The 2021 wedding trends supported the rise of micro-weddings, pop-up chapels, scaled-down weddings and more relaxed looks. With restrictions on the number of people that could safely be able to gather to celebrate milestone moments, couples favored more intimate ceremonies with friends and loved ones.
Brides, grooms and members of the bridal party are opting for styles that celebrate individuality, as seen with designs that share a common thread yet still let a sense of uniqueness shine through.
To simplify the stressful process of planning for a life-changing event, brands created new kits and services to support newlyweds. Standout examples include customizable engagement ring kits, personalized name change kits and services that help to keep couples in the loop about the weather on their special day.
Find more lifestyle innovations in the Trend Hunter 2022 Trend Report.
Top 40 Weddings Trends in 2021
From Pandemic-Friendly Weddings to Accessible Bridal Couture:
Laura McQuarrie — Dec 31, 2021 — Lifestyle
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Mobile Wedding Bars
Hub Tap Accommodates Gatherings Virtually Anywhere
39
Inclusive Engagement Rings
Tiffany & Co. Debuted Its First-Ever Men's Engagement Ring
38
Gender-Neutral Bridalwear Campaigns
Designer Eva Janssens Created a Campaign to Celebrate Love
37
Striking Affordable Wedding Dresses
Azazie Williamina Dress is Minimalist Yet Breathtaking
36
New-Year's Eve Dress Collections
'David's Bridal' Has Released a New Collection for Celebrations
35
Nostalgic Bridal Capsules
BHLDN & Maison Sully are Revisiting Styles of the 1940s to 1990s
34
Youthful Bridal Collections
Nasty Gal Launched a Bridal & Occasions Collection for Wedding Season
33
Accessible Bridal Couture
Giambattista Valli’s First Bridal Capsule Features Made-to-Order Styles
32
Gender-Neutral Engagement Rings
Zac Posen and Blue Nile’s Created Inclusive Rings for All
31
Secondhand Wedding Pop-Ups
Resellfridges: The Wedding Lets People Shop for Pre-Loved Pieces
30
Pandemic-Friendly Weddings
The Pop-Up Chapel is Helping Canadian Couples Plan COVID-Safe Weddings
29
Unisex Engagement Rings
Queer-Owned Venvs Shares All-Inclusive Jewelry Styles for Modern Consumers
28
Beer-Branded Wedding Dresses
Busch Light and David's Bridal Recently Debuted Wedding Formal Wear
27
Stylish Bridal Suits
The Christian Siriano Bridal Collection Shares Options for All Brides
26
Expressive Fantastical Bridalwear
Odylyne The Ceremony's Collection Was Inspired by a 70s Movie
25
Nuptial-Inspired Candle Fragrances
Homesick Launched its First Wedding Collection of Candles
24
Elegant Special Occasion Dresses
Azazie Boasts a Number of Sophisticated & Statement Designs
23
Party-Inspired Bridal Collections
16Arlington Bridal Plays with Feathers, Sequins & Separates
22
Micro-Wedding Pop-Ups
Bijoux Birk is Helping Couples to Tie the Knot with a Micro-Wedding
21
Coffee Brand Wedding Merch
Dunkin's Wedding Merch Collection Helps Couples Say "I Do" in Style
20
Customizable Engagement Ring Kits
The Vera Wang Home Try-On Program Ships Prototypes to Customers
19
Sleepwear-Inspired Wedding Dresses
The Bridal Nap Dress by Hill House Home is an Easy-Going Style
18
Anniversary Getaway Packages
Viceroy is Offering Packages with a Complimentary Anniversary Stay
17
Digital Wedding Stickers
David's Bridal Created BrideMojis to Meet the Needs of Modern Brides
16
Game Enthusiast Dating Apps
Kippo is a Dating App Developed for the Gaming Community
15
Elegantly Dramatic Eyewear
The New Vera Wang Eyewear Collection Exudes Fierceness
14
Revived Wedding Dress Capsules
The Decade Collection by BHLDN Revisits Styles from the Past
13
All-Inclusive Elopement Packages
Cabana is Kicking Off Wedding Season with a Travel Experience
12
Wedding-Themed Mattresses
Beautyrest by Christian Siriano Was Inspired by a Bridal Collection
11
Mix-and-Match Wedding Capsules
The JOOP! Dare It Capsule Collection is Designed in a Modular Way
10
Sustainably Sourced Wedding Florals
