Are you dreaming of a wedding with timeless charm? Vintage weddings are back in a big way in 2025, and they’re not about copying the past, they’re all about adding meaningful, personal touches that make your day feel uniquely yours. Whether you’re inspired by the elegance of lace, the richness of velvet, or the nostalgia of the 80s, here are some beautiful vintage ideas to inspire your wedding!
Why Choose a Vintage-Inspired Wedding?
I’ve tried my best to hammer home the message that traditions are optional when it comes to weddings… and I realised I’ve missed something really big. I saw a post by Catherine from Silk Garters and it turned so many of my preconceptions on their heads. Because wedding traditions aren’t simply “doing things a certain way because that’s the way they’ve always been done”. And they’re not “following tradition because everyone else is”. Sometimes, they’re all about following in the footsteps of your parents, experiencing a shared, fond memory, or sharing something special. So this blog shares surprising reasons to wear a wedding garter, but the specialness it conveys can be applied to so many other wedding traditions. Over to Catherine…
When it comes to bridal style, some trends may come and go but pearls remain an eternal symbol of elegance and romance. From dainty pearl studs to statement necklaces, pearl bridal jewellery has been adored by brides for centuries. At Emma Rose Jewellery we celebrate the timeless beauty of pearls by creating designs that feel both classic and modern – perfect for brides who dream of a look that will never go out of style.
Photographer credit: JordHan Photography // pearl bridal jewellery set by Emma Rose Jewellery
Header image from Hadar & Dan’s Islington Town Hall wedding, by London wedding photographers York Place Studios
Registry office weddings are on the rise – but what are you supposed to wear?
We’ve gone from stately homes to barn and festival weddings as major trends over the last couple of years. Now with registry office weddings soaring in popularity, there’s a new outfit challenge for guests attending a registry office wedding. With registry offices tending to be in city centres, what do you wear that’s city chic, fit for the occasion and comfortable too? We’re sharing advice from the fashion team at Next, who have put together a guide to help guests navigate the dress code, as well as highlighting some of the biggest wedding guest trends this season.
If it’s a trend, I want to make this one stick around forever. The personal touch is everything in weddings right now. From natural wedding photos to sustainable styling and artful, organic floral design, couples are looking for meaningful touches to make weddings unforgettable.
The lean towards authentic and hand made weddings is a wonderful thing. With tech overload from social media piling the pressure onto wedding planning, AI worming its way into wedding speech writing and print factories muscling in on wedding invites, the backlash is real. Couples are taking time to seek out beautiful, handmade pieces for their weddings.
