It’s official – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have tied the knot! As more details emerge surrounding their private yet extravagant wedding weekend, couples everywhere are on the lookout for inspiration clues as they plan their own celebration.
We polled wedding experts on which trends you might want to adopt for your big day, as well as which elements may not have a lasting impact.
Trends We Can Expect
“I believe that the whimsical idea of designing garden-like romantic structures with custom builds is definitely going to become more popular. We’ve already begun to see a resurgence in this trend, and I fully support moving away from the concept of quiet luxury toward a more maximalist and playful approach to weddings.”
–Irene Katzias, Irene + Co Events
“As far as we know, Taylor and Travis opted for a nearly-there wedding party. Taylor had her brother as her Man of Honor and Travis had his brother Jason as his Best Man, and that’s it! We love the intimate feeling this brought to the otherwise very large celebration. We predict future couples will take this lead and nix the large wedding parties that were once in fashion… i.e., 15 bridesmaids and groomsmen, etc. Non-traditional wedding parties have been evolving throughout recent years, and this sets the trend in stone that it could be here to stay.”
–Jen Avey, Destinationweddings.com
“Taylor and Travis transformed one of the most iconic arenas in the world into something intimate, organic, and alive, with real flowers, sculptural tree branches, and lush foliage softening a space built for twenty thousand. That is the detail couples will carry forward: florals used architecturally, not decoratively. We are already seeing couples move away from arrangements placed on top of a venue and toward designs that respond to the space itself. Guests reportedly forgot they were standing in an arena. That is the highest compliment floral design can receive, and couples everywhere will be chasing that feeling. The soft garden details echoed it beautifully, from the toss bouquet of Queen Anne’s lace and sweet pea to the vintage lace touches, effortless and unfussy, a quiet ode to her proposal garden and Southern roots. Expect innovative cottage garden blooms with that kind of restraint to define the next few years.”
–Amber Lynn, Snapdragon Bloom Bar
“Taylor and Travis made sure that their guests were in the moment by asking guests not to bring phones into Madison Square Garden. They also provided a mandatory phone check for those who arrived with their cells, and many guests commented that although it was a 1000-person celebration, it felt very intimate, and so I think the trend of limiting phones so that guests are completely in the moment with the bride and couple will stay as a lasting trend.”
–Audey Shen, Audey Shen Photography
“Couples were already requesting touches of lace and embroidery throughout their wedding day details, whether that meant lace-trimmed menus or custom embroidered towels for the catering staff. But now that Taylor & Travis have gifted each guest a custom-embroidered handkerchief finished with a delicate lace border, there’s no doubt this timeless detail is about to have a major moment. Expect to see lace accents and personalized textiles woven into every aspect of the celebration — from décor and stationery to fashion and beyond.”
–Heidi Moore, idieh design
“I think the incredible personalization and storytelling of the T&T wedding will become a trend. From the details that have come out, there was substantial thought put into showing the journey that each of them had leading up to their journey together. That translated into details that they loved. Weddings are important moments that can tell stories about couples, families, and the people assembled to witness the occasion. I think we’ll see that focus on storytelling increasingly impact the design of the wedding.”
–Vijay Goel, 440 Elm by Bite Catering Couture
“There is no doubt in my mind that everything and anything Taylor and Travis did will become a trend. As more photos (hopefully) get released, we will get a better understanding of the overall look and experience. Anything that becomes public will quickly make its way into wedding inspiration boards and socials. Whether it be mimicking the smallest of details we have seen, such as the custom napkins to custom license plates on getaway cars, it will all become a thing.”
–Sarah Quinlivan, Quintessential Events
What Won’t Be Trending
“A venue like Madison Square Garden offered Taylor and Travis the privacy necessary for their wedding. As a result, they had full creative control when it came to designing their fairytale garden wedding, almost like a Hollywood film set. As necessary as that level of privacy was for them, my guess is that many couples planning their own weddings will still prefer venues that offer a pre-established sense of character and light over venues that offer privacy, but must be built from the ground up.”
–Leah Black, Leah Black Photography
“It has been reported that each of the couple read vows that were twenty minutes long each. I do not see this becoming a widespread trend in weddings. Couples who are not marrying in a house of worship, and thus do not have a prescribed script for their vows, often want a shorter ceremony, twenty to thirty minutes tops, so that they can begin the celebrations scheduled after the formality of the ceremony.”
–Janice Carnevale, Bellwether Events
“Although I love the idea of completely transforming unique venues, I feel arena venues and sport complexes will not become a trend for weddings. It takes a special individual to be able to envision a space and what it can be versus what you see firsthand. Both Taylor and Travis have experience with arenas, stadiums, and what these large venues can turn into. An arena like Madison Square Garden in daylight when a game or show is not on is a vast space with bleachers, fluorescent lighting, sponsored signage, concessions, barricades, and a lot of harsh-looking production pieces. To an event planner or production design eye, we know we can mask this with drape and lights, or fabricate props to conceal, but not all brides and grooms can see the vision. Plus, it can be costly to completely transform unique areas depending on the ultimate outcome.”
–Penny Haas, Penny Haas, LLC
“I think the massive guest list of the Swift/Kelce wedding celebration will not become a norm, with many couples choosing to host more intimate celebrations. As guest experience becomes more of a focus, large guest lists are losing their allure and being replaced with intentionality and intimacy, allowing couples to spend more time with their families and friends rather than putting on a production.”
–Anna Solo, Anna Solo Photography
As the excitement ramps up and Taylor and Travis continue to pull back the curtain on their nuptials, all eyes will be on them to set the stage for the next wave of wedding trends. That said, the glitz and glam is enticing to recreate, but bear in mind that any trend you incorporate should be meaningful to you and your partner!
Meghan Ely is the owner of wedding PR and marketing firm OFD Consulting and the founder of OFD Collective, a membership community for wedding pros looking to elevate their visibility. She’s a sought-after speaker and a self-professed royal wedding enthusiast.
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