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.
This is a guest post by English Wedding member Commins & Co
Would you wear the exact same dress as every other bride? Probably not – so why settle for a colourless centre stone if vivid hues make your heart race?
From red-carpet proposals to TikTok unboxings, coloured gemstone engagement rings are exploding in 2025. At Commins & Co we’re seeing more brides-to-be choose sapphires, emeralds and modern pastel gems that shout personality as loudly as they sparkle. Below, discover the four gemstones dominating mood boards, how to style each one, and the practical tips that turn a Pinterest crush into an heirloom you’ll adore forever.
A guest blog by English Wedding members Carl Oliver Jewellery
Few bridal accessories possess the poetic grace and enduring allure of drop pearl earrings. With their fluid elegance and understated opulence, they have long been favoured by brides seeking a refined, timeless expression of beauty. Neither ostentatious nor fleeting, drop pearl earrings combine tradition, femininity, and a quiet luxury that transcends fashion trends. If you’re a bride who understands that true elegance lies in simplicity, they will be your ultimate finishing touch.
When it comes to weddings, every detail matters — and the jewellery you choose should be just as special as the day itself. At Emma Rose Jewellery, we’re delighted to unveil our new Crystal Coloured Jewellery Collection: a kaleidoscope of shimmering teardrop necklace and earring sets, lovingly designed for the modern bridal party.
Whether you’re styling your bridesmaids, gifting the mother of the bride, or creating a custom look for a destination “I do,” our vibrant new pieces add just the right touch of colour, sparkle, and sentiment.
