As wedding planners here at Lumina Events, we know how exhausting it can be to keep up with the latest wedding trends. To save you a little time and sanity, we‘ve done the research and compiled the most unique ideas so you don’t have to. Welcome to our ultimate guide to 2025 wedding trends!

As seasoned wedding experts, we have seen many trends come and go throughout the years. While you may see popular trends from the past few years linger, we have handpicked these 2025 wedding trends as ideas that are truly up-and-coming, so that you don’t have to wade through outdated ideas to find fresh inspiration. We have even compiled some Pinterest-ready inspo pics so you can keep your ideas handy for future reference!

Ready to jump into 2025 wedding trends? Keep scrolling to stay ahead of the curve!

2025 Wedding Trend #1: Mocha Mousse

The color gods at Pantone have spoken: Mocha Mousse is the 2025 Color of the Year! This “mellow brown infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth” is sure to be seen all over your Pinterest feed soon. We love this shade, as it can add depth to more neutral wedding color schemes, but can also balance out brighter shades, like chartreuse, rust, mustard, and blush, by adding an earthy richness.

2025 Wedding Trend #2: Abstract Ceremony Seating

Time to find your aisle style! If a traditional wedding ceremony feels stale and unoriginal, this trend is for you. Abstract ceremony seating is a simple yet effective way to give your guests an unforgettable ceremony experience!

Arena seating involves chairs that are placed in a circular or semi-circular formation around the couple. This creates an intimate, theater-like experience and ensures every guest feels close to the action. An arena seating design also fosters a sense of unity, as it symbolizes the couple being surrounded by the love and support of their friends and family.

You can also transport your guests to Fashion Week with runway seating, which features a long aisle flanked by chairs on either side. Runway seating not only gives your guests a great view of those walking down the aisle, but allows the bride and groom to see their guests’ faces while walking down the aisle. This creates special connection points and photo-worthy emotional moments.

Winding aisles also add an element of surprise and whimsy, creating a unique experience not only for the guests, but for the wedding party as well. By using a winding aisle, your journey to the altar is prolonged, making way for a more cinematic and emotional entrance to your ceremony. This design is especially striking in outdoor ceremony sites where the winding aisle can be adorned with florals to give a more organic feel.

2025 Wedding Trend #3: Regally Posed Portraits

Smize for the camera! This royal-inspired photography trend contrasts the blurry, ultra-candid documentary photography trend that was popular in 2024. Drawing influence from classic paintings and official royal portraits, this timeless style looks straight out of an antique oil painting. It features the couple often seated with family and friends gathered around them, facing the camera. Unlike candid or documentary approaches, this method celebrates the couple’s love story with elegance and formality, transforming their images into works of art, worthy of a gallery.

2025 Wedding Trend #4: Massive Wedding Cakes

Wedding cakes are so back. After the popularity of COVID-safe dessert alternatives such as cookies, cupcakes, and donuts, we are excited to announce that cakes are making a comeback with a big twist.

Oversized sheet cakes offer a modern twist on a classic shape for couples seeking a laid back but whimsical dessert option. Unlike traditional tiered wedding cakes, these sheet cakes often take up an entire table! Their sprawling scale opens up a world of design possibilities, from edible flowers to piping to sprinkles and more. The best part? Its flat surface is sure to make your cake cutting a breeze!

Similarly, our foodie brides and grooms can have fun with interactive cakes in 2025, such as a traditional Italian Millefoglie cake. The couple can assemble this from scratch onsite to entertain and impress guests. As a great alternative to a cake cutting, the bride and groom can join in on the fun for a unique photo opportunity!

2025 Wedding Trend #5: Organic-Inspired Wedding Decor

One of our favorite 2025 wedding trends is incorporating organic wedding decor! Including produce, like fresh oranges and lemons, into your tablescape design is a fun way to add texture, color, and flair to centerpieces while emulating a “still-life” oil painting feel. Better yet? Rather than floral arrangements and greenery that are often hard to repurpose post-event, you can give the produce new life after the wedding. We love the ideas of sending them home with guests as favors, donating them to a local food pantry, or being used by the bride and groom to cook their first meal as a married couple.

#6: Hand Crafted Decor and Signage

Some things are just better handmade! We can thank our cottagecore brides for this 2025 wedding trend. From custom illustrated wedding invitations and save-the-dates to antique dishware and linens, embracing handcrafted elements for your wedding can bring an artisanal feel to your event design.

#7: Patterned Linens

Time to ditch the solid white and make a bold statement! Wedding linens are an often overlooked way to express your personal style on your tablescape. Whether gingham, stripes, plaid, or floral patterns are your vibe, we love how patterned linens add texture and visual impact to the overall reception aesthetic.

#8: Cocktail-Style Receptions

Cocktail-style wedding receptions are set to dominate 2025. This is because we’re seeing couples opting for more relaxed and interactive celebrations. This trend replaces traditional sit-down dinners with a more fluid format, where guests can mingle freely while enjoying a variety of bite-sized hors d’oeuvres, gourmet food stations, and signature drinks. Flexible seating options like lounge areas and high-top tables encourage more meaningful interactions and keep the energy high throughout the evening. Cocktail-style receptions also allow for creative personalization, from unique food displays to themed drink stations that reflect the couple’s personalities and preferences.

#9: Wedding Pinatas

This is one of the most fun and whimsical 2025 wedding trends! Wedding-themed pinatas triple as a decor piece, favors, and entertainment for your guests (not to mention the epic photo opp). In addition to candy, you can fill wedding pinatas with surprise items, such as dollar bills, custom temporary tattoos, gift cards, wedding t-shirts, and scratch-offs.

#10: Matchbook Favors

Popularized in upscale restaurants, giving out matchbooks as favors is both classy and practical. You can either order wedding matchbooks with a generic wedding design (check here and here) or with customization, including your new last name and wedding color scheme (we like these and these). Better yet, any leftover matchbooks can be put on display in your home for guests and enjoyed over the years.

Ready to Infuse These 2025 Wedding Trends Into Your Wedding? 

At Lumina Events, we craft elegant weddings with a splash of rock ‘n roll. If you’re here, we know you’re not looking for a traditional, cookie cutter wedding and we know you definitely don’t want to stress your way through the planning process. Led by our owner, lead planner, and creative director, Rebekah, our team of Austin wedding planners has killer instincts for design, logistics, and organization, allowing us to custom create a bespoke wedding that looks and feels like you – all with our trademark fun and laid back style. 

Our signature services include: Full Service Wedding Planning, Wedding Management, Elopements & Micro Weddings, and Destination Weddings. So no matter what your vibe is, we’ve got you covered! 

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