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Sustainable Weddings
Sustainable Weddings have been on the rise for a few years and with The Sustainable Wedding Alliance launching in 2021, there is all the guidance you need readily available. This is certainly here to stay. Venues are seeing that couples are adapting a socially responsible approach to their wedding planning and responding to this in their packages. One of our own, BMA House, holds a Platinum ECOsmart status with Greenage, this stamp of approval helps planners and couples easily spot their commitment to sustainability at the venue.
Bold colour palettes
Tonal styling is all about layering shades of colours within the same main colour group. This ensures all elements work in harmony together, as well as adding depth. With the Pantone colour of 2025 being mocha mousse, were expecting lot’s earthy and soft neutral tones. This timeless and delicate design at the Old Royal Naval College is giving us all the inspo!
(Planning and design – Alice Wilkes, Venue – ORNC, Catering – Company of Cooks
Video – Eachandeverymoment, Photo – Katie Julia, Florals – Wildatheart, Chandeliers – Crescent moon events, Production – Wise, Furniture – Options, Tableware – Dutchess and Butler, Celebrant – Nat Raybould weds)
Non-traditional timelines
Long ceremonies are a thing of the past, couples are opting to skip to the partying as quickly as possible. We think we’ll see more evening ceremonies, heading straight into the party. Scary for us wedding coordinators to think but there may also be more and more couples having first looks or even receptions before the ceremony, leaving superstitions of not seeing each other behind.
Amazing food and drink
Guest experience is high on couples agendas and the best way to create an unforgettable day is providing them with extraordinary food and drinks. This is exactly what bring the eve portfolio together, all our venues are catered by Company of Cooks. We’re all about the detail, all of our menus are handcrafted and we love to show our couples personality through their choices.
Double Day Celebrations
Why have one day of fun when you can have two? We’re seeing more celebrations that include a low-key ceremony on Friday and a wild party on Saturday. This means double the outfits, double the venues and double the fun. If you’re looking for an intimate location for a ceremony or reception, Brewers Hall has the ultimate location in the heart of the City!
(Venue – Brewers’ Hall, Photography – Sasha Dove, Florals – Kuit Flowers)
Reception dress changes to mini dresses
A second dress is certainly not a new idea but it’s on this rise, especially a mini dress that really changes the vibe from the traditions of the day to time to party! We’re loving some of the fun looks we have seen and the switch in film photography style for evening pictures.
Wedding day content creators
Having a photographer and videographer may not be enough anymore. We need more instant images and videos so couples can share TikToks and reels with their friends and family in as little as 24 hours after their wedding. We are loving seeing more of the behind the scenes of couples and their wedding party.
Outs
Champagne towers
Champagne towers are certainly not extinct, but we think champagne might be taking a back seat to make way for some new ideas such as martini or margarita towers.
Elaborate wedding invitation
We’ve all received a wedding invitation, stuck it on the fridge and not looked at it again until the day before. So why not just send it electronically? This will save money, time and paper – and saving trees is a big tick for those sustainably conscious couples! Although invitations might be out, beautiful on the day stationery will still be around but with an eco-friendly touch. Using plantable seed paper is our favourite solution, giving guests a special takeaway.
DIY weddings
The days of creating your own décor are over. These days there’s a supplier out there for anything imaginable. If you can think of it, there’ll be someone out there ready to make it happen. We’ll be seeing polished weddings.
Traditional cake cuttings
It’s tradition that dates to the Victorian’s so were ready to mix it up. We’ll be seeing more dessert stations or silent cuttings but our favourite is a smaller cake for each table so guests can have their own mini ceremonies to celebrate the couple.
Relaxed entertainment during receptions
You best be ready to party from the outset, expect roaming bands, saxophonists and singer waiters. Chilled out acoustic receptions just aren’t brining enough of the energy we need! Nightclub inspired after parties are in, so it’s only right the pre-drinks gets you in the mood!