Bridal Trends 2011 - as seen on ExtraOrdinary Blog

2011 will be a popular year for weddings. Not only because the economy is slowly improving, but also because many couples, especially those of Chinese ethnicity, would probably like to try their luck at conceiving in the year after – the “Dragon year” in the Chinese zodiac, commonly seen as an auspicious year to give birth. Besides this, there are the many opportunities for nice dates – 11/11/ 2011, 20/11/2011, 1/11/2011, 11/02/2011…..and the list goes on.

As for trends in the wedding industry, we will be expecting a continued interest in destination weddings, vintage details, and customised stationery.

Destination Weddings
It’s only the beginning of the year, but we at Cardblanche have had many enquiries for weddings taking place in sunny beach destinations towards the middle of this year. Many couples know the importance of letting their guests know early-on about their special day, and are getting ready with invitations. Weddings at the beach tend to be small, intimate affairs, and there is more emphasis on creating a personal touch for guests. It could be a welcome gift pack, or a special itinerary created for a week-long celebration. And for beach weddings, couples are requesting for specially-designed stationery to match their theme or the place where their wedding is being held.

Destination Wedding Invite by CardBlanche

Destination weddings elsewhere are of growing popularity as well. From Japan to England, Australia to India, couples are celebrating their big day overseas although they might live, work, and have friends and family in Singapore. Perhaps their venue could be in their hometown, or maybe somewhere special where they’ve met. Stationery for destination weddings like this could rely on their ethnicity, origins, and the culture of their venue. All exciting themes for weddings!

Vintage Touches
Whilst ball gowns with bustier continue to be a popular favourite, the trumpet gown will be taking centrestage this season. Fitted around the waist and hips, it creates a sleek shapely silhouette and ‘explodes’ at the bottom in fluffy tulle or a long train. Details will be subtle and simple to allow for the dramatic skirt.

Left: Fiona
Asymmetrically draped strapless stretch Mikado mermaid gown with full tissue organza skirt with ladder technique by Vera Wang.

Right: Silk Taffeta Toscana Ball Gown

Read more at ExtraOrdinary Weddings Blog...

恭喜发财！ Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Here's wishing you a prosperous and abundant Lunar New Year and an auspicious rabbit year ahead! =)

Dymo Tape

Are you old enough to remember this? We are...sounds a bit sad that way... But anyway, I have kept this since I was a kid, when my parents used it to type out instructions and stick them in the bathroom (they're waterproof!). I wonder if the shops still sell this.

~ Ally

Cheena Love

This has been lying around for ages. I picked it up because Lunar New Year is just next week and I am in the mood for some "cheena-lovin'". Or, in other words, I am being inspired by traditional and kitschy ethnic Chinese designs. :)

~ Ally

A grand birthday

This invitation was done for a lady whose family was celebrating her father's 90th birthday.


Using a traditional oriental motif in gold, we incorporated their family surname for extra oomph!