Choosing Your Wedding Colors: A Guide for Designing Brides
And even if you're getting the cake from Ron Ben-Israel, he's not going to ask you whether your wedding theme draws elements from 14th century Venetian court dress ... he'll ask you about your colors.
A mere generation ago, planning the wedding was a lot easier. It expressed your social class, and your parents' tastes. Even if they had particular ideas, the market couldn't offer much in terms of individual design. But these days, your wedding expresses your personal style in a way it never has before. Translation? The pressure's on!
Sussing Out Your Style
Some brides can solve the color question without thinking too much about style. They might have a life-long love for purple. Or, their venue might have strong hues they need to coordinate with. Or, when they picture their wedding, they already see their bridesmaids awash in certain colors. Easiest of all: sometimes they already have a theme in mind.For others, it's not that simple. Still, you can quickly pin down the styles that get your heart beating almost as fast as your fiancé does. Does Martha Stewart's relaxed, preppy look command your undying devotion? Do you pray you can someday actually subscribe to H&M magazine? Did Vera Wang's modern, moody Bolshevik collection for fall 2007 incite heavy breathing? This gives you some major clues.
Destination: Home, Sweet Home
Still, even if you don't consider yourself a fashionista or a Martha devotee, all's not lost. Instead, let's turn our eyes back to home and hearth.Many brides aren't just looking forward to a wedding, they're also buzzing with anticipation over the dream house they plan to share with their beloved. And in the process of hunting down this love nest, most spent lots time mulling over their personal style. What did you picture in your mind's eye as the right setting for your new life together? A rangy colonial with a gabled roof? A warm, log-sided farmhouse with a wood stove in the kitchen? Or did you dream of finding a downtown loft bursting with recessed lighting and monochromatics, and flip through the new IKEA catalog to pick out your cabinets?
Or consider: do you dream of filling your home with antiques you can pass down to your children? Look to seasonal-inspired color schemes and ballrooms. Plan to drape your bedroom ceiling in yards of mosquito netting? A fairytale wedding drenched in candelabras, gold braid and gauzy swags might fit the bill. Collect exotic objects from all over the planet? Try an art museum for your setting, and a sophisticated or daring palette.
And if you're one of those eclectic types who pairs Amish rocking chairs with aboriginal artifacts, use this old designer trick: think of the last bit of art or furniture you bought to spruce up your house. That tells you what's on your mind lately.
Your Secret Romantic Style
So, you know your domestic style is Eclectic Contemporary. Congratulations: that means you're holding a black-and-white wedding with chartreuse accents and ostrich feathers in a huge SoHo loft, right?Hold it: not so fast. Why? Because many brides have a special romantic style that exists in a universe by itself. You might be thrilled picking out Art Deco style spaceships for your pendant lighting. And yet, when it comes your wedding, you might picture something a lot more traditional.
So even if you're the most fashion-forward girl on the block, take a moment to consider whether your wedding vision doesn't actually go back in time by few hundred years. You might secretly harbor a special place in your heart for New England autumns, Victorian elegance, English cottage style, or even timeless fairy tales. And if that's true, rest assured you've got plenty of company.
The Gown's the Guide
But how do you tell if this stylistic gotcha's operating in your case? Here's the secret: go get your dress.For many brides, The Dress is a journey that starts with many preconceptions, but ends in the unexpected. Finding the dress is usually a case of recognizing it once you've tried it on, not knowing ahead of time what you'll wear.
And once you've found it, the dress will offer some big clues about your Romantic style. Captured by a demure ivory gown covered in Alençon lace, with a button-back closure? Start your search with pastels and neutrals that suit a 1930's vintage or feminine garden wedding. Fell hard for a sleek, diamond white v-neck that's all about the lines? Investigate the crisper, more playful palettes we see today, such as black and white, aqua, bright pinks, lime green and corals.
Adjust for Geography, Venue and Season
Now that you've unearthed your personal style, it's time to look outward. If your style's traditional, for example, start with a hotel ballroom. If you want a strong seasonal feel for fall, try a rustic barn. Cultivated gardens go well with traditional, Martha-esque tints. Tents weddings are a blank slate: you can make them as classic or brazenly modern as your heart desires.Geography, too, plays a role in your colors. Tropical affairs in the blinding sun are often showcases for the brightest hues of all: coral and orchid, for example, or aqua and orange. Evening white-tie affairs in New York City? Not so much.
