Ruffles have been a part of weddings and formal fashions for generations. However, we've been noticing ruffles incorporated in interesting new ways with our bride's wedding fashions and themes, and of course they are a mainstay for children's dresses.
Here are some recent ruffled wedding fashions we've recently come across.
 Notte by Marchesa ruffle neck halter gown |
 Allen Schwartz vintage cascading ruffle gown |
 Notte by Marchesa strapless ruffle dress |
 J. Crew Starling short ruffle dress |
 Adam pastel peach ruffle tank dress |
 Lipsy frilled hem chiffon smock dress |
 Armand Basi short blue ruffled dress |
or sunflower can take the starring role as a single flower, but also crafty artisans have been making single-flower fabric inspirations for brides to carry, such as this one on the right from 
, shoes, 
and wedding decor for about two years now, and since it works great as a base to make other more subtle colors stand out like lavender, pale yellow and light pink, we're sure to continue to see hues of pewter, slate and smoky grays in 2011.
, it seems the roaring 1920s and 1930s of the Prohibition era may have a turn at bringing vintage weddings under the influence in 2011. Look for fellas with 
, 
flair, and possibly even separate vice lounges at receptions where some guests may partake in 
games, cigar smoking, glasses of 
and other decadent indulgences. Hopefully guests won't forget that the bride and groom's parents will be in the next room.
