"Wedding Trends: Great for Inspiration, Not Always for You!"

Let’s talk wedding trends. You’ve probably seen them all over Instagram, Pinterest, or that one aunt who just loves to forward you the latest wedding hashtag ideas. One minute, it’s velvet everything, and the next, it’s custom neon signs and personalized cheese boards. The pressure to have a totally on-trend wedding is real—trust me, I know. But as a wedding planner, I’m here to tell you: trends are fun to explore, but they’re not the rulebook for your wedding day!

Why the Pressure to Follow Trends?

Okay, first things first: trends are not the devil, I promise! They’re cool, they’re fun, and yes, they can give you some fresh inspiration for your big day. But here’s the thing—there’s absolutely no reason to feel like you have to follow every single trend just because everyone else is doing it. Your wedding should be an expression of you and your partner, not a checklist of the latest hot takes in the wedding world. If you want velvet tablecloths and personalized dog tuxedos, go for it. If you prefer a more classic, timeless vibe, then please, do not feel bad about skipping the “it” items.

A Little Trendy Inspiration Never Hurt, But Let’s Keep It Real

Trends are perfect for adding little touches of flair or inspiration, but they don’t need to be the whole vibe of your wedding. Whether it’s a trendy floral arrangement, a fun color palette, or maybe even a clever hashtag for your photos (I mean, they’re fun, right?), you can borrow ideas from trends without having to overhaul your whole wedding. Your day should be about your personal style and celebrating what makes you you as a couple.

But hey, if you want to skip the trendy stuff and go for timeless elegance, that’s perfectly fine too! We love a good trend, but we love a wedding that feels uniquely you even more.

A Little Uncle Bob and His Third Wedding: A Trend Story You’ll Never Forget

Now, let me hit you with a real-life (or let’s call it a wedding horror story) to remind you that following trends doesn’t always go according to plan. Meet Uncle Bob—an absolute legend in the wedding world, but not necessarily for the right reasons.

So, Uncle Bob—who’s been to approximately 47 weddings and is currently in the middle of his third marriage—decides to give a speech at his niece’s wedding. He’s the self-proclaimed expert when it comes to weddings and has a lot of opinions about how things should be done. This particular wedding, however, was not following all the trends. The bride and groom had opted for a more classic affair with a traditional ceremony, instead of the "boho chic, barn wedding with hanging florals" everyone was obsessed with at the time.

Uncle Bob? Not having it. Mid-toast, he decides that he needs to help the young couple out. "You know, kids," he says, completely unsolicited, "what you really need is a neon sign that says ‘Love Wins’ in the back. Oh, and maybe some velvet lounge seating? That’s really what the cool kids are doing these days."

Cue the awkward silence. The poor bride looks like she might actually die, but bless her, she powers through. Meanwhile, Uncle Bob’s "advice" continues through the entire speech, telling the couple how they can make their wedding “really pop” by throwing in some trendy details.

As if that wasn’t enough, Uncle Bob then proceeds to suggest that the couple should totally go for a food truck—despite the fact that this is a formal ballroom wedding and there is no way that gourmet tacos fit in with the elegant atmosphere. (We love tacos, but not at a ballroom gala, Uncle Bob!)

Moral of the Story:

Just because Uncle Bob thinks neon signs are the key to wedding success doesn’t mean you need to follow suit. Your wedding is about what you love, not what the trends or Uncle Bob tell you to do. Take inspiration, but don’t let it dictate your day. Trust your instincts—and maybe, just maybe, you can politely tell Uncle Bob that there’s a time and place for tacos, and it’s not at the reception.

Final Thoughts:

In the end, trends are just that—trends. They come, they go, and they’re fun to explore, but they don’t have to be your wedding identity. You do you, and that means designing a celebration that’s full of heart, personal touches, and just the right amount of style that fits your vibe. And remember, if Uncle Bob starts giving unsolicited advice, just smile, nod, and tell him you’ll consider the velvet lounges for next year’s wedding.

Happy planning, and may your wedding be as unique as you are!