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Winter 2025 Wedding Trends: What’s In Now and What’s Coming for 2026
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It’s trend-spotting season, and as we move through winter 2025, a few clear wedding design and fashion directions are emerging. From moody Brontë-inspired romance to sun-drenched Italian hues and aristocratic plaids, 2026 and beyond are shaping up to be a study in contrasts—where old-world nostalgia meets modern expression. The private members club aesthetic continues to gain traction, with rich coffee browns and tobacco tones evoking a coffee house revival that feels both intellectual and indulgent. Expect windswept gothic moods, Dolce Vita vibrancy, equestrian elegance, and a renewed fascination with lilac’s quiet magic. Below, we’ve rounded up the standout aesthetics defining what’s next in wedding and fashion design—each one telling its own story through color, texture, and silhouette.
“Lacy” Lady Grey
Grey is officially stepping into black’s territory as the new power neutral for 2026. From pewter to charcoal, shades of grey are redefining formality, especially when paired with the deconstructed tailoring and suiting silhouettes dominating runways. Think layered textures—tweed, wool, silk blends—that bring depth and dimension to the palette. At the same time, lace is EVERYWHERE, softening structure with romance: peeking from sweater dresses, layered into eveningwear, and woven through nearly every bridal gown (and stationery piece!) we adore! Designers are using lace in new, tactile ways that bring softness and dimension to modern celebrations. Together, grey’s refined edge and lace’s delicate allure create a striking duo—modern, elegant, and undeniably wedding-worthy.
Coffee Couture
Brown has officially become the new neutral. After several seasons on the fashion runways, this cozy and grounding color is now taking over bridesmaid dresses, floral palettes, and wedding décor. We predict even more of the “Coffee House Revival” as a defining event aesthetic for 2026, from mocha and espresso to oat milk beige. Beyond color, a coffee house vibe brings a mood of intellectualism where community and ritual matter more than spectacle.
Private Member’s Club
Another look defining the moment is the rise in weddings that feel more like private members’ clubs than traditional receptions with deep and dramatic dark cherry red, glossy maroon, burgundy velvet and brass accents. Picture reception spaces that encourage intimate conversation, layered with tailored design details such as custom monograms, cozy booth-style seating, and richly upholstered furnishings. Couples are also embracing secret-style after parties tucked away behind velvet curtains or password-only entrances. The mood is polished yet playful, tailored, exclusive, and immersive, designed to make guests feel like insiders at a one-night-only club.
Wedding Trend Predictions for 2026
Stormy Passion
The upcoming 2026 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights by Emerald Fennell, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is set to reignite a wave of Brontë-inspired, gothic-romantic influence. Expect to see design trends echoing the windswept Yorkshire moors—stormy passion expressed through weathered woods, stone walls, and mist-draped landscapes. Fashion will follow suit with Basque waists, dramatic ballgowns, and romantic bows making a striking return. A moody palette of “Hidden Gem” (Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year), weathered greys, muted jade, deep teal, and landscape green will define this evocative aesthetic, blending nature’s untamed beauty with dark romanticism.
Chevalier Plaid
Plaid is having a full-blown moment—seen everywhere at New York Fashion Week this September 2025, from the runways to the front row. With equestrian undertones galloping through fashion, heritage checks are being reimagined through the lens of aristocratic codes—think bridles, riding boots, and impeccably tailored suiting. The look gains fresh momentum when paired with Coloro’s Key Color for A/W 27/28, Luminous Blue, an electrifying shade that injects a modern edge into classic tartans and traditional tailoring. Styling takes cues from equestrian elegance with heritage checks, structured silhouettes, and bridled details refined for a contemporary audience. The palette unites tartan plaids and saddle browns with hits of Luminous Blue, black leather, and cobalt-glass accents, creating a balance between timeless tradition and bold sophistication.
The Lake Como Effect
The Lake Como Effect is impossible to ignore! Our feeds are awash with sunlit imagery of this dream destination (hello, @BeccaxBloom), where iconic villas and storied hotels continue to inspire weddings around the world. This effortlessly elegant lakeside aesthetic—timeless, cinematic, and impossibly chic—is spilling into everything from fashion to floral design. Looking ahead, we’re forecasting a Dolce Vita revival as sun-drenched orange and melon hues take center stage for summer 2027. Coloro & WGSN’s S/S 2027 Key Colour, Energy Orange (Coloro code 018-57-34), captures the mood perfectly: a high-vibrancy hue radiating optimism, confidence, and resilience. Styling will embrace body-hugging bodices with old-world sensuality, sweeping trains, statement sleeves, and couture volume, while palettes will glow with sun-warmed citrus tones balanced by soft neutrals and golden light.
Verdant Voltage
Chartreuse surges into the spotlight for 2026, charged with bold energy and unapologetic vibrancy. Anchoring the story is Coloro + WGSN’s Key Color A/W 26/27, “Green Glow,” a zesty lime tone that captures optimism and modern edge. Paired with citrus hues and moody greens, this palette buzzes with life, pushing past traditional pastels into high-voltage territory.
Together, these influences point to a bright and expressive future for weddings. From moody, romantic winter celebrations filled with lace and deep velvets to the energetic and sunlit tones of 2026, the next chapter in wedding design promises warmth, contrast, and individuality.
Burnished Lilac
There’s a quiet magic in lilac this season as it moves beyond cottagecore whispers into moments of elevated elegance. For Spring/Summer 2026, warm-hued lilacs are appearing in gowns, matching suits, and sheer layers—offering ethereal romance without ever feeling saccharine. Fabrics with dimension, like ruched tulle, sheer overlays, and fluid satin, add a sense of depth and refinement. Styling embraces sheer layering, textured draping, and floral embroidery interpreted with modern romanticism, while the palette glows with burnished lilac, blush-dust tones, soft lavender, and warm neutrals for a dreamy yet sophisticated effect.
