The Top Ten Wedding Trends of 2025

With 2025 just around the corner, we are sure you are on the lookout for fun and fresh ideas that will bring your wedding vision to life. Our goal is to ensure you have something old and something new as you strut down the aisle on your magical day. Sure, traditions are important, but who doesn't love a sprinkle of modernity to spice things up? Whether it's vibrant floral arrangements or a notion-y dinner menu, we are here to add a couple more ideas to that Pinterest board of yours. 

1. Micro Weddings

It's no secret that creating a wedding invitee list can often get a little out of hand. It starts with your nearest and dearest, and then the next thing you know, you’ve over 300 people to consider. If you're hoping to host a more intimate, budget-friendly gathering, a micro wedding might be perfect for you. It typically has a guest list of under 50 guests and perfectly bridges the gap between traditional weddings and modern elopements. Whether you dream of having a fine dining experience with your immediate family or a weekend in the countryside with your closest friends, Ireland offers a list of stunning settings for smaller celebrations. 

2. Unique Guest Experiences

If you want to gift your guests something special and personalised to remember your day by, why not opt for a unique wedding favour? Mini chocolates and mints are still a sweet treat to enjoy after dinner, but documenting memories might be more important to some couples. Both entertaining and unique, a live wedding painter can capture the rarity of each of your guests and leave them with a beautiful keepsake to treasure. Alternatively, you could hire Audio Guestbooks to add more fun to your reception. Guests can gather and record loving messages on restored rotary phones, so you can listen to sweet nothings from the people you love most for years to come. 

3. Bright and Bold Floral Displays 

Whoever said less is more has clearly never seen a cascading bouquet full of vibrant florals. While crisp, white roses still offer a timeless and traditional look, who doesn't love a splash of colour to brighten up the room? In 2025, you can continue to see towering floral pillars and flower arches adorned with wildflowers and green foliage. Additionally, you might see a rise in chic, boho-dried floral bouquets that could add some rustic charm to your day. Already a popular choice, couples are opting for sustainable blooms that they can cherish for years after they say they do. 

4. Diverse Wedding Menus 

The 2020s have seen a rise in vegetarian and vegan diets and a renewed appreciation for sustainable cooking practices. Eating local, seasonal food is a dominant trend in the culinary world that many venues and caterers proudly embrace. From refreshing plant-based canapés to vibrant salad bars, you will have no shortage of options to please even the most discerning guests. While it can seem quite daunting to be met with a list of dietary restrictions, it can be fun and exciting to add a list of dishes that will leave your guests raving about the food for months after you say I do. 

5. Sustainable Weddings

Sustainable wedding themes not only encourage more affordable celebrations, but they are also ripe for alternative wedding ideas. As beautiful as they may be, traditional weddings can sometimes be somewhat wasteful. This year, nearlyweds are saying 'no' to mindless spending and making room for more satisfying investments. Think more repurposed gowns, vintage pieces, and diamond alternatives.

So, how can you honour this trend, well, honourably? Incorporating rentals and preloved wedding attire as much as possible into your wedding is a great place to start. You could embrace an edgy aesthetic by allowing your wedding crew to choose their second-hand wardrobe (within reason, of course) or opt for a whimsical wedding theme with mismatched tableware. If you still long for a chic, elegant event, many Irish venues provide all-inclusive wedding packages that emphasise sustainability.

Eco-friendly weddings are an excellent opportunity to get inventive and imaginative with your big day without costing the earth. A win-win trend that is fast becoming a welcome standard.

6. Stepping Out in Style 

In recent years, you might have noticed a little more personality shine through in people's wedding attire. Take Kourtney Kardashian, for example; while her gown wasn't exactly traditional, it was ultimately her. We look and feel our best when we are wearing something we are truly comfortable in. Shorter dresses, showstopping veils, and stylish accessories have taken over the wedding scene at the moment, allowing you to truly be yourself on the most special day of your life. 

7. A Day to Remember 

Here at Hitched, we are all about celebrating life's biggest moments. Of course, you will want to remember each fleeting moment for years to come. See your magical day from the view of your loved ones' eyes by leaving disposable cameras on each table so they can snap away while having fun. After the wedding, you can catch up on fun moments you never even knew existed while experiencing the love and joy that was present on your day. In 2025, you might see a rise in more extreme forms of making memories with tattoo tables. PJ Kirby from the podcast I'm Grand Mam may have kickstarted this trend, where his guests could get a sweet lifelong wedding favour to remember his day by. Ideal for fun-loving couples who want to cherish their precious memories in a slightly more committed way.

8. Perfectly Candid 

Speaking of wanting to cherish each moment in time, candid photography styles have taken the industry by storm. Traditional, posed images can sometimes lack personality and not tell the true essence of your love story. Finding a photographer who can capture the vibrance and joy in your day will allow you to relive your magical moments each time you look through your photo album. Some couples are even opting for a wedding content creator who can snap all the stolen kisses and behind-the-scenes moments that take place on your wedding day. This option also allows you to get lots of Insta-worthy content you can share with your loved ones near and far after you tie the knot. A win-win! 

9. Elopements Home and Away

From the majestic Cliffs of Moher to the Wicklow mountains near Glendalough, Ireland has its fair share of breathtaking backdrops. You could say 'I do' in the heart of Killarney before holding a wedding picnic in an intimate spot on the Ring of Kerry or setting sail for the Aran Islands' rugged, mythical coastlines. If you dream of adventure beyond these shores, there are plenty of opportunities overseas, with Italy being an enduring favourite—great food, wonderful landscapes, and amore by the bucketful. As liberating as elopements may be, enlisting a wedding planner early in the process is a recommended investment that will serve you in the long run. Well, that and an incredible elopement photographer. Don't worry, Ireland has plenty to choose from no matter where your whirlwind wedding day takes you.

10. Funky Fresh Wedding Cakes 

Have your cake, and eat it too! Tiered wedding cakes are possibly one of the most popular choices for your big day, but why not opt for something more fun and modern to make your day that much sweeter? Heart-shaped cakes, in particular, have been taking the internet by storm with their eclectic designs and intricately piped details. For those looking for something a little more low-key, single-tiered, cakes with simple designs have also become a popular choice. Not only are they delicious, but they also make for some fantastic photo opportunities before you take to the floor and dance the night away. Check out our directory of wedding cake suppliers to get started!