FLOWERS 55 Look to 2025 for inspiration for your wedding flora and fauna Flower power Wedding trends, love them or loathe them, are great for some muchneeded inspiration, especially when overwhelmed with all you have to do when planning a wedding. As with everything you come across for styling the big day, it’s how you take what you see and make it ultimately reflect the two of you the happy couple about to be married! As we move into 2025, sustainable choices are still at the forefront of couples’ minds, especially with the wastage that comes with weddings; other trends include bold colours, faux blooms, dainty posies and floral installations to name but a few. From the ceremony to the reception, flower crowns to buttonholes flowers are everywhere you look on a wedding day, and here are some top 2025 trends to help you decide on what to go for… 1SUSTAINABILITY No one can watch an episode of Planet Earth and not want to help with eco-friendly and sustainable choices; it’s essential to consider this when wedding planning given the tonnes of waste each day produces. It’s great to hear that so many couples are looking for eco-friendly alternatives for their nuptials. In 2025, expect to see a surge in florists prioritising the environment and minimising the carbon footprint. Locally sourced blooms grown by local farmers reduce the environmental impact of importing flowers, as does choosing seasonal blooms of varieties readily available at the time of year you’re getting married. Choosing local flowers means that no two weddings will look exactly alike, and you can capture the essence of a region in natural, beautiful arrangements. 2DRIED FLOWERS AND PAMPAS GRASS Dried flowers are increasing in popularity given their rustic charm and eco-friendliness and they last long after the wedding so worth the long-term investment – read more about this later. Not just for rustic, al fresco nuptials the muted tones of dried flowers are also perfect for modern weddings look for a minimalist look, or for those opting for a maximalist aesthetic for the texturised silhouette they offer. Dried flowers can be used in bouquets, centerpieces, or as part of larger installations like arches or hanging floral designs. Pampas grass remains a star player in dried florals, soft and neutral it also brings warmth and movement to designs, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor weddings at any time of year. 3BOLD COLOUR PALETTES Colour is making a bold comeback in 2025, think of the jewel-toned trend in 2023, although pastels and muted tones will always be a popular wedding choice, couples are increasingly daring to be different. For a modern twist, many couples are opting for monochrome, or where the entire bouquet or arrangement is made up of varying shades of a single colour. For those who aren’t afraid of making a statement this is a sleek and modern aesthetic. The trend of all-white bridesmaids’ dresses is now complemented by the floral designs too, whether in shades of white, cream or blush this polished look offers elegance and cohesion throughout the day – timeless, sophisticated it’s a style that will stand up against most wedding trends we see! www.lovesstorydriedflowers.com image by www.laurenmarchantphotography.com www.lovesstorydriedflowers.com image by www.laurenmarchantphotography.com
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