I can talk about stationery trends and punchy color palettes all day long, but there’s something about simple black and white that always has me coming back for more. Black and white stripes, in this case. They can be bold and modern, making a statement on your wedding menu, or they can blend seamlessly into your classic, chic ceremony as a simple thin border on your programs. I don’t think I could pick a side on that battle, which is why I’ve rounded up the pattern in both forms today: large and in charge and sweet and demure. Which team are you on!? — Kelly

Photo by Manvi Drona-Hidalgo, Menu by Fig. 2 Design (left), Photo by Feather Love Photography, Place Cards by Wedding Paper Divas via Green Wedding Shoes (right)

Photo by EP Love, Menu by Mint Love Social Club via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo by Turner Creative Photography, Menu printed by All Along Press via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Luna Photo, Escort Cards by Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations via 100 Layer Cake

Photo by Josh Gull Wedding Photography, Food Labels by Nico and Lala via Ruffled

Photo by Turner Creative Photography, Escort Cards printed by All Along Press via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Catherine Hall Studios, Ceremony Program by Passing Notes via Style Me Pretty (left), Menu by Crafty Pie Press (right)

Place Cards by Bespoke Letterpress

Ceremony Programs by Bespoke Letterpress

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