If you are planning to get married either this year or next, you may be in the process of choosing your wedding venue. A task that most brides and grooms find fairly stressful, there are so many factors to consider, such as location, budget, and capacity.

For those who are still not sure what type of wedding venue they want, here are some of the latest wedding venue trends for 2024/25 to help you find your way.

1. DIY wedding venues

DIY wedding venues have grown in popularity over the past few years and are a great choice for couples on a tight budget or for those who like to have complete control. For the uninitiated, DIY weddings involve finding a venue where you only pay hiring costs and then take care of everything else yourself. This includes the decorations, flowers, cake, catering, and entertainment.

DIY wedding venues are a good option if you pride yourself on your creativity and want to cut back on costs.

1. Intimate wedding venues

Intimate or smaller wedding venues are also seeing a surge in bookings, as couples shy away from big, lavish affairs in favor of something more personal. The beauty of a more intimate wedding is that you have a much greater of private wedding venues. For example, you could choose to get married at a golf club, or even a restaurant.

Smaller weddings also mean fewer guests, meaning you have more time to spend with people you care about.

1. Rustic wedding venues

Rustic weddings are all the rage, and it’s not hard to see why. Perfect for couples who love all things to do with nature, many venue types are ideal for rustic weddings. For example, you could choose to have your reception in a barn, complete with hanging fairy lights and candlelit tables.

Alternatively, you could plan your nuptials at a beautiful local vineyard where you and your guests can gaze over at the grapevines – and sample some of the wine, of course!

1. Destination wedding venues

Although, traditionally, couples would get married in the bride’s hometown, nowadays, more and more people are choosing to tie the knot abroad. When it comes to destination wedding venues, there are so many stunning options to choose from, with some of the most popular destinations including Greece, Thailand, and Hawaii.

The most important thing to remember when choosing a destination wedding venue is the cost, predominantly how much it will cost all of your guests to get to the venue and where they will stay.

1. Outdoor wedding venues

Outdoor wedding venues can be amazing, as long as the weather is nice, which has made them a popular choice in the last few years. Specifically, in 2024/25, there has been a rise in the number of festival-themed weddings, with adventurous couples hiring multiple live bands and catering vans to feed their guests.

Other options include getting married on a local farm, in a country park, or at the beach. Just make sure that you have permission before you start planning your big day.