Things We’d Love to Photograph This Year
The best weddings don’t feel overly planned. They feel well loved. The timeline exists, but no one’s staring at it. The details matter, but no one’s stressing about them. People are present. The energy is good. The shoes come off at some point.
As we head into 2026, these are just a few things we’d be genuinely thrilled to see at weddings this year. Not requirements. Not trends you need to follow. Just fun ideas we love when couples make them their own.
So here’s our very unofficial wishlist.
• Projected video or home-movie footage during the reception. Old clips, a little grain, someone unexpectedly emotional near the bar.
• Live music with personality. String trios at the ceremony. Jazz bands during cocktail hour. A saxophone player on a table who maybe gets a standing ovation.
• Fashion moments that feel personal. Second dresses. Vintage veils. Gloves. Statement shoes that feel like a choice, not a checklist.
• Thoughtful, sustainably sourced details. Thrifted antique silver trays on grazing tables. Vintage glassware. Hand-thrown ceramic place cards. Pressed-flower menus. Linen napkins that look like they’ve lived a life.
• Movement that feels natural and playful. Running through hallways. Jumping into pools. Climbing onto luggage carts. Laughing mid-spin instead of holding still.
• Family-style dining. Long tables. Shared plates. Actual conversation. The kind of dinner where no one’s checking their phone.
• Small, meaningful favors. Matchbooks that fit in a clutch. Easy to keep. Easy to love.
• Custom art woven into the day. Live painters. Illustrated cocktail menus. Hand-drawn place cards that guests quietly tuck into their bags.
When couples choose things like this, the day just flows. Nothing feels forced. The photos follow.
If your 2026 wedding sounds a little like this, we’d be thrilled to photograph it.
