Wedding trends that are in and out for 2026, according to wedding planners

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Business Insider spoke to wedding planners about 2026 wedding trends.

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I've been a wedding photographer for over 12 years. Here are 10 of the best ideas I've seen at weddings.

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As a wedding photographer, I suggest that couples take a moment alone on their big day.

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The best and worst wedding dresses worn on TV shows

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We rounded up the best and worst wedding dresses from TV shows.

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I started following the 'one and non' drinking rule. Adding mocktails cut my drinking in half and helped me lose fat.

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As a social drinker, alternating boozy beverages with N/As helped me have fun while cutting back on alcohol.

Julia Pugachevsky

I've been in over 125 weddings. Here are 5 things guests actually care about — and 5 that are a waste of money.

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A lot of guests judge the quality of a wedding on a few key things — but some details aren't worth wasting money on.

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America's brides are sick of expensive, sweaty weddings. So they're turning to October.

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The best wedding photos of the year

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The Break the Rules category winner of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards.

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After attending over 100 weddings, I no longer 'cover my plate.' Instead, I use 4 better methods for giving gifts.

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A lot of wedding guests give enough money to cover the cost of their meal. However, that's not always practical or doable.

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I went to a destination wedding with no plus-one. It was one of the best trips I've ever taken.

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I went to a friend's wedding in a different country without a plus one, and I still had fun.

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The troubling reasons why divorce rates go up when women earn more

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A male cake topper leaning away from a female cake topper holding a bouquet of money.

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