Wedding Trends for 2025: Fresh Ideas to Inspire Your Big Day
Planning your 2025 wedding? This year is all about creativity, personal touches, and a whole lot of fun. From nostalgic film photography to dessert-inspired cakes, these trends are here to make your day as unique as your love story. Let’s dive into the most exciting wedding trends for 2025 and how you can make them yours!
Film Photography: Capturing Timeless Memories
There’s just something magical about film photography. In a world of filters and instant gratification, couples in 2025 are leaning into the raw, nostalgic beauty of film. The grain, the dreamy tones, the perfectly imperfect shots—it all feels so personal and authentic. And it doesn’t stop there—instant film cameras like Polaroids and Instax are making a big splash too, adding a playful, interactive element to your day.
How to Make It Yours: Hire a wedding photographer who specialises in film for those romantic, grainy images that feel like they belong in an old photo album. Want something fun for your guests? Set up an Instax photo booth or leave Polaroid cameras on tables so everyone can capture their own candid moments. Bonus: These instant snaps double as quirky keepsakes!
Dessert-Style Cakes: Sweet and Stunning
Who says your cake has to be traditional? In 2025, dessert-inspired cakes are stealing the show. Couples are ditching fondant for indulgent pavolas, madeleine towers and even desserts inspired by other cultures. The Italian Millefoglie cake, made from layers of puff pastry, vanilla custard and fresh fruit is high on the popularity list for 2025!
How to Make It Yours: Pick a dessert you both love and turn it into a show-stopping cake. Bonus points for serving it with matching mini desserts for your guests!
Pre-Loved Wedding Dresses: Recycling with Style
Wearing a pre-loved or upcycled dress is more than just eco-friendly—it’s romantic. Brides in 2025 are opting to recycle family heirlooms or shop vintage for dresses that carry their own story.
How to Make It Yours: Breathe new life into your mum’s wedding dress by working with a skilled seamstress to modernise it. Blogger Zanna van Dijk did just that by transforming her mum’s dress into a short number for her legal ceremony!
Alternatively, hit up vintage boutiques for a gown that’s as unique as you are.
Roaming Bands: Keep the Party Moving
Forget a stationary stage—roaming bands are bringing energy and excitement to weddings. These musicians move through your guests, playing acoustic hits or upbeat crowd-pleasers, keeping the vibe fun and dynamic. We’ve got The London Strollers booked for our 2025 wedding!
How to Make It Yours: Choose a versatile band that can adapt their playlist as they wander, creating surprise moments for your guests to enjoy.
Artist: Stacey Greenshield Art
Illustrators: A Unique Keepsake
Imagine an artist live-sketching your first dance or the moment you say “I do.” Wedding illustrators are giving couples a creative way to capture their day in real time—and the results are stunning.
How to Make It Yours: Set up your illustrator near the ceremony or reception, and let guests watch as they create a one-of-a-kind piece of art you’ll cherish forever.
Personalised Favours: A Thoughtful Touch
Favours are getting a heartfelt upgrade in 2025. Couples are moving away from generic tokens and opting for gifts that are deeply personal, like handwritten notes or curated books chosen specifically for each guest.
How to Make It Yours: Create a bookshelf filled with books inscribed with personal messages or leave a thank-you note at each guest’s seat. It’s a little gesture that makes a big impact.
Bold Colours: Make a Statement
Muted tones? Not in 2025. This year, weddings are going bold with colour. Think deep jewel tones, vibrant accents, and unexpected palettes that make everything feel fresh and fun.
How to Make It Yours: Incorporate bold hues into your flowers, bridesmaid dresses, or even your stationery. Love to make a statement? Opt for a brightly coloured wedding arch or aisle runner.
Let’s Make These Wedding Trends for 2025 Yours
If you’re loving these ideas as much as I am, let’s chat about how to bring them to life in your wedding ceremony. Whether you’re dreaming of bold colours, personalised favours, or a ceremony that tells your love story, I’m here to help make your day unforgettable. Get in touch today—I can’t wait to help you make 2025 your year to shine!