David's Bridal is Reimagining the Wedding Floral Experience
9
Luxury Department Store Weddings
Selfridges London Will Host In-House Weddings for a Limited Time
8
Individualistic Bridesmaid Collections
Rixo's Dresses Help Everyone Look Their Best, Harmoniously
7
Personalized Name Change Kits
NewlyNamed Simplies the Process of Changing Names After Marriage
6
Accessible Bridal Labels
Vera Wang Bride Shares Alternatives to Its Couture Counterpart
5
Celebratory Wedding Sprinkles
Fancy Sprinkles' Wedding Collection Includes Special Blends & Kits
4
Postponed Nuptial Contests
Barnana Snacks & Bitchin' Sauce are Realizing a Couple's Dream Wedding
3
Wedding Meteorology Reports
Ironic's Wedding Meteorology Confidence Reports Help with Planning
2
Ready-to-Wear Bridal Boutiques
The Little White Dress Boutique Shares Casual Styles
1
Livestreaming Bridal Channels
The David's Bridal YouTube Live Channel Shares Special Moments 24/7
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Couture Color Palettes
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Couture Bathroom Tissue Fashion
The 2024 Cashmere Collection Merges Fashion and Philanthropy
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
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Elevated Diamond Jewelry Collections
Pandora Unveils Lab-Grown Diamond Line and Lunar Designs
Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules
The Ssense Bridal 2.0 Collection Celebrates Unconventional Style
Bridal Shapewear Campaigns
The SKIMS Wedding Shop Shares Bridal Intimates, Loungewear & More
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections
Mattel and Azazie Team Up to Debut a New Pink Wedding Collection
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Ultra-Sophisticated Modern Apparel
Uniqlo's Fall 2024 Range is Designed by Clare Waight Keller
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
Custom Bridal Labs
Les Aimants is the First-ever Bridal Line Powered by 3D Fitting Technologies
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Customizable Retail Experiences
M&M'S® Debuts New Personalized Offerings to Delight Consumers
Affordable Designer Bridalwear
Azazie & Christian Siriano's Collection Shares Styles Under $1,200
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses
Couture Technologies and 3100 West Join Forces
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
Romantic Curated Jewelry Collections
Ritani Launches 2025 Valentine's Day Jewelry Gift Guide
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Statement-Making Bridal Veils
Madison Chamberlain Makes Colorful, Non-Traditional Wedding Veils
Co-Branded Regency-Era Capsules
Kitsch Introduces Limited-Edition Bridgerton Collaborations
Outdoor Fitness Parties
HUAWEI Hosted its 'Light Up Your Rings' Campaign with Pamela Reif
Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals
By Rotation and Airbnb are Reducing the Strain of Attending Weddings
Personality-Matched Luggage Collections
Airs Debuts Personality Quiz-Based Travel Gear for 2025
High-End Bridal Collections
The Vivienne Westwood Bridal Couture 2024 Collection is Exquisite
Ultra-Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Self-Portrait Launches Its Striking 2024 Bridal Capsule
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Customizable Ring Print Kits
Seelye Designs Boasts the Signet Print Kit and It's Versatile
Natural Diamond Campaigns
Worth the Wait by De Beers and Signet Targets Zillennial Couples
Modern Private Event Venues
Toronto's Third Place Emerges as a Prime Venue for Events in 2024/2025
Football Match Weddings
Snickers' Own Goal Competition Awarded One Lucky Football-Loving Couple
Hidden Gardens-Inspired Dress Collections
Azazie Debuts Its Latest Capsule Called Secret Garden
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
The Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes Embraces Imperfections
Wedding Fashion Pop-Ups
The Shein Love Chapel Officiates Couples' Commitment Ceremonies
