LOVE AND LUXURY Rebecca Barker from Dine (www.dine.co.uk) says: Bright colours are set to be on trend for 2025, look out for flowers that showcase amazing hues, set to brighten up any wedding tablescape with their pops of colour. Micro weddings including a select few nearest and dearest coupled with the luxury of an elaborate celebration is on trend. Relax for the weekend, enjoying brunches, garden party style celebrations and more. Show the love through your wedding cake! Heart-shaped big-day bakes aren’t just for Valentine’s. Meanwhile, live wedding painters add an interactive form entertainment for your guests to enjoy. Looking at caricaturists too to capture your guests gives them a keepsake to take home after your special day. SWEET CENTRES Natasha Johnson from Flourish & Flotts (https://flourishandflotts. co.uk) says: As a wedding cake maker specialising in buttercream creations, I’m thrilled about the 2025 wedding cake trends! This year, couples are all about cakes that feel personal and reflect their story. Buttercream continues to shine for its versatility and timeless charm, allowing us to create stunning designs that taste as good as they look. Texture is taking centre stage in 2025, with rustic palettes, stucco finishes, and intricate palette knife detailing stealing the show. Couples are opting for cakes that look like works of art, embracing organic, imperfect patterns. Monochrome designs are also gaining popularity, with bakes showcasing soft, tonal layers of white, beige, or blush for a minimalist yet elegant vibe. Bold floral accents are making waves, with oversized, fresh blooms or delicate hand-piped buttercream flowers adding a romantic touch. For those wanting something unusual, edible pressed flowers are being woven into designs for a natural, boho feel. Flavour-wise, couples are exploring adventurous options – think zesty citrus, spiced chai, and even floral-infused sponges. Ultimately, 2025 is all about personalisation, from design to flavour. It’s a joy to work with couples to create buttercream cakes that are as unique and special as their love stories! www.kazooieloki.co.uk www.cherishedbyclaudia.co.uk GET AWAY FROM IT ALL Kelly Parker from The Holiday Village (www.facebook.com/ KellyParkerTheHolidayVillage) says: My 2025 predictions are multi-destination honeymoons. I noticed this trend after talking to so many couples over the past three months at wedding fairs. They don’t want to go to one place and sit by the pool or on a beach anymore. They want to travel across the U.S, they want to travel through Asia, they want adventure and expedition honeymoons. Many are looking for safari honeymoons, or unforgettable Artic cruises. Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash WHAT’S BLOOMIN’ NEW? Vicky Endersby from Wonderland Blooms (www.wonderlandblooms.uk) says: In 2025, UK wedding floral trends are set to embrace a blend of timeless elegance and modern creativity. One of the most notable trends is the return to seasonal and locally-sourced blooms. Couples are increasingly prioritising sustainability, opting for flowers that are in season to reduce the environmental impact. Expect to see an abundance of garden roses, dahlias, and wildflowers that bring a natural and organic feel to wedding arrangements. Dried flowers will continue to be popular, either mixed with fresh blooms or used as standalone arrangements, lending a rustic, bohemian touch to wedding decor. Pampas grass, dried lavender, and preserved eucalyptus add texture and a vintage flair, perfect for couples looking for an unusual twist. Finally, expect to see a rise in immersive floral experiences. Couples are moving beyond simple bouquets and centrepieces to include dramatic floral arches, hanging installations, and flower walls. These eye-catching arrangements serve as memorable backdrops for ceremonies and receptions, making the floral design a focal point of the wedding. www.davidconway.photography ASK THE EXPERTS 51
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