What are the wedding trends for 2025?

Are you recently engaged and starting to plan your dream wedding? Or perhaps you're simply curious about the latest trends in the world of all things wedding planning? As a leading Cheshire wedding venue, we love seeing how couples choose to personalise our Knutsford wedding barn and make their big day their own - and 2025 is shaping up to be another year of exciting and stylish trends!

From opting for more sustainable choices to adding elements of surprise, there are a wide range of wedding trends we’re loving already.

The Element of Surprise

With every wedding day, there are always certain moments that add to the “wow” factor - surprises such as the big reveal of the wedding dress as the bride walks down the aisle, unique wedding favours as part of place settings, and even entertainment elements such as fireworks. 

Lately, couples are taking surprises one step further to create special moments for their guests and make their wedding day truly memorable. 

One particularly trending way to surprise guests is through singing waiters. Imagine your loved ones’ faces when the waiter that’s been serving them all afternoon suddenly breaks out into song. 

Or, staying on the theme of musical surprises, how about organising a dance routine or a flash mob involving one of your partner’s favourite songs? The possibilities are endless, and the key is to choose a surprise that reflects you and your partner’s personalities and will be memorable for years to come. 

Outfit Changes

Love fashion? Stuck between a traditional long dress, and a standout mini? Many fashion-forward couples are opting for outfit changes in the middle of their wedding day. After all - why settle for one stunning look, when you could have two!

As a bride, you could transition from a classic gown for the ceremony to a more relaxed and playful mini dress for your evening reception to showcase different elements of your style. This might mean starting with a timeless white gown, before changing into a vibrant coloured or sparkly dress for the reception. Some brides opt for outfits that can easily be altered - such as dresses that have removable long skirts to become mini dresses. 

Grooms can also get in on the action! Why not switch from your formal morning suit to a more relaxed evening outfit? Perhaps you'll start with a classic black tuxedo and then surprise everyone with a velvet jacket in a rich jewel tone for the evening. Or maybe you'll ditch the tie and add a pair of fun socks to show off your personality.

Whatever you choose, outfit changes not only add a touch of glamour but also allow you to feel comfortable and confident throughout the day, ensuring you look and feel your best at every stage of your celebration.

Custom Cocktails

Cheers to personalised sips! Custom cocktails are a great way to add a unique touch to your wedding. You and your partner could each craft a signature drink that reflects your unique taste, incorporating your favourite flavours and naming them either after yourselves, your pets or some of your favourite places. Your guests will love sipping on a “blushing bride” with hints of raspberry and rose or a “groom’s old fashioned” with a smoky twist. 

These bespoke cocktails are not only a fun and easily achievable novelty, they’re also a great talking point for guests. 

Family-Style Food

Sharing a meal is a beautiful way to honour the fact that two families are joined together, and family-style dining is a great way to achieve this. Instead of individual plates and a more formal setting, large platters of delicious food are placed on the tables, encouraging guests to serve themselves and interact with one another. This creates a relaxed atmosphere that encourages mingling, making guests feel at home. 

At our Knutsford wedding barn, our catering partners Fork and Field work with you to create the wedding menu of your dreams. Whether that’s a classic 3-course sit-down menu or a family-style feast, you can be sure that you and your guests will remember your wedding breakfast for years to come!

Unique Venues

Choosing a unique wedding venue that reflects your style and vision is essential, and barn weddings continue to be a trending choice for 2025. Larkspur Lodge, our beautiful Knutsford wedding venue, offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern elegance that our couples adore. With exposed beams, red brick walls, and stunning views of the Cheshire countryside, our wedding barn can be adapted to you and your partner’s preferences to make a truly unique space for your special day. 

Sustainability

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a conscious choice that many couples are incorporating into their special day. Couples are increasingly seeking innovative ways to minimise the environmental impact of their weddings whilst still creating a beautiful and memorable celebration. 

From locally-sourced catering, to plastic-free wedding favours, there are plenty of ways to have a sustainable wedding. Some couples even opt for potted plants or seeds as wedding favours to give their guests a lasting reminder of their special day, whilst still benefitting the environment!

Old-Fashioned Cakes

Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of different wedding cake trends, and we’re so pleased to see the comeback of vintage-style heart-shaped wedding cakes. Colourful, nostalgic and beautifully decorated, it’s no wonder these vintage beauties have come back in a big way for 2025!

Fancy a vintage cake for your special day? Why not opt for a heart-shaped cake with intricate icing or a tiered cake with lace patterns, flowers and cherries? Whichever you choose, your cake will make a beautiful photo opportunity that’s tasty too. 

Start planning your special day at Larkspur Lodge

At Larkspur Lodge, we’re big believers in the fact that your wedding should be a true reflection of you and your partner. Whether you’re on board with these 2025 wedding trends or you want to keep things a bit more traditional, we’re here to help you bring your vision to life. 

Our unique Knutsford wedding venue is one you can truly make your own for your wedding day. If you’d like to come and see for yourself, then please book a viewing or download our brochure today.