7 Wedding Trends Taking Over 2025

Weddings in 2025 are all about bold choices, personalized experiences, and aesthetic drama. This year’s wedding trends are pushing boundaries while also leaning into elegance, nostalgia, and timeless style. If you’re planning a wedding this year or next, here are the seven key trends that are setting the tone for unforgettable celebrations.

Photo: Irina and Matej

1. The Cherry On Top

Cherry red is stealing the spotlight in 2025 wedding color palettes. Rich, warm, and bursting with romantic energy, this hue is being incorporated in both bold and subtle ways: cherry-covered cakes, velvet bridesmaid gowns, deep red florals, and even colorful table decor. It’s a powerful alternative to softer tones, offering a luxe vibe that photographs beautifully.

Photo of a curved wedding table setting with red flowers and red chairs.
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White wedding cakes with red cherry details.
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2. Champagne Towers

Champagne towers are making a grand return, not just for aesthetics but for the moment they create. There’s something incredibly cinematic about the clinking of glasses and the slow pour of bubbly cascading from glass to glass. Couples are using these displays as a photo-op moment, often kicking off the reception or toasting to the beginning of their dance floor festivities. Cheers!

Photo of a bride drinking champagne on her wedding day in front of a champagne tower.
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Black and white blurry photo of a champagne tower.
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3. Creative Layouts

Gone are the days of uniform banquet tables. In 2025, couples are embracing unconventional table layouts — think serpentine curves, starburst patterns, or cozy clusters. These fresh configurations not only maximize space but also facilitate better guest interaction. They’re ideal for creative seating charts and allow the decor to flow more naturally through the space.

Photo of a curved wedding table setting with white flowers, beige tablecloth, and white umbrellas.
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Elegant outdoor wedding dinner setting in a historic fortress park, featuring round tables with white linens, arranged in a graceful curve.
[6] Bring Me Somewhere Nice, Dani Rodriguez

4. Dramatic Drapery

Drapery is taking on a transformative role in wedding venues this year. Billowing fabrics hung from ceilings, around entrances, and as ceremony backdrops bring instant softness and grandeur. Whether sheer and romantic or heavy and regal, drapery adds a level of elegance that turns any location into a dreamscape. Expect to see fabric installations layered with lighting, florals, and even scent diffusers for a full sensory experience.

Editorial-style portrait of a bride on her wedding day in front of green drapery.
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Photo of a wedding table setting with white flowers, numerous candles, and white drapery above the table.
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5. Old Money Decor

The “old money” aesthetic is proving irresistible. Think regal candlelit dinners, heirloom-style table settings, plush velvet accents, and ornate stationery. This trend is all about a curated, understated luxury — less flash, more finesse. Couples are borrowing inspiration from vintage estates, historic ballrooms, and even 19th-century art, creating weddings that feel timeless and deeply romantic.

Old-money style wedding table setting with black bows and gold candle holders.
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Editorial-style photo of a wedding ring surrounded by old-money style details.
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6. Bows

Bows are popping up everywhere — from bridal gowns and veils to shoes, napkin ties, and cake toppers. They’re playful, nostalgic, and totally versatile. Oversized bows add drama, while petite satin details offer subtle charm. It’s a nod to femininity and fashion-forward design, blending whimsy with elegance in the prettiest way possible.

Wedding dress with small white bows on the back.
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White three-tier wedding cake with small black bows, photographed with flash.
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7. The Calla Lily Bouquets

Minimalism meets drama with the revival of the calla lily bouquet. Their sleek silhouette, long stems, and clean lines bring an air of modern sophistication to the bridal look. Whether carried solo or paired with complimentary greens, calla lilies are perfect for brides who want something impactful but timeless.

Editorial-style photo of a calla lily wedding bouquet in front of green drapery.
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Editorial-style photo of a bride standing in a field holding a calla lily wedding bouquet.
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In 2025, weddings are less about tradition and more about personal expression and individuality. Couples are no longer confined to rigid customs but are embracing the freedom to curate experiences that truly reflect their personalities, values, and love stories. It’s about crafting unforgettable moments that are as personal and distinctive as the love they celebrate, making each wedding a true reflection of the couple’s journey and vision for the future.

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