FABULOUS FEASTS Jacquie Keeley from Fab Food For You (https://fabfoodforyou.co.uk) says: I’ve found informal seems to be in order for 2025 with our barbecue menu being the most popular. This has evolved to encompass what matches expectations. Clients are now much more conscious of using local meats and produce too. Being a Sussex farmer’s daughter I have plenty of access to farm gate sales where everything is produced on a smaller scale with a personal touch. Animal welfare is priority and you get to meet the farmer personally. A further emerging trend when it comes to wedding catering is for large joints cooked over flame then hand carved at each table with lovely, colourful salads, sides and fresh breads presented in Emma Bridgewater chinaware. This creates an interactive experience for all guests as well as a focal point. ALONG FOR THE RIDE Nick Lacy-Hulbert from Ashdown Classic Wedding Car Collection (www.theashdownclassicweddingcarcollection.co.uk) says: We’ve seen a huge change, from traditional church and registry office weddings, followed by a reception venue, to single location weddings. What this can mean is no more emotive final trip with the bride and her dad or groom and his escort. No more eagerly anticipated arrival by car at the ceremony location. No more confetti covered couples departing in a beautiful classic car or spectacular arrival at the reception venue. No more newlywed couples exiting the car photos, to enhance an album full of guests! But it doesn’t have to be this way. We know how full on single location weddings are, from early morning till late at night. So, we offer various packages to suit this style of wedding, offering both a chill-out opportunity and photographs with a lovely classic car. With the One Location Trip and Photos package, you’ll step into a lovely classic car immediately after the ceremony and take a peaceful drive for about 15 minutes. Turn off the smile for a while, relax and chat with you new partner. This may be the day’s only chance to be alone together. Return in style to be greeted by your guests and get those memorable arrival photos with the car. Alternatively, the Just Photos package includes the classic car of your choice, which will be available after the ceremony for a photo shoot with you and your guests. Of course, we still offer a full traditional wedding car service too for church and registry office ceremonies. Our cars are privately owned and the owner driver will customise the service to suit you. RAISE YOUR GLASS Nicola Maidment from The Fabulous Filly (www.thefabulousfilly.co.uk) says: Due to the growing popularity of micro nuptials, wedding drink trends for 2025 include a personalised experience by creating bespoke signature cocktails, based on your memories and love story. Imagine sipping on a Love in Bloom cocktail, infused with floral notes and a hint of citrus. These smaller, more intimate celebrations open up a world of possibilities when it comes to venue selection, including gardens, barns and courtyards. These provide a serene and romantic al fresco atmosphere, perfect for a bespoke outside bar or a luxurious Champagne tower adorned with cascading ribbons and lush greenery, reflecting the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Finally the charm and elegance of vintage and retro wedding themes for 2025 offer couples a way to celebrate their love with a touch of nostalgic elegance by incorporating elements, such as a horse box mobile bar, vintage glassware and classic blooms like roses and peonies to add a touch of romance. 68
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