Planning your 2025 wedding doesn’t have to be stressful when you’re prepared! Our top wedding trends for 2025 include a return to timeless themes, vintage aesthetics, and rustic elegance. At Vintage Hotels, we offer complete customization for your wedding, from florals to décor to food, to make your big day as beautiful as the love you two share.
Timeless Aesthetic
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Everything old is new again in 2025! Whether it’s cakes, décor, or clothing, embracing a timeless vintage aesthetic is the #1 trend we’re predicting for 2025. Couples have been modernizing vintage décor, embracing the classic charm of a rustic elegance aesthetic, and styling with an eye for modern minimalism. Don’t be afraid to experiment with classic themes!
Old-Fashioned Cakes
Wedding cakes are the centrepiece of any bridal celebrations, and as we head into the new year, old-fashioned colonnade cakes are still dominating our social media feeds. Artistic cakes that match the romantic, vintage aesthetic of today’s weddings will continue to dominate, with plenty of piped flowers, unorthodox shapes, and extravagant fondant sculpting. Meanwhile, more and more couples offer non-traditional desserts alongside their cake, such as creamy tiramisu, berry tarts, and even croquembouche towers.
Statement-Making Fabric Accents
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Drapery and fabric accents are a 2025 trend that we’re already seeing everywhere, from elegant backdrops to tablecloths. Layers of fabric—often in soft, gauze-like textures—are being used to soften spaces and make even large event halls feel romantic and intimate. Drapery lends a classic but modern feel to any wedding, and so it’s no surprise that we’ll see more of it throughout the year.
Modern Vintage Décor
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Vintage classics never go out of style (we would know!), and in 2025, we’re embracing the beautiful, ornate designs of the past with a modern twist. Corset wedding gowns, crystal chandeliers, and classic drapery are back, along with classic candelabras and metallic textures. Paired with demure, modern floral designs and the perfect elegant setting, vintage trends are more stunning than ever before.
Film Photography
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Along with vintage décor, couples are increasingly embracing the romantic aesthetic of old-school 35mm film photography. Dreamy and nostalgic, film photography is flattering in all the best ways, softening edges and harsh colours for a naturally airbrushed finish. It’s particularly beautiful in low-light settings, and more and more couples are opting for a second photographer to shoot the day’s events exclusively in this soft, vintage style.
Rustic Elegance
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Nothing grounds a formal wedding quite like a rustic elegance theme. Modernize the trend for 2025 with an elegant garden party, using leafy plants and hanging flowers. Wrought iron cocktail tables and chairs lend an authentic, rustic feel that will complement the décor. The Gardens at Pillar and Post are an ideal venue for lovers of this timeless theme!
Long Banquet Tables—With a (Literal) Twist
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Long, serpentine banquet tables are snaking their way into 2025 to add a playful touch of whimsy to any reception. Couples are loving their unique shape and the way they soften the stiff, formal ambience of traditional banquet tables.
Plan Your Dream Wedding with Vintage Hotels
Dreaming of your perfect wedding? With our team of experienced wedding planners, we can bring your unique vision to life! With custom menus, décor, and an unforgettable vintage setting, we’d be delighted to give you the wedding you’ve always wanted. Contact us today to get in touch with our wedding coordinators!
*Featured image courtesy of Bright Sky Weddings