Oh, I do like a trend! It’s no secret that stripes have been all over the catwalks recently, and they’ve been showing up in subtle wedding details and especially in stationery for a while. But recently I’ve noticed a lot of bold black and white stripes showing up on tables, including in yesterday’s gorgeous featured wedding, and I couldn’t help but wonder, are stripes the new damask? It’s true that they have the same magic of allowing pops of colour to really stand out against a black and white print. And they have the added bonus of a bit of Parisian ooh la la. Aaaand they perfectly walk that narrow line between bold and sophisticated. In fact, I can’t think of a single reason not to love them!

Source: Once Wed/La Petite Coquin

Source: Martha Stewart Weddings

Source: Style Me Pretty

Sources: Ribbon chair backs via Style Me Pretty; striped dance floor via The Pretty Blog; striped tablecloth via Style Me Pretty; striped bouquet wrap via Wedding Chicks; striped napkin place setting by Valley & Co.; striped backdrop via Luna & Chloe.

Source: Invitations by Lucky No. 9

Source: Hostess with the Mostess

Source: Style Me Pretty

Good news! If you’re getting married in South Africa, you can hire black and white striped table runners from In Good Company. And if you’re looking for more style inspiration, check out this fabulous inspiration board from Glamour and Grace.