How To Incorporate Stripes Into Your Wedding
Zebras, beach balls or candy canes are what often come to mind with the mention of the word “stripe.” Something that doesn’t usually come to mind, however, is the word “wedding,” especially “fall wedding.” Surprisingly enough, though, more and more couples have been wanting to incorporate this bold pattern into their wedding planning, especially those of the preppy variety. A thick stripe has long been a go-to graphic in the preppy style world but can often become campy or corny if done the wrong way or done out of season. So if you love a good stripe but have no idea of how to work it into your wedding, have no fear! When used tastefully, stripes can add a super cute and chic touch to any wedding in any season. Here are 5 ways to work a sweet, sassy stripe into your big day.
1. Bridesmaid Dresses
Let your bridesmaid shine in a fun and flirty way with a striped bridesmaid dress. From a nautical blue and white look to a more preppy look of pink and white, stripes are the perfect way to add a little attitude in to your wedding day. Want to see how a bride worked striped in to her wedding day perfectly? Check out this striped wedding theme.
2. The Cake
You want your wedding cake to taste good but you also want to look good too. Adding striped to your wedding cake can be a fun way to get the striped look without having to overly commit to the design theme. Check out this striped wedding cake from a real wedding.
3. Table Decorations
Dressing your tables up with a few key striped design elements can be the perfect way to bring the look. You can use the stripes in your table linens, napkins, centerpieces or table numbers. Check out this fun striped tablecloth we found on Etsy.
4. Invitations & Save The Dates
Invite your guests in style with a fun striped theme save the date or striped wedding invitation. Here are a few of our favorite striped wedding stationery looks.
5. Shoes
By adding just a small hint of a a stripe can be enough to make a large impact on your wedding day look. Check out these cute high heels we found which would look great under a white wedding dress.
