What Are the Top 10 Wedding Trends for 2026?
A new year means new wedding trends for your big day. From color palettes to unconventional wedding dresses, there is no wrong way to combine both timeless and trendy elements that you can mix and match for your wedding. Since we know that there are endless options to choose from, it can be easy to ask what the most popular wedding trends are for 2026. Look no further, as here are the top ten 2026 wedding trends that we at TillingHouse in Eatontown, NJ, are most excited about.
Vintage Aesthetics
In 2026, we’re looking to the past for inspiration. Nostalgia has been trending, meaning that the feeling has bled its way into weddings. Easy ways to incorporate a vintage vibe to your wedding are through lace textures, family pieces, antique dishware and cutlery, and film photography.
Sustainable Decor
Eco-friendly options for wedding decor are continuing strong in 2026. Consider locally-sourced and in-season florals and rented decor for vases and furniture rather than buying items that will only be used once. Biodegradable options for disposables, such as confetti, are another way to make your big day environmentally conscious.
Nontraditional Reception Entertainment
Instead of the classic DJ or live band for your reception entertainment, don’t shy away from going the nontraditional route with a more immersive experience this year. Roaming performers like magicians or interactive stations like arcade games are interesting ways to make your reception unforgettable in 2026
Personalized Touches
Focus on custom details that share your love story for a wedding in 2026, personalizing every aspect of the wedding experience. It’s your day, so don’t shy from making it about you! From handwritten notes for guests to centerpieces that consist of personal photos, there is no limit to how you can make your wedding unique to you.
Throwback Fashion
Tying in with the vintage aesthetic, throwback fashion is making its way to the forefront of the 2026 wedding season. Wedding dress silhouettes from past decades, such as fluid 70s styles, and statement pieces like art deco jewelry is an effortless way to bring a timeless retro vibe to your wedding.
Interactive Food Stations
DIY themes like a taco station or ice cream bars can be a fun way to engage your guests on your wedding day by giving seamless ways to mingle and talk while also being able to easily incorporate dietary restrictions.
Digital Integration
Gather RSVPs, create custom filter overlays, enable digital photo sharing, and more to incorporate a modern, digitized feel into your wedding this year. By focusing on personal storytelling and not just viral moments, you can commemorate your special day in several easy ways.
Communal Dining
In 2026, move away from traditional banquet setups to promote a more familial environment at your wedding. With family-style service with large shared platters and grazing tables, encourage mingling, personalization, and a less formal, more intimate vibe.
The Three-Piece Suit
For 2026, three-piece suits will be a major trend making a comeback, blending classic sophistication with modern twists through rich textures, earthy/jewel tones, and tailored details like double-breasted cuts. This option offers grooms a stylish, versatile option that adds depth and elevates the wedding look, often as part of a coordinated, non-identical wedding party aesthetic
Dramatic and Bold
Drama and bold styles are in for 2026 weddings. Achieve this by using rich jewel tones, contrasting colors (like emerald with gold), layered textures (velvet, silk), sculptural florals (orchids, anthuriums), dramatic draping, and moody lighting for an immersive, personalized look that moves away from pastels and neutrals. Focus on “color drenching” a single hue, statement backdrops, patterned linens, and incorporating artful performances for an intentional, unforgettable celebration
Weddings at TillingHouse
No matter what trends you want to blend into your wedding, TillingHouse in Eatontown, NJ, would love to be an integral part of your special day! From our indoor and outdoor accommodations for any time of year to our divine cuisine, we want to make your wedding memorable for years to come. To book a tour or learn more about our venue, please contact us for more information.