Are Vintage Weddings Becoming the Trend of 2026?
Vintage weddings are set to be one of the biggest wedding trends of 2026, with couples embracing celebrations that feel personal, meaningful, and beautifully nostalgic. Bookings for vintage-inspired venues have risen 37% since 2023, confirming the growing appeal of weddings rooted in story and soul. Today’s vintage wedding trend goes far beyond a few retro accents. Couples are choosing authentic details: vintage plates and glassware, heirloom linens, classic menus, and era-inspired music. The result? Weddings that feel rich in character rather than excess reflecting a collective return to what really matters: love, history, family, and shared joy.
Sustainable & Sentimental: Why Vintage Fits 2026
With 68% of couples prioritising sustainable weddings, vintage styling feels perfectly timed. Repurposed décor, second-hand fashion, and inherited textiles reduce environmental impact while adding emotional depth. A simple vintage tablecloth can become the thread that ties generations together. As planner Elise Montgomery puts it: “It isn’t just decoration—it’s a statement about values.”
A Meaningful and More Affordable Wedding Style
In a year of rising wedding costs, the vintage wedding style offers an elegant solution. Analysts estimate savings of around 22%, thanks to reused décor and timeless fashion choices.
The Vintage Wedding Experience at Château de Paon
At Château de Paon, we’ve seen this trend flourish naturally. The château’s quiet elegance and gentle charm create an effortless backdrop for timeless, soulful weddings. Our guiding promise “Serious about Joie de Vivre” sits beautifully beside this trend. Vintage weddings thrive on atmosphere, warmth, laughter, and meaning… all things we hold dear. Here, history isn’t a theme; it’s simply part of the air. Couples don’t choose the château because they want a vintage wedding, rather, they discover that its spirit supports the kind of celebration where life is savoured, moments feel unhurried, and joy is taken seriously.
