1. Fruit and Veggie Centerpieces
We’ve seen lemons and a few other pieces of produce grace tablescapes for the last few years, but 2025 will bring a flood of fresh fruits and veggies to wedding centerpieces. Citrus might still be popular for summer affairs, but in general, we’ll see more sultry stone fruits like cherries and peaches as well as moody, more fine-art coded fruits like drapey bunches of grapes, plump persimmons and juicy pomegranates appear. They might also be mixed with unexpected, textural vegetables like cabbages or artichokes.
“I think fruit, veggies and bread will start taking more of an integral role in design,” says Amy Lynn, lead wedding planner at Poppy + Lynn in NYC. “The idea of the intimate dinner party with fresh, lush food is growing. Fresh produce also feels reminiscent of still-life art, which I think has an innate level of luxury.” Also, don’t be surprised to see bejeweled produce donning tables in 2025—because a grocery-store pear looks prettier studded with pearls, no?
2. 80s-Esque Taffeta Touches
As aforementioned, the ’80s have made their way into our roster of wedding decor trends for 2025. Specifically, touches of shiny, luxe taffeta. We’ll see it skirting tables, delicately pleated at the top, as well as wound into big fluffy bows. These are a sumptuous sister of the delicate ribbons that wound around coupe glass stems and candle holders early last year, bringing whimsy to everything from centerpieces, to bar displays, to chair backs.
3. Serpentine, Caterpillar and Otherwise-Curved Tables
Nearly all of our experts mentioned curvaceous and wiggled tables as one of the 2025 wedding trends in decor, as they allow for cozy corners and intimate conversation. “Non-traditional table shapes with curves will dominate, moving away from long, straight communal tables,” says Chloe Kweon of à la Chloe Event Design in Seattle, Washington. “Expect caterpillar, half-circle, full-circle and U-shaped configurations, offering unexpected, dynamic layouts that create a more intimate and visually engaging dining experience.” Samantha Leenheer, creative director at House of Joy in Cincinnati, notes a rise in serpentine tables, which undulate back and forth, in particular: “There will be a continued growth in the use of serpentine tables and making shapes with them,” says the pro. “The various curves allow you to sneak in and out of spaces while giving you one longer table for everyone to gather at.” Make a note to add a query about cool and curvey table configurations to your list of questions to ask your wedding decoration.
4. Silver Platters and Serveware
Gold has been the of-the-moment metallic, but decor with chrome, pewter and silver finishes will be adding sparke to 2025 wedding catering tables. Antique silver servingware will be showing off charcuterie and more, from large platters to petite butter dishes. Those with scalloped edges, ornate borders and shell shapes will be especially popular, and make for a unique wedding reception idea.
5. Ambient Accent Lighting
Between petite restaurant-style lamps and “statement table lamps that create a mood and atmosphere,” soft light will set the mood in 2025, according to Mariana Velasquez, a food and event stylist based in NYC.
“Having the right lighting can take even a plain white conference room and make it feel moody and romantic,” Lynn adds. “I think we’ll always see candles involved in designs, but I also think there will be more of those cute table lamps that make you feel like you’re at a five-star restaurant.” Leenheer notes that these tabletop lamps will also be getting personalized: “Designers are getting more creative with custom shades, painted shades and more, and the incorporation of lamps into tablescapes and lighting plans will continue to grow,” she says. “The lamps provide a great vibe and mood, but by customizing them, you have another space to add a personal touch and provide an enhanced guest experience.”
The reason why these little lamps are up and coming? The continued shift toward weddings that feel like intimate dinner parties held at one’s home that began in 2024. “It’s about creating an environment that’s comfortable and welcoming, yet beautiful,” says Diana Lin, a wedding planner and owner of Cóllectives by Diana in NYC. “You want to create an intimate space to gather. As such, it’s not surprising that people are leaning into residential wedding decor.”