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Bespoke Dating Experiences
Three Day Rule Launches '$1 Million Matchmaking' for Modern Romantics
White-Tonal Bridal Swimwear
Hunza G Unveils a New Bridal Swimwear Collection for the Summer
Unique Wedding Pop-Up Events
Pearle Weddings is Hosting an Event in Late August in Toronto
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Athlete-Collaborative Wedding Ring Designs
Ring Bear and Austin Riley Join on a Line of Rings
Stylish Romance-Themed Capsules
Reformation Introduces The Love Collection for Valentine's Day
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings
The First-Ever Chaco Wedding Invites Nature-Loving Couples to Tie the Knot
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
One-Stop Wedding Shops
The A&F Wedding Shop Fulfils the Fashion Needs of Brides, Guests & More
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Proposal Ring Box Puzzles
LEGO Introduces a Ring Box Set to Fit a Ring Inside
Custom AI Wedding Themes
CelebrateAlly AI Crafts Personal Wedding Themes from Your Love Story
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Premium Lab-Grown Diamond Rings
CaratBee Positions Itself as a Leader in Ethical Luxury Jewelry
Modern Regency Wedding Stationery
Bridgerton x The Knot Helps Couples Regally Announce Their Union
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Ultra-Short Wedding Dresses
ROTATE's Wedding SS24 Collection Feature Short Hemlines and Open Backs
Inclusive Bridal Gown Capsules
Studio Levana Unveiled its Feather Kissed Collection
Luxury Travel Concierge Services
Weave a Thousand Journeys Boldly Focuses on Senior Women
Comfort-Focused Bridal Apparel
The Pearly Mini Dress from Waverles Pairs Pearl and Pleat Details
Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings
StarlandUS Makes Uniquely Shaped Gems for Younger Generations
AI Party Planning Assistants
PartyKit Ensures The Little Details are Taken Care of
Little White Bridal Dresses
David's Bridal Has Launched 'The 8 Dress Edit' Collection
Ultra-Luxury Wedding Planning Services
Mandy Marie Events is Based in Scottsdale, Arizona
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Winery-Curated Wedding Packages
The Grange of Prince Edward Winery Offers a Wedding Experience
Lifestyle-Imbued Jewelry Collections
Buccellati to Launch Picnic Sets with New Collaboration
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Inaugural Bridal Shapewear Collections
David's Bridal Introduces the Shapewear DB Studio
Efficient Made-To-Order Wedding Services
Revelry Boasts Stunning Made-To-Order Dresses
One-Of-A-Kind Engagement Rings
Ma Folie Takes Personalization to the Next Level
Extravagant New Year's Events
W Toronto New Year's Events' are a Spectacular Start to 2025
Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules
SAGE NATION Presents a Look at its SS25 Capsule at PFW
Coming-of-Age Runway Shows
Dhruv Kapoor's Spring/Summer '25 Collection Mirrors Personal Growth
Artful Wedding Stationery
The Minted x The Met Wedding Collection Makes Masterpieces Customizable
Wedding Crasher Weddings
HARD MTN DEW is Throwing an All-Expenses-Paid Wedding with a Catch
Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus
Pre Brands' Flip the Bird Challenges Seasonal Dining Traditions
Understated Spring-Centric Fashion
Stein Presents its Spring/Summer 2025 Line of Minimal Looks
Water Conservation-Promoting Fashion Shows
The Wet Gala is Scheduled for May 30th, 2024 in Toronto
Wedding Budgeting Tools
The Knot Budget Advisor Helps Couples Make Realistic Estimates
Inclusive Prom Dress Collections
David’s Bridal Debuts Its 2025 Jules & Cleo Prom Collection
Bohemian Wedding Ensembles
BHLDN and Free People Launch a Variety of Bohemian Bridesmaids Dresses
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Bridal On-Demand Delivery Partnerships
David's Bridal Collaborates with DoorDash
TV-Star Supported Bridal Campaigns
David's Bridal's Spring 2025 Capsule Features Kelsey Anderson
Free Gym Weddings
