The hashtag #WeddingHacks has a whopping 103 million views on TikTok. From ways to make your wedding stress-free to theme and location inspiration, TikTok is clearly a source of enlightenment for couples planning their weddings worldwide. Here we pick the top wedding trends and hacks for the coming year based on the most popular hashtags on the app.

Biggest TikTok Wedding Trends & Hacks

You might think “Gen Z” when this app comes to mind, but TikTok has a whole wealth of information and spectacular wedding ideas for whatever theme you’re looking for.

Jonathan Bryans, Sales Director at Irish wedding venues website WeddingsOnline, talks about the TikTok trends for 2022 and shares expert tips on how to implement them on your big day.

The best TikTok wedding venues and themes

“Due to the recent events of the pandemic, many couples seem to be jumping at the opportunity to have a destination wedding, with the hashtag #DestinationWeddings racking up 9.5 million views on TikTok,” says Jonathan.

The top hashtag (by views per hashtag) was “Luxury Weddings” with 26.6 million views, closely followed by “Destination Weddings”. Cottagecore weddings, casual weddings and ’60s weddings ranked third, fourth and fifth, alongside regency weddings – the latter a nod to Netflix favorite Bridgeton.

The popularity of cottagecore — an aesthetic that celebrates simple life, particularly in the country — in relation to weddings (think outdoor ceremonies, barns, fairy lights and flowers) suggests that due to the pandemic and restrictions, many Couples are looking for a more intimate and meaningful affair instead of a big wedding. Even celebs like Ariana Grande followed this trend last year with their Tiny Do.

If you are If you’re hoping to have a wedding abroad this year, be sure to check each country’s requirements before planning or booking. Also, make sure you have the appropriate insurance coverage in case government changes prevent you and your guests from traveling.

Top TikTok wedding trends

In the last two years, wedding traditions have become more unique than ever.

For example, instead of wedding cakes, many couples are opting for champagne towers at their reception, with the hashtag #ChampagneTower garnering a whopping 14.6 million views. Other popular trends included wedding flower walls, beaded veils and bridal gloves.

The pandemic has not only made your wedding more personal, but also prompted a massive resurgence of nostalgia. For example, “#60sWedding” has 6,284 views on TikTok. Many brides also incorporate past wedding trends into their final wedding look.

Puff sleeves — like this number from JLM Couture — and bridal gloves are also some of this year’s most popular upcoming TikTok wedding trends, with 114.5k and 17.8k views, respectively.

The best TikTok wedding hacks

There are many subtle ways to make your wedding more personal. Personalized gifts instead of classic wedding gifts to give to your family are more popular than ever with thousands of TikTok hashtags.

If you’re guests, you could buy the newlyweds a personalized cutting board, just one of many popular gifts in 2022, according to TikTok. These little touches make a big difference and can certainly make the day that little bit more special.

While seating charts are a must at any ceremony, they’re not the most exciting use of your wedding budget.

Following a TikTok hack that has over a million views (and counting) could do wonders for you and your wallet: just trace and shape a sheet of plastic and press down your colored printout to create your own chart .

Rather than buying a bespoke, personalized wedding chart, you could get an inexpensive acrylic sheet that gives you the opportunity to create a truly bespoke welcome sign without breaking the bank.

There’s no denying that TikTok can offer some excellent hacks and inspiration to every couple out there.

“But remember, your wedding theme and look has to feel right to you — you can be as traditional or as personal as you like,” says Jonathan.

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