These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things
The 2025 Wedding Trends the Divas Can’t Stop Talking About
Every year, weddings evolve — new ideas pop up, old traditions get a glow‑up, and couples find fresh ways to make their day feel unmistakably them. And because we’re lucky enough to be behind the scenes at so many celebrations, we get a front‑row seat to the trends that truly make an impact.
So this year, we asked our Divas a simple question: “What wedding or event trend from 2025 absolutely stole your heart?”
The answers were thoughtful, creative, sentimental, and honestly…downright fun! From meaningful ceremony moments to bold design choices to interactive guest experiences, 2025 gave us so many reasons to swoon.
So grab a cozy seat (and maybe hum a little “these are a few of my favorite things…”) because we’re diving head first into the trends that made last year unforgettable.
Guest Illustrators & Live Portraits
Move over photo booths, because 2025 was the time to shine for live artists. Couples loved giving guests a personalized keepsake they could take home, and honestly, so did we. There’s something magical about watching these moments being captured in real time.
Ring Warming Ceremonies
One of the most heartfelt trends we saw last year: passing the wedding bands around from guest to guest before the vow exchange so guests can offer a blessing, wish, or silent intention. It’s intimate, meaningful, and creates a beautiful sense of community before the vows.
Long Tables, Floral Runners & Soft Lamps
2025 leaned romantic, and we were here for it. Let us paint a picture for you: Long banquet tables. Lush floral runners. Soft‑glow lamps sprinkled throughout. Period.
This captivating combo created the dreamiest reception ambiance — warm, inviting, and straight out of a modern fairytale.
Checkered Dance Floors
If dance floors had a moment last year, the checkered pattern stole the show. They are bold, fun, and instantly elevate the party vibe.
Divas tip: they photograph beautifully, so make sure your photographer gets some sneak peek shots of the dance floor in the reception space before it’s inevitably filled with your party people.
Personalized Notes for Guests
A standout gesture last year was the rise of couples penning personalized notes for guests. Whether placed at their seat or tucked into an envelope on the seating chart, it’s a thoughtful touch that makes everyone feel seen and appreciated.
Personalized Wedding Merch
Wedding merch wasn’t just swag — it became part of the experience. From custom hats to stickers, temporary tattoos, totes, and even koozies and props, couples embraced merch as a fun way to celebrate their story. It’s a total vibe-setter, and brings extra life to the dance floor, as well as personality into every corner of the day. Plus, it doubles as a favor!
Content Creators
This was definitely the year couples said, “Yes, we want ALL the content.” And can you blame them? Enter: wedding content creators — capturing behind‑the‑scenes moments, TikTok‑ready clips, and candid magic you didn’t want to miss, sent directly to couples almost immediately after the big day!
DJ + Live Instrument Combos
Receptions hit a whole new level last year thanks to the rise of DJ + live instrument combos. While the DJ + saxophone duo definitely made waves, we saw couples get creative with all kinds of live‑instrument pairings — and the energy was unmatched every single time.
From violins weaving through the first dance, to percussionists hyping up the dance floor, to trumpets and electric guitars adding that unexpected punch, these combos brought a dynamic, immersive feel to receptions. It’s the perfect blend of curated playlists and live performance — polished, modern, and wildly fun.
No matter the instrument, one thing stayed consistent: the dance floor stayed full.
Audio Guest Books & Creative Displays
We’re still swooning over the wedding phone audio guest book trend — guests leave heartfelt (and/or hilarious) messages you can replay for years.
And another Divas favorite? A Philadelphia sports‑themed scoreboard seating chart. Talk about personality.
Being part of these celebrations and watching couples bring their vision to life in fresh, meaningful ways is what we love most. So cheers to the trends, the moments, and the memories that made 2025 shine, and to everything still to come!
Photo Credit:
Anna Horst
DuSoleil Photography
Yajaira Perez Photography
Live Water Color Artist:
Allie Paints Love
Scoreboard Seating Chart:
House of Me
