WEDDING INDUSTRY STUDY​

"A multi-day wedding, whether at home or at a destination, typically includes several events: a welcome party, rehearsal dinner, wedding day, and a post-wedding brunch or send-off. These events may also feature local experiences like boat cruises, beach clubs, or wine tastings to enhance the sense of place. Similarly, couples opting for home weddings are extending the festivities beyond a single day, with larger welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and next-day events such as pool parties. This trend is also evident in multi-day bachelorette parties, which now often span an entire weekend or more, moving beyond just a single night out."

"The weddings I photograph are usually multi-day events, not just a single welcome party. These typically span 2-3 days. On Thursday, it’s common for couples to host a family dinner for about 30-40 people. Then, on Friday, there’s often a fun activity like pickleball or a pool party, tailored to the location, followed by a relaxed cocktail party in the evening. It seems there’s less emphasis on post-Sunday events nowadays. Many guests need to travel on Sunday, so couples are choosing to invest more in Friday’s activities rather than extending the festivities into Sunday."

"Clients today want personalized, stylish, and luxurious weddings that reflect their tastes without being flashy. They rely on us to provide expertise, guidance, and unique touches that make their weddings unforgettable and true to their style."

"People want their weddings to feel authentic to them and their loved ones. Instead of 300 guests in a tent with a ton of flowers and a big band, they prefer intimate gatherings of around 80 people at meaningful destinations where they can spend the whole weekend together."

"Clients now love unique daytime activities for their guests, which we manage alongside setting up evening parties. COVID really amplified the importance of milestone events, and my clients now see the value in creating a one-of-a-kind experience that their friends and family have never had before."