GigSalad Unveils Fresh Pre-Wedding Entertainment Trends That Channel Gen Z Energy

GigSalad, the leading place for booking event talent, has been tracing wedding entertainment trends for years, watching how bookings related to weddings have changed. With more than 100,000 entertainers, this company has long been a front-row witness to what’s trending. A deep dive into five years of wedding-related bookings reveals how bridal showers and bachelorette parties are evolving—less about tradition and more about connection, creativity, and good vibes (sometimes literally).

According to new data from GigSalad,today’s brides are rewriting the rules of wedding fun, and their choices say a lot about what matters to Gen Z and young millennial couples.

Brides today are less concerned with keeping up appearances and more interested in crafting experiences for themselves and their guests. While classic picks like bartenders, magicians, and musicians still have a place at the party, newer trends lean into wellness and wonder.

Among the top risers for bachelorette parties? Tarot readers, whose bookings have nearly doubled, signaling a growing love for all things mystical. Mobile massage and personal chefs are also on the rise, hinting that modern brides may be trading their “wild night out” for a night of self-care and connection.

Bridal showers are getting a glow-up, too. Alongside ever-popular acoustic guitarists, violinists, saxophonists, and pianists are becoming top picks for couples wanting a more curated musical vibe. Meanwhile, interactive experiences like henna art and caricature drawings are winning hearts (and social media shoutouts), offering guests personalized mementos to take home.

“The entertainment a bride chooses speaks volumes,” says Mark Steiner, founder and CEO of GigSalad. “It’s about more than taste—it’s about how she wants her friends and family to feel. When we see tarot readers and henna artists trending, it’s a sign that brides are leaning into personal, meaningful experiences over cookie-cutter celebrations.”

These emerging trends reflect a shift in how young couples see their role as hosts: not just putting on a show, but creating shared moments that resonate. And if those moments happen to include a sax solo or a sneak peek at someone’s future? Even better.

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