

When tracking a trend, Pinterest says that “each data point compares the search volume of a term to all other searches during that week.

So while some of these trends might be somewhat niche, they’re seeing a lot of momentum in online searches and are thus, “trendy.” I don’t want to be flippant in what is considered a trend, but Google and Pinterest seem to consider something trending when searches spike for that term. While usually, that means focusing on the event’s tech side, I sometimes like to dive into the latest event design ideas. What Defines A Trend?īuilding event planning software means I keep track of industry trends. The move to backyards and elopements seems to have led to a secondary trend of super low-key vibes, including boho bridal attire over the wedding gown. The move to backyard weddings, elopements, and micro-weddings is entirely due to bans on large gatherings. Of course, most of the 2021 wedding trends are influenced by COVID restrictions. I can’t see that any decade in the past 40 years has wrought such sweeping changes as we’re seeing now. Sure, dresses, cakes, and hairstyles were all a bit over-the-top in the 80s, but by the 90s, things started settling down. I’ve just spent an hour trawling through wedding trends by decade, and while a lot has changed, and a lot more has stayed the same. Goodbye, big parties, hello, intimate gatherings.

2021 Wedding Trends are all about being laid back, minimalist, and informal.
