Wedding floral trends for 2025 are revealing exciting new approaches to creating stunning florals. My florist business coach often commented that florists weren’t brave enough to buck the trend and guide their wedding couples away from the same-old-same-old schemes – arches, massive arrangements on pedestals, hanging floral hoops, big stiff bouquets blah blah blah! So this year, it seems that couples are themselves looking for something different and unique to them. Here are the key aspects of wedding floral trends that I have discovered.
Back to nature
According to Rachel Cho, a luxury florist and the CEO of Rachel Cho Floral Design, couples are looking for design with a lot of movement to create that ethereal look and feel for their wedding. Whether they choose a single type of flower or opt for bold primary colours with a variety of flowers, the impact will be informal, organic and effortlessly elegant.
Looking at table decorations, the cottage core trend that arose during the pandemic is now the foundation of a comfy, homely vibe that couples are loving. It can include unusual elements like living potted plants and natural elements like rocks and interesting logs. Pots will be of different sizes and shapes, interesting in themselves and, of course, will be sustainable and reusable.
And what about those arches? Imagine a ‘fallen arch’– a semi circle of stunning flowers at the foot of the ceremony table. The couple stands surrounded by beauty. There’s also a bonus that the semi-circle can be designed in separate but linking arrangements that can then be relocated to the reception area, and later gifted to members of the bridal party.
Sustainability and loving local providers
With growing emphasis on the environment, local growers are gaining in popularity: couples love the freshness and authenticity of home-based flower farms. Of course, this means that wedding florals will be subject to the seasons: for example, favourites like peonies have a short flowering season. Imported flowers have the variety but their carbon footprint is large, plus the flowers are filled with chemicals to keep them from opening too quickly.
Another lovely development is foliage-heavy arrangements where flowers play a supporting role, rather than being the main focus. This creates a look that is fresh, and modern, while still feeling lush and abundant. Bringing the outside in, with potted living trees! Stunning for that rustic vibe for barn or outdoor weddings.
And then there are dried and silk flowers. Desertdreams.co.uk note that “ A mix of neutral shades, soft browns, and faded pinks often defines the colour palette of dried flower arrangements. They lend a natural and earthy feel that works beautifully in outdoor settings.” And quality silk flowers are attracting couples with their vibrant colours, beauty and astonishing realism. Both dried and silk flowers are incredibly versatile, can be blended with fresh flowers, can be reused and repurposed, and treasured for many years after the big day.
Telling the story in flowers
This is something I have encouraged couples to consider for a long time, and I’m delighted that finally it’s becoming popular. Colours and certain flowers can be incorporated into wedding flowers to honour a loved relative who has died, or to celebrate a special time in the couple’s own story. Ancient meanings – the language of flowers – add magical meaning to the wedding florals. The table décor can even be designed to give tribute to significant people and events. For example, one florist I know designed the top table at a wedding to resemble a mini garden, with living plants and even miniature tools, to give tribute to a much loved relative who had always loved his gardening. Isn’t that wonderful!
Finally…
Whatever the gurus say about wedding floral trends for 2025, these are just ideas to inform, and inspire. What matters most is that your vision for your wedding is brought to life as far as possible. There are no rights and wrongs, no ‘should be’ or ‘ought to’. Open discussions with your florist will help identify areas where compromises and adjustments may be needed. Have fun going through the process. And relish the day in all its beauty and excitement!
Sources: brides.com; desertdreams.co.uk. Photo credit Caroline Acaster Photography
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