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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'LensHD' Leaves Glasses Sparkling Without Any Work
Inclusive Engagement Rings
Tiffany & Co. Debuted Its First-Ever Men's Engagement Ring
Leather Winter Fashion Collections
Hardware LDN Launches 2021 Winter Collection of Leather Apparel
Gender-Neutral Bridalwear Campaigns
Designer Eva Janssens Created a Campaign to Celebrate Love
Striking Affordable Wedding Dresses
Azazie Williamina Dress is Minimalist Yet Breathtaking
Nostalgic Bridal Capsules
BHLDN & Maison Sully are Revisiting Styles of the 1940s to 1990s
Smart Multimedia Glasses
Rokid Air 4K AR Glasses Enhance Movies, Games & Apps
Minimalist Ultra-Luxurious Jewelry
Ring Concierge Dropped a New Line of Must-Have Gold Jewelry
Accessible Bridal Couture
Giambattista Valli’s First Bridal Capsule Features Made-to-Order Styles
Glamorous Holiday Capsules
Le Chateau Launched the Glamour Capsule Ahead of the Holidays
Mafia Movie-Inspired Sneakers
Puma Teams Up with 'The Godfather' to Drop New 'Palermo' Silhouette
Sustainable Styling Pop-Ups
Rotaro is Sharing Eco-Friendly Fashion Experiences on Airbnb
Gender-Neutral Engagement Rings
Zac Posen and Blue Nile’s Created Inclusive Rings for All
Timeless Ethically-Sourced Jewelry
Canadian Brand bluboho Expanded its 'Beloved Collection'
Elevated Classic Apparel
There Was One is Farfetch's Proprietary Fashion Line Inspired by Classics
Secondhand Wedding Pop-Ups
Resellfridges: The Wedding Lets People Shop for Pre-Loved Pieces
Sleep Spa Hotels
Hästen Created a Destination That Emphasizes Health & Wellness Through Sleep
Beer-Branded Wedding Dresses
Busch Light and David's Bridal Recently Debuted Wedding Formal Wear
Stylish Bridal Suits
The Christian Siriano Bridal Collection Shares Options for All Brides
Expressive Fantastical Bridalwear
Odylyne The Ceremony's Collection Was Inspired by a 70s Movie
Ethically Sourced Fine Jewelry
Brilliant Earth Debuts the New 'Ensemble Collection'
Holiday-Ready Sustainable Clothing
Nadjarina's Line of Future-Forward Attire is NYE Ready
Nuptial-Inspired Candle Fragrances
Homesick Launched its First Wedding Collection of Candles
Sustainable Bridesmaid Dresses
Nola London Makes Modern Styles with a Low Environmental Impact
Elegant Special Occasion Dresses
Azazie Boasts a Number of Sophisticated & Statement Designs
Stylish Holiday Collections
JessaKae Recently Released a Holiday Express Collection
Elegant Maternity Apparel
A Pea in the Pod & Something Navy Created a Maternity Holiday Collection
Party-Inspired Bridal Collections
16Arlington Bridal Plays with Feathers, Sequins & Separates
Recycled Ocean Plastic Mattresses
The Harmony Lux Hybrid Mattress is Going to the Aquarium
Eye-Mounted Rearview Cyclist Mirrors
The 'CORKY X' Sunglasses Mirror Enhances Cyclist Awareness
Micro-Wedding Pop-Ups
Bijoux Birk is Helping Couples to Tie the Knot with a Micro-Wedding
Responsive Reading Sunglasses
These 32°N Sunglasses Switch into Reading Glasses with a Swipe
Sleepwear-Inspired Wedding Dresses
The Bridal Nap Dress by Hill House Home is an Easy-Going Style
Smart Affordable Shapewear Solutions
The Azazie Shapewear Collection is Made for Sizes S-3XL
Anniversary Getaway Packages
Viceroy is Offering Packages with a Complimentary Anniversary Stay
Digital Wedding Stickers
David's Bridal Created BrideMojis to Meet the Needs of Modern Brides
Low-Cost Trackable Earbuds
The Skullcandy Sesh Evo Earbuds Boast Tile Tracking Technology
Handmade Titanium Sunglasses
These Oakley Frogskins Sunglasses are Durably Constructed
On-Demand Clothing Alterations
Alternew Offers Wedding Clothing Alterations
Stackable Wedding Donuts
Krispy Kreme Australia's Wedding Dozen Replaces Traditional Cakes
Wedding-Themed Mattresses
Beautyrest by Christian Siriano Was Inspired by a Bridal Collection
Mix-and-Match Wedding Capsules
The JOOP! Dare It Capsule Collection is Designed in a Modular Way
Sustainably Sourced Wedding Florals
David's Bridal is Reimagining the Wedding Floral Experience
Celebratory Cracker Cakes
Cheez-It's Limited-Edition Cheez-Itennial Cake Celebrates 100 Years
Premium Americana Sunglasses
The Shinola Eyewear Collection Includes Three Styles
Orchid Stem Cell Eye Gels
WLDKAT Just Launched the ORCHID STEM CELL + MAGNOLIA BERRY Eye Gel
Luxury Department Store Weddings
Selfridges London Will Host In-House Weddings for a Limited Time
Individualistic Bridesmaid Collections
Rixo's Dresses Help Everyone Look Their Best, Harmoniously
Ghost Hunter Cosplay Gear
The HasLab Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler Proton Pack is Realistic
Classic Style Vibrant Sunglasses
The Supreme Spring 2021 Eyewear Options are Bold in Colors
Celebratory Wedding Sprinkles
Fancy Sprinkles' Wedding Collection Includes Special Blends & Kits
Collaboration Recycled Acetate Sunglasses
The Persol x JW Anderson Sunglasses are Stylish
Wedding-Specific Dating App Features
Tinder Set to Launch New 'Plus One' Feature for Wedding Dates
Livestreaming Bridal Channels
The David's Bridal YouTube Live Channel Shares Special Moments 24/7
Handcrafted Quinceañera Gowns
Fifteen Roses is an Exclusive Quinceañera Label at David's Bridal