Modern Wedding Styling Trends in 2025
If you're planning a wedding in 2025 or 2026, you’ve probably noticed a shift. Couples are steering away from Pinterest perfect weddings and leaning into celebrations that feel tailored, expressive, and rich in detail.
As stylists and planners working across Australia, we’ve seen first hand how modern couples are prioritising intention and personalisation over tradition and trends for the sake of trends.
Here are a few of our favourite wedding styling movements that are making a bold, but thoughtful impact.
Statement Floral Installations That Tell a Story
Gone are the days of copy-paste floral arrangements. Today’s floral design is bold, sculptural, and personal. We’re seeing couples invest in installations that completely transform a space - whether it’s a suspended arrangement above the dining table, a ground up aisle design, or an immersive floral bar setup.
We love working with florists who embrace texture and unexpected combinations. These pieces act as living art and leave a lasting impression.
The Rise of the Tiramisu Wedding Cake (and Other Non-Traditional Desserts)
Minimal fondant tiers are being replaced by desserts with flavour and feeling. Enter: the tiramisu cake. Decadent, textural, and layered with personality - this Italian classic has become the unexpected hero of modern receptions.
Other alternatives we love:
Mille-feuille towers
Individual pavlovas or tartlets
Signature dessert tables reflecting the couple’s heritage
Your cake or dessert moment doesn’t need to follow tradition - it just needs to feel right for your celebration.
Cake Maker Holy Sugar
Photographer Thomas Jpg
Tailored Tablescapes & Layered Styling
Couples are embracing styling as a storytelling tool. From textured linens and sculptural candles to personalised menus and layered ceramics, tablescapes are becoming a key design feature - not an afterthought.
This is where styling meets experience: when guests sit down and feel like every element was curated with intention.
Trends can inspire, but the most powerful weddings are those that feel personal, curated, and deeply reflective of the couple. If you're planning a wedding that values design, detail and storytelling — we'd love to create something different with you.
Planning a design led wedding in Australia or New Zealand?
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