Top 5 Wedding Trends for 2025 in New York State
As we move into 2025, wedding trends continue to evolve, bringing new and innovative ideas to couples across New York State. Couples are increasingly looking for ways to make their special day memorable, meaningful, and aligned with their values. If you're planning your big day in New York State, here are the top 5 wedding trends for 2025 to consider.
1. Medium-Size Weddings
Post-pandemic, intimate weddings were a popular choice for couples in New York State. While weddings have continued to increase in size since the pandemic, guest lists are still hovering on the more intimate side…between 100 and 150. Smaller, more personalized celebrations provide ample opportunities for creativity in every detail—from bespoke decor to curated menus—allowing you to elevate your guest experience, while still allowing for a more relaxed and meaningful experience.
2. Private Estate Weddings
Exclusivity is key in 2025. Private estate wedding venues are in high demand. What is a private estate venue? It is a wedding venue, like ours, that ensures your wedding day is entirely yours and yours alone, free from the distractions of public spaces or views from the road. They offer an exclusive, private setting where only you, your guests, vendors, and venue staff are present. No passersby, wedding crashers, or attendees of the public parts of a venue who accidentally wander into your wedding photos. And no other weddings taking place on your big day! Notting Hill Farm is the only wedding venue in Buffalo, NY on a private estate with a massive 215 acres of pristine pastures, woods, and meadows. We are set back 1000 ft. off of a serene country backroad, ensuring your privacy and peaceful setting!
3. Drapery
One of the most effective ways to elevate your celebration is by incorporating luxurious elements into your decor. While florals, lighting, and table settings often take center stage, silky drapery is taking the 2025 wedding season by storm! It is a timeless yet transformative addition that can create an elegant and lavish atmosphere.
Whether you're planning a grand ballroom wedding or a more intimate celebration, drapery can be used in various ways to make your space feel enchanting, glamorous, and bespoke. Drapery hung from soaring ceilings can make your venue feel intimate and cozy while adding an element of grandeur and creating an ethereal yet sophisticated effect.
At Notting Hill Farm, we offer the option to have beautiful, silky cream chiffon ceiling drapery expertly hung from our timber frame for that flare of refinement and romance, without the need to seek out a decorator! Let the soft folds of flowing fabric tell the story of your love—because every detail matters on your special day!
4. Immersive Experiences and Interactive Elements
New York couples are looking to make their wedding day more than just a ceremony and reception—they want their guests to be fully immersed in the celebration. In 2025, expect to see more interactive elements that engage guests in unexpected ways. This could include live painting or digital art installations during the reception, where guests can watch as their special moments are captured in real time. Other unique experiences might include 360-degree photo booths, interactive food displays, or even surprise performances from local musicians or dancers to elevate the overall guest experience.
5. Destination Weddings in New York's Hidden Gems
Local destination weddings within New York State are seeing a sharp increase for 2025. Couples are exploring some of the state's lesser-known gems, like the charming small towns scattered throughout the State. These venues, like ours, offer breathtaking landscapes and unique opportunities for couples to combine their wedding with an unforgettable getaway for their guests.
Our venue is located just 5 miles from the quaint village of East Aurora which was rated the third-best town to raise a family in New York State by Niche in 2015. With it’s vibrant, bustling Main Street, charming boutiques, and thriving restaurant scene, East Aurora can be entirely explored by foot. Walkscore has given East Aurora a score of 81, making the ideal place for your guests to stay, shop, recreate, and dine. According to the 2018 National Council of Home Safety and Security, East Aurora is the safest place to live in New York State. It’s so charming, in fact, that two Hallmark movies and a feature film were filmed here!
New York State is setting the stage for some truly exciting wedding trends in 2025. The key is to embrace creativity, make your celebration personal, and find ways to reflect your values and style. Whatever your vision may be, these trends will help you create a wedding day that is unforgettable and distinctly yours. We hope this blog inspired you! Contact us today to get started booking our private estate venue for your wedding!
Photo credits: Feature Photo - MeganAnn Photography; Photo 1 - Moonshine Photography; Photo 3 - MeganAnn Photography; Photo 4 - Conti Media
