Wedding Trends for 2025
As we step into a new year, the world of weddings is evolving in exciting and innovative ways. Here at The Lawrence, we’ve been closely observing the emerging 2025 wedding trends that couples are embracing to make their special day truly unforgettable.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the latest wedding trends, providing insights and inspiration for couples getting married in 2025. Whether you’re looking for ideas on wedding décor or wedding entertainment, we’re here to help you create a celebration that reflects your style.
Wedding Venue Trends
Outdoor weddings
During the pandemic, outdoor weddings became popular as temporary measures were introduced to open a wider range of locations for outdoor civil wedding ceremonies in the UK. These measures were due to expire but, following a public consultation, were made permanent under the Marriages and Civil Partnerships Approved Premises Amendment which came into force in April 2022.
Outdoor weddings are a wonderful choice for many reasons. From stunning ceremony backdrops to romantic photography opportunities, it’s no surprise we’re seeing the trend towards more outdoor wedding ceremonies in 2025 and beyond. For helpful tips, we’ve already put together a guide for planning an unforgettable outdoor wedding ceremony in the UK.
Twilight weddings
In 2025, we expect to see a rise in twilight weddings. A twilight wedding typically begins after 5pm, usually timed to coincide with sunset, and goes straight into the evening wedding reception. Twilight weddings include a full ceremony and evening wedding reception, just without the formalities of a traditional wedding, so are perfect for more relaxed celebrations and for couples on a budget as they tend to be cheaper than traditional weddings.
There are a ton of reasons why a twilight wedding is an attractive option for couples. With a twilight wedding you effectively cut the day in half, allowing time to relax in the morning whilst you get ready instead of feeling rushed. What’s more, twilight weddings take advantage of the enchanting and romantic atmosphere that builds as the sun goes down, not only making for a beautiful visual of the happy couple but also providing spectacular photo opportunities.
Wedding Decoration Trends
Alternative Wedding Themes
In recent years, couples have been embracing unique and alternative wedding themes. An alternative wedding is a wedding that doesn’t conform to the expected standards of a typical wedding day. Instead of following the conventional wedding customs, you can choose to incorporate your own personal beliefs, interests, and personalities into your special day. Be it unusual themes, non-conventional wedding attire or alternative wedding decoration options, alternative weddings are all about celebrating your unique love story.
The beauty of an alternative wedding is that anyone can have one! With the right venue, your wacky and wonderful ideas can become a reality. Go for a theme that fits your passion, decorate your wedding suite to your heart’s desire and entertain your guests in a way they won’t forget. For more information about alternative weddings, head over to our blog about alternative wedding ideas.
Colourful Wedding Flowers
While soft neutrals and pastels will always be a favourite for wedding flowers, 2025 is also set to embrace bold, vibrant hues. For couples wanting to make a statement, colour blocking is an opportunity to inject personality and excitement into your wedding décor. Colour blocking involves one or two solid colours dominating the floral design, creating a bold contrast of rich colours which will instantly elevate your wedding venue.
Wedding Dress Trends
Outfit Changes
Like with most fashion trends, wedding dress trends come and go but if there’s one trend that’s here for the long run it’s multiple wedding day looks. Whether it’s for the wedding ceremony, wedding reception or after-party, modern brides are now embracing the opportunity to express their personalities with various looks throughout the day. This also plays into the rising trend of ‘wedding weekends’, where couples extend their celebrations over several days and have different outfits for each event.
Floral Wedding Dresses
Wedding dress latest trends predict we’ll see more floral motifs on wedding dresses in 2025. Yes, florals are a bridal staple, but floral wedding dress designs are taking centre stage this year. Brides are opting for dresses adorned with botanical-inspired prints, creating a fresh and vibrant look that’s perfect for spring and summer weddings.
While traditional wedding gowns have typically been shades of white or ivory, the re-emerging floral wedding dress trend is breaking the mould in a big way. Whether its delicate embroidered flowers or colourful floral prints, these designs bring a sense of romance and connection to the natural world and are perfect for brides who want something unique and beautifully intricate.
Food and Drink Trends for Weddings
Wedding Cake Alternatives
A traditional wedding cake will never go out of style, but more couples than ever are opting for wedding cake alternatives. One reason that couples choose not to serve a classic wedding cake comes down to preference. If you don’t like cake, feel free to serve up your go-to treat instead. And if you’re not ready to fully let go of the traditional tiered wedding cake, consider dressing one up with additional desserts, such as macarons, doughnuts or cupcakes.
Bespoke cocktails
Keeping with the trend of unconventional weddings and personalisation, couples are creating signature cocktails for their big day, based on their own tastes and preferences. A signature cocktail, or signature wedding drink, is a drink or drinks that the couple getting married choose to serve on their wedding day. Most signature wedding cocktails are just regular classic cocktails that have been given a new name to tie into the wedding theme.
The best part about choosing a bespoke cocktail for your wedding is you don’t have to pick just one. If you want to provide a few options, consider serving one cocktail chosen by you, one chosen by your partner and one that you choose together to reflect the essence of your love story.
Wedding Photography and Videography Trends
Wedding Content Creators
In the age of social media, wedding content creators are becoming increasingly popular. Not to be confused with a wedding photographer or wedding videographer, a wedding content creator captures and edits raw wedding footage to be used primarily on Instagram and Tiktok. They take hundreds of high-quality photos and videos, providing clients with an album of raw footage as well as several edited reels and TikToks to share on social media.
You don’t need to be social media obsessed to hire a wedding content creator, though. Wedding content creators allow couples the unique opportunity to see behind the scenes moments of their wedding day, making it truly unforgettable. You’ll get to relive your big day with hundreds of funny, candid and beautiful moments from you wedding within 24 hours.
Wedding Photo Apps
Wedding photo apps are a tool that allows couples to collect and share photos and videos from their wedding guests. These apps will help you gather all of your guest’s photos in one place so you can share the best bits of your wedding day with your loved ones. To allow guests to share their wedding photos, provide a URL or QR code and enjoy!
As we wrap up our exploration of the most exciting wedding trends for 2025, its clear that this year is all about personalisation and creativity. From the choice of wedding venue to the intricate details of wedding décor, the wedding industry is embracing a more tailored approach that reflects the unique stories and values of each couple. The wedding trends we’ve discussed highlight the shift towards creating memorable experiences that resonate with guests on a deeper level.
Regardless of the current wedding trends, as you plan your special day, remember that the most important aspect is to celebrate your love in a way that feels authentic to you. At The Lawrence, our dedicated team is committed to bringing your ideas to life, ensuring that every detail resonates with your personality and style. By working closely with you, we make it our mission to transform your dream wedding into a beautiful reality that you and your guests will cherish forever.
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