Our community is fortunate to have so many brilliant, insightful entrepreneurs and creatives and so many of them have front row, ground level seats that allow them to see emerging trends before the so-called experts, industry leaders, etc. We wanted to create a space to connect members of our community where they could share these insights on trends and opportunities they are seeing.

Amy Dunaway

As a Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio wedding planner, and wedding accessory boutique owner, I have seen a lot of wedding trends change over the years. The biggest trend we are seeing right now in the wedding industry is clients choosing to personalize every chance they get. Monograms have always been a classic choice with weddings and adding a personal touch, but we are seeing personalizations in just about every aspect from Monogram Suspenders like our Jeffrey Monogram Suspenders, personalized cocktail napkins at the reception, and even personalized custom dance floors. Read more>>

Ophel Rose-Ramirez.

I feel some of the biggest trends currently in the beauty industry is “less is more. Minimalist and soft looks have been trending lately. These looks still take as much if not more time than their “full glam” styles but are just as stunning. I thin k it’s a huge misconception that the less makeup and styling it looks like you have that the beauty look is “Easier” or faster but its truly not. Thankfully most of my bridal and special event clients appreciate the attention and detail i create with my work. Read more>>

Vanessa Claire Stewart.

There are a lot of artists that now would have remained previously undiscovered without the access that can be gained from the internet. Just 20 years ago, an emerging storyteller needed connections and capital to be able to put their content into the world. It is exciting to the the barriers of entry to the entertainment industry become much lower as people are finding their voices on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Read more>>

Xiomara Sosa

Mental health has always been a subject that most people have stayed away from because of the stigma. The stigma comes from a long time ago, and often is passed down from generation to generation. We’ve seen a shift in that as of late because of the internet. More and more people are using the online world to break down that stigma with personal stories and with education. It’s great! However, there are some small concerns with that. For example, people self-diagnosing, people self-appointing themselves as experts, etc. But we can work around that. Read more>>

Amber Lovelle

Some of the biggest trends that I see are luxury curated picnics which is one of the things I specialize in. It’s more than just your typical soiree. It’s all about the aesthetics. Read more>>

Shikyla Whitaker

Some of the biggest trends I see in the braiding industry are the different styles people come up with. Staying relevant in this game you have to be consistent and always keep up with the trends because the people always want something new. Read more>>

Ally Parker

In the wedding industry, we at Madly in Love Designs get a front row seat to new trends because our brides to be are telling us what they want to see at their upcoming weddings! We have heard some really fun trends recently, three of which are our personal favorites: 1. The modern, minimalist trend – the “less is more” trend which uses clean lines, minimal or limited color palettes, and fiercely intentional details (no fluff!) to capture a timeless, chic aesthetic. Read more>>

ShaElla Askew.

Social media can change weekly! It’s so easy to become overwhelmed. As long as your foundation is concrete, you’ll be fine but here are a few trends now in social media. 1. Organic and related content is king. I believe covid played a part in this. The human , emotional connection is desired again. Being too “salesy” or “aesthetic” can actually HURT you now. Be yourself. This is your time to shine! Read more>>