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Wedding season has arrived, and the biggest thing happening with nuptials this year is a forgoing of tradition in favour of hyper-personal celebrations.
There’s truly never been a better time to plan a wedding — there’s so much choice when it comes to curating each element to make it feel like a unique representation of your union.
Here are 12 of the most exciting wedding trends of the moment, from dramatic veils to artful floral ideas and, of course, a whole lot of cake.
Retro vibes
Nostalgia is one of the biggest influences on wedding attire right now, and the best part is that multiple eras are trending simultaneously.
At the Spring 2027 collections presented at New York Bridal Fashion Week in April, designers were firmly embracing styles of the past.
Standout looks included Victorian-age lace gowns at Danielle Frankel, glittering ’70s separates at Honor NYC and sleek ’90s minimalist silhouettes at Monique Lhuillier with more than a hint of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
We love the idea of mixing new and vintage pieces to create the ultimate bespoke wedding wardrobe.
Bouquet bags
Forget a traditional bouquet — a handcrafted flower clutch is fast becoming the most covetable accessory to carry down the aisle.
Designs can be as simple as a few calla lilies expertly arranged and looped together with ribbon, or as ornate as a multi-floral arrangement complete with trailing botanicals, such as clematis and amaranthus.
Consider the fresh floral carryall the new wedding-day “It Bag.”
Cake centrepieces
The wedding cake has officially moved out of its supporting role and into the spotlight.
Long, low rectangular cakes are replacing multi-tiered confections, and decorations –– such as vintage piping, delicate florals, fresh fruit or handmade marzipan –– feel much less formal.
To make the cake a true star at your event, consider placing an edible art centrepiece at every guest table to be plated up for dessert.
Fashion-forward suiting
Masculine tailoring has been one of the buzziest fashion stories of the year, sparking conversation around every major red-carpet event (thanks to Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie and their respective stylists for dramatically upping the men’s fashion game).
It’s no surprise that wedding attire is following, well, suit.
Ornate men’s formalwear –– a deeply rooted practice in South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North and West Africa, many Indigenous cultures and folk traditions –– is finally showing up in Western ceremonies, too, in the form of shimmering pastel or jewel-toned fabrics with embroidered details.
Accessories are also bold, with people personalizing their wedding outfits with brooches, bows, rings, earrings and bracelet stacks.
Dark romance esthetic
Weddings with a moody, atmospheric edge are definitely in.
This means going rich and rustic with your colour palette, leaning into black over white for decor and fashion (a black wedding dress is positively swoonworthy) and choosing a venue that helps to set the tone, such as a gothic church, dimly lit jazz club or majestic evergreen forest.
Layering in fabrics like buttery velvet, antique lace and matte satin will further enhance the dramatic, intimate and deeply romantic mood.
Statement veils
No longer just an accessory, the veil is emerging as one of the most exciting elements of a wedding look.
Opting for one with a bold design — whether embellished, colourful or with exaggerated proportions — instantly adds drama and conveys personality.
A statement veil also provides an opportunity for wildly stylish, unforgettable photos.
Airy tulle veils are hugely popular right now, as are cathedral-length lace mantilla veils, beloved for adding an air of gothic romance.
A brightly coloured veil, in pink, red, orange or cerulean, is a fun choice that adds a touch of whimsy.
Bridal hair drama
The era of clean-girl bridal hair and makeup is over.
Tousled updos are back, and big hair moments — even changing hair colours between ceremony and reception, as London hairstylist Alex Brownsell did recently, going from bleach blonde to fiery red — are entirely on the table.
Hair adornment is also huge and adds instant personality to a bridal look.
Think tiaras, pins, combs, bows, headbands and individually placed hair jewels and pearls.
A touch of vintage beauty
Just as wedding hair has become more stylized, so too have makeup looks, which this year are feeling very old Hollywood with a contemporary twist.
Selena Gomez went for a femme fatale look on her wedding day, rocking winged liner and bold lips.
Many brides are leaning into pigmented lipstick shades with a matte, blurred effect, in hues such as deep rose, coral and berry.
Flushed cheeks are also all the rage, as favoured by pop star Sabrina Carpenter, who often channels a vintage pinup esthetic.
Diet Coke towers
As dry and low-alcohol celebrations become increasingly common, the drinks display is undergoing a creative reboot.
A playful twist on the champagne tower swaps bubbly for the couple’s choice of soft drink.
The most fun thing about Diet Coke displays (or any other soda) is dreaming up ways to style them.
Nod to tradition by featuring crystal coupes, or arrange a towering stack of iconic cans on a floral-festooned cake stand.
One-and-done rings
Big, bold engagement rings are everywhere (Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus are fans), and we’re not just talking carat size here, but settings, too.
Thicker bands and chunky, sculptural designs are in, which means there’s not a lot of finger space left for an additional wedding band.
For many, the conventional stacked set has given way to a singular, striking and entirely modern statement ring that carries the full weight of the occasion.
Candid photography
In an era where candid content rules, it makes sense that wedding photography is moving in the same direction.
Couples hoping to capture unscripted realness and raw emotion on their big day are ditching formal portraits and overly art-directed images in favour of unfiltered snaps of stolen moments, such as the blur of a dance floor in full swing.
Wedding photography today is not just about documenting what the day looked like, but what it felt like, too.
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