Inspiration fuel: the major 2025 wedding trends to watch for
We could give you 2,025 reasons why it's worth paying attention to 2025 wedding trends. But you don't have all day, so we'll stick with the most important one.
Wedding trends are inspiration fuel. They're idea engines. They show you what's hot in the matrimonial world and give you more to chew on than an acre of wedding cakes.
Perhaps you'll pinch an idea wholesale. That's fine – trends are there to be pilfered. But it's more likely you'll mix and match – a little outdoor wedding chic here, a few menu ideas there. Before long, you'll have a wedding recipe that's all your own.
Well, consider us your sous chefs par excellence. We're here to serve up some of the freshest, most share-worthy wedding trends of the next 12 months.
A year of new traditions
If one thing captures the essence of 2025 wedding trends, it's creativity.
Yes, 2025 is the year of tearing up the wedding rulebook and rewriting it in neon, glue and glitter.
Not even our most treasured traditions are safe. In fact, traditions seem to be the first things to fly out of the nuptial window.
Take, for instance, the trend of couples spending time together before the ceremony. A few years ago, this would have been unthinkable. For some to-bes, it probably still is. But more and more brides and grooms are choosing to snatch a bit of alone time before walking down the aisle.
Technology, too, is taking over. Gone are old-school guestbooks. In 2025, we expect to see more couples opting for online guestbooks, as well as QR-code-powered apps that let guests leave audio messages.
And while we're sure most couples will still be happy with a band or a DJ, experts note a rise in experiential entertainment. Think garden games, interactive cocktail bars and live caricaturing.
Types of weddings: from micro to maximalist
In 2025, it will be less about where you have your wedding and more about the size.
On the one hand, you have the multi-day wedding trend. Brides and grooms are hiring venues wholesale and hosting full-blown wedding weekends. These maximalist events are structured a little like destination weddings – but in Doncaster or Birmingham rather than Dubai or Bali.
But 2025 is looking to be a fickle year. So, you can also expect to see the opposite trend in action: super-short and super-intimate weddings.
'Short' doesn't have to mean 'intimate', of course. You can still host a condensed ceremony and pull out all the stops. But more often than not, these no-nonsense nuptials are relaxed family-oriented affairs. Think smaller venues, frill-free décor and perhaps even private vow readings (we told you – no tradition is safe).
Finally, a few of the key 2025 wedding trends will be carried forward from previous years. Outdoor ceremonies are still high on many wedding wishlists. And eco-friendly weddings aren't going anywhere. Keeping things sensible and sustainable, after all, is still a big concern for many couples.
Wedding décor trends
Décor choices, too, are set to pull in two contradictory directions.
The first trend in this tug-of-war represents all things gloriously over-the-top. This is décor that comes dangerously close to stealing the show. Abundant florals that burst with foliage and joie de vivre. Dramatic, creative lighting choices like lanterns, candles and coloured bulbs. Some wedding gurus even predict a revival of the ice sculpture as centrepiece.
Colour schemes are likely to follow suit. While 2024 was all about bold shades, 2025 wedding trends will lean more into luxurious tones like deep emeralds, rich reds and gold. Think 'Instagram filter in real life' and you're pretty much there.
If frozen swans and gold lamé aren't your thing, consider the contrary trend: low-key, nostalgic décor. This sees couples showcase family heirlooms, hand-me-down decorations and charity shop treasures. Our favourite ideas include old photos in antique frames, repurposed vintage vases as table trinkets and handmade, personalised wedding favours.
Clothing and hair trends
Wedding attire has proven to be resilient to the winds of change. Grooms wear smart suits. Brides look resplendent in flowing dresses and matching headpieces. Colours may change but the vibe is strong and true.
Will 2025 be the year to change all that? Perhaps. Because one of the major 2025 wedding trends is the fashion-forward wedding.
Yes, the bravest brides and grooms are going all out with their wedding get-up. Ultra-creative, avant-garde dresses are making the jump from Parisian catwalks to UK wedding aisles. Playful mini dresses, too, are in. And grooms are swapping standard suits for bold, tailored outfits complete with waistcoats, bow ties and other cheeky touches.
Perhaps this all feels one step too radical for you. In which case, why not stick to traditional outfits but let your hair down? Literally, we mean. According to nuptial Nostradamuses, 2025 will be the year of brides forgoing up-dos in favour of long, luscious, flowing locks.
Dining trends
Everyone's getting creative in 2025 – including the chefs.
To match the maximalist wedding vibe, we're expecting big, elaborate wedding cakes. The dainty cupcakes of previous years are giving way to multi-tiered, lavishly decorated sponge sculptures – complete with equally interesting fillings.
Menus, too, are becoming more customised and creative – and dining setups are changing with them. Instead of the traditional buffet, we're expecting to see more informal food stations (think 'grab and go', rather than 'line up and fill a plate'). And instead of sit-down meals at round tables, spouses-to-be are opting for long, banquet-style tables that encourage chats and cheers.
Find your ideal wedding venue in Birmingham
Think of these 2025 wedding trends as your palette. You've picked your paints and you're ready to daub your masterpiece.
Let our venue be your canvas. Here at Westmead Hotel in Birmingham, we've been hosting unforgettable weddings for more than 15 years. Traditional or totally unique – we've seen it, organised it and done the 'I dos'.
As the lucky couple, you'll enjoy exclusive use of our wedding facilities and expert support from our co-ordinators. Your guests, meanwhile, will love our charming décor, our wood-fired pizza oven and our convenient central location.
To get started, simply get in touch. See you at the altar!