Santa Barbara’s Wedding Trends in 2022

The 'Bridgerton' Influence, Sustainable Ideas, Streamlined Safety Guidelines, and More

The ‘Bridgerton’ Influence, Sustainable Ideas, Streamlined Safety Guidelines, and More

By Maggie Yates | February 17, 2022

Credit: Veils and Tails Photography

This year is going to be an incredible one for beautiful, safety-conscious, eco-friendly celebrations.

There is some interesting tweaking of traditions that couples are embracing. Due to so many wedding reschedules from the pandemic, venues are filling their calendars to the brim — meaning that couples looking to schedule something for this year may find themselves getting married on a weekday. Instead of a standard wedding registry, many couples are opting to ask guests to donate to a honeymoon fund or to give to a particular charity

Courtesy: Jocelyn & Spencer

And eco-conscious is the new black. “There can be a perception that hosting an eco-friendly wedding is difficult to do and will lead to compromises in what couples envision for their day or is out-of-budget—but this isn’t the case!” says Kim Forrest, Senior Editor at WeddingWire. “We know couples are interested in hosting more sustainable events … so my advice to planners is to become familiar with and actively promote sustainable alternatives like dried flowers, rental items over single-use, invitations on recycled paper, and online RSVP through couples’ wedding websites.” E-vites cut down on paper usage, and diamond alternatives, such as Moissanite, opals, and white sapphires, can be beautiful and personal.

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