Brides Essence Magazine Nov/Dec Issue 10 2013 | Page 61

Wedding stationery trends for 2013 by Bronwyn Hendrikz T rends come and go. The art is to be creative and make it your own. Here are some ideas of what’s in at the moment and what’s to come. Vintage will still be big next year, but not the current ‘rustic vintage’ as much as ‘luxury vintage’. Lean towards the Art Deco (1950) era and include more glitz, glamour, ‘sparklies’ and bling. Lace is still the classic and most popular element. Lazercut designs are in high demand; they create a lace look. Combine with pearls, diamante, hints of silver, bronze or copper foil, pearlescent card and paper, with satin sheen ribbon. Letterpress printing is extremely popular due to the beautiful textured finish created by the old-fashioned printing method. Paper choices range from thick boards (450gm) to 90gm cotton rich papers in a variety of colours and shades however cream or white remain the ,most practical. Florals - big blooms, softer country styles and Shabby Chic – with colours like blues, lavenders and rose, or deeper Nov/Dec 2013 Brides Essence Magazine 59