(NEXSTAR) — As the new year approaches, many Americans are likely to continue their preparations for weddings set in 2026, especially during the holiday season. The effort involved in planning a wedding is ongoing, and the trends within the wedding industry are constantly evolving.

The Knot, a renowned wedding resource and news platform, has unveiled its “Future of Marriage: 2026 Trends to Watch Report.” This comprehensive report gathers insights from a series of surveys conducted by the company throughout 2025. The surveys encompassed responses from nearly 2,000 individuals who are engaged, dating, or single, representing a diverse array of ages, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and income levels. This was done to gauge the anticipated trends for weddings in 2026.