As weddings continue to evolve, the focus on guest comfort, health-conscious options, and innovative dining experiences is rapidly growing. Couples are increasingly prioritizing memorable, personalized moments that make their guests feel pampered, while embracing trends in wellness, unique recipes, and visually appealing presentations. From family-centered plated dinners to AI-powered menus, wedding dining in 2025 is set to be a delightful fusion of tradition, health-conscious choices, and technological innovation.
Classic plated dinners
Weddings are reintroducing the charm of royal, multi-course meals with classic plated dinners. The concept is simple—make guests feel like royalty. Instead of the rush at buffet stations, guests are served a carefully curated 7-course meal right at their tables, allowing them to enjoy the meal in a relaxed, intimate setting. While indulging in fine dining, they can also enjoy music and engage in lively conversation with friends and family.
Health-conscious menus
As wellness trends continue to shape dining habits, weddings in 2025 will feature menus that cater to a variety of dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free, and weight-watching options. Dedicated vegan food stations will become a staple, ensuring that plant-based guests no longer have to settle for a limited or lackluster menu. Expect to see innovative vegan dishes, prepared with unique ingredients and visually stunning presentations, offering vibrant, delicious options. Similarly, gluten-free stations will offer an array of satisfying dishes, from pasta to desserts, that cater to gluten-sensitive guests without compromising on taste or texture. Artisanal breads, infused butters, vegan desserts like coconut milk panna cotta, and almond flour brownies will add an extra touch of flair to the celebration.
Fusion chaat stations
\Indian wedding favorites are also undergoing a makeover, with healthier, Vegan, glutten free options leading the way. Fusion chaat stations will reinvent traditional street foods by using nutritious ingredients. Imagine Beetroot and Paneer Tikki Chaat, Sweet Potato Chaat, and Daal Golgappas filled with mint-infused mineral water, all offering a guilt-free, flavorful alternative to the usual. Expect low-carb options like zoodles (zucchini noodles) and keto-friendly desserts, along with air-fried appetizers such as samosas and pakoras. Rustic farm-to-table cuisine will be a key trend, celebrating organic, locally sourced ingredients.
Late-night snacks
Gone are the days of just tea or coffee during late-night wedding rituals like SAAT PHERAS. In 2025, couples will treat their guests to thoughtfully curated late-night snacks, ensuring they stay energized and comfortable during the pheras. Fusion crunchy snacks, roasted dry fruits, and other indulgent bites will make these moments more enjoyable.
Curated menus
Couples are shifting away from the overwhelming buffet spreads and opting for a more compact, curated selection of dishes. Fewer appetizers and desserts will be offered, but with greater emphasis on taste, presentation, and variety. Instead of dozens of starters, there will be four or five carefully selected options that cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs. The dessert section will feature a few signature sweets, allowing guests to indulge without feeling overwhelmed.
Sustainable, local, and zero-waste menus
Couples today are mindful of the environmental impact and this is reflected in their menu planning. In 2025, expect to see an increased focus on locally sourced ingredients Zero-waste menus will be a growing trend, with chefs creatively using every part of an ingredient. From toffee-sized desserts to mini Indian treats like gulab jamun and rasgulla, these bite-sized offerings will minimize food wastage while satisfying guests’ sweet cravings.
Home style comfort food
In a nod to family traditions, weddings will feature childhood favorites and dishes prepared live by women chefs, adding warmth and emotion to the celebration. Stations serving “haath kee roti” with ghee and jaggery, or home-style combo meals, will bring back fond memories of home-cooked meals, making the wedding dining experience truly special.
AI-powered personalized menus
One of the most exciting innovations for weddings in 2025 is the introduction of AI-powered personalized menus. Guests will be able to place their orders directly from their tables using tablets or mobile devices, with the system analyzing their individual preferences, dietary restrictions, and cultural backgrounds. This AI technology will recommend tailored dishes, ensuring every guest enjoys a meal that suits their tastes and dietary needs.
(Akshay Gupta, Executive Director, The Tivoli (Entrepreneur & Hotelier)
