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Vol. 04 · Winter 2026 · Wedding Industry Intelligence

The Industry
Behind the Aisle.

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Data-driven reports for wedding planners, venue owners, and bridal brand founders — published with the precision of a fashion lookbook.

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Average US wedding spend in 2026

+8.4% YoY
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Planners raising rates this quarter

+12pts vs. 2024
0.0M

Weddings projected in the US this year

−3% post-peak

Curated Collection

Latest Intelligence

Trend Forecast6 min read

The Minimalist Ceremony Wave

Stripped-back aesthetics are commanding premium pricing. Planners charging for restraint — and clients paying for it.

SEARCH INTEREST INDEX · 2020–2026

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Vendor Benchmark
$4,850

US median rate, 2026

+11% vs 2024

Photography

4 min read
Elegant wedding venue hall with tall windows and floral arrangements in the Northeast US
Regional SnapshotNortheast US

Northeast Corridor: Venue Scarcity Premium

Manhattan to Boston venues averaging 34% above national median. Shoulder-season discounts evaporating.

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Vibrant South Asian wedding ceremony with elaborate floral decorations and traditional attire
Editorial

Why South Asian Weddings Are Reshaping the $109B Industry

Multi-day ceremonies, multi-vendor logistics, and budgets that dwarf conventional planning assumptions. The numbers behind a market shift.

READ REPORT →12 min read
Salary Benchmark
$78,400

Median annual, US 2026

+6.2% YoY

Senior Wedding Planner

3 min read
The Brief

Weekly data for professionals who price with precision.

Join 14,200 planners, venue directors, and brand founders.

Micro-Wedding Economics7 min read

Under 30 Guests: The Profitability Paradox

Smaller headcounts, higher per-head spend, shorter lead times. Why micro-weddings are the most misunderstood segment.

SEARCH INTEREST INDEX · 2020–2026

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Scenic outdoor wedding venue surrounded by rolling hills in a destination location
Market ReportInternational

Destination Venue ROI: Tuscany vs. Hudson Valley

Two premium markets, two different margin profiles. A data comparison for venue operators considering expansion.

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Vendor Benchmark
$3,200

US median arrangement budget

+14% surge

Florist

3 min read
Modern minimalist wedding table setting with textural linen and architectural floral arrangements
Forecast 2026

Five Aesthetic Shifts Before They Hit Instagram

From textural linen tablescapes to brutalist ceremony arches — the visual trends still below saturation.

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Flagship Report · Winter 2026
Elegant wedding reception with candle-lit tables, floral centerpieces, and draped ceiling decorations

2.3M

Weddings / year

$109B

Total market

38%

Planner-assisted

State of the Industry

The 2026 Wedding Industry Annual Report

68 pages of market data covering vendor pricing, regional demand shifts, consumer spending patterns, and the operational metrics that separate thriving businesses from stagnant ones. Compiled from 4,200 industry surveys and 18 months of transaction data.

◆Planner fee benchmarks by market tier and experience level
◆Venue occupancy rates across 24 US metro areas
◆Micro-wedding vs. traditional wedding margin comparison
◆Emerging aesthetic trends with search volume data
Download ReportFree · 68 pages · PDF