Your Sneak Peek at 2025: Event Trends to Watch

These Are Our 2025 Event Trends to Watch

As we step into the New Year, it’s time to embrace fresh ideas that elevate gatherings to new heights. From the warm glow of candlelight taking center stage over traditional floral arrangements to the exciting fusion of fashion and culinary experiences, these 2025 event trends promise to create unforgettable moments. Our team at Cassie LaMere Events is sharing our top five predictions that highlight innovative ways to celebrate, enhance guest experiences, and infuse joy into every event. Discover how to incorporate these trends into your own gatherings and set the stage for a year filled with romance, creativity, and connection!

Flames Over Florals:

Forgoing Flowers for an Abundance of Candles

Why we love it: Nothing creates an ambiance quite like candlelight. In 2025, we’re predicting that more hosts will opt for candles over flowers, embracing the warm, romantic glow that transforms any space into an intimate, elegant setting. Whether it’s a wedding, dinner party, or holiday gathering, the soft flicker of candles creates a timeless vibe that makes everyone look their best. It’s high impact with minimal effort and works in any season or venue.

How to take part: Add an assortment of candles in different sizes and styles to your tablescape, and watch as the whole room glows with warmth and charm.

Photo via: Shannon Skloss

Fashion on the Table:

Dinner Party Experiences for Fashion Shows

Why we love it: Fashion brands are blending couture with culinary arts by using dinner parties as a platform for their collections. Rather than traditional runways, brands are hosting intimate dinners where guests wear the collection and become part of the immersive setting. It’s like art in motion—a world where fashion meets experience. This trend is all about storytelling, where the clothing, atmosphere, and dining come together to create something extraordinary.

How to take part: If you’re hosting an event, consider creating a unique experience where fashion is part of the story. Whether it’s showcasing local designers or coordinating outfits with a theme, you can bring this trend to life in your own way.

Photo via: Thom Browne

The Unwrapping Experience:

Menu Items in Custom Boxes

Why we love it: Presentation is everything, and in 2025, food won’t just be served—it will be revealed. We’re inspired by creative courses or food gifts that are presented in custom-designed boxes, turning the act of dining into a sensory experience. Each meal feels like unwrapping a present, and the packaging adds an element of surprise and luxury that guests won’t forget.

How to take part: Elevate your next dinner party by presenting courses or treats in beautiful custom packaging, making each dish feel special and personalized.

Double Take:

Second Looks for the Whole Bridal Party

Why we love it: Couples have been embracing second looks for their wedding after-parties, and now we predict the whole bridal party will join in on the fashion moment. Bridesmaids swapping out their ceremony dresses for fun, party-ready outfits will keep the celebration going while maintaining the coordinated aesthetic. This is one of our favorite event trends for 2025, as it adds a festive energy and gives everyone an opportunity to shine in a new look as they hit the dance floor.

How to take part: Encourage your bridal party to plan a second look that complements the vibe of your after-party, and create a coordinated but relaxed style that’s perfect for dancing the night away.

From Menu to Mood

Our friends at Brides asked us to weigh in on unique color palettes, and we had to share this trend.

Why we love it: In a delightful shift from tradition, couples are now looking to their desired food and beverage menus to inspire vibrant and savory color palettes for their celebrations. They say we eat with our eyes first, so why not let the hues of epicurean delights set the tone for your event? In this fashion, tomato red is sprouting up everywhere, and for good reason: it’s joyful, fresh, and punchy. This bold hue pairs beautifully with earthy tones like clay and olive green, creating a palette that feels connected to the essence of your menu. As couples embrace destination-inspired gatherings, this savory color scheme adds depth and charm, evoking a sense of place that resonates with guests.

How to take part: Think beyond just the plate—let your menu guide your overall event design. By allowing the colors and textures of your food and drink to influence your decor, you create a sensory experience that ties everything together. Embrace this trend by incorporating tomato red into your event’s design through unexpected, organic elements. Think floral arrangements mixed with fruits and vegetables, herbs on the table, or even decorative displays featuring dried pasta for that extra touch of charm. Pair these accents with rich, earthy tones in your linens or place settings to create a visual feast for your guests that feels both cozy and sophisticated.

Photo via: Corbin Gurkin