By Arabella Peterson Entertainment 12.02.2025

These Will Be the Biggest Bridal Trends in 2025, According to the Experts

Planning nuptials this year? Here’s what you need to know to make every detail feel fresh, modern, and uniquely you.

Is it just me? Weddings are everywhere. Maybe it’s my age or an algorithm that thinks I’m engaged (I’m not), but my Instagram feed seems to be filled with one chic ceremony after another. Throngs of tapered candles, dreamy vintage-inspired gowns, elevated tablescaping, and coquette bows dominate my feed, and it looks like 2025 is shaping up to be a stylish year for nuptials.

Easy Wedding’s 2025 Annual Wedding Industry Report, which surveyed over 4,000 couples and 800 businesses, reveals key shifts in trends. The average cost of a wedding has increased to $35,315, and honeymoons are getting longer and more extravagant.

Essentially, weddings are big business – and getting bigger.

If you choose to get married, the day you say “I do” might be the most emotionally (and financially) significant milestone of your life. So, to help navigate the ever-changing wedding landscape, we’ve brought in the experts to break down the biggest trends and memorable details set to define the year.

Annelise Sealy is the Founder and Director of The Fall, a London-based bridalwear boutique with the contemporary, independent woman in mind. She has helped over 1000 brides find their dream dress, guiding hundreds of conversations around their personal style and vision for their big day.

In terms of general trends that she’s noticed in the wedding industry, Annelise says, “Although we've seen weddings return to a larger-scale since the pandemic, some big changes that have stuck are smaller, intimate events, as well as more relaxed approaches to weddings and wedding dressing. I think the pandemic forced people to throw out the "rule book", and a positive is that couples now feel more able to stick to their preferred wedding format and express themselves authentically, instead of doing what they think is expected. It's much more common now to see brides wearing a mini – for example – as their main ‘wedding gown’ which was previously something reserved only for elopements or afterparties.”

This focus on intimate, casual celebrations is echoed by Brooke Lean’s observations. As the Owner and Founder of Paloma Events, a wedding design, styling and planning studio located on the south coast of NSW, Brooke has seen the industry ebb and flow for years. She notes, “Over the last few years, we have seen the wedding industry evolve in many ways, driven by changing trends in fashion, travel and the overall economic climate. There are a few key influences which have been front and centre for us; a strong influence of European style celebrations, with alfresco dinners, family style feasts, and european inspired styling being prevalent. There has also been a shift towards smaller, more intimate celebrations; long lunches and weekends away with a small group of your favourite people is a beautiful way to celebrate your marriage and enjoy time with the special people in your life.”

The continental influence has extended to botanical styling, too. Gina Lasker, founder of Sydney floral studio, Georgie Boy notes a move towards Southern European charm for some weddings, while nodding to the past with a fashion-forward twist is a hallmark of others. “I've definitely seen a shift in aesthetics over the past few years into two main directions,” she says. “One is a paired back, less-is-more approach to styling, allowing flowers and produce to speak for themselves with a mediterranean influence thrown in from time to time. Two is a more high concept approach... think bows, satin and one type of flower en masse, or kitschy but cool red roses and carnations.”

If guest lists and décor are leaning towards the understated, the dresses are veering in the opposite direction. According to Annelise, “Bridal fashion has taken a turn toward the theatrical – think more drama, with Renaissance and Victorian references and a truly romantic vibe.” She points to styles like the Juliet dress by & For Love, and the Louise by Cinq, noting drop and basque-waists as a flattering silhouette on a range of figures when crafted with the right internal support and fabrication.

Brooke’s main reflections on current nuptial traditions centre around both aesthetics and thoughtful touches, “We are seeing an increased focus on creating personalised and unique experiences for guests on a wedding day. Whether this is transporting everyone to an undiscovered destination and celebrating over a period of days, or focusing on personalised styling details, like custom table linen and hand written notes to guests, we are predicting a shift towards more meaningful, sentimental details that honour your nearest and dearest, and make a wedding day feel like the incredibly special occasion it is. Specifically for wedding receptions, we are seeing a lot of vintage inspired styling, and referencing the french bistro aesthetic with fun and playful dinner party inspired details, which we love!”