Blink Fitness is Helping Couples Tie the Knot on Valentine's Day
AI Wedding Vow Generator
This AI Tool Helps Relieve Some of the Pressure on the Big Day
Sustainable Festival Pop-Ups
Barbour and Oxfam Debut a Sustainable Rental Pop-Up at Glastonbury
Bridal Loyalty Incentives
David's Bridal Launches a New Loyalty Program
$290 Leap Year Weddings
Aviation Gin's Unique Leap Year Wedding Offer at Ryan Reynolds' Distillery
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Private Investigator Curated Trips
Go2Africa Unveiled ‘The Designer Honeymoon’ Package
Digital Wedding Platforms
Lovebird Fuses the Convenience of Digital with the Beauty of Print
2D/3D Wedding Design Tools
Planner 5D Empowers DIY Wedding Planning with Intuitive Design Tools
Influencer-Created Bridesmaid Dresses
Azazie Designed a Dress for Delaney Childs' June Wedding
Personalized Keepsake Storybooks
My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
Modern Living Reports
Deckorators Has Consulted Contractors on the Future of Living
Newlywed Pancake Giveaways
First Watch Offers Wedding (Pan)cakes in a New and Fun Promotion
Pet-Inspired Proposal Initiatives
Chewy Celebrated Engaged Couples with Their Pets
Wedding-Themed Care Products
Bath and Body Works' Wedding Collection is in Celebration of Nuptials
Bridal Nail Polish Ranges
The Lights Lacquer Something Borrowed Bridal Nail Collection is Elegant
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
Wedding Shopping Experience Partnerships
Bella Bridesmaids Partners with Something Borrowed Blooms
Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms
Honeymoons.com Streamlines Romantic Getaway Planning
Modern High-Fashion Dresses
Terani Couture Launches the New Spring 2024 Fashion Collection
Fashion-Forward Bridal Party Apparel
Park & Fifth's 'Un-bridesmaid Collection' Embodies Elegance
Ethical Lab-Grown Diamond Rings
CaratBee Unveils its Gen Z-Focused Lab-Grown Diamond Collection
Elegantly Modern Bridal Collections
Essense of Australia Has Introduced a New Bridal Collection
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Luxury Bridal Rental Platforms
P.S. Bridal Rental Lets Brides Rent Out Their Own Wedding Dresses
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
Self Care Planners
The 2024 Self Care Planner Helps People Prioritize Self Care
Couple Investment Platforms
Plenty is a Tool Revolutionizing Investment for Modern Couples
AI Wedding Bouquet Generators
CelebrateAlly's Tool Visualizes Special Floral Arrangements
Wedding Planning Platforms
'Let’s Celebrate' Connects Couples to Vendors and Planners
Sentimental Tarnish-Proof Jewelry
Katie Loxton's Jewelry Collection Arrives with Gold Plating
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Personalized Mixed-Cut Rings
Austen & Blake Launch a New Engagement Ring Collection
Body-Inclusive Image Apps
Pinterest’s New Body Type Range Delivers More Inclusive Search Results
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Photo Memory Timelines
Storylife Helps Couples Create Custom Photo Albums to Preserve Memories
Shared Wedding Planing Tools
Zola's Split the Decitions Uses Reduces Wedding Planning Conflict
Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps
Lovecation Moments is the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
Seamless Wedding Planners
The Nook Theory Wedding Planner Makes Wedding Planning Fun & Easy
Wedding Speech Generators
Wedding Speech Studio Prepares AI Speeches for Any Wedding Role
Made-to-Order Bridal Collections
Cecilie Bahnsen Unveils its First Made-to-Order Collection
Smart Meeting Platforms
That's What You Said! Highlights the Gaps in Modern Meeting Platforms
Modernized Vegas Weddings
Bliss Wedding Chapel is a New Full-Service Venue on the Las Vegas Strip
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
All-in-One Event Planning Tools
Event Penguin Allows Users to Plan Seamless Events
Burger Brand-Sponsored Weddings
Whataburger Will Give One Couple a Whatawedding at the Vegas Strip