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.
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Nice article. The ideas are just so great.
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