Summer 2026 Wedding Trends

The wedding season in Dubrovnik has only begun and we are excited for the upcoming summer wedding trends. Styled produce like lemons, tangerines and figs over traditional decor elements or soft, elegant drapery replacing traditional floral arches. Relaxed, simple celebrations have also been on the rise. Summer 2026 trends seem to be less about glam and more about creating a day that feels true to the couple, and as wedding planners that has always been our main priority!

Here are some of the 2026 wedding trends we’re seeing more of, plus a few reasons why Dubrovnik is the perfect city to bring them to life.

1. Fruit and citrus decor

Replacing big floral arrangements and statement table pieces, incorporating fruit decor has already become a leading wedding trend of the entire year! Couples are leaning more towards vibrant yellow, orange and lime. Any type of fruits can be incorporated and combined with traditional table decor like candles, florals, vases or lamps.

We work with a fantastic decorator who paired tangerines and tangerine halves with bold blue tablecloth and blue florals. In another venue we went with a neutral green, decorated pears and pearls. Dubrovnik is known for incredible venues with the backdrops like the deep blue Adriatic Sea, green islands and pine tree forests and we can’t wait to create more fruity setups!

2. Soft drapery

This summer more and more couples will say goodbye to stiff, rigid arches and say hello to flowy, elegant drapery. The drapery elements work really well in every single Dubrovnik wedding venue as they completely transform the atmosphere. However, the experience has taught us that working with drapery is not always as simple as it sounds. We recently organized an elopement on Copacabana beach, a perfectly suitable location for a flowy focal point. The drapery we installed over the arch transformed the installation by adding dimension and movement. Because of strong winds on the day of the elopement, the behind the scenes looked interesting to say the least. It was a battle between us and the drapery as the wind was only getting stronger. We finally found the ideal location where the fabric was moving the way we wanted and the couple couldn’t have been happier with the result.

3. Quiet weddings

A big, glamorous wedding with a lot of guests and details to think about can bring a lot of stress to the couple. Even with a wedding planner who keeps everything in check, the wedding day can still seem like rushing from one segment to the next.

The so called quiet weddings is another rising worldwide trend that we are seeing a lot of in Dubrovnik. A more relaxed celebration in an intimate setting can allow the couple and their guests to fully enjoy every moment and connect. It takes a lot of pressure off the bride and groom as they don’t have to run from table to table and talk to every single guest. Not posting every detail about the wedding on social media is another important part of the quiet wedding trend. It’s not about going viral and wedding hashtags, it’s about immersing yourself in the moment. We would love to plan your simple wedding or an elopement in Dubrovnik and prove that less can be more!