Wedding Decor Trends for 2026: What’s In, What’s Wow, and What’s Wonderfully You
- Leanne Brown
- Jan 19
- 3 min read
If you're planning a wedding for 2026 (how exciting!), now is the perfect time to get inspired by the latest decor trends that are making their way into the spotlight. As always, at Elbee Events, we’re here to help you style your day with meaning, elegance, and just the right amount of magic. So, let’s dive into what’s trending in the world of wedding styling and décor this coming season—tailored especially for couples who want their day to feel unique, memorable, and totally them.
Nature-Inspired Decor That Goes Beyond the Bouquet
2026 is all about bringing natural textures and earthy tones into your wedding space. Think hessian, rattan, linen, and raw wood accents paired with soft lighting and muted florals.
Couples are leaning into grounded, relaxed aesthetics with lots of lush greenery, mossy runners, potted plants, and even mini trees making appearances on tables and ceremony aisles. It’s the perfect way to create a serene, organic atmosphere—especially if you’re hosting an outdoor wedding or garden celebration.
Elevated Candlelight & Layered Lighting
Say hello to soft, romantic lighting—but elevated. In 2026, we’re seeing couples move away from traditional fairy lights to layered candle clusters, floating votives, and candle-lit pathways that guide guests through the event.
Seed lights in jars, oversized hurricane lanterns, and cascading light features suspended from above will all be big in the coming year, especially in evening weddings.
Leanne’s Favourite Look: A mixture of votives, tea lights, and pillar candles down the centre of long banquet tables—it’s timeless, warm, and breathtaking.
Statement Colour Palettes: Goodbye Blush, Hello Bold!
While classic tones will never go out of style, 2026 is set to embrace bold, expressive colours like terracotta, burnt orange, peacock blue, and sage green.
Couples are personalising their colour palettes more than ever before, often drawing inspiration from their love story, heritage, or home styling tastes.
Colour is being used more confidently in linen napkins, table runners, glassware, and even candles—bringing a cohesive yet playful element to the styling.
Curated Tablescapes That Feel Like Art
2026 will continue the shift away from traditional ‘uniform’ setups toward thoughtfully curated table styling. Expect mismatched textures, handpicked hire items, and layered elements that tell a story—your story. From silk runners over linen, to stacked plate settings, vintage cutlery, and mixed glassware, couples want their tables to feel bespoke, not boxed. Each setting is an experience—especially when styled with care.
Our Signature Approach: Bring your vision to our styling studio and watch it come to life in real time. You can mix, match, and play with our entire decor collection. It’s fun, relaxed, and totally tailored to you.
Sustainable Styling with Purpose
Eco-conscious couples are making sustainability a core part of their decor decisions in 2026. That means:
Reusable, locally sourced décor
Hiring instead of buying
Reclaimed or repurposed styling elements (think old books, vintage vases, dried florals)
Even wedding favours are going green—with potted herbs, wildflower seeds, or handmade keepsakes becoming the new norm.
Elbee Bonus: We LOVE styling with reused and recycled items, and we’re all about giving them a fresh, elegant twist.
It’s All About You: Personal Touches Are Everything
And perhaps the biggest trend of 2026? Weddings that feel like you. Couples are ditching tradition when it doesn’t suit them and embracing personalised decor elements that reflect their personalities, passions, and journey together.
That could be signage with favourite quotes, table names inspired by travel stories, or a curated lounge area styled like your home. The key? Decor with heart and meaning.
Ready to Style Your 2026 Wedding? Let’s Make It Magical
Whether you’re planning a spring garden wedding, a moody winter celebration, or a joyful backyard affair, Elbee Events is here to bring your vision to life with creativity, elegance, and a touch of wonder.
Book your exclusive decor styling session now and step into a world where every detail is beautifully, thoughtfully styled—just for you.
Let’s create something unforgettable together.
