2025’s Must-Know Wedding Trends: from bright Zodiac themes to special Flying Buffets

2025’s Must-Know Wedding Trends: Birju C Gariba, Iskra Events’ Founder and CEO shares it all

Birju C Gariba is the driving force behind Iskra Events & Celebrations, a premier event management company famed for crafting bespoke and unforgettable experiences. With over a decade of expertise in the industry, Birju has built a reputation for seamlessly blending creativity, precision, and innovation to deliver events that leave lasting impressions.

Wedding mood board presentations have evolved significantly. Once designed with elders in mind, the younger generation now takes the lead, driving trends toward modern and thematic designs. Gone are the days of overly grand, cluttered setups; today’s mood boards embrace subtle sophistication. 

Influenced by Pantone’s Colors of the Year, trending themes include Noir Rouge, Shine Bright Like a Diamond, luxury brand-inspired concepts (think Gucci, Versace, Prada), and elegant Candlelight Designs.

Movie-inspired themes are also making waves, offering cinematic flair. These current wedding trends emphasize refined aesthetics, making wedding mood boards as stylish and personalized as the celebrations they represent.

Theme Wedding Trends in 2025

Some of the trending themes will be –

·  Sky Full of Stars (An Enabled Theme for Sangeet)

·  Zodiac Signs ( Thematic Design based on couples Zodiac Signs)

·  Designers Based Décor ( Versace / Gucci / Prada)

·  The MET Gala

·  Signs / Constellations  / Colour Pop / Met Gala / Festivals

Food styles to trend in 2025

Live and interactive cuisine will take centre stage in wedding celebrations this season, offering guests an immersive gastronomical experience that goes beyond traditional catering. Alongside sit-down silver service dinners, there is a growing demand for culinary theatrics where chefs engage directly with guests through live cooking stations and curated demonstrations. Speciality restaurants and renowned chefs are increasingly being brought into the mix, elevating the dining experience with their expertise and artistry.

Thematic food presentations are also gaining popularity, with creative concepts tailored to match the event’s decor and theme, making the culinary offerings as visually stunning as they are delicious. Wider cuisine spreads, featuring speciality counters with regional and international flavours, add a dynamic and diverse touch to the menu.

A key highlight for 2025 is the emergence of the Flying Buffet, where innovative serving styles ensure food reaches guests effortlessly, allowing them to mingle freely while indulging in gourmet delights. Together, these trends are reshaping wedding dining into an interactive, luxurious, and unforgettable experience, making food not just a necessity but a star attraction of the celebration.

Top wedding destinations

Destinations beyond India’s borders are making a strong comeback, driven largely by the limited availability of 5-star hotels and venues capable of accommodating the grandeur and scale of the quintessential big fat Indian wedding. The surge in demand, particularly on auspicious dates, has led to astronomical pricing by domestic venues, prompting many to explore international frontiers for more value and exclusivity.

Additionally, with couples and families often spread across different cities and countries, shorter travel routes and seamless connectivity have become crucial factors in selecting the perfect destination. International destinations are increasingly catering to these needs, offering world-class infrastructure and breathtaking settings that align perfectly with the splendour of Indian weddings.

The top destination choices will continue to be Middle Eastern countries like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman along with destinations in Southeast Asia like Thailand, Vietnam and Bali. The European segment will see a rise in the premium destination wedding segment with Italy, France and Switzerland dominating the scene.

Locations couples prefer in 2025

Beach destinations remain the ruling the roost as far as the type of location is concerned

Ambiences that will trend

The Pantone colours of the year—Mocha Mousse and Peach Fuzz Dumpling—are set to dominate wedding aesthetics, influencing everything from decor to attire. These versatile shades, favoured for their warmth and elegance, are expected to feature prominently in brand offerings and design palettes. Complementing these tones are a range of exotic colours such as Emerald, Amaranth, and Wenge, adding depth and sophistication to the visual narrative.

Old favourites like Reds, Mauve, and Fuchsia continue to hold their ground, bringing vibrancy and richness to wedding planning trends. Together, this eclectic mix of hues is shaping the colour trends for weddings in 2025, offering a blend of contemporary elegance and classic charm.

Wedding vows and grand arrivals 

Grand arrivals have become one of the most important elements for couples within India, however, modern Western couples prefer more subtlety in that department.

Having said that, the big arrivals will continue to trend on social media and will see the use of SFX ( Special Effects) to the next level blended with dancers in exotic costumes as well as props that are inspired by Bollywood. Baarats which are the traditional domain of grooms have seen a parallel in bridal Baraats as well and these may become the next big thing.

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