Many brides are in the middle, and want to weave in at least a seasonal hint. Fortunately for them, most seasons have palettes both traditional and modern. For example, a classic summer wedding might feature cornflower blue or sage, where a modern one draws on fuchsia and lime green, or orange, pink and black.
Even flowers help set the style. For example, a profusion of pinks in a bouquet of roses and peonies says English cottage. Mini-sunflowers and chrysanthemums says New England country. On the other hand, the color blocking in a hand-tied bouquet of purple callas is strongly modern.
Essential Color-Choosing Tools
Now you've got a style in mind, let's get to the art of actually picking colors. Here are a few can't-miss tools:Color Schemer. You'll need to create a free account, but this wonderful site has user-created palettes aplenty that you can search by keyword. Once you've registered, hit the "search schemes" button and enter words that fit your vision, like "fall,""garden," "sunset," "winter." Or free-associate with adjectives like "nautical," "peaceful," "modern," "preppy" or even "trendy." We promise, you'll be hooked.
Sherwin-Williams Color Generator. Hit their site, and choose "FIND COLOR." Click on any color that draws you, and you'll automatically pull up two accent colors that complement it. Cool.
Big Huge Labs Palette Generator. Have a photo on your hard drive that seems to capture your wedding's heart and soul? Upload it to a palette generator, which will kick out most of the main hues involved. Unless you're on the beach, use one of the more neutral, calming colors as a primary (e.g., use it for bridesmaids or table linens), and the more nervous, high-energy colors as accents (use these in table napkins, chair sashes, ribbons, and some of your flowers.)
Make a Mood Board. Once you've narrowed down some favorites, start grabbing photos (for your own personal use, of course). Make a special folder on your hard drive, and save photos that seem to fit the colors, setting and season you're going for. If you've got any photo editing software, start putting them together in one big image. This will tell you more than thousands of words how your look will play out.
Making the Most of Your Choices
Now that you've got your colors, how can you really make them shine? A problem that plagues some brides is an oversized fear of chaos. Although it's simple, most weddings aren't at their best when the groomsmen's vests and ties exactly match the bridesmaids' gowns, which in turn match the bride's sash.So, choose your colors wisely and stick with them, but strive for designing more than matching. Brown and ivory are neutrals when chosen thoughtfully, so use their many shades for a sophisticated, monochromatic look. If the bridesmaids wear mocha or persimmon, the men will look great in chocolate brown. And even if the flowers call for a palette of orange and yellow, let a little green or cream sneak in for dimension. Check for too much of a good thing: when the entire wedding party wears matching brown or black, the effect can be overpowering.
And They Lived Happily Ever After ...
Picking your colors is a journey, just like finding the dress, or knocking all those planning items off your checklist. But hitting on the right colors, theme and setting for the ultimate expression of your own Romantic style? That can be the pleasure of a lifetime.
Chime In!
Stuck on colors, and looking to chat? Upload some starter pics that shows us your venue, your dress or whatever you're working with. Tell us the season or theme, if you've got one ... then post away!You Might Also Like ...
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July 8th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Katie, peach or pink and brown is not only for fall. everything is anew the key is add some greenery and some whites, dont overlook a pale creamy yellow to add to the mix, even if it is in tinges on peach or pink flowers.the idea is a clean fresh picked look. since you are considering peach/brown or pink/brown. pink and peach are such close colors so why not take a cue from the rose pic and combine peach and pink by picking a peachy pink shade.that way you dont choose between the 2, thats what i’d do.plus its an easy color to find and looks fab with brown and not to dark that it wont be refreshing for spring. notice the wedding inspiration board that peach has the pink tint to it.for more info check out the knot under real weddings they have wedding ideas by colors, seasons etc. or check out any of the wedding websites mentioned in some of the previous posts. style me pretty, artfool, etc. write back if ya need more help!!
July 8th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
I need help everyone! From what I’ve seen below, all of you are very helpful. I’m getting married late spring, 2009 and I’m having trouble choosing my colors. I’ve never claimed to be a very creative person and am toying with the idea of having pink / brown as the colors. Is this too fall for a spring wedding? If not, does anyone have any pictures of this combination other than what can be found on a google image search? Also, I like a peach and brown combo as well. Any help will be mostly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
July 8th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
kameilia, what are you wedding colors?
