2026 Wedding Trends at Carroll Hall: A Modern Garden Venue in Brooklyn
Wedding trends for 2026 are all about intention, personalization, and spaces that adapt to the couple—not the other way around. From private moments and elevated guest experiences to bold design choices and multi-event celebrations, couples are seeking venues that offer flexibility and a true sense of place. Carroll Hall stands at the intersection of these trends, offering a versatile setting that allows each wedding to feel completely its own.
Private, Personalized Moments
Trend: Couples are creating intimate, meaningful experiences. From private vow readings to handwritten notes to late-night departure snacks, couples are focusing on connection with their guests that feels personal and natural.
How Carroll Hall Stands Out: Carroll Hall’s indoor spaces, lush courtyards, and secluded treehouse provide the perfect backdrop for private vow readings or quiet, intimate moments, making these experiences feel special and natural.
Photo: Laura Huertas
Unconventional & Architectural Venues
Trend: Couples are seeking venues with distinctive architecture and a unique sense of place, moving beyond traditional ballrooms.
How Carroll Hall Stands Out: Carroll Hall’s award-winning design blends intentional architecture with lush gardens and skylights, providing a striking backdrop that feels both modern and organic. The fluid transition between indoor and outdoor spaces creates a one-of-a-kind setting for unforgettable weddings..
Elevated Experiences
Trend: Smaller, more curated guest lists are paired with immersive experiences: interactive food stations, signature cocktails, live entertainment, and guest surprises.
How Carroll Hall Stands Out: Carroll Hall’s flexible spaces make it easy to create elevated moments: a pop-up vinyl shop in the treehouse, garden grazing tables, or live performances from the mezzanine lounge. Our venue can be transferred into a memorable experience for your guests.
Photo: Christabelle Tan
Bold, Shareable Design & Décor
Trend: Couples are embracing striking, social-media-ready designs with bold colors, statement florals, dynamic floorplans, and photo-ready props.
How Carroll Hall Stands Out: Carroll Hall’s open, light-filled indoor spaces, vine-draped courtyards, treehouse, and mezzanine lounge provide endless possibilities for couples to design their wedding. Whether it’s a relaxed garden lounge, immersive floral displays, or playful LEGO-inspired centerpieces, every corner of the venue can be transformed to reflect a couple’s unique vision.
Multi-Day & Multi-Event Celebrations
Trend: Weddings are evolving into extended celebrations, sometimes across different locations or over multiple days, incorporating cultural traditions, rehearsal events, and post-wedding brunches.
How Carroll Hall Stands Out: With multiple versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, including our courtyards, treehouse, and a mezzanine lounge, Carroll Hall can host sequential events over a day or weekend, from rehearsal dinners to brunches, creating a cohesive, memorable wedding “experience” all in one location.
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Curated Culinary Experiences
Trend: Food is becoming a central part of the wedding design, with celebrity chef-inspired menus, family-style dining, and dessert cocktails that are as much about aesthetics as taste.
How Carroll Hall Stands Out: Carroll Hall’s layout supports interactive culinary moments, from elegantly styled food stations in the indoor skylit space to al fresco family-style dining in the garden courtyards. Its street-level location also allows food trucks to pull up, giving couples the option to offer unique, casual bites alongside more formal dining, creating a personalized experience that delights every guest.
Photo: JC Lemon