and expressive than ever, full of meaningful experiences and some incredibly retro choices.
Header image by Cambridge wedding photographer Damien Vickers
If you’re newly engaged, a nearlywed or partway through wedding planning, welcome! English Wedding is a space for everyone in love, planning a wedding or celebration of their commitment. We see things a little differently here. The wedding media can be a virtual circus of inspiration and ideas – a visual feast for the eyes. That’s quite a fabulous thing. But there’s pressure online for weddings to be a certain way, to be aesthetically awesome and to follow trends.
Exciting ideas to help you plan, from Wonderful Events
At last, things are beginning to look up! 2021, 2022 and even 2023 wedding seasons are heading into full swing! It’s time to start looking forward to planning full capacity weddings and feel some sort of normality – maybe with some significant changes to the ways couples plan their celebrations, and changes in how wedding suppliers provide their services and work at weddings.
Let’s have a look at the 7 wedding trends that will rule weddings in 2021!
A guest post for English Wedding by Belle & Bunty
Photographer Margarita Karenko
Model Naomi Ross
1. Wear Your Everyday Gold Jewellery
Instead of statement sparkly jewels, we’re seeing brides choosing pretty layering pieces to style their big day outfit. The general trend is that brides are wanting to be comfortable and more relaxed on their wedding day and this is a great way to choose jewellery that you can actually wear again long after the day itself. The style is more modern and minimal with just a hint of embellishment such as a decorative pendant. Opt for gold, it’s more luxe and looks great with ivory.
