Trend cluster
Category

Pop-Up
Weddings

Weddings incorporate mobile features for the sake of convenience or extravagance.

Mobile Double Decker CafesBranded Pop-Up Chapel BarsRoving Bicycle BarsMobile Train Wedding CelebrationsMobile Wedding Chapels

Trend

What is the Pop-Up Weddings trend?

Pop-Up Weddings: Pop-up and mobile weddings are becoming increasingly popular as people getting married seek out ways to either simplify their special days, or make them more unique. The shift away from more traditional executions of weddings shows that consumers are starting to prioritize reduction on special occasions – paralleling the same preference that is emerging in their daily rituals.

Trend themes

Themes within the Pop-Up Weddings trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Mobile Pop-Up

Mobile pop-up events are becoming increasingly popular and allow for unique, non-traditional experiences that are convenient and affordable.

02

Branded Activations

More brands are using pop-up experiences to embed themselves in holidays and events, creating new associations and potential fans for their products.

03

Charitable Pop-Ups

Pop-up events that are attached to or benefit charitable organizations are becoming more popular as consumers have an increased desire to give back.

Industry implications

What the Pop-Up Weddings trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Hospitality

The hospitality industry can incorporate mobile pop-up events such as weddings and bars to offer unique experiences and increase revenue streams.

For

Event Planning

Event planners can utilize mobile pop-up experiences and branded activations to offer their clients unique, non-traditional event options.

For

Marketing

Brands can create branded activations and pop-up experiences to engage with consumers in new and innovative ways, building brand awareness and loyalty.

Workshop question

How can your brand reduce a product/service to its most essential functions, while still offering distinct customer experience?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Pop-Up Weddings

Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 72%, freshness 8%.

Popularity61%
Activity72%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Pop-Up Weddings trend

6 featured examples from May 1, 2015 to Dec 14, 2017