The Rise of 'Candid-Chic': Why Unscripted Moments are 2024’s Hottest Wedding Trend

Let’s be honest: life isn’t posed, so why should your wedding photos be? The Candid-Chic trend is all about embracing the beauty of spontaneity and imperfection. It’s the big belly laughs, the sneaky tears, the little stolen moments between the chaos of the day. These are the photos that make you feel something when you look back at them.

Why is ‘Candid-Chic’ taking off?

After everything we’ve been through in recent years, weddings have become more about connection and less about grandeur. Couples are prioritizing the feeling of their day over the aesthetics of it, and photos that reflect genuine emotions have never been more popular. These aren’t just the photos where you look good—they’re the ones where you look happy.

Real-life Example:

Take Rachel and Anthony’s wedding. They decided to keep their day simple and focused on the people they love most. One of my favorite shots from their day wasn’t the perfectly posed portrait—it was the photo of Rachel’s mother looking at her daughter before the ceremony. She held her daughter’s hand and just smiled staring deep into her eyes. That’s the magic of Candid-Chic: capturing the moments you can’t plan for but will remember forever.