Top 10 wedding trends of 2025
If you’re planning your wedding for 2025, you’re in for a treat! Next year’s wedding trends are all about bold colours, going against the grain and making sure your big day feels as unique as your love story. Whether you are planning a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, these top ten trends are here to inspire!
1. Sustainable Weddings
Being green doesn’t mean you have to compromise. Couples are embracing sustainability with eco-friendly choices like digital invitations, reusable decor, pre-loved attire, locally sourced menus and planet-friendly favours.
Tip: Choose local, organic and seasonal flowers or potted plants that can be gifted and replanted.
2. Micro-Weddings
Bigger isn’t always better. Micro-weddings - celebrations with fewer than 50 guests - are all the rage for 2025. It’s all about quality time with your nearest and dearest, sharing special moments with people who actually know your middle name. Plus, a smaller guest list = a bigger budget for food, drinks and those killer shoes you’ve been eyeing!
Tip: For those who can't be present, setting up a live stream can allow them to participate without increasing the guest count.
3. Content Creators
As the use of social media continues to rise, content creators have become big business. Usually just one individual shooting from their phone, they create candid content as if from the eyes of your guests, and can turn around edits fast, normally within 24 hours, so that you can share to your day on your socials whilst waiting for your edited images back from your photographer and videographer.
Tip: If you’re thinking of hiring a content creator, speak with your photographer/videographer first to understand how they can all work together to fulfil their roles.
4. Weekday Weddings
Why wait until the weekend? Friday is the new Saturday! Non-weekend weddings are officially a thing for 2025, and they’re not just for people who love a good bargain (although, yes, venues are usually cheaper!). It’s a chance to create a long weekend for your guests, because who doesn’t love taking an extra day off work for a wedding?
Bonus: Fewer scheduling conflicts and more time to recover!
Image courtesy of Evelyn Rose Floristry
5. Bold Colours
It’s goodbye muted tones and hello to bold colour palettes! Deep blues, emerald greens and pops of brights like fuchsia and mustard are stealing the spotlight. Whether it’s in your flowers, table settings or bridesmaids’ dresses, it’s time to inject some personality into your palette. The brighter, the better!
Pro tip: Neon signs with cheeky messages = instant reception win.
6. Non-Traditional Attire
Couples are ditching tradition for bold wedding attire—think mini dresses, Tuxedo suits, and statement looks. The vibe? Wear whatever makes you feel amazing. Your day, your rules!
Tip: If you are on the lookout for sustainable options for your wedding dress, the LWD (Little White Dress) is a big tick in the box as it can be reworn at future parties and special occasions.
7. Interactive Entertainment
Weddings are moving beyond the conventional forms of entertainment as couples embrace unique creative experiences such as live painters who capture the event in real time, turning the day into a beautiful keepsake. Video guestbooks are replacing traditional signature books or photo booths, allowing guests to record heartfelt messages for the newlyweds, and custom cocktail bars that allow guests to mix their own drinks are growing in popularity.
Tip: It’s all about engaging your guests whilst not taking them away from the party. Choose something that can be set up in the same room as the dancefloor and takes a maximum of 5-10 minutes.
8. Vintage Cakes
No doubt in part thanks to Bridgerton, the heart shaped cake is a trend that has gained huge pace in 2024 and is set to continue through 2025. The epitome of classic romance with its pretty icing frills and layers, the vintage heart cake bring kitsch, charm and something a bit different to your day. Ask your cakemaker to tailor it to suit your colour scheme and opt for a flavour that’s special to you both for an extra personal touch.
Tip: This style of cake lends itself to smaller parties due to its size. Add co-ordinating cupcakes to your order if your guest list is larger so no one misses out.
9. Alternative Receptions
Traditional sit-down dinners? Not a must for 2025. Couples are shaking things up with alternative receptions - food trucks, dessert bars and signature cocktail menus. It’s a more relaxed vibe where guests can mingle, munch and dance all night. Plus it’s a more budget friendly option if that’s a priority.
Tip: Tailor your dessert bar to the season. Summer? Think donuts and ice cream sundaes. Winter - Crumble cart anyone?
10. Nostalgia
Set to be big for 2025 as couples look to weave sentimental elements from their past into their celebrations, creating a warm atmosphere and emotional connections with guests. Add personal touches to your centrepieces such as family photos and disposable cameras and create a playlist full of songs you grew up listening to.
Tip: Incorporating a retro pick ‘n’ mix table or creating a small selection of signature cocktails named after your favourite childhood movies are fun and charming ways to embellish the theme.
So there you have it—the top 10 wedding trends for 2025! Whether you’re planning a chic micro-wedding, embracing bold colours, or serving up sublime street food at your reception, next year is all about having fun and making your wedding truly your own!
At Hedingham Castle we are with you every step of the way and understand that your wedding should be as unique as the couple getting married. We understand that flexibility is key and we love nothing more than helping to plan a wedding that’s full to bursting with personal touches and bespoke elements. Get in touch with our wedding team to find out more about weddings at Hedingham Castle.