Have you ever heard of the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon? It's when you come across a new word or thing, and then all of a sudden you see it everywhere.
Well the last week has been like that for me with cactus paddles.
Succulents have been a decor and bouquet staple for quite a while now, but the pads or paddles of the prickly pear are starting to make a stand as the brand new wedding cactus du jour.
Photo by Alli K Design
It all started with this cool interior shot (below) I spotted below last week which I instantly screen-grabbed (I love getting wedding inspiration from interior design!) and then we shared these simple but so effective calligraphy escort cards by Alli K Design on Instagram over the weekend.
One is a cool idea, but around here, two is officially a trend!
These paddles are so chic, textured and versatile that they could be used in so many different ways, for minimal urban weddings, luxe desert celebrations, or cool bohemian-inspired events. They're also a clean alternative to overtly feminine flowers or flowing foliage.
Photo by Carla Coulson via The Style Files
From backdrops or centrepieces to table numbers or cake-toppers, there are endless creative details you could adapt to include these cool cacti in your day.
Scroll down for a little inspiration for how to work this trend into your wedding.
1. The Flower Wall Alternative
Photo by Sarah Jean via Nouba
2. A Prickly Placeholder
Styling by Cakewalk, Photo by Ben Q Photography via Green Wedding Shoes
3. An Entranceway Statement
Photo by Chris Court via The Society Inc
4. An Elegant Take on the Trend
Bouquet by Atelier de La Fleur
5. A Novel Table Number
Styling by Bash Please, Photo by Tec Petaja via Style Me Pretty
6. An Organic Topper
Cake by Ruze Cake House, Photo by Andrew Jade Photo via The Cake Blog
7. Cocktail Coasters
Photo by Angela Cox Photography via The Wedding Chicks
8. Heart Shaped Centrepiece
Photo by Elizabeth Messina via Lisa Vorce Event Design
9. An Eclectic Arrangement
Styling by Bash Please, Photo by Bryce Covey Photography via Style Me Pretty
10. A Photo Prop
Photo by Tec Petaja via Style Me Pretty
Some cool ideas, right? As a new trend, there's not so many examples of cactus paddles for weddings, so featuring in them in your big day is a chance to try something really unique and different, and get creative with how you do it too.
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