“The Power of Personality”: 6 Wedding Trends for 2026
Pattern-on-pattern is another key trend, as couples express their individuality, says wedding planner Niemerko, but “always in light, clean, fresh tones”, from tablescapes to bridal parties. “Think a white cloth with a beautiful pattern, matching napkins, seat pads, the whole…
How Danielle Frankel Built a New World of Bridal
When Danielle Frankel founded her label in 2017, she was engaged and working out of a rented space in New York’s Garment District that she describes as “a literal closet”. Now, when clients enter the bridal designer’s studio, they’re immersed…
Inside the Wedding Guest Economy
There comes a time in every girl’s life when all her paid time off — and a good chunk of disposable income — is allocated to weddings. A bachelorette weekend in Miami, a civil ceremony in London, a three-day destination…
The New “I Do”: Unpacking the Bridal Market in 2026
Weddings may be bigger business than ever, but interestingly, the US marriage rate has slowed slightly since 2022, per Euromonitor, with forecasts from 2026 to 2030 steady at six married people per 1,000. In Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Japan,…
How to Buy an Antique Engagement Ring, Like Taylor Swift or Zendaya’s
“When Taylor Swift came out with her beautiful old mine-cut diamond, I think every jewelry dealer in the world was delighted,” says antique jewelry specialist Catherine Taylor, the buying partner of London-based Sandra Cronan, who specializes in rare, unusual, and…
Tracing Lewis Hamilton’s Style Evolution
Lewis Hamilton may be best known for his impressive race car driving—he is a seven-time winner of the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship, after all—but fashion fans know that in addition, Hamilton is no stranger to a strong red carpet…