The Knot Weddings Magazine

This has been a banner year for weddings: 2.6 million “I dos” will take place before we ring in 2023, a number we haven’t seen in nearly 40 years. But I probably don’t have to tell you that. I bet your fridge is covered in save-the-dates, and as a to-be-wed, you’ve traded pandemic binge-watching for planning and budget spreadsheets. We feel you and we’re here for you. We’ve dedicated this issue to the (many) weddings of the year—the ones that have already happened and the ones yet to come, plus the thing that makes them all possible: LOVE! “The Boom & Beyond” (p. 28) highlights the faces of weddings in 2022, including the pros who work tirelessly to bring these celebrations to life. We tapped our relationship experts for the best…

ANYTHING FOR THE SHOT Bryan was totally committed to getting the perfect image, even if it meant laying down on a Manhattan street to create a dramatic angle. AMANDA SLATER EVENT PLANNER PRAIRIE WONDERLAND P. 68 Q: WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR COUPLES WHEN IT COMES TO PLANNING A WINTER WEDDING AND DEALING WITH INCLEMENT WEATHER? Snow doesn’t have to ruin your day. I loved that our shoot happened during a snowstorm. It added challenges, but was so magical. As with a rainy wedding, oversized umbrellas are useful for protecting you between photos; hand warmers are another must for your portrait session. At a snowy wedding, we also recommend renting portable heaters, blankets and serving hot drinks. They keep everyone nice and warm, as guest comfort should come first and foremost. Lastly, it’s key…

PATTERN PLAY Stefano and James had fun with their ceremony tuxes—they donned botanical-patterned Alexander McQueen numbers. The duo kept the bold looks coming by slipping into metallic tuxes for the reception. COLOR OF LOVE “We wanted the wedding to be fun and, since I can be clumsy, I knew I wouldn’t have a good time in a white dress,” says Katie. She chose to wear a custom red organza dress. A HUE HOW-TO Take a peek at your closet. What colors do you wear most in your everyday life? Let your wardrobe inform your wedding day style. Feeling adventurous? Scan the code below to peruse some of our favorite colorful dresses. SUNSHINE SKIRT Inspired by a magazine spread she’d seen years prior, Perry wore a yellow ombré Giambattista Valli gown for her wedding ceremony. Adam rocked a navy Dior…

PRO TAKE VICTORIA AHN Owner, Designs by Ahn Victoria, a New York City–based floral designer, is influenced by her background in ballet, choreographing colors and textures within arrangements to set the mood. Q: WHAT’S THE SCOOP ON THE FLOWER SHORTAGE? IS IT STILL POSSIBLE FOR COUPLES TO HAVE THEIR DREAM FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS DURING THIS TIME? It’s true that it’s been a tough year for the flower industry because of an ongoing flower shortage. White roses, for instance, have been hard to come by. With that in mind, it’s important for couples to be flexible and understand that there will be some price increases right now. This is also a time to be strategic with budgets. Invest the most money on the parts of the day where guests will spend the most time. We encourage to-be-weds…

When people hear the word “boundary,” they sometimes think of it as a wall. It seems counterintuitive to have one in a solid relationship that’s built on great communication and openness with each other. At its core, though, a boundary is just that: It’s communicating a need to someone. That’s why I set a boundary with my partner, Max: no commenting on my food choices or my body. I told him what I need, which is an environment where I don’t feel judged about my relationship with food or my appearance. I told him, ‘I need to maintain a healthy relationship with food to feel safe around you so that I can be myself.’ Setting a boundary is essentially communicating a need, and it was important to let my partner know…

Count 'em: 2,600,000 weddings—that’s 7,123 weddings for every day of 2022. After months of postponements and a veritable wedding drought, the industry rebounded in a booming way. Truth be told, there’s a good chance you went to one of those weddings. Over 200 million Americans are set to attend one in 2022—more than 60 percent of the population. The seismic shift the industry has seen as a result of the wedding boom can’t be overstated. Even couples getting married in 2023 and 2024, of whom there will be plenty, are part of that ongoing change. They are replacing tradition with customization and centering their personalities and love stories. This evolution is enriching the very definition of weddings. But where exactly did all this demand come from? While some 2022 weddings have been…