Top Wedding Trends in Chattanooga & Nashville for 2025
The 2025 wedding season is shaping up to be bold, creative, and full of intentional moments. Whether you're planning a downtown Nashville celebration or a mountaintop ceremony in Chattanooga, this year’s trends are all about authenticity, aesthetics, and connection.
As a wedding photographer and videographer in Tennessee, I get a front-row seat to how styles and priorities evolve each year. Here's what couples are loving right now in 2025:
🎥 1. Cinematic Wedding Films (with Real Audio!)
Highlight reels are still popular—but in 2025, couples want emotionally-driven films that include:
Vows and speeches
Ambient audio (laughter, music, cheers)
Story-based editing
Think more like a mini-movie than a montage. And yes, drone footage still makes the cut—especially in scenic venues across Lookout Mountain or downtown Nashville.
📸 2. Intentional Photography, Not Over-Posed
Gone are the days of stiff wedding party lineups. Couples are prioritizing:
Candid storytelling
Editorial-style portraits
Golden hour & motion blur shots
The focus is on emotion and movement—less about looking perfect, more about feeling the moment.
👗 3. Unique Bridal Fashion
Tennessee brides are getting bold in 2025:
Mini dresses for receptions
Veil alternatives like statement bows or hats
Color accents (like blush, copper, or champagne tones)
Bonus trend: grooms in green or burgundy suits are turning heads this year.
💐 4. Florals That Feel Fresh & Wild
Floral design is leaning organic and artful, with:
Asymmetrical arrangements
Dried florals mixed with fresh
Unexpected color palettes (burnt orange, dusty blue, mauve)
Couples are also opting for smaller, meaningful bouquets over large ones.
🕰️ 5. Untraditional Timelines
Want to walk down the aisle together? Do it.
Want to skip the bouquet toss and share late-night fries instead? Also totally in.
2025 couples are rewriting timelines to fit them, like:
Pre-ceremony portraits so they can join cocktail hour
Private last dances before the exit
Ditching formal intros for relaxed mingling
📍 6. Venue Aesthetic Matters More Than Ever
Couples are choosing venues that photograph beautifully and offer built-in character—think:
Restored warehouses in Nashville
Scenic barns and mountaintop spots near Chattanooga
Minimalist spaces with large windows and greenery
💡 7. Content Creators (Alongside Your Photographer)
Some couples are hiring a “wedding content creator” to capture behind-the-scenes phone footage for TikTok/Instagram, in addition to their photo/video team.
Just make sure everyone is working together, not in each other’s way. (Pro tip: Ask your photographer if they offer social-ready sneak peeks!)
✨ 8. Guest Experiences Over Formalities
From DIY cocktail bars to live painting to live musicians, 2025 couples are focusing on guest experience more than long traditions.
Smaller guest lists + intentional choices = more time to actually enjoy your people.
📅 Planning a Wedding in 2025?
These trends are exciting, but remember: you don’t have to follow all of them. The best wedding trend is one that reflects you.
If you're getting married in Chattanooga, Nashville, or anywhere in between, I’d love to help capture your day in a way that feels real, relaxed, and truly yours.
📩 Contact me today to chat about your 2025 wedding!