Like any other part of the fashion industry, the trends in wedding decor shift with the seasons. Wedding fashion and decor for Fall 2009, brings about deep colors, beautiful patterns, and a more chic approach to do-it-yourself wedding projects.
Wedding Color Trends For Fall 2009
Popular wedding colors for Fall 2009 center around deep jewel tones and fruit-inspired color choices. Mango, cherry, and lime offer contrasting and bold statements, while ruby, sapphire, and topaz are popular accent colors in almost any wedding theme.
Brides and grooms with a more daring sense of style may opt to use a strong color as their main color for a Fall 2009 wedding. More conservative-minded couples can use bolder colors as a coordinating accent to the rest of their wedding theme.
Another popular trend for Fall 2009 weddings is to take a fresh look at popular stand-by wedding colors. Designers are trading in the popular chocolate brown for softer bronze, taupe or copper shades. Black is also making a comeback for Fall 2009.
Patterns For Fall 2009 Weddings
Patterns provide color and texture to any wedding decor. One of the easiest ways to create a mood or feeling to a wedding them is to add a pattern. Polka dot patterns can add a touchy of whimsy, while a sophisticated paisley or damask invokes a more formal and classic feels. Some ways to incorporate patterns into a Fall 2009 wedding include:
- Lining the envelope of the invitation with a patterned paper or with a stamped-on pattern.
- Including a pattern on the wedding cake, or on the decorative elements of the wedding cake, such as a ribbon around the base of each wedding cake tier
- Using patterned fabric beneath each centerpiece at the wedding reception
- Incorporated patterns into wedding party attire, such as a subtly patterned tie for the groomsmen or a fabric sash for bridesmaids
Popular Fall 2009 Wedding Color Combinations
Color and texture inspire the look and feel of the wedding not just for the bride and groom, but for the wedding guests as well. Brighter colors create a feeling of fun, while neutrals make an event feel more formal and classic. Some popular color combinations for Fall 2009 are:
- Apple, lime green, and ivory
- Navy blue, spring green, and white
- Amber, espresso, and light blue
- Black, white, and yellow accents
- Red, teal, and white
- Garnet and tangerine
- Plum, raspberry and ivory
- Aqua, green, and white or ivory
- Apple, espresso, and champagne
Regardless of what deep colors or patterns are included in the wedding decor, it's important to use colors that are readily available. Prior to committing to a specific color scheme, a bride and groom should make sure that attire and decor are available in their desired colors.
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