2025 Wedding Trends: How Venues and Suppliers Can Shine

The Trend: Out with over-the-top arrangements, in with understated elegance. Simple single stem florals focus on fewer elements to create a harmonious and uncluttered look. Couples are leaning toward a more natural, effortless style that complements outdoor venues, barn weddings, or intimate ceremonies.

How to Use It:

• Offer items you can offer that marry these simple florals, such as little bud vases, arches, table runners, cutlery, charger plates and anything else that compliment this emerging style.
• Redesign your spaces; neutral backdrops, rustic tables and soft lighting can make simple florals pop.
• Curate Pinterest-worthy displays to showcase how a minimal approach can still feel magical, show your couples you really understand their vision.

The Trend: Candlelight is taking centre stage, from ceremony aisles to reception tables. Why? Because candles offer a soft, flickering glow that immediately sets an impossibly romantic tone. Couples are embracing everything from tall, tapered candlesticks to clusters of pillar or sand candles. This trend suits venues looking to create a dramatic atmosphere with light, and it works beautifully for evening or winter weddings.

How to Use It:

• Partner with décor/styling specialists to offer bespoke candle arrangements, such as grand candelabras and a sea of pillar candles.
• Run a ‘Candlelit Weddings’ campaign with dreamy photoshoots showcasing candlelit ceremonies/receptions.
• Highlight the eco-friendly options—soy or beeswax candles can attract sustainability-conscious couples.

The Trend: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube—the big day is now about real-time highlights. Couples want their weddings captured not just for photo albums but for the digital world. Content creators specialise in delivering trendy, fast-paced footage like behind-the-scenes moments, guest interviews, and viral-worthy clips. This is more than just a photographer snapping shots—it’s about telling the story of the wedding as it happens, behind the scenes, from heartfelt vows to epic dance moves.

How to Use It:

• Partner with local creators to offer on-the-day content packages.
• The content doubles up for your own use, highlighting how your venue’s features (that grand staircase, the sweeping gardens) make for jaw-dropping backdrops.
• Add Wi-Fi hotspots throughout your venue and consider offering a “most Instagrammable spot” guide to guests.

The Trend: The days of formal, plated meals are fading as couples embrace more interactive and communal dining options. Grazing tables filled with artisanal cheeses, food trucks serving tacos or pizza, and family-style platters encourage mingling and fun. This trend suits outdoor weddings, boho themes, and couples who want their guests to feel relaxed and engaged.

How to Use It:

• Host tasting events featuring grazing tables or live food stations to showcase these options to couples.
• Collaborate with local food trucks or specialty chefs to provide unique offerings.

The Trend: Couples are opting for signature cocktails as a way to infuse their personality into the celebration. Think bespoke drink menus with names tied to their love story, like “First-Date Martini” or “Honeymoon Mojito.” These cocktails often use seasonal ingredients or reflect the wedding’s theme.

How to Use It:

• Host cocktail crafting nights for couples during the planning process.
• Include stories behind the cocktails in menus, like “Emma & Sam’s Sunset Spritz,” inspired by their proposal in Santorini.
• Share cocktail recipes on your blog and invite couples to try them at home.

The Trend: Micro weddings—intimate celebrations with fewer than 20 guests—are redefining what it means to tie the knot. Couples are prioritising meaningful connections, luxurious touches, and personalised experiences. These smaller gatherings allow for creative details like custom favours, gourmet dining, and unique entertainment options. They’re perfect for couples seeking quality over quantity, and they’re here to stay.

How to Use It

• Offer all-inclusive micro wedding packages that emphasise luxury and intimacy.
• Showcase flexible setups for smaller guest lists, like garden ceremonies or cosy reception rooms.

Pro Tip: Write a blog about the benefits of micro weddings and how your venue supports them.

The Trend: Couples are increasingly prioritising eco-conscious decisions, from choosing venues and suppliers with sustainable practices to sourcing local, seasonal flowers. Zero-waste policies, plant-based catering, and reusable décor are becoming non-negotiable for many. This trend reflects a wider societal shift toward sustainability, and eco-friendly weddings are no exception.

How to Use It:

• Highlight your sustainability efforts on your website, from recycling to sourcing local suppliers.
• Create a “green wedding” package, complete with plantable invitations, zero-waste catering, and eco-friendly décor.