Our Favorite Colorado Wedding Trends from the 2026 Season
Another incredible Colorado wedding season is officially in the books, and we couldn’t resist spilling the tea on our favorite moments from 2026. From sneaky plot twists to multi-day events, this season proved that when it comes to celebrating love in the Rockies, rules are officially made to be broken.
Here are the three wedding experiences that stole our hearts this year:
1. The Ultimate Plot Twist: Surprise Weddings
Is there anything better than a room full of unsuspecting guests who think they’re showing up for a casual engagement party, only to realize they’re actually at a wedding? Absolutely not.
Surprise weddings were the flex in 2026. Without the rigid timelines or traditional formality, the energy was electric from the second people figured out what was happening. 10/10, no notes. If you want a zero-stress vibe with maximum impact, this is it.
2. Making a Weekend Out of It: Multi-Day Celebrations
Why restrict the best party of your life to just a five-hour window? In 2026, couples leaned heavily into multi-day wedding experiences, and frankly, we hope this trend stays.
The real magic of a weekend-long wedding isn’t just double the party—it’s the quality time. Expanding the festivities beyond a single evening gives you room to actually breathe, mingle, and deeply connect with the people who traveled from near and far to celebrate you. From casual Friday night welcome drinks to slow-paced Sunday recovery brunches, having multiple touchpoints takes the pressure off the main event and lets every single guest feel like a real part of your story.
3. Energy Through the Roof: Bonnie Brooksbank
We’ve worked alongside some ridiculously talented vendors, but watching electric violinist Bonnie Brooksbank tear up a dance floor lives in our heads rent-free.
Bonnie doesn’t just play music; she commands the entire room. She seamlessly blends high-energy violin with live DJ sets, taking the crowd from classic sophistication to an absolute rave in about three seconds flat. The energy was so infectious that even our bartenders were dancing behind the well. Pairing a top-tier live performance with a fresh-pressed cocktail in hand? Pure magic. Check her out on Instagram @bonthoven
Featured image compliments of Jeff & Janelle, captured by Eros Weddings @erosweddings.co