HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding trends ALL THINGS WEDDING From fashion to décor and flowers to favours, here are our predictions for wedding trends! We’re seeing a significant increase in vintage-inspired themes for our couples in 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re a fan of rustic charm or modern elegance, there’s a vintage twist with something for everyone. Personalisation and the guest experience are at the heart of 2025 as lovebirds go above and beyond to ensure their wedding truly sums up who they are. The focus is less on tradition and more on customised celebrant-led wedding ceremonies, where wedding vows can be completely rewritten, and on making the absolute most of the experience with the ‘wedding weekend’ becoming a key new wedding trend for the year ahead. Searches for weekend wedding venues have risen by 50 per cent in the past year as couples seek to make even more of a celebration out of their wedding. Today’s couples are redefining traditional norms to create bespoke celebrations that reflect their diverse tastes and interests. The choice of venue and decorations set the tone, creating the right atmosphere. For 2025, flowers are bold and bright with an elegant twist, offset by a more minimal and stylish décor. So, whether guests are sipping Champagne in the Tudor-style Music Bar or the Grand Ballroom, it will be a colourful affair. Elmers Court is a 19th-century Tudor-style manor house set on 23 acres, providing the perfect surroundings to tailor your wedding. Offering magnificent views over the Solent, a stunning backdrop, and outdoor weddings in the woods, our team guarantees you a happily ever after. Jen Edmondson | Elmers Court Hotel & Resort www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/elmers-court LIGHTING UP THE WAY A firework display is a magnificent conclusion to a wedding reception, crafting an unforgettable experience for the couple and their guests. As the evening winds down, the anticipation mounts, and the sky transforms into a canvas of light and colour. Fireworks enchant with vibrant bursts, shimmering trails, and dramatic explosions that captivate the senses and leave everyone in awe. Each firework symbolises the joy of the newlyweds’ union, making the moment even more special. The synchronised patterns and rhythmic sounds add to the grandeur, creating a symphony of light and sound. For the couple, it offers a reflective and celebratory end to their wedding day, a moment to bask in the joy of their new journey. Watching the fireworks hand in hand, surrounded by loved ones, becomes a poignant and romantic memory they’ll cherish forever. It provides closure to the festivities and leaves a lasting impression. The shared experience fosters a sense of community and joy as everyone comes together to celebrate the couple’s happiness. A colour-themed firework display can significantly enhance a wedding reception, adding a personalised and visually stunning element to the celebration. By coordinating the fireworks with the wedding’s colour scheme, the display becomes a cohesive part of the overall aesthetic, creating a seamless and elegant experience. Soft pastels create a romantic and dreamy atmosphere, while vibrant hues like red and gold add excitement and grandeur. Jeff Brown | Pyrotastic Fireworks | www.pyrotastic.co.uk 81 ASK THE EXPERTS
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