I’m a wedding expert – the best colour for your ceremony in 2025 and 5 ways to make subtle touches
AFTER getting engaged, planning your wedding can seem daunting – especially when you start to see all the decisions you have to make.
While some decisions can seem small, like picking your save-the-dates or the song list for the reception, others can define your whole day, like choosing your wedding party or your venue.
And even once you have your venue picked, you still have the troubling task of picking your colours.
Not only will you want the colours to match the theme and decor of the place, but it’s also likely to be the colour that the bridesmaids wear.
It also sets the tone for the entire celebration and reflects the couple’s personalities and style.
So it’s no surprise that most brides and grooms feel like it’s one of those early decisions that is important to get right.
Luckily, one expert is on hand to reveal what the best wedding colour is for those lucky couples who are getting married this year.
Blake Asaad, founder of GOODSTONE, has said there is one standout colour for ceremonies taking place in 2025.
Blue is a gorgeous, timeless colour “that’s going to be taking weddings by storm in 2025”, according to the experts.
They explained that the versatile colour tends to be associated with feelings of calmness, tranquillity, and stability, which couples, of course, look for in their marriages.
They also said that it is often considered a soothing and peaceful colour, which may be a natural choice for couples who prioritise self-care and mental wellness.
Another huge appeal for the colour blue is the fact that it can be incorporated into various wedding styles and themes.
Couples may go for a traditional navy blue palette for a classic and timeless look, while a light blue would be perfect for summer or beach-themed weddings.
Blake said: “Floral arrangements and decorations can be adorned with soft pastel blue for a more whimsical and dreamy atmosphere.
“Light blue hues can also be used to create a beachy or nautical-themed wedding, perfect for couples who enjoy spending time by the ocean.
“Another reason for the predicted popularity of blue in 2025 is the rise of sustainability and eco-friendly weddings.
Floral arrangements and decorations can be adorned with soft pastel blue for a more whimsical and dreamy atmosphere
Blake Asaad
“Blue is a nature-inspired colour, often associated with the ocean and the sky. This makes it a natural choice for couples who want to incorporate environmentally friendly elements into their wedding.
“Blue is a gender-neutral colour, so it’s the perfect choice for couples who want to move away from traditional gender-specific wedding colours.
“With the growing trend of gender-fluid weddings and the breaking of gender stereotypes, blue can be a great way to represent diversity and inclusivity on any couple’s special day.”
While the colours for your wedding are important, many couples don’t like it being used everywhere.
Which is why Blake has shared five subtle ways you can add it to your day and ceremony.
For example, if you do choose the colour blue, one subtle touch you could do is add blue accents to the groom’s tuxedo or kilt, such as a blue tie or pocket square.
You could also use blue ribbon to wrap bouquets or boutonnieres so that everyone in the wedding party has it – to include the flower girl in this, you could include blue petals in her basket or as confetti for the ceremony exit.
Or, if you wanted to make the flowers tie in with the dresses and the decor, you could even add flowers like hydrangeas or delphiniums to bouquets or centrepieces.
If you would like to see more of your colour during your dinner after the ceremony is finished then you could even opt for blue table linens or napkins.
Special touches
By Paige Beresford, Fabulous writer and bride-to-be.
After my fiance proposed, we wasted no time and got straight into booking viewing for venues and started planning.
But I never realised just how daunting and overwhelming picking a colour scheme would be. Do you follow the crowd and for a ‘typical’ theme that’s trending and you know definitely works? Or do you break away and try something different?
The trouble we had was we wanted a colour that reflected both of our personalities, but also matched the decor and the venue, suited all the bridesmaids and matched the groom’s kilt.
No pressure, right?
Our wedding is set in a stunning venue on a beach in October with green, white and champagne decor, so we opted for Sunset, which is like a pale tint of orange mixed with coral and peach tones and decided to accent it with rose-gold and gold touches.
While I’m a 2026 bride, I do love the colour blue for 2025 couples – it was a colour that my sister actually nearly chose for her wedding.
It’s a colour that compliments most skin types while being classy and timeless and creates a claiming feel on what will inevitably be a stressful day!
These ideas for adding subtle touches to your day are brilliant and definitely plan on suing some myself. I love the idea of incorporating the colours to your wedding bouquets and floral arrangements, making it slightly different from the usual wedding flowers.
And we’re also getting buttonholes for the groom and groomsmen to wear ont he day to match the bridesmaid’s bouquets as well.
As an extra idea – why not add it to your cake?
The base layer of our wedding cake is going to be designed in Sunset marble fondant icing since most of our decor won’t have any orange or peach touches.
For something different, Blake suggests including a blue backdrop for photo opportunities for the guests.
Although blue is set to be the most popular for weddings this year, Blake has said that there are two other colours that will adorn many receptions.
Green and champagne are expected to be popular with brides and grooms in 2025.
Blake said: “Green, being the colour of nature, could be popular among couples who want to add a sense of freshness and growth into their special day.
“It could also symbolise a desire for sustainability and a connection to the earth.
“While champagne is a light and elegant colour. This could be a popular choice for couples who want a touch of glamour and luxury in their wedding.
“It could also reflect current fashion trends, as champagne-coloured dresses and suits have been seen on many red carpets and in designer collections.”