Spring 2023 - 24

BRIDAL
What's Hot: After a stalled start, today's brides reinterpret
the fashions of the past to make big individual statements,
described Ashley Withey, co-owner & managing director,
Friendlily. " Our trend forecasting indicates an early 2000s
aesthetic. (Think) bold colors, patterns and textures. We've
teased in our own office that Jessica McClintock is gonna be a
huge inspiration for the year. "
With individual taste ruling the day, Emily King, designer,
2021 Co., sees desert hues and deep jewel tones coexisting.
Meanwhile for custom invitations, Abby Naragon of Oblation
Papers & Press observes pale contrasts, tone-on-tone
presentations and blind embossing. " Foil elements and belly
bands have been popular lately, and handmade paper with
deckled edges is making a strong resurgence. "
For Alyson O'Connor, designer and owner of Rust Belt Love
Paperie, " we are seeing big fun surprises for your guests that
make receiving the invitation an excitement-inducing part
of the wedding experience. The days of washed-out blushes
and ivories are over. Bring on big, bold colors and graphics.
Whether it's big florals and greenery on the invitation itself or
a bold abstract pattern or venue illustration on an envelope
liner, splashes of color are going to be very on trend this year. "
Tried & True: Lettering remains all-important, underlined
King. " Creators as a whole have gotten so sophisticated in
their ability to convey feeling with the look of their letters,
making original works of art from the words they portray. "
" Black ink on white paper is always popular, " Naragon
noted. " Florals also offer a wide range of styles; recently,
we've seen organic hand-drawn florals and delicate outlines.
Our handmade paper embedded with flower petals has been
a top choice this season. "
Meanwhile, the preppy aesthetic endures, pointed out
Withey. " It's full of character, color and texture: all things that
consumers are leaning towards in 2023. It's classic, timeless
and clean but still feels alive when you see a bride utilize this
Cape Cod/chinoiserie aesthetic. "
Also look for: monograms and crests (both custom and
semi-custom).
Designer Quote: " We are working on ways to expand
our semi-custom designs to feel even more custom. More
flexibility in mixing and matching of existing elements, colors
and styles give couples more of a custom experience while
still fitting into budgets and styles that work best. More than
bells and whistles, couples are looking for something they feel
resonates most authentically with them and to their guests. "
- Alyson O'Connor, Rust Belt Love Paperie
Rust Belt Love Paperie. Circle 140.
Katomun. Circle 141.
Paper Bunny Press. Circle 142.
Friendlily Press. Circle 143.
Pioneer Announcements. Circle 144. E. Frances Paper. Circle 145.
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Spring 2023

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