As Gina mentioned when referencing floral trends, Annelise agrees that bows are having a moment. “Previously a bridal fashion trend that was embellishing dresses and hair accessories – bows have now moved into venue styling and tablescaping. You may have seen this on social media, but we're seeing lots of cutlery and candles tied up in either very fine ribbon or wider, sheer organza ribbons,” she says. The dreamy quality of analogue photography is also making a comeback, she adds, “Film, which for a while took a back seat or was an option for a second shooter, is now coming back to the forefront – it's nostalgic, romantic, and more exciting to see the outcome.”

On the other end of the styling spectrum, laid-back minimalism and eclectic décor are set to rise in popularity. As Brooke explains, “In contrast to the beautiful, vintage aesthetic which is dominating a lot of our wedding mood boards currently, I predict a shift towards more modern design, clean lines and bold styling choices in 2025 and beyond. We are also seeing a return of a more bohemian, eclectic style in fashion and interiors alike, and we are excited to begin infusing some of our weddings with this natural and relaxed style.”

For those deep in the wedding algorithm, a few cultural moments have dominated Pinterest boards and ‘saved’ folders in recent years. Old money (looking at you, Sofia Richie Grainge), Vintage Hollywood (à la Hailey Bieber), Gothic Romance (hello, Kourtney Kardashian) come to mind. “In line with the trend towards the theatrical, Bridgerton is a huge reference point at the moment,” says Annelise. “We actually talk about the "Bridgerton bust" or "heaving bosom" quite a lot when it comes to the fabrication of bodices and corsets!”

Brooke sees brides looking to aspirational high-profile events to help inform their thematic decisions, “Celebrity weddings will always be a dominant cultural reference for a lot of brides-to-be; we have seen inspiration taken from international weddings such as Millie Bobby Brown's elegant estate wedding, and Alex Cooper's beachside wedding wearing a custom Danielle Frankel gown,” she says.

What about those who are conscious of not falling into the trend cycle? After all, you’ll lovingly reminisce over these photos for the rest of your life. Luckily, there are plenty of classic choices that never wane.

While Gemma predicts we’ll see plenty of white calla lily bouquets with long stems this year, she suggests that a delicate lily of the valley bouquet will always be in vogue, as well as a fresh white and green concept, “It always comes back around!”

Dress-wise, Annelise recommends a corseted dress that features flattering draping through the bodice and skirt. “You can't go wrong – it will always look timeless, chic, and can so easily be styled to suit your personal aesthetic,” she says. “Katherine Tash is the expert here – using luxurious silks and effortless silhouettes to create gowns that are both contemporary and classic.”

Brooke emphasises the enduring appeal of those quintessential, elegant details, “A classic neutral colour palette, black tie dress code and well designed tablescape at a wedding reception are all details that are, in our minds, forever timeless,” she advises. “We also love a focus on post ceremony cocktails in the afternoon sun, family style shared meals over dinner and traditions like a first dance and personalised vows; all beautiful wedding trends that you will never regret incorporating into your day!”

Above all, if you look back on photos of you and your spouse tying the knot with smiles and happiness, surrounded by loved ones, it will be a celebration that never goes out of style.

Getting hitched should be fun and exciting, but it involves a lot of organisation and practical considerations, too. Annelise acknowledges that in reality, you’ll likely need more time than you think to bring everything together. “Start early! A lot of our colleagues in the industry across planners, photographers and other areas are already booked up through 2026. Figure out your top priorities and get them booked first, and start dress shopping at least 9 -12 months out from your wedding.”

Brooke’s advice to future brides is to stay true to your vision and keep in mind what matters most. “There is so much saturation of wedding content online; my key piece of advice for brides-to-be is to ensure you are creating a day that feels genuinely authentic to you and your partner, and don't get too distracted by trends over the many months of wedding planning,” she says. “The very best weddings, in our opinion, are designed to be true reflections of the couple, and their unique love story. Try to select vendors and styling choices that you love, and keep your top wedding priorities front and centre; this will ensure you have an unforgettable wedding experience that culminates in the best day of your lives!”