60. Wedding Year in Review: Trends, Truths & What Couples Need for 2026

2025 was a year of uncertainty… and intentionality and it showed up everywhere: in weddings, in relationships, and in real life.

In this Year in Review episode of The Aisle, Trista and CJ break down the biggest shifts they saw in weddings this year, from budget pivots and smaller guest attendance to the growing impact of social media and design shifts like draping becoming the new floral focus.

But this isn’t just a wedding recap. This is a real, honest reflection on what 2025 taught them personally and professionally including burnout, losing yourself, and what happens when investments don’t pan out.

And because they’re bringing this conversation from both a male and female perspective, CJ shares what men often misunderstand, what men carry silently, and how men view relationship challenges differently.

If you’re engaged, newly married, or in a committed relationship, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, motivated, and ready to move into 2026 with clarity.