2026 is almost here - and we have compiled a list of the top wedding trends we can’t wait to see in the new year! From one-of-a-kind venues, to elegant décor, to whimsical floral designs- 2026 weddings are sure to be full of personal, chic, & memorable elements! When planning a wedding at Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings, your expert wedding planners will help bring these trends to life and help execute your fairy tale wedding!
Keep reading to find magical inspiration for your 2026 wedding or vow renewal!
Statement Florals
One of our favorite up and coming trends is statement floral that combines both elegant, whimsy, and industrial elements. This trend incorporates unique colors and textures into wedding décor in an unexpected way! Consider playing with floral arrangements of different heights, sizes, and types of flowers to add endless visual interest. Framing your space with this unique floral trend is sure to make for stunning photos and add a whimsical garden vibe to your celebration.
Moody Color Schemes
Couples are opting to amp up the vibrancy in their color palettes in the new year by embracing colors that are bold, rich, modern and timeless. In 2026, couples are incorporating darker and moodier colors in their wedding color palettes- think plum, maroon, olive green, and chocolate brown. We will see this through decor bursting with pops of color overall transforming wedding décor, striking accents, florals, & tablescapes.
Grand Exit
The fun doesn’t have to end when the dancing does, in 2026 couples will be exiting their wedding by adding a grand finale to their fairy tale day! A grand exit is a perfect way to say ‘goodbye’ your wedding celebrations and ‘hello’ your happily ever after. With dozens of customizable options, your grand exit can feel uniquely you. Consider walking with your partner amongst a shower of flower petals, through a tunnel of bubbles, or ride away in a vintage car or, for an extra touch of magic, ride away on Cinderella’s Coach at Walt Disney World Resort or Cinderella Platinum Coach at Disneyland Resort, all while your smiling guests are cheering you on and sending well wishes into your next chapter.
Drapery as Décor
Couples are leaving traditional wedding décor in 2025 and embracing unique and elements such as drapery into their 2026 wedding celebration spaces. From dramatic backdrops to drapery framing the altar, fabric accents are making a big statement in 2026 weddings. Whether cascading from ceilings or creating an overall romantic and elevated atmosphere, draping offers visually striking and unique wedding décor through its elegant texture.
Statement Venues
No matter your wedding vision, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings has a stunning venue to match. From whimsical gardens, grand ballrooms, seaside vistas, castle courtyards and so much more, our couples have over 100 stunning wedding venue options to choose from. Whether you are tapping into your sentimental side and choosing a Disney Park or Resort that played a significant part in your love story or want a fully immersive and one-of-a-kind backdrop, there is no shortage of venues to choose from.
Read below to see some venues that are sure to make a statement as your wedding celebration!
- Consider World Celebration Gardens in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort where you can host your wedding celebration under the glow of Spaceship Earth.
- Magnolia Park Gazebo allows you to say ‘I Do’ immersed in New Orleans Square before Disneyland® Park opens.
- Exchange vows at Castaway Cay on Disney's private island surrounded by swaying palms and pristine crystal-blue waters.
- 'AMA 'AMA Patio at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa provides a beautiful backdrop of the shimmering Pacific Ocean as you exchange vows.
Themed Events
Themed events are taking over 2026 weddings! Here at Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings our wedding experts and dedicated wedding planning team will help bring your uniquely themed celebration vision to life. Whether you are taking inspiration from a classic Disney love story, a favorite animated film, or even an iconic Disney Parks attraction, we specialize in incorporating themes that speak to you and your partner's shared passions into your wedding celebration. Imagine your weddings guests arrive in a specified wardrobe, music, reflective of the event theme, is played throughout the event, and décor is curated to set the mood. Your Disney Wedding Planners will ensure every element, from to food and cocktails, to floral and tablescapes, result in a wedding celebration that is fully immersive and beautifully crafted. It’s pure magic and allows you to step into your own fairy tale world!
Are you ready to start planning your wedding or vow renewal? Request a digital brochure or contact us. Have more questions & want to meet the team? Plan a visit to an Open House or see us in a city near you at our Disney Weddings Boutique Tours in early 2026.
