The most exciting 2025 wedding trends

Published on 2025-02-21 / By Oli Pyper

So, you're getting married. Your belly's full of butterflies, your head's full of ideas and you're looking for inspiration everywhere. That's why we've compiled a list of our favourite 2025 wedding trends.

These trends represent the freshest and most fashionable ideas gracing wedding aisles this year. Some are daring and fashion-forward, others are cosy and nostalgic. Take a look – perhaps you'll find the perfect concept for your dream day.

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Bespoke wedding attire

As with last year, 2025 wedding trends are all about personalisation.

This doesn't mean ripping up the rulebook, necessarily. But it might mean reading the rulebook, scribbling bits out and covering it in glue and glitter.

In other words, it's about bending the rules and making them your own. And nowhere is this more apparent than in the sheer variety of wedding attire we've seen in recent months.

Among the most daring ideas are super-bright, jewel-coloured dresses, wedding-flavoured, form-fitting party wear and even matching tailored suits for the bride and groom.

But there's no pressure to go avant-garde. Instead, you can think of it as an invitation to play with tradition. Want to throw in an unusual accessory or choose mismatched bridesmaids' outfits? Go for it – it's your wedding and you're free to express yourself.

A rustic dessert platter featuring chocolate brownies, cupcakes with piped frosting, white chocolate-covered strawberries, cookies, and assorted chocolate treats.

Hyper-personalised menus

'If music be the food of love, play on', rhapsodised Duke Orsino in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

Nice quote, Duke. But we beg to differ. Music is great – but food is the food of love.

Perhaps that's why hyper-personalised menus are such a key trend this year. Crafting a one-of-a-kind menu means telling your story, course by course, with a feast of tailored flavours.

Perhaps you could serve the dish you ate on your first date. Or a themed menu based on your family's culinary heritage. Or fun foods from your childhood. It's completely up to you.

And we can help make it happen. Choose Washingborough Hall's Signature Food Package and our head chef will work with you to craft a bespoke menu for your big day. We can't wait to taste it.

A newlywed couple gazes into each other’s eyes in an outdoor setting. The bride, in a lace wedding gown, rests her hand on the groom’s chest as he smiles warmly.

Monochromatic make-up

We've noticed that the major 2025 wedding trends come in two distinct flavours.

On the one hand, you have maximalist weddings. Big menus, big make-up, big everything. However, many couples are pulling in the opposite direction and opting for classic minimalism instead.

Case in point: monochromatic make-up. This technique harks back to the golden age of Hollywood glamour, opting for simple, cohesive palettes that accentuate the wearer's natural beauty.

The result is a confident, unfussy look that's ideal for small, intimate or outdoor weddings. If you want to wear it, start with your natural skin tone and choose your highlights carefully. Warm shades of peach or rich jewel tones work well, depending on your complexion.

A bride in a white gown holds a bouquet of cream roses, pink peonies, and greenery. Her hands, adorned with a wedding ring and white nail polish, gently cradle the stems.

Artistic flower arrangements

Don't get us wrong. Flower arranging is an art form. Crafting any floral centrepiece takes skill, creativity and a whole lot of patience.

But take one look at the trendiest wedding florals and you'll know what we mean by 'artistic'. These arrangements take botanic artistry to whole new heights.

For rustic weddings, imagine crisp cascades of dried flowers that frame the altar or trail over dinner tables. For classic weddings, we're talking giant, pastel-coloured bouquets crammed with roses or lilies.

Fashion-forward couples are taking things even further. Think less 'arrangement' and more 'avant-garde floral sculpture'. These centrepieces are all about drama, spectacle and pure, unabashed playfulness.

Want to embrace this trend and go big with your bouquets? We'd be happy to recommend suppliers here in Lincolnshire who can help bring your floral dreams to life.

A newlywed couple walks hand in hand through a sparkler-lit send-off, smiling joyfully as friends and family celebrate their wedding night with glowing sparklers.

Candid photography

Modern weddings are more social than ever. Even if you opt for an intimate, family-oriented wedding, you can bet there'll be an army of social media followers waiting in the wings.

Yes – you're not just playing to your guest list anymore. Friends, acquaintances and total strangers will be keen to see your snaps and share your special moment online.

That's why so many couples are pushing the boat out with photography and videography. Posed family photos are still a must for most couples, of course. But some are opting for paparazzi-style photographs instead. Think blurry, behind-the-scenes shots that capture the fun and magic of the day in a whole new way.

This ties into another of the major 2025 wedding trends: guest-generated content. Most of us have seen photo booths at modern weddings. But how about giving out disposable cameras, so guests can capture their own candid shots? You'll be in for some nice surprises when the photos are developed.

A dessert table with an elegant display of layered cakes, chocolate pastries, panna cotta, and strawberry-topped treats, beautifully arranged in individual servings.

Dessert bars

You can't argue with a wedding cake. They're big, they're beautiful and – for many brides and grooms – they're as essential as bouquets and buttonholes.

But what if you want to keep things a little more informal? Well, you might want to consider a dessert bar instead.

This trend sees couples swap the showy cake for a buffet-style arrangement of sweet treats. This means there's more room for personalisation. Think white icing is a bit passé? Serve up colourful cheesecake squares. Or cute, nostalgic mini trifles. Or dainty, fruit-laden tarts.

Another advantage is that it keeps things simple. You can skip the cake-cutting ceremony and let guests help themselves after dinner. Easy.

It's not for everyone. But if you want your wedding to feel fun, relaxed and not too serious, it's a winner.

Still looking for that dream venue?

We hope these 2025 wedding trends have given you some big ideas for your big day.

But here's the thing. While trends are fun, fresh and inspirational, they never stand still. That's why they call them 'trends', after all.

A good venue, on the other hand, is timeless.

That's why we're sure you'll fall in love with Washingborough Hall. Our multi-award-winning Lincolnshire wedding venue has stood the test of time for more than 270 years.

Celebrate with us and you'll write a love story for the ages. It's all here – tear-jerkingly romantic Georgian architecture, beautifully sculptured grounds and the kind of personalised, premium service that dreams are made of.

Want to see it for yourself? It's easy to book a showround to suit your schedule. Alternatively, you can join us for one of our wedding open days, held every Wednesday from 6pm.

We look forward to meeting you.