July 2, 2026

The New Rules of Wedding Planning: 3 Ways Modern Couples Are Rethinking Wedding Traditions

By Meagan Culkin

North Carolina wedding planner Meagan Culkin, who has contributed to more than 700 weddings, has witnessed firsthand how trends and traditions have evolved. Modern couples are approaching wedding planning in completely new ways, with different budgets, etiquette expectations and a greater focus on guest experience. 

Meagan Culkin, founder of Magnolia Collective. Photo by Anna Grace Photography

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