Spring 2008 Invitation Color & Trends from Martha Stewart Weddings:
Perfect Palettes
Whether your color palette is based on a longtime favorite hue or the natural shade of seasonal flowers, be sure to incorporate the scheme in various details of planning.
Pink & Gold
"America Fell in love with blushing pink and gold during
the 1940s and 1950s. Borrow from the nostalgic palette of
exuberant pinks and shimmering golds
to create a wedding that is elegant without being stuffy."
Marigold & Pewter
"Marigold cardstock offsets gray ink on white...
yellow and gray makes for a contrapuntal dance
that's neither too sweet nor too subdued"
Brown & Green 
"Use this gentle, evocative color combination on your invitations
to give guests a taste of warm celebration to come.
Then repeat the colors to personalize
other paper pieces and carry the theme throughout."
Emerald & Aqua
"Some romances are all fire and ice. Such is the case with eye-catching emerald green -- the shade of the gemstone thought to be favored by Venus, the goddess of love -- and serene aquamarine. The pair look natural almost anywhere, whether playing off each other on a menu card or coloring the blooms on a tie. Lighten things up with notes of white for a look that's effortlessly choreographed and full of flair."
Blue & White
"It's a match made in the heavens. Think dreamy clouds and powder-blue sky, pearly stars on a velvet-blue backdrop. Here on Earth, both hues have long been dear to brides. "Marry in blue, lover be true" was a popular refrain in the early 1800s."
Stripes & Dots
"Couples often think everything at a wedding needs to be white. But using pattern and color is a great way to express your personal style. Polka dots and stripes are so versatile. Dots can be playful, feminine, retro, or sophisticated (think of Audrey Hepburn in a black-and-white polka-dot scarf). Stripes can be preppy, nautical, graphic, or casual (like those on a summer porch awning).With patterns like these, a little goes a long way. Whether you pick one or the other, or use both stripes and dots for an interesting mix, just stick to a few colors that go well together."
These are Heather Beesley's wedding invitations that we did back in December.... I have been waiting to get all new pictures of my recent work for my new website so stay tuned for that as well as some catching up on the blog!
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