The Knot recently released a slideshow of seven top wedding cake trends to look for in the coming wedding season, and we were happy to see that many of the trends perfectly matched up with our favorite wedding stationery trends as well. Here’s a glimpse at the the luxurious looks you’re sure to see throughout 2010:

Trend: Sophisticated Monograms

Trend: Global Patterns

Trend: Dramatic Color

What’s your favorite 2010 wedding trend?

In this tricky economic climate, engaged couples are becoming increasingly creative with their money-saving measures. Some are hosting smaller weddings, some have scaled back their dream venues and still others are opting for rented, borrowed or pre-worn wedding attire.

But there’s one cost-cutting measure that seems to leave everyone locked in a heated debate—is it ever okay not to serve a full meal at the reception?

If your ceremony is at 6pm and you plan to serve only cake and champagne, your guests are bound to be disappointed. It’s dinnertime! But what if your ceremony is at 4pm? 9pm?

When does it become appropriate? Does not serving a full meal at a wedding reception make you want to rant or rave?

One of our very stylish staffers emailed me this morning with these adorable photos. Her aunt hosted a bridal shower, and used the lovely Sophisticated Silhouette bridal shower invitation she ordered as inspiration for their scrumptious-looking cake! We absolutely love it!