In our view there is already a ton of coverage of the trends that ivory tower professors and billionaire fund managers are seeing. What’s the edge in hearing the billionaire consensus view over and over again?
The edge comes from hearing new perspectives and new information like from the wedding planner who has worked with hundreds of couples during the pandemic and has noticed that couples are allocating significantly more of their wedding budgets on “”small details”” like personalized neon signs and eco-friendly customized digital invitations rather than paper invites. Or the accountant seeing how there’s a huge uptick in ecommerce clients generating revenue from in person popups.
Below, you’ll find some of the most thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives in across various industries and markets sharing the trends they are seeing.
Tawny Ballard
Smaller weddings – ever since COVID, people were downsizing their weddings. I think couples are going for smaller guest counts so they can spend time with those closest to them on their wedding day. This also allows couples to prioritize quality over quantity. Guest experiences – whether that be a photo booth, portrait artist, live music, live painters Read more>>
The break plans
Content and videos have become the norm for a band to succeed. No longer just relying on music, but now becoming a “reality star” and letting fans and followers see the behind the scenes is almost more important. Read more>>
Noelle Casaine
Everyone loves a classic, crisp, clean palate of white floral for their big day, however with this being a trend for so long, it is starting to phase out. Anique Design Flowers loves working with color and unique combinations; new trends are making it easy to do what we love! A few of the new color trends this year are: 1) Greenspace – Lush and bright greens, hot pinks, rich purples, bold oranges paired with modern black and white patterns. Read more>>
Alisa Arnhalt
Almost overnight, COVID kept people home. They worked from home, they ate from home, they entertained themselves at home, and suddenly the home became a very important place. One of the biggest trends we have seen in the industry is the importance of creating a beautiful space at home when this has become the place where most people spend their time. Read more>>
ANDREA WOJCIAK
I love that the fashion and interior design industries are always talking to each other. I’m not sure what came first the grand millenial interiors trend or the coastal grandmother fashion trend but I believe they both lie in a collective goal to become more sustainable. All this to say, thrifting antiques and embracing the cozyness of beadboard, wallpaper, mixing patterns and a resurgence of marble and rich wood tones is all the rage! Read more>>
Abbie Miller
There are a few ways I can talk about trends in the photography industry. First, there are the trends that (some) photographers seem to follow. Let’s make everything out of focus using a fish-eye lens! Let’s turn everyone orange! Let’s make everything dull and almost black and white, but not quite! These are all trends that come and go. They are fleeting. One day, maybe it’s next week, next year or in the next decade, Read more>>
Tiffanie McCoy
GO BIG OR GO HOME MOTTOS! The biggest trends we’ve seen in the wedding/event post COVID is that weddings and events are bigger. What do we mean by that? During COVID, stay at home orders and capacity limits couples and clients got creative with their design and decor doubling the budget by adding floral installations, backdrops, hanging florals, luxe decor and more… Read more>>
Amy Barnard
The vintage retail business is bigger than ever. One dominant factor is due to climate change, and the increasing important awareness of buying used clothing, and avoiding “fast fashion”. The internet has also played a vital role in emphasizing the trend of thrifting. Platforms like Tiktok have allowed millions of (mostly) millennials and Gen Z-er’s to post about their trips thrifting, what they buy, putting outfits together on a budget, and many other thrifting content related videos. Read more>>
Annel Ortiz
The Biggest trends I’ve noticed would be customizing clothes, accessories even Disney ears with Artist like Bad Bunny, Karol G and many more. I love to customize ears to different personalities and unique styles to match their energy and fashion choices. Read more>>
Dewanna O’Guinn
Post COVID Concierge has been utilizing more passed foods and individual servings that offer equal visual appeal, and minimal buffets in order to limit crowds and grazing. Concierge has gotten creative using small plates and roaming stations where people simply pick up a styled dish or hors d’oeuvres rather than serve themselves from a station. It’s become one of the most popular requests for our events. Read more>>
Kristin Kong
Sustainability in design, materials, and furnishings is growing in popularity as the end consumers education of wellness increases. Clients are craving healthier homes and it is as much about function as it is about materials and where items for the home are made. Interiors are more about personal expressions and blending of styles; mixing high and low. We are seeing more merging of different approaches as opposed to one certain trend in design which leads to a highly unique home and one that is decidedly individual. Read more>>
Brittany Spraglin
Some of the biggest trends that I see in the beauty industry are eyelash extensions and body waxing! Both of these services are huge money makers in the beauty industry and I believe everyone wants a part of it! Read more>>
April Johnson
With the candle industry being at large, I’d say the biggest trends within the candle industry are organic candles such as “Soy Candles”. I also see there is a popular demand for not only organic candles, but organic aromatherapy scented candles. Read more>>
Monique T. Weathers
As a wedding planner in one of America’s most popular wedding destinations, Charleston, South Carolina, is seeing more and more couples opting to jet set with their closest family and friends in tow. We also see an increase in events leading up to the wedding day, to name a few a welcome to Charleston meet and greet, Rehearsal Dinners where all of the wedding guests are invited, after parties following the wedding reception (yes, that’s a thing). Farewell brunches the day after the wedding before guests depart to return to their respective homes. Read more>>
Sadia Khatri
Some of the biggest trends we are seeing are bringing the outdoors in! This is everything from boxwood greenery walls to 5-10ft tall trees to an entire aisle runner made of grass. Florals have always been a big part of weddings but these days greenery is gaining popularity for sure. Flower walls in all colors and styles are also very popular, as are floral and/or greenery chandeliers, suspended from the ceiling. Read more>>