In the post-COVID world, everyone had their eyes on Europe.
So without further ado, here are the 2025 wedding trends to considerand what to avoid.
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Bride Stephanie Nass marries David Ulevitch in her Westchester, New York, backyard.
Corrine Fox wearing Monique Lhuillierduring her wedding at her family home in a Thousand Oaks, California.
We love an opportunity to make our hosts home the perfect place to celebrate.
Augusta Cole
In the post-COVID world, everyone had their eyes on Europe.
Clients and guests alike were bursting at the seams to buy that transatlantic ticket.
Bride Stephanie Nass marries David Ulevitch in her Westchester, New York, backyard. Multiple event planners tellVoguethat they are seeing more and more couples opt for weddings in their hometowns rather than vacation destinations—even if they have the budget to do so.
A recent couple of ours from NYC, celebrated their nuptials on their new upstate New York property.
Ready-to-drink cocktails mean no waiting, no slowing downjust perfectly mixed drinks in hand, all night long.
Film is backnostalgic, romantic, and a little unpredictable, like the best parties.
Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan had a photographer shoot film photography for their wedding in Mexico. Bronson van Wyck says the style is seeing a resurgence: “Film is back—nostalgic, romantic, and a little unpredictable, like the best parties. It’s forgiving in all the right ways, softening edges and making everyone look their best when the lights are low and the dancing’s wild.”
And the wait for those photos is a moment of delayed gratification that feels almost ceremonial.
Think bagels with spreads and amazing pastries.
The best recently was in New Yorka breakfast bagel and cream cheese from Sadelles!
For Gaby Novogratz’s rehearsal dinner, planned by Studio Sully, a draped tent acted as statement decor. In 2025, planners predict fabric accents will see a surge in popularity.
Stefanie Cove
Calligraphy is the star of the paper suite.
Augusta Cole
Fashion is stepping it up for weddings!
This red-carpet-inspired trend is all about owning the moment and showing up in style.
Sophia Cohen and Harrison Waterstreet’s invitationfor their La Quinta, California, wedding included cards as well as objects for a memorable effect: “We commissioned martini and aspirin-shaped salt and pepper shakers, a reimagined take on a vintage ’60s product design. The stem of the martini glass was stamped with our initials, and the aspirin serial number was actually our wedding date,” the bride says.
In 2025, planners predict fabric accents will see a surge in popularity.
From elegant backdrops to draped tabletops, fabric accents are making a big statement.
Jennifer Zabinski
Luxury train excursions through iconic European destinations are redefining intimate wedding weekends.
Nicole Wong and Carlo Biedenharnheld their wedding at the Golden Dragon, a restaurant in L.A.’s Chinatown. According to Jennifer Zabinski of JZ Events, many couples are doing buyouts of restaurants or asking restaurants to cater their wedding receptions.
Delight your guests with experiences that blend timeless elegance with breathtaking scenery.
For couples craving a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, opulent train adventures are full steam ahead!
Invitations are the first major style statement one sends their guests of the festivities to come.
One of Melissa Sullivan of Studio Sully’s 2025 trends? “Experiential escort card seating displays like a ticket booth or a display of an unusual object specific to the theme.”Malika Andrews’s seating chart was on a basketball hoop—and included basketballs for guests to play with.
Melissa Sullivan
Couples are embracing the intimacy of sharing their vows privately before the ceremony.
Stefanie Cove
Nicole Wong and Carlo Biedenharnheld their wedding at the Golden Dragon, a restaurant in L.A.s Chinatown.
Floor plans now mimic chic restaurant layouts with banquettes, showpiece bars, and intimate table arrangements.
Some couples are even booking buyouts at sought-after restaurants, where snagging a reservation is seemingly impossible.
Jennifer Zabinski,JZ Events
360-degree bars!
Our clients are loving four-sided bars whether round, rectangular, or square.
Stefanie Cove,Cove & Co.
Old-fashioned cakes are not new, but theyaregetting wilder!
Melissa Sullivan
One of Melissa Sullivan of Studio Sullys 2025 trends?
A word of caution: ensure logistics are considered and that these activations are well-staffed.
Stefanie Cove
Black tie might be timeless, but weddings are embracing a new era of style.
Lisa Vorce
From bridesmaid dresses to tablescapes, matchy-matchy is out.
Texture, layers, and the perfectly imperfect.
Think mixed prints, mismatched china, and tables that look artful, not straight out of a catalog.
People with the best taste know: Effortless is the ultimate flex.
Stefanie Cove
Hyper-monochrome or all-white weddings are out.
There is a noticeable shift away from plastic props, glow sticks, and other tchotchkes.
This thoughtful approach reflects a universal commitment to the planet in this generation of brides and grooms.
Jennifer Zabinski
Themed weddings with literal interpretations are being replaced by timeless, elegant designs.
