Each and every year, we look forward to creating a list of the top wedding trends for the upcoming season. It’s a labor of love for our team, and always exciting to hear from pros about the unique ideas that we can expect to see in the months ahead. However, we can’t ignore that this has been a wedding season like no other. Events are back in a big way (hello, wedding boom!), and with gathering restrictions loosened, couples can have more flexibility in terms of guest lists and seating arrangements. But with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and shortages rocking the industry, anyone who’s planning a wedding right now deserves a major round of applause (and perhaps a strong beverage).
Given all that’s going on in the world, we wanted to present a somewhat different take on our 2022 wedding trends report this year. Yes, it’s fun to look at lofty trends, like multi-course tasting menus and over-the-top favors, but we’re all about keeping things real here. You’ll find that our 2022 wedding trends are less about specific items and “must-dos,” and more about new ways of thinking about your wedding as a whole and providing options for all couples.
“Although it feels like we are just now catching our breath after one wild 2021 season, we could not be more excited about all that is to come in 2022,” says Nora Sheils of Bridal Bliss in Lake Oswego, Oregon. “And what is so unique about next year is that it is somewhat of a non-trend trend year. Whether our couples are focusing on what truly is important to them or a push towards individuality, we are seeing more of our couples marching to their own drums, picking colors they love, flowers that they are drawn to, and celebrating with their favorite people.”
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