Michelin‑star chefs elevate luxury wedding catering as bespoke invitations set 2026 trends

Top‑rated chefs with Michelin stars are increasingly hired to design wedding banquets, turning the meal into a high‑end sensory experience. In Spain, chef Mario Sandoval, two‑star at his restaurant Coque, and chef Jesús Sánchez, three‑star at Cenador de Amós, provide live stations, tasting menus and premium service that reflect the couple’s style and create memorable moments for guests.

At the same time, the wedding invitation market for 2026 focuses on artisanal, tactile materials. Trends include heavy cotton paper with deckle edges, botanical accents, wax seals embedding real flowers, and laser‑etched acrylic plates with metallic calligraphy. The shift moves away from flat minimalism toward sustainable, luxurious designs that set the tone for the celebration before it begins.