2025 Wedding Trends We're Looking Forward To

Show Notes

0:32 Welcome back to The Guide Gals! Today we are talking all about wedding trends that we see being popular in 2025!
1:13 Layout of this episode
1:32 Beverages of the Day!
3:10 Trend #1: Micro Weddings and Intimate Celebrations
3:12 Video References: Micro-Weddings and Intimate Ceremonies
3:45 We love the emphasis being put on these intimate moments with your nearest and dearest!
5:02 It is beautiful to create a cozy, elegant dinner party with these special guests
5:32 Intimate celebrations are only going to become more popular
6:10 You get to connect with each person in attendance when the guest list is small
6:26 Trend #2: Bridal Fashion
6:28 Video Reference: Bridal Fashion
6:52 Bridal Fashion is taking more of a spotlight recently
7:20 Bubble skirts
7:37 Traditional lace detailing
8:04 Drop waists
8:30 Scarfs
9:14 Sustainable and ethical fashion
10:10 Bridal fashion evolves, yet some things will stay classic
11:15 You never have to go with something that is trending
11:35 Trend #3: Ethereal and Cinematic Weddings
11:37 Video References: Ethereal and Cinematic Themes and Portraits
12:08 Shifting towards unconventional themes
12:38 Seated portraits
13:25 Adding visual interest
14:08 There are so many ways to pull off these unique themes
14:26 Check out our How To Pull Off A Themed Wedding episode for a deep dive into themed weddings
15:17 Celestial-themed weddings
16:03 Trend #4: Interactive Weddings
16:05 Video Reference: Interactive Weddings
16:24 Live Music or DJs with Auxillary Instrumentalists
16:35 Interactive photo booth experiences
16:57 Interactive table numbers
17:15 Live paintings for guests
17:40 Other experiences we’re loving
18:05 These elements enhance the guest’s experience
18:25 What do YOU want to do and provide for your guests? 
19:27 Trend #5: Garter and Veil Twists
19:29 Video Reference: Garter and Veil Twists
19:48 Short Veil/Long Dress and Long Veil/Short Dress
20:25 People don’t love seeing garters taken off
21:14 Garters as props and fashion
21:32 Garter toss
21:45 Trend #6: Wedding Content Creators
21:47 Video Reference: Wedding Content Creators
21:50 Caroline’s solo episode on Wedding Content Creation
22:10 Still hire our wedding photographers and videographers
22:35 Started with popular creators and is growing to the general public
23:10 Specified content for social media
23:30 Quick turnaround with content creators
24:19 Social media content is more “casual”
24:59 Trend #7: No Wedding Parties
25:15 Video Reference: No-Wedding-Parties
25:35 Taking off the pressure of being in the wedding party
25:58 Drama-free
26:40 Everyone has a seat at the table
27:20 Pairs well with the intimate settings
27:30 There are plenty of in-between options
29:17 Trend #8: DIY and Handwritten Details
29:19 Video Reference: Wedding DIYs
29:27 DIY with caution!
29:52 DIY-ing is time-consuming and can be stressful
30:25 These can pair well with intimate celebrations
30:35 Adding personal touches to your wedding day
30:55 DIY ideas
31:26 Handwritten details
32:42 Trend #9: At-Home Weddings
32:44 Video Reference: At-Home Weddings
32:47 Pairs well with intimate weddings
32:03 We keep seeing more and more personal touches in weddings
33:28 It doesn’t have to be at your home
33:45 Save money with at-home weddings
33:59 Our episode on At-Home Wedding Celebrations
34:20 You don’t have to have your wedding there, but could have other celebrations at home!
34:47 Trend #10: Maximalist Decor and Kitsch Weddings
34:49 Video References: Maximalist Decor and Kitsch Weddings
35:17 Pairs well with DIY and handwritten details
35:41 What does Kitsch mean?
36:21 Vibrant, full, and lush decor
36:55 We love the bold colors and textures of these weddings
37:15 Balancing the drama of the decor but making it look cohesive is hard, but when done right, it looks incredible
38:04 Pull in elements that speak to you and your love story
38:40 Tell your love story through any of these trends
39:17 Use social media to help you plan and inspire your wedding
39:42 Take the trends you love, run with them, and leave the rest behind.
40:43 Let us know if we missed any trends you are loving!
40:55 How to reach us and our resources!