2025 Fall Wedding Trends: Best Wedding Decor, Colors & Style Ideas

Fall weddings have always held a special charm. There’s something about the crisp air, changing leaves, and golden light that makes everything feel a little more grounded. In 2025, couples are leaning into the cozy warmth of the season while also pushing creative boundaries in their decor, fashion, and style choices.

Here’s what’s taking center stage this fall—from bold color palettes to tactile tablescapes and everything in between.

A Richer, Moodier Color Palette

While summer leaned into pastels and playful tones, fall 2025 is seeing a return to depth and drama—but not in the traditional sense. Instead of the classic burnt orange and deep burgundy, couples are mixing unexpected hues that still feel autumnal.

Expect combinations like:

• Rust with dusty lavender
• Forest green paired with terracotta and ochre
• Deep plum with muted rose and smoky grey

Texture also plays a role in how these colors show up—velvet napkins, matte dinnerware, and dyed florals create layers that feel both grounded and imaginative.

Pro tip: Mix matte ceramics and colored glassware to enhance the color story without overloading the tablescape.

Source: ColorsBridesmaid.com – Best Fall Wedding Color Combos for 2025

Florals: Less Structure, More Story

The floral trend is moving further away from symmetrical, formal arrangements. Instead, florals are taking a wild, unpolished direction—more like curated chaos than traditional centerpieces.

Trending in 2025:

• Dried and fresh floral combinations
• Foraged-looking installations that drape across beams or cascade down guest tables
• Unexpected elements like fruit, branches, or herbs (especially seasonal ones like figs, pears, or sage)

This organic, storytelling style gives florals a more personal feel—almost like a reflection of the couple’s personality rather than a standard arrangement.

Source: Photo by Henry & Mac

Candlelight in Layers

Lighting sets the tone, and this fall, couples are getting creative. It’s not just about placing a few votives on the table. Think: towers of taper candles in varying heights, colored candle holders in amber and smoke tones, and scattered glow throughout the venue.

Candlelight is replacing string lights or uplighting in some weddings, bringing in a more intimate, cinematic mood. For couples hosting micro-weddings or smaller indoor celebrations, this layered glow becomes the main design element.

Source: Photo by Gabby Galloway Photography

Textured Tablescapes

2025 fall weddings are all about tactility. Tablescapes are being layered with different materials to create a rich, sensory dining experience.

What you’ll likely see:

• Linen or gauze runners in soft earth tones
• Handmade ceramic plates mixed with brushed gold or matte flatware
• Napkins folded in creative, loose styles instead of sharp pleats

Personalized paper goods—like menus, name cards, or handwritten notes—add that extra storytelling touch.

Source: Kim Seybert

Attire: Elevated Comfort & Personality

Brides and grooms are leaning into comfort with intention. Instead of traditional silhouettes, many are choosing fabrics and cuts that feel good all day and photograph well in movement.

For brides:

• Minimalist dresses with dramatic sleeves
• Two-piece sets or detachable skirts for a second-look transformation
• Satin and silk in warm hues like ivory, blush gold, or soft bronze

Source: Photo by Courtesy of Emilia Wickstead and Valorie Darling

For grooms:

• Textured suits in tweed, wool, or brushed cotton
• Brown or green tones over standard navy or black
• Loafers, boots, or even clean sneakers for a relaxed vibe

Source: Unique events in Tuscany by ALICE BRACCIALI 

Bridal parties are also becoming less matchy—think coordinated tones, not identical looks.

Photography: Film Vibes & Guest Captures

More couples are embracing film photography for their weddings—not necessarily for nostalgia, but for the feeling. Film brings a slightly raw, emotional quality that digital sometimes smooths out. Think grainy hugs, dancing blurs, and real laughter.

A big trend this fall? Leaving out disposable cameras or film cameras like Kodak and Polaroids on each table so guests can capture moments from their perspective. It’s not just for aesthetics; couples are looking to collect honest, imperfect moments that show what the day felt like.

Source: Pinterest

Food & Drink: Interactive, Local, and Season-Driven

Fall weddings in 2025 are seeing a shift toward interactive food experiences. Rather than full plated meals, couples are opting for grazing tables, harvest boards, or small plate stations with cozy seasonal dishes.

Trending ideas:

• Pumpkin ravioli or squash soup shooters
• Local cheese and charcuterie stations
• Warm cider bars (with optional spiked versions)
• Mini pies, s’mores bars, or donuts instead of traditional cake

Source: Delicious Table 

Presentation matters too—wooden boards, ceramic trays, and handwritten labels tie everything into the overall design.

Decor Details: Personal Over Pinterest

Pinterest-perfect weddings are being replaced by weddings that feel like the couple. Whether it’s a tribute to their favorite books, a playlist printed on the back of the ceremony program, or DIY signage, 2025 fall couples are going beyond trendy.

Some ideas popping up:

• Custom embroidery on linens or handkerchiefs
• QR code guestbooks with video messages
• Signature scent diffused throughout the venue (fall favorites: amber, cedarwood, fig)

Source: Pinterest

Final Touches: Sustainability & Local Love

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s a real consideration for many couples. In fall 2025, we’re seeing more efforts to rent rather than buy, work with local vendors, and use materials that can be composted or repurposed.

A few low-waste ideas gaining popularity:

• Seed paper invitations 
• Potted plants as centerpieces or favors
• Renting attire or decor instead of purchasing new

Source: Poppy Forrest

Couples are also leaning into seasonal and local—whether that’s choosing a florist who sources blooms nearby or picking a caterer who builds menus around local farms.

Sources:

• Vogue: The Wedding Trends That Are In—and Out—for 2025
• Brides: 9 Wedding Décor Trends Planners Can’t Wait to Design in 2025 9 Wedding Décor Trends Planners Can’t Wait to Design in 2025 
• The Knot: The 2025 Wedding Decor Trends to Elevate Your Entire Day
• ColorsBridesmaid.com: Best Fall Wedding Color Combos for 2025