Wedding Trends to Expect in 2025: Florals, Fashion, Stationery & Design
As we step into 2025, couples are seeking new and creative ways to celebrate their love, blending tradition with fresh, modern ideas. From bold florals to personalized stationery, here’s a sneak peek into the wedding trends you can expect this year.
Florals: Bold, Sustainable, and Personal
Floral trends in 2025 are all about creating memorable, lush arrangements that
speak to the couple’s personality while embracing sustainability.
Dramatic Floral Installations:
Expect to see bold, oversized floral arrangements and installations that dominate the space at wedding venues, from cascading floral arches to suspended blooms overhead. These impactful pieces are designed to create stunning visual experiences for guests.
Sustainable Florals:
As environmental concerns continue to influence wedding planning, more couples are opting for locally sourced and seasonal flowers. Preserved flowers and florals that can be repurposed after the wedding will also remain popular, especially in our Southern African climate.
Personalized Florals:
Flowers are now being selected for their meaning, with couples choosing blooms that have personal significance, such as their birth flowers or those that reflect their shared experiences.
A really wonderful book I can totally recommend from my collection is
Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers (Volume 1) by Jessica Roux – found at Babylonstoren.
Fashion: Modern Elegance with Nostalgic Touches
In 2025, bridal fashion is seeing a shift toward sophisticated yet unique designs,
with modern twists on timeless styles.
Bold Colors and Non-Traditional Gowns: While white and ivory remain popular, bold colors such as blush, champagne, and even pastel blues and greens are making waves. Non-traditional gowns, like pantsuits or short dresses, will continue to rise in popularity, offering a fresh take on bridal fashion.
Minimalist and Sculptural Styles:
Sleek, minimalist gowns with sculptural elements and clean lines are making a comeback. Expect to see dresses with dramatic off-the-shoulder sleeves, high-low hems, and clean A-line silhouettes.
Vintage Revivals:
With a growing appreciation for nostalgia, wedding dresses inspired by vintage styles from the ’90s and early 2000s are returning—think simpler, elegant lines and romantic lace detailing. Y2K, Baby!
Stationery: Personalization, Luxury, and Texture
Wedding stationery in 2025 is all about luxury and personal expression,
with intricate designs that set the tone for the entire celebration.
Laser-Cut & Textured Designs:
Laser-cut details, embossing, and textures (think velvet, linen, or deckle-edged paper) are taking center stage. Couples want stationery that feels just as luxurious as the celebration itself.
Bold Typography & Custom Illustrations:
Hand-drawn elements and custom illustrations, whether of the couple, venue, or unique motifs, will be highly sought after. Typography will play a major role in setting the tone, with bold, artistic fonts paired with clean layouts.
Eco-Friendly Paper Options:
In line with sustainability trends, couples are embracing eco-friendly stationery, opting for recycled paper, plantable invitations (that guests can later plant to grow wildflowers), and biodegradable options.
Design Trends: Sustainability, Statement Venues, and Tech Integration
Design trends for weddings in 2025 are expected to combine a love for nature,
technology, and unforgettable spaces.
Sustainable Decor:
Couples are increasingly choosing sustainable decor, from reusable centerpieces to eco-conscious tableware. Many will also favour venues that prioritize sustainability, whether through zero-waste initiatives or green building certifications. Outside ceremonies for the summer!
Statement Venues:
In 2025, venues will become even more immersive, with couples opting for outdoor gardens, industrial spaces, or heritage sites that create a striking backdrop for their ceremony.
Venue in photo:
Shepstone Gardens, JHB
Technology-Driven Design:
Augmented reality (AR) experiences and interactive guest features are on the rise, from virtual wedding experiences for remote guests to interactive reception installations. Thinking further than QR codes!
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for weddings, with a fresh approach to design, fashion, florals, and stationery. Whether it’s through embracing sustainability, making bold fashion choices, or opting for personalized stationery, couples are truly putting their unique mark on the most important day of their lives.
As wedding trends evolve, one thing remains clear:
couples are striving for authenticity, individuality,
and meaningful experiences that reflect their personal journey together.
