Pantone Fall 2010 colors.
It has been a very busy summer. We have catered several beautiful weddings, indoors and out. We’ve also created some wonderful, sometimes stunning wedding cakes. As our experience grows, so does our passion and expertise.
Exposure to brides, fashion and the food industry lends itself to a compilation of wedding trends. Over the past several months of consulting with bridal couples, MOBs (Mothers of the Brides) and catering various weddings of all budgets, certain trends start to emerge. Here is what we see trending this Fall and into Winter.
Crochet wedding dresses and accessories exude elegance and refined taste.
Crochet wedding dresses and accessories exude elegance and refined taste.
Colors & Textures
The Color Pallet we see emerging carries chocolate-brown, with teal, navy, woodbine, and Lime-yellows, golds, coral reds, bright orange, lipstick reds. Classic Black, always in fashion, remains a desired accent. Pewter and silver shine. Leaf green is over. Pantone, Inc. released Fall colors last week, and they are consistent with what we see trending.
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Image Credit: katyelliott.com
Fashion Week was in New York at the beginning of this month, and the designers exhibited fashions and fabrics for this Fall which included some of the following trends:
Lace & Crochet
Sheer Fabrics
Feathers, Faux Fur
Dots, Polka Dots, Hollow-center Dots
Wedding Cakes
Square isn’t square…it’s IN! Brides are going square on their cakes, immediately stacked.
Floral…Fresh flowers still rule, both cascading down tiers and as cake toppers. Piped icing flowers or hand-crafted flora made from pastillage is another elegant way to embellish your cake.
Edible or fabric ribbons and bows remain a common way to wrap a cake in accenting colors. Watch for rhinestone strand and brooches for a bit of dazzle and bling.
Wide navy ribbon is contrast with a narrow bright teal ribbon at the base of each tier of this fondant cake.
Double ribbons…if one ribbon binding the bottom or center of tiers is good…two is even better. This pulls the accenting colors into the simple, elegant cakes.
Round Cakes look whimsical with polka dots and hollow dots (rings) in trending accent colors.
Combining square and round tiers, with contrasting colors and images.
Fondant is re-emerging with better flavors and consistency, as well as beautiful, elegant finishes.
Cake Flavors – Green Tea,Pumpkin Spice, German’s Chocolate and Red Velvet are very popular right now. Cupcakes and individual desserts buffet also remain trendy and desired.
In addition to traditional cakes, we have seen cupcake towers with mini ceremonial cakes, luscious cake truffles, “whoopie”
Matcha is delicious in Green Tea cupcakes and Meringue Butter Cream.
pies, cream puffs, and decorated chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Credit: Rings of Eternity Cake, http://www.bridella.com/
Themes
Having a theme for your wedding is completely optional. However, themes are a thoughtful way to tie together the very many details of the reception. With some many decisions to make throughout the planning process, a theme can help a planner stay focused. Here are some themes we are working within for upcoming Fall and Winter weddings.
Cowboy, Boots, Fringe, Leather, Suede, Studs
Tropical, Hibiscus, Exotic, Tribal, Feathers
Elegance, Clean, Classic
Foods
Asian & Sushi
Sushi is perfect hors d'oeuvre for an exotic or tropical wedding theme.
Ethnic Stations
Traditional American Comforts, with Fusion
Backyard bar-be-qu is passé and overdone.
At Catering by Victoria, and Cakes by Victoria (that Victoria is one busy lady!) we are passionate about what we do. We are excellent are creating magical events that will be remembered for a life time, your life time. Our professional staff is here to assist you with the details for your reception. Our chef-managed catering staff can provide food for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, the day-after brunch…it goes on and on.
Consider having some neat-to-eat tasty bites for your bridal party to munch on as they prepare themselves for the walk down the aisle. On such an exciting day, it is easy to forget to eat.
Contact Victoria to schedule a consultation to discuss your wants, wishes, budget and all the pertinent details. She’ll take the time with you personally, make sure to incorporate as much of these details as is possible for your reception. Feel at ease, attending one of our upcoming Cake Tastings. Sample a variety of flavors and icings to help you pinpoint the right combination for your cake.
We hope you will consider us for your catering, and/or your wedding cake, as we would very much love to assist you. (970)686.5005. You will certainly get our very best. More Catering Images
