Every fall the wedding trend lists start rolling out, and every fall I watch couples start to feel like their wedding is out of date before they've booked a single vendor. So this year I'm doing things a little differently.
In this episode, I'm walking you through eight wedding trends for 2027 and 2028, what the data from The Knot, Pinterest, and Zola actually says, and most importantly, how each one can work for a real wedding on a real budget. Because some trends are worth the splurge, some are an easy, inexpensive add, and some are going to make you say "why did we do that?" when you look back at your photos.
In this episode:
- Trend 1: Something Old Is the New Something New (and why a family audit beats a vintage shopping spree)
- Trend 2: Your colors don't have to match anymore
- Trend 3: The room is the decor
- Trend 4: Think Italian summer, not a theme party
- Trend 5: Flowers with focus (hello, hydrangeas)
- Trend 6: Guest experience starts with the basics
- Trend 7: Photos that feel real and cinematic
- Trend 8: Your wedding, your rules
- Plus my one bonus prediction about how couples are getting planning help
Vendors I mentioned: Simply Brilliant Events (Nicola's stunning sage and lavender palette) and Kristina's Catering (interactive food done right). Both are on Instagram.
Want help making these trends work for YOUR wedding? Join me for my free Wedding Planning Happy Hour on October 21 at 6 PM ET. We'll talk through how to actually put these trends to work, and I'll answer your questions live. Can't make it? Sign up anyway and I'll send you the replay.
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Wondering where to start? The Wedding Planning Blueprint gives you a clear Planning Path, the Pocket Planner AI (trained on my 20+ years and 500+ weddings), personal video answers through Ask Kate, and templates so you never start from scratch.
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