July 8th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
kameilia, post a pic of it if you can. use your dress as the inspiration.but a shade of green or shade of purple would go. if you dare, since your dress is of a color then you could put bm in a shade of ivory or white maybe with a colored sash. even if your wedding is simple. just choose elegant for semi to formal wedding and sundress or simple dress etc for casual. it would pull out the purple. just pick a shade like lilac or periwinkle, or lavender. if you go with this shade each girl could choose the shade of purple that looks good on them. plus it will compliment the peachy base. actually that could be your color scheme white or ivory with green and touches of the purple with yellow or a peachy-apricot. wanna keep it simple just go with the ivory or white with green. would look beautiful with your dress.
July 8th, 2008 at 9:38 am
My wedding dress has a peachy base with yellow and purple beads. I am clueless on what color should the bridesmaids wear!! please help!
July 7th, 2008 at 5:52 am
Julia, Joanns Fabrics carries very similar butterflies as mentioned in the link below.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
julia, have you tried hobby lobby? there is a website bugs and blooms but i dont know if they carry cardboard butterflies. you could diy. i know that is time consuming though. it shouldnt be that difficult just make no more than 3 sizes of “patterns” then trace and cut, embellish as you like or have great paper and keep plain. if link dont work just google search bugs and blooms it will take you right to it. good luck!! www.bugs-n-blooms.com/
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:03 pm
kayla google image winter wedding snippet and ink then google image winter wedding inspiration board .i actually love the blue green gold and brown. also head on over to elegala check out the many pics!! do a gold wedding with white put girls in brown or green, have centerpieces of blue hydrangeas and white roses set in clear vases filled with fake snow, or icy looking pebbles. have an abundance of fresh winter greens. add candlelight. you could really mix this any way you want. be sure to check out wedding bee, snippet and ink, style me pretty, the brides cafe. and martha stewart.
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:42 pm
megan just google image yellow wedding invitations. you can also go to jean m catalog online, and check under wedding invitations find all the websites. i think willow lane is the name of the cheapest one. or diy have yellow invite paper, tie with checked ribbon or twine. could do this with a simple white invite with a yellow symbol up top too.
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Does anyone know if there is a website where I can get a bunch of nylon/cardboard/foil butterfly decorations, hanging etc. I won a couple bigger butterflies on ebay, but its just so hard to win a bulk size of them.
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:02 pm
julia,
it will look GREAT!!!
you can really do alot with those colors for a quince.!
July 3rd, 2008 at 9:44 am
I am doing the decorations for a cousins quinceanera. her colors are turqouise and lime green, and her theme is butterflies. I am thinking feather vases on the tables. Just because it looks nice, and they are cheaper than flowers. I need to know where I can get alot of white butterflies so I can paint them in her colors and do spray glitter. I found some eiffel tower vases at www.flowersandsupplies.com
they are $2 and up depending on which size you get.
July 2nd, 2008 at 9:54 am
hi
i am gettin married next year. my man wants it early next year but am thinkin maybe a summer wedding late in the year. if not then we ve to compromise on having a winter weddin. his favourite color is blue. mine are green,brown and gold. i havent yet got a color code but if we are goin to use blue then am thinkin blendin it with some pink.as for the other color scheme am thinkin green, brown n gold or replace the green with a deep maroon or red.
please advise me. l keepin movin in a circle. my idea of my color would be a blend of contrasting colors.
thanks in advance
July 1st, 2008 at 6:13 pm
oops the picture didnt work the first time so here it is
July 1st, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Thank you Stacey for your help! I found a lot of great ideas using those searches and put together a little collage of photos that portrays my vision. I put a picture of invitation that I love but are way too expensive, does anyone know where I can find something similar at an affordable price? I have been having trouble finding yellow invitations.
June 30th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
megan i am sorry my post with the davida and chris research is yours. my bad. i put jessicas name
June 30th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
jessica, that is gorgeous!! you have to post pics after your wedding! have a great day!! stacey
June 30th, 2008 at 11:27 am
this is sort of hte look im going for.
its really sloppy but it gives a small picture.
June 30th, 2008 at 11:20 am
heh Megan, then consider a shade of grey.or put them dark grey with yellow ties. this looks pretty great with yellow. scroll below to april 10th 2008, i did a post for sarah. up above the pics is a link for davida and chris at thebridescafe. if this doesn’t spell country and lemonade and cookies i dont know what does.
there are to many pics to list. so go to stylemepretty.com (be sure to check out november 2007 they have a country chic wedding on there from megan) also google image country wedding and country chic wedding (there are lots of boards to pull up) check out all the real weddings and also while your on thebridescafe check out things there too. you will find so many ideas. when you narrow down things let me know. i will help more!! look forward to your reply!!
