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7 Wedding Trends for 2026 According to a Scottish Wedding Celebrant!
If you’re planning a 2026 wedding in Scotland, prepare yourself — the trends are bold, meaningful, and gloriously Scottish. As a celebrant, I get a front-row seat to it all, and I’m happy to report that 2026 is shaping up beautifully.
Here are the seven biggest trends I’m already seeing for next year.
1. Personal Vows Are Getting Properly Personal
Couples are ditching the generic lines and writing vows that sound like them — heartfelt, honest, and sometimes unintentionally hilarious.
Think: promises to always make the tea, or to stop stealing the duvet.
2026 couples want sincerity, not scripts — and it makes ceremonies unforgettable.
2. Micro Weddings With Mega Atmosphere
Small weddings aren’t going anywhere.
In fact, 2026 will see more couples choosing intimate gatherings in their favourite corners of Scotland — forests, lochsides, hilltops, and maybe even Granny’s garden if the midges behave.
Fewer guests = more connection, more personality, and more time to enjoy the day rather than sprint through it.
3. Celebrant-Led Ceremonies Front and Centre
Good news for me (MM The Celebrant): couples want ceremonies that feel personal, inclusive, and original.
Celebrant-led weddings give you the freedom to:
- Marry anywhere with landowner permission
- Include personal stories
- Blend traditions or create brand-new ones
2026 is all about meaningful moments rather than “insert-name-here” ceremonies.
4. “Anti-Stress” Wedding Planning
This might be my favourite trend.
Couples are simplifying — fewer complicated timelines, more relaxed structures.
Think: flexible ceremony start times, less rigid formalities, and focusing on what actually matters: the two of you promising a lifetime together.
(Your aunt will recover if the seating plan isn’t perfectly symmetrical.)
5. Bold Scottish Elements
Tartan will always be timeless — but in 2026 it’s getting creative.
Expect to see:
- Mixed-pattern tartans
- Tartan ribbon bouquets
- Modern tartan suits (even pink and sage versions!)
- Celtic readings and Scottish folklore woven into the ceremony
It’s Scottish tradition, just… with extra flair.
6. Sustainable Everything
2026 couples care deeply about the planet — and it’s showing.
Eco-friendly choices include:
- Wildflower confetti
- Locally sourced florals
- Reusable décor
- Pre-loved or re-designed wedding outfits
And of course, outdoor ceremonies in Scotland means the scenery does most of the decorating for free.
7. Dogs, Dogs, and More Dogs
Scotland has officially embraced the “dog of honour.”
In 2026, we’ll see more pups trotting down aisles with bow ties, flower collars, or incredibly serious expressions as they guard the rings.
And yes — I wholeheartedly support all canine involvement.
(Mud and slobber are temporary. Wedding memories are forever.)
Final Thoughts
2026 weddings in Scotland will be personal, relaxed, meaningful, and full of character — much like the couples themselves. Whether you’re planning a tiny ceremony on a clifftop or a big celebration in a barn, the trends all point to one thing:
Do it your way — and enjoy every moment of it.
MM The Celebrant 