Gen Z Is Embracing These Unconventional Wedding Trends For 2022, According To Pinterest

Gen Z is all about having an unconventional ceremony, and that means incorporating black. While weddings are usually associated with the color white, many Gen Zers are searching for black wedding dresses instead. Searches for goth wedding decor have also increased along with vampire wedding dress inspo. If you’re not ready to fully embrace the black wedding dress trend, have a black wedding cake instead.

Pearls are big in 2022. They’re not just a Gen Z wedding trend for 2022, but an overall wedding trend you’ll be seeing at a lot of ceremonies this year. Ways to include pearls in your big day is by getting a pearl veil ($65, Etsy) or a pearl wedding dress. You can even use pearls in your wedding decor and add edible pearls ($11, Walmart) to your wedding cake.

Another big wedding trend for Gen Z is having forest and woodland vibes present on your big day. This really taps into the ever popular cottagecore aesthetic. One way to include forest and woodland vibes is to have enchanted forest centerpieces on your tables or an enchanted forest wedding cake. You could even have your ceremony be in a forest to really fit the fairy tale and cottagecore vibes.

Along with incorporating black, Gen Z is also embracing the dark wedding trend overall. This means embracing the dark lovers aesthetic. Other colors that go well with black under this theme are red and sage green. You could even plan to have your entire wedding party have black glam nails. In fact, it’ll be a fun bachelorette party idea to have dark wedding manicures planned for all your friends.

While being unconventional is important to Gen Z, they’re also embracing their culture and traditions more so than ever before. That means searching for wedding dresses and decor that align with your personal identification, or even embracing your partner’s cultural identity as well.

Along with being inclusive in different cultures, Gen Z is also embracing the idea that love is for everyone. In fact, searches for non-binary wedding inspiration have increased on Pinterest. That includes searching for non-binary wedding outfits and queer bridal party ideas. You want everyone attending your wedding to feel included.

Bridgerton has really taken over everything from fashion to home decor, so it just makes sense that it’s also a Gen Z wedding trend for 2022. The Bridgerton and Regencycore inspiration doesn’t just have to be for the big day. Many couples are planning Bridgerton-inspired bachelorette parties, tea party bridal showers, and garden parties. You can even incorporate the Bridgerton vibes by having pastel colors as your wedding colors.

For Gen Z, sustainability is key for your wedding day. While your wedding day is big, it shouldn’t make a huge impact on the environment. One way to have an eco-friendly wedding is to shop for thrifted wedding dresses and decor. You can also have sustainable flowers, eco-friendly favors to hand out to your guests, and opt for digital wedding invitations instead of paper ones.