As we are gearing towards 2025, experts from around the globe are giving some useful advice on decor and designs to make your wedding, a perfect celebration of your fairytale. While some trends may linger with creative innovations, others may take a backseat. Some ideas that became a craze in the previous decade are retreating from the spotlights, paving the way for other trends to shine. DWP Insider has reached out to wedding experts from around the globe to curate a list of ten trends, which according to them have been overdone and should not be repeated in 2025.
Pampas Grass Aesthetics
The era of Pampas Grass Aesthetics taught us the power of natural aesthetics. Its feathery plumes and neutral tones, once the darling of weddings, are making a departure in 2025, making room for new innovative trends to shine.
According to Alexandra Marton-Krenek, the founder and lead planner AMK Weddings & Events, Austria, “In terms of decor and design, I think we are over with the pampas grass aesthetics.”
Champagne Tower
The Champagne Tower, once a symbol of opulence and celebration, is losing its sparkle due to its impracticality and tendency to spill. It has become a decorative liability rather than a functional centerpiece. While it may still hold its nostalgic charm, this wedding trend is fizzing out in the upcoming years.
Claudia Del Giudice, CEO of C&G Wedding And Event Designer of Italy predicts that this trend won’t get repeated in 2025.
Matching Bridesmaid Dresses
Matching Bridesmaid Dresses, once a staple in traditional wedding outlooks, are falling apart as individuality takes center stage. Although this uniform look has its charm and beauty, it often feels restrictive lacking the personal touch that modern weddings embrace.
Indira Fodor, CEO of Indira Fodor Planner in the United States says, “Bridesmaids, spending an entire day matching with several other women is old and outdated. Today we have alternative options, something more original and aesthetically appealing.”
Anjali Tolani, Vice President of Tamarind Global Weddings, India, points out, “There’s been a shift towards individuality, and uniform bridesmaid attire can feel outdated. Mix-and-match of styles allow personal expressions and create a dynamic look.”
Overly Elaborate Cakes
Nowadays, couples are opting for more practical and personalized options for their wedding cakes. These grand creations with lavish designs often feel excessive and overwhelming, especially when meaningful alternatives are available. Modern weddings are leaning towards minimalist cake designs or even dessert tables offering a variety of sugar treats.
Fenny Torres, Founder and CEO of Fenny Torres Events in Guatemala quotes, “Tall, elaborate wedding cakes with multiple fake tiers are becoming a tiring trend.”
Balloon Decor
Balloon Decor has lost its air recently. Modern couples are opting for sustainable options, and hence, this trend has taken a backseat. Balloon arches lack sophistication when you have tons of alternative options. Designers are gravitating more toward elaborate drapes and beautiful lighting that offer stunning visual impacts without environmental drawbacks.
“No more balloons, please! They are dated and detrimental to the environment”, says Evelyn Mills, the founder of Marriage Maestros, one of the biggest wedding planning companies in Hong Kong.
Bridal Entries With Grand Procession
Bridal Processions have been the hallmark of extravagant weddings. It has created some of the stunning moments with smoke and fireworks in the previous decade. Now, it’s time to say goodbye as couples choose micro weddings in intimate setups. This trend has taken a backseat, giving way to focus more on the couple’s personalized love story.
Anika Talwar, Founder and Director of The Wedding Network in India, stated that “Bridal entry with drama, singing, and dancing will not be trending in 2025.”
Cassia Thomas, the owner of Cassia Thomas Weddings in France, has supported the above statement.
Over The Top Neon Signs
Neon Lights add a fun element to any wedding. If you are planning for after parties, neon lights are used to add some trendy glow. However, they are losing their luster in modern celebrations. Couples are now moving away from overwhelming aesthetics.
Vicky Rahmic, the chief wedding planner and designer at Vicky Rahmic Weddings & Events in Australia, highlights, “While neon signs with cute phrases or the couple’s names were trendy and playful for a while, they can start to feel overly casual or out of place at high-end, sophisticated weddings. Neon signs can clash with classic or elegant themes.”
Flash Mobs
Flash Mobs has been a playful way to surprise the guests and the couple. However, sometimes it feels overly orchestrated, taking the focus away from the couple. This trend is often impractical. This requires bringing in so many guests together to rehearse for the moment. Modern lifestyle is becoming busy day by day, making it difficult to synchronize and carry out such a big event.
Indira Fodor adds, “While flash mobs can be entertaining, they often feel staged and can interrupt the flow of the day.”
Over Production With Massive Structures
Massive structures and over-the-top productions once hailed as a pinnacle of luxury weddings have detached themselves from the modern celebrations. This is quite expensive and feels like a corporate event rather than a celebration of personal milestones. Although massive structures can be visually stunning, they cannot accommodate the budget of many.
Amy Abbott, the founder of Amy Abbott Events in Mexico, explains, “Overproduction with massive structures can overshadow the elegance of a wedding, making it feel more like a spectacle than an intimate celebration. Keeping things simple, discreet, and elegant is always the way to go for a truly sophisticated wedding. “
Overused Pinterest Ideas
Pinterest has long been the source of inspiration for couples planning their weddings. However, overusing Pinterest ideas often leads to similar wedding celebrations. It loses its unique charm. Embrace some creativity and individuality to bring an out-of-a-kind wedding that will be remembered through generations.
Eric Sugiono, the founder of Poetyque Events in Indonesia says, “Skip the overused Pinterest poses, so trust your wedding photographer to come up with their own ideas (they are the experts, after all). Besides, the candid, in-the-moment photos are 99% better than a staged pose that you just had to recreate.”
As we wave goodbye to the trends that define past weddings, it is clear that 2025 is shaping up to be the year of originality and authenticity. Now, you can avoid the ideas that are no longer exciting. Modern couples are all about creating moments that not only look good on Instagram but feel good in a real-life story. This blog has been crafted with the aim of providing useful information to create a wedding that is not only trendy but truly unforgettable.
