Displaying Your Wedding Colors
There was a time when peaches, pinks, creams and white were the only hues that would make it into a wedding. However, these days, seasonal colors and personal flair have made a grand entrance.
Top of the list.
Choosing your color scheme is one of your first tasks to take on. Once you know the type of wedding you’re having, the date and the aesthetic appearance of the venue, every shade of the rainbow is available at your disposal. But, to avoid any clashes, start off small; you can always add more later.
Seasons change.
Deep jewel tones like reds, blues, greens and purples bring falling leaves and snowflakes to mind, while bright and vibrant hues such as fuchsia, turquoise, tangerine and lemon scream their way through summer.
Your floral arrangements are the perfect place to express your colorful desires, and to mirror the season. In winter, emeralds, rubies and sapphires look phenomenal when lit by candlelight in the evening. If you’re marrying in the springtime, stay simple, clean and stunning with all-white arrangements of gardenias, orchids and roses. When accompanied by a shimmering white and silver room, it is nothing less than beautiful.
Create a theme.
Your colors exude your taste and style throughout the wedding. Take into consideration your skin tone, the season, and your surroundings, to find the perfect combination. You have a couple of choices here…
Monochromatic: Use various tints and shades of one color. Imagine a lovely autumn wedding that focuses on orange, with bouquets and centerpieces of African Daisies, Orange Blossoms and Day Lilies. Bridesmaids could be dressed in Peach, and the tablecloths Pomegranate. A monochromatic color scheme can lend a sense of unity to the whole affair.
Complementary: Using a color wheel can be a big help for this; opposite hues (blue & orange, red & green…) can accentuate each other beautifully. Imagine your bridesmaids in Lavender dresses, holding Yellow Pansies.
Contrasting: Shades that are directly next to each other on the wheel (green & blue, red & pink…) can create an interesting clash that, when done well, can imply frivolity and bravado. Think of the strong statement that bridesmaids in Tangerine dresses, holding bright Red Roses would make. Be careful, though; it’s too easy to go from bold to blunder, so when it comes to contrasting colors, get some opinions from people you trust before you finalize any decisions.
A tip or two…
Although black can be a striking accent to a color scheme of red and white (think Valentine’s Day), too much of it can seem mournful or gloomy. Instead, try it on candles, plates or favors.
Don’t worry too much about choosing the right colors -- follow your heart. As is with every decision for your wedding, the day is about you. So, if you’ve been dreaming of a hot pink-accented wedding, go for it. Or, if you’re traditional and proud of it, pick up those peaches, pinks and creams and charge down the aisle with confidence and high style.