2011 Wedding Trends

Can you believe that 2011 is almost half way through? Wedding season is in full swing, and autumn brides are starting to come in to pick out their wedding invitations. It has been interesting and fun to see the wedding trends unfold this year. What has surprised me most is the number of grooms we have worked with (sometimes without the brides!). They seem to be taking more interest in things like wedding invitations, thank-you notes and programs.

Purple - in all of its shades, but especially dark hues - is still the hot color this year. I would say that 80-90% of our brides have purple as one of their colors. Teal, bright green, coral, yellow and gray have also been very popular. My roommate, who is getting married on July 8th, chose both teal and a deep purple for her colors.

Another trend that I am seeing - and one that I personally like - is vintage weddings. Lace, ruffles, pearls, big flowers (especially has a head-piece), brooches and colors like peach, ivory, yellow, brown and rustic shades of red give weddings a nostalgic and unique flare. And, of course, this trend can be seen in wedding invitations as well.

For more information and for ideas about about vintage weddings, check out this blog.