Ah, there’s nothing more exciting than the start of a new year! At Daisy-Days, we’re always looking to stay on top of the latest trends and developments in the wedding industry. In 2011, we saw lots of things happen in the wedding world, including the return of fascinators, the rise of wedding hats, the peacock wedding theme, neutral wedding colors on the rise, and more DIY touches.

In 2012, we’re expecting to see lots more improvements, styles, and details make their way into weddings around the world. Want to know what we’ll be watching for? Here’s our list of 2012 wedding trends we’ll be keeping an eye on:

• Edible wedding favors. Baked goods like cookies, brownies, truffles, and cupcakes are going to be favorites when it comes to favors. What a delicious wedding trend!
• DIY wedding details. From making your own wedding cake to DIY wedding favors, we’re going to see a lot more DIY details in 2012 as couples look to cut their budgets. 
• Paper and fabric banners. Made from cloth triangles or squares, banners have been a favorite detail at head tables and dessert tables alike. We’re expecting to see more, and maybe some that play with different textures and fabric combinations, like our DIY paper flag banner bunting kit.
• Personalized reception decorations. From dance floors to napkins, personalization is going to be big in 2012. We’re expecting to see lots of names adorning reception details, especially in the elegant monogram style!
• Black and white damask wedding details. Favors, wedding cakes, invitations, and place cards in black and white damask are sure to be big. We’re betting on seeing a lot of classic black and white weddings – maybe with some accents of ruby, sapphire, or emerald. 
• Royal wedding-inspired attire. Kate Middleton’s wedding gown and drop veil combination are already taking the world by storm, but expect to see other wedding details, like Pippa’s bridesmaid dress or the royal wedding hats worn by guests, making stunning appearances. 
• Laser cut details. Filigree cupcake papers, laser cut invitations, and laser cut signs are just a few demonstrations of this wedding trend. When it comes to making your wedding stylish in 2012, the more intricate, the better!

What sort of wedding trends will you be looking out for in 2012?