June 30th, 2008 at 10:37 am
heh jessica, that sounds pretty and simple to do. i hope i helped even in a small bit. good luck and happy future!!
June 28th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I just got engaged and am beginning the planning process for an October 2009 wedding. I love the look of either a soft or bright yellow paired with chocolate brown and since it will be a Florida wedding I think that should be ok in October.
I want the BM’s in yellow knee length dresses but no clue what the guys would be wearing. The problem is that my FH does not like the look of the khaki or brown suits but I dont like black and brown together. It is going to be a semi-casual, outdoor wedding. I was kind of going with a southern, country chic type feel (reminiscent of homemade cookies and fresh squeezed lemonade). I am looking for advice either with other options for the guys to wear with that color pallet or another option for the chocolate brown to pair with yellow and still get the same feel. I appreciate any help/advice!!
June 27th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
i think i should just go with brown blue and white with little pops of silver and pink in the flowers and centerpieces.
i found a dress that is gorgeous and more march appropriate length wise and it comes in blue and espresso!
June 27th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
jessica, here is what i mean, sorry for the confusion. I GOT IT! I went back and read your posts again. junior bm in brown with pink sash ok, put bm in brown with blue sash sounds good. with moh in the blue from the bm dress sashes, (if you choose a different blue other than their sash it might look awkward) ok… for the moh sash i dont think i would put one in a different colorlike pink or blue, i would keep that sash same color as moh dress, otherwise it would look to birthdayish especially added with the multicolor florals. now… if moh sash color IS A MUST then stick to a brown sash, this would be sooooo pretty and it will tie all the girls in and make the wedding party look like they belong together. everyone will have their distinction still!!
i know what i was thinking that threw us off. i thought you were thinking about putting the bm in red! am i back on track??? smile!! i just looked at jim hjelm website at the dress. doesnt appear they have a brown sash for that so go with a solid color blue. loved the coordinating junior bm dresses!! the thing here with differnt purchase places, is make sure all the blues match since your going with sashes. this may actually change your color choices if you cant match.if that is the case. then go with solid brown on all girls, just different style for moh . have junior bm in brown with colored sash only. and have the bouquets different to represent distinction. write back and let me know.
June 27th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
i am confused now…
can you post a picture board with how you think it should look…
June 27th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Valerie, it is such an easy, classic, and utterly beautiful color combo. ive always thought so. just add draping amaranthus and greenery(lots of it)! of course put girls in red, guys in black, add touches of gold and white and there you go done!! smile!! of course i like the black dress look for girls too, and it sure would make that red pop!! dont 4get the candlelight to make it even more spectacular!! i love the old world lighting in a loft style setting. so mix old and modern, i believe this combo will do it!!
Check out this wedding posted at Embellishment:
you can add a crystal garland ebellishments, to resemble a wintry ice. this would be amazing!!
June 27th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
jessica, hi, so sorry i wasnt able to give more advice yesterday. I may not be helping you like you need. hope i am not making you more confused.
i am worried that it will be to much color happening. to ground lots of flower colors it has always been recommended to have a solid background to ground it. i do know when you have many dress colors the bouquets need to be the same to give a sense of flow. my suggestion is have a red bow(or color of bm dress you choose, pink bows would be pretty) on the flower girls dress and the moh to tie it in better. that way there is a unity look without being exactly the same. i wish i knew of a wedding planner but i dont. i wish you the best of luck, if you need any more ideas please write back i would love to help you with this.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Need help with colors for wedding. It’s in winter and I’m thinking a deep red, black, and gold. What do you think?
June 26th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
kelly go to martha stewart weddings’ Fuchsia & Taupe gallery. this is what i mean by putting it against beige. dreamy isnt it? it is in the new martha stewart weddings magazine. or view photos on the website. i love this scheme!!!!
June 26th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
is it ok that i am using 3 differnt dresses even though they are all similar?
i REALLY like the short brown one for my sister and i really like the blue one and they are both similar. does the maids dress look too out of place? i could also have the maids wear the same dress as my moh and just have them wear it in brwon instead of the blue.
with the guys, i have always thought that brown and black clash together so if i put them in a brown vest what else would they wear?
PS-does anybody know of a wedding planner that i could talk to?
June 26th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
jessica, yes i loveee those dresses i love the blue hands down!!
June 26th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
the designer for my jr maid is Winnie Couture Bridesmaids and its the dress that is brown with a pink bow, my maids dresses are by Dessy Collection and it is the red strapless dress, and my moh dress is designed by Jim Hjelm Occasions and it is a strapless blue with a green bow but all of the changes i would make are in my las comment!
PS is it ok that my dresses are all different?
June 26th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
kelly, use all three colors in pops of color against all white or beige.
google image turquoise and pink wedding, aqua and lime wedding, and turquoise wedding. then google search floral arts bahamas for lots of ideas!! suggestion: girls in turquiose, carry pink and lime green flowers tied with turquoise ribbon, lime slices in centerpieces with flowers, etc.
June 26th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
jessica i was actually thinking guys should be in a brown vest etc, to match the girls. but yes! you can do what you thought of! just make sure the pink and blue looks grown up!
you could have bm in brown and have moh in brown with a colored sash or just the plain pink or blue. i just think with the color combo it would be more elegant. send me a pic of the dresses you have picked so i could give better advice. with girls in brown you can still put guys in blue, just pick one color to stand out with the brown and white, and just add the rest as pops of color. write back if you need more help!
June 26th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
i love the fresh picked look and the brown dresses! i never thought i would but i do!
my sister is going to be my junior bridesmaid and i found a dress that is short brown and has a pink bow on it and for my bridesmaids a brown loose strapless a-line with an empire waist that is gathered on one side with a bow that would be blue. and for my maid of honor i found a blue fitted a-line dress that also has a bow but i was thinking that she could have a pink bow. should her dress be blue with the pink bow so its different and then the best man could wear pink and blue while the groomsmen wear blue? i really like the idea of each of the bridesmaids carrying a different color bouquet but i was thinking that they could have white and blue and then my moh could have pink and white and i have a combination of the 2! what do you think?!
June 26th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
i am engaged, and we are planning to get married in december. i live in Botswana,Africa. .and december its summer here. . am having problems with choosing a theme color. . i love turqouise, but feel it might be too much, i also love pink and ,lime. . please help. can u send me suggestions on colours.
thank u
June 25th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
jessica, you can and should have all colors, this is how i would plan it if it were me,
(check out Perfect Wedding Day blue bouquets: blue handtied and the white pink and blue) with red roses in the mix it would be so pretty)
you carry a blue and white bouquet, let them carry a bouquet like shown on page, set against brown dresses, use brown and white as your main colors with the rest added here and there, you can let bm choose a single color from the mix and let each one carry say all pink, all blue, all white etc. as for silver, put silver in centerpiece containers, jewery, etc. any metals you use in the wedding.
for inspiration you can google image wildflower wedding bouquet or multicolor wedding bouquet. it will be elegant. and have that just picked from the garden look. just imagine going thru a garden and gathering a bouquet and how pretty all those colors look in a vase. thats what i envision. also you can have chocolate brown linens if you wish. the colors set against it would be happy and elegant!! hope this helps!! dont freak out see you can have it all!!!
June 24th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
i am currently planning my wedding for march of next year and i am FREAKING OUT!!!
i love the idea of pink red and white in the bouquets.
i also like the idea of chocolate brown blue white and silver…
WHAT DO I DO?!?!?!?!?!?!
should i mix the 2 ideas and use pink blue white and silver!?!?
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:49 pm
joyce,
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/01/wedding-by-lynd.html
these colors would make a pretty wedding. its a great base for that contrasting color your talking about.
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:43 pm
joyce,
fayeandgreer.blogspot.com/2007_06_01_archive.html (scroll to ice blue wedding) love this with pale yellow. if your not fond of this then choose ice blue, dark blue(put girls in this), add white and silver, with pops of icy pinkor lavender. another idea, believe it or not would be a deep emerald green or lighter if you prefer and set with icy blue and white you could also add a soft cocoa. this would be beautiful. this color combo is not just for summertime!! just make sure the wedding is mostly white to pull it off. another idea: is ice blue and copper with hints of fresh green, i saw a christmas tree one year with this. it was jaw dropping. just look for copper brown(for instance lantern colors) instead of traditional brown. add pops of white and some winter berries here and there. last idea: ice blue, bronze, with hints of peachy-apricot.(the color candles give off against snow) with greenery of course. good luck!
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Mrs. P, here’s another green & red from the Green weddings page. I’m not quite sure about the gold, I’ll think about that
June 21st, 2008 at 3:45 pm
joyce,
see icy cool wedding colors with a hint of pink
also think of of light blue and navy blue. the combos are endless and brown i love that too. good luck.
June 21st, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Mrs P, sorry… uncle passed away and my computer went bust had to use daughters or library computer. i check when i can.
http://www.savannahweddingdesign.com (scroll to the red) you are going to need alot of greenery and summer type flowers so it wont look holidayish and this pic shows how.
dont ya luv it?! so bright and elegant and summery. on the knot website they have tons of pics under real weddings under colors or season. wedding channel has lots of ideas too. look under photo galleries under wedding flowers and go from there good luck!!. wish i could post pics!! sorry brides i hope links to websites are okay.
June 20th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Hi guys, just stumbled upon this site and could use a little help. My wedding is in December and I’m getting all confused about the colours. I would baby blue but am not sure what colour I should combine it with. I wanted a very contrasting colour and am thinking of mixing it with chocolate brown. Do you thinks it would look good
June 20th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Stacey and Poodle,
You have gone quiet on me. I mentioned I`ll be having a garden wedding. I decided to use Ivory, gold and red to add a brightening factor. I would only like to use fresh flowers on the top table. I would appreciate centerpiece ideas on these colors.
June 19th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
shelly, its ok to feel overwhelmed,there ARE so many choices!! You ought to see me picking out lotions/body wash.smile! my suggestion is to keep things simple.I know i sent alot of info. If you cant narrow the pinks down then use monochromatic pinks, many shades of that color, add a few red roses and greenery set this against the ivory i talked about.
ok shelly, gonna hit ya with more websites this is the colors i was talking about before… go to chateauatforestpark.com, Featured Reception #6, check out the wedding cake.( i would personally pick these colors and add some softer pink mixed in too)
this IS romance. isn’t it breathtaking! i am a sucker for grapevine and lights too. check out “brothers and sisters wedding” (tv wedding) just swap lavender for pink. here it is on youtube.
also on youtube see dylan and toni 90210 wedding. it is pretty. these are simple straight to the picture websites. i hope i am not heaping to much on you!! look forward to hearing from you!!!
June 19th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Thanks a lot for that Stacey! Those sites are really useful. Its taking me a while to go through the pictures but I have been gathering lots of ideas. I will keep you posted and will definitely be in touch when I have narrowed things down or get stuck… at the minute I am starting to feel overwhelmed
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June 18th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
hi shelly, there are so many pics to list. so go to google images and type in red and pink wedding, red and pink wedding bouquet, etc. dont image but google web search: links 2 love weddings (lots of ideas here) and elegala.com photo gallery has amazing stuff! theknot.com has real weddings and you can select the colors for a visual. brides.com has wedding styles you can look at in romantic. or type in what you want to see. when you narrow it down write back and i can help you out.
my first thought was blush pink, deep red, add touches of lighter green set against sheer ivory linens on dark wood tables with darker chairs, candlelight, sheer ribbons, crystals, pearls. use all roses decor, sprinkle rose petals. girls would be beautiful in pink or red chiffon their choice!! lots of ivory!! want it to look like enchanted forest? add lots of greenery, very nice wood containers, with few berries (for effect), flowergirls in flowy dresses with flat princess shoes, flower halos with flowing ribbons, parchment paper invites, a romantic must by the way!!
and a feather pen. i could see a beautiful dark green velvet covered guest book. this is the stuff dreams are made of, i am a hopeless romantic, so well… i am speechless!! 
June 18th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
lori, here are some ideas first being my fave just add silver!! the library computer wont send posts or save them to send so just google image these:
1) purple wedding
2) purple and orange wedding (from tastefully entertaining website which is my fave just add silver)
3) another purple wedding from tastefully entertaining:
i truly hope these help. i would use different shades of purple, add a beautiful orange, keep my silverware, candleholders, etc. in silver. oh please do a lighter purple tablecloth with the darker purple and the orange set in silver centerpieces. wow!! i can see it now!! happy planning.
June 18th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Hello!
I am planning a wedding for May/June 2009 and would really appreciate all the help I can get. My favourite colour is pink and I was hoping to use this with red (hoping to create a romantic theme) but I can’t seem to find pictures of the two so that I can decide which shades would be best. Also, how do I incorporate these colours throughout the event? Any ideas? Pictures? Thanks in advance!
June 17th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
I am having a June wedding in a garden setting. I know that I am having silver as an accent color. My fiance’s favorite color is purple and mine is orange. If someone could please give me some suggestions on a color scheme using either one or both of these colors that would be greatly appreciated
June 17th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
heh bola, yes i do like that alot. using maroon and gold as your strong colors. i am not sure what your venue looks like but could your girls pull off a deep shade of burnt orange? don’t be afraid to have your other colors in the ones listed below and then put your girls in a shade of green say: emerald. your probably gonna have evergreens mixed in and the evergreen could really play off green dresses. you could do the same with the other color dresses too. i suggest using lots of gold etched glass votives. add the evergreen, on gold linens topped with maroon and orange flowers.
June 17th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Hello,
I am getting married in December 2008 and I am totally lost as to what colours to use for the decorations. I am wearing an ivory dress with maroon red sash. Someone suggested using Maroon red (wine), orange and gold for the venue;do you think thats a good combination?
June 17th, 2008 at 3:35 am
Stacey and Poodle,
Im in Africa, Botswana. The wedding reception/location of the wedding ceremony will be at a large open space garden that I`v managed to book. I might just pitch up a white tent and do the decors.thanx for the help.
June 16th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
judith, yes. i would choose plum keep the lilac, add a soft golden buttery yellow with accents of silver.be careful with the colors i wouldn’t make them brighter it might look to athletic say LSU, smile. i like this combo consider putting girls in a deeper silver grey if it goes well with skintone. if not put them in plum. this is gonna be pretty! good luck!!
June 16th, 2008 at 4:47 am
my weddin comes up in October, 2008. Do you think puple, lilac, yellow and silver will be a perfect combition?
June 14th, 2008 at 10:19 am
wendy coral would look good but i personally would go with a shade of green i did in my 1st wedding and it was gorgeous!! google image peach and green wedding bouquet ( this would look amazing with peach and olive) 2nd row 2nd bouquet. tell what ya think!!
June 14th, 2008 at 10:08 am
mary, if girls can wear taupe in fall why cant guys? also consider brown it has black’s classy appeal just softer. so many people steer from putting guys in this, but it looks so good. go to the library or a local bookstore, look at a book called simple elegant flowers with micheal george. there is a fall bouquet in there that takes my breath away. sorry there is no pic on internet. it has pears and apples intertwined in it. i think if you go with this you wont need an extra color in the green and gold. with this put girls in a shade of green or gold guys in brown with green or gold add this floral with your bouquet tied off with gold ribbon. i can see it now, i was thinking last night i wish someone would use that floral it is well….i think…absolutley stunning without being showy. look at it and write back with your opinion. thanks!!
June 14th, 2008 at 9:52 am
mrs p, ivory and gold look unbelievable together. its mistake proof scheme .dont know what color your location is but this scheme goes with…everything. leaves room open to put girls in black, brown, green, any color you like, that coodinates with your venue. i can see evergreens intertwined with pearls or crystals. shimmery ribbons, white roses or tulips peaking out from fake snow in rust wrought iron containers, white edible glitter cake. ivory candles, twinkling lights, rust metal lanterns, metal tabletop sleigh to hold favors. enchanted winter wonderland with simple elegance.hope this helps!!
June 13th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Hi, i’m getting marred at October I’m thinking of having green and gold as the color for my bridesmaids’ dresses,
I’m wondering what color others have or would use for the groomsmen suits. Any ideas? Thanks!
Mary Says:
June 13th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Dawn P, They do allow fresh flowers. I thought it was hilarious myself that they would have a problem with fake flowers. Battery operated candles should be fine as well. Thanks for the response.
June 13th, 2008 at 6:30 am
hi,
i am getting married in august and i have chosen peach and Olive green as my color. what other color can i combine to make dresses for my bridemaids
June 12th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Hey poodle, just to clarify, the venue doesn’t allow FAKE flowers on the table? (lol … that makes me laugh for some reason). And no candles? But I assume they’d allow battery-operated candles? Anyway, just wanting to clarify that fresh flowers are ok. I might have some ideas.
June 12th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
I am getting married on Valentine’s Day 2/14/2009. My colors are Pink, Chocolate Brown & Ivory. I have incorporated the heart theme into the wedding, but I am looking for suggestions on centerpieces. The reception site does not allