Wedding Trends We’re Completely Obsessed With

The best weddings in 2025? The ones that feel like you. This year’s biggest trend is originality and I could not be more obsessed. Couples are planning their day around what they actually love instead of what they think they’re supposed to do. It’s modern wedding planning with more fun, more color, and so many personal touches. Yes, please.

Whether you’re planning in Columbus Ohio or somewhere dreamy by the coast, here are the 2025 wedding trends I’m loving the most and what I hope to see way more of.

Signature Drinks That Steal the Show

Drinks are officially part of the design now. Couples are getting creative with fun wedding drink ideas that reflect their personality and style.

Here’s what I’m seeing everywhere:

• Espresso martini bars (always a win, especially during cocktail hour)
• Signature drinks named after your dog, your favorite vacation, or your inside jokes
• Illustrated menus that double as decor and photo ops

Adding something interactive like a cocktail station or custom drink cart is one of my favorite ways to kick off a fun wedding reception.

Food That’s Actually Fun

If you know me, you know I will never stop talking about good wedding food. And in 2025, couples are going all in with unique wedding ideas that turn the menu into an experience.

Here’s what’s trending:

• Pasta stations where guests can customize everything
• Passed mini comfort food during cocktail hour (think grilled cheese, sliders, or even chicken tenders)
• Late night snacks in custom packaging, like fries in paper cones or cookies in take-home boxes

People remember how your wedding felt, and food is a big part of that. Make it fun. Make it memorable. Make it delicious.

Decor That Feels Personal

Creative wedding decor is everywhere right now, and I’m loving the mix of bold color, interesting textures, and layered designs. The days of one-style-fits-all weddings are over. It’s time for decor that feels true to you.

Some things I’m seeing more of:

• Colored glassware and layered linens that make tables feel warm and welcoming
• Lounge spaces with vintage seating and candlelight
• Florals that go up the stairs, float above your dance floor, or completely wrap the altar

Your space should feel like a celebration the second people walk in.

Signs With Something to Say

I love a custom sign moment. It’s such a fun way to tie your vibe together and sneak in a little personality.

Couples are getting creative with:

• Welcome signs that feel like home
• Signature drink menus with drawings of pets or handwritten notes
• Escort card displays that double as guest favors or interactive stations

Whether you go modern, romantic, playful, or a little of everything, signage is one of the easiest ways to elevate your wedding day design.

Little Extras That Make It Yours

This is the good stuff. The fun wedding reception ideas that turn your day into something guests will talk about for years. It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing what feels right for you.

Some favorites:

• Audio guestbooks where guests leave voice notes you can listen to forever
• Temporary tattoo bars with cute or quirky designs
• Friendship bracelet stations or champagne towers with a big toast moment

Personalized wedding touches like this are always a hit, and they make the day feel extra meaningful.

Skip the Rules and Just Have Fun

The most important thing about planning a modern wedding in 2025 is remembering that there are no rules. Want to walk down the aisle together? Do it. Want your bridal party in mixed colors or no formal attire at all? Amazing. Want to dance before dinner or skip speeches altogether? Love that.

Non traditional weddings are officially in and I am so here for it.

If you’re planning a wedding that feels different, creative, and completely yours, I would love to be part of it. Whether you’re dreaming of a celebration in Columbus Ohio or planning a destination weekend full of style and fun, I’m ready to help you bring it all to life.