10 Wedding Stationery Trends for 2011

Here are 10 wedding stationery trends for 2011. No doubt about it, watching the trends ... is fun! Discover what's hot and use the ideas to add or meld with your style.

Which is your favorite?

1. Bold, Beautiful Color
The color of the year is Pantone’s honeysuckle pink! Ooh, doesn't that sound delicious ... but if that's not the hue  for you, don't use it. Your wedding colors should reflect your favorite colors, coupled with the season and formality. Permission to color your wedding granted!

 2. Pocket Invitations
Not only pretty, but practical! Pocket Invitations are the perfect choice for keeping your Enclosure Cards neat and organized. Fill your pockets with the cards you need i.e {RSVP, Reception, Travel} and then, seal with love.

3. Personalize to perfection
It's all about the details and personalizing to reflect your passion, personality and style. We're talking signature colors, fun fonts, playful patterns and unique wording to set the tone.

4. Modern Monogram
From custom-designed wedding logos to a gorgeous showcasing of the bride and groom’s initials, modern monograms are an artful trend in wedding stationery. Beautify and set your Save the Dates and Invitation apart with a monogram. Carry the design to your Favors and Thank Yous for a complete look.

5. Vintage
A vintage look and feel is a reigning wedding trend! From attire to décor, integrate the charm of a different era into your modern wedding. Your wedding stationery is the first glimpse that guests will see, so set the mood and define your style with classic patterns, distinctive fonts and retro-inspired elements.

6. Simple Sophistication
Simplicity + Elegance. If this is your wedding style, you'll be drawn to designs that have an effortless and understated quality to them. Personalize your Save the Dates and Wedding Invitation ensemble with script fonts and muted colors to reflect your uncomplicated yet elegant style.

7. Wedding Theme
From a beach wedding theme to a romantic fairytale feel that even Kate and William would envy~ choose a Save the Date theme or Invitation wedding theme to keep your wedding look cohesive and consistent ... from your Save the Date to the Thank Yous and to you Address Labels & Seals on the envelope.

8. Embracing Culture
Modern couples are embracing their culture and making stylish statements with their Programs, Invitations, Favors and Thank Yous. They're finding ways to sprinkle unique elements from their heritage and background across their wedding using a distinguishing design, traditional wording and customary colors.

9. Layers and lots of 'em
Lots of layers in 2011. How does this fashion trend translate to wedding stationery .... by layering your Invitations with accessories like sheer Vellum Bands, decorative Seals and colorful Envelope Liners. Wrap your wedding stationery with lovely layers and invite your guests to discover the beauty and the details that lie beneath.

10. Eco-friendly & totally chic
Walk softly and make less of a carbon footprint! MagnetStreet’s linen paper Invites is an awesome alternative for eco-conscious brides and grooms.

Learn more about wedding stationery trends and see other helpful wedding planning resources and inspirations from MagnetStreet Weddings.

Which is your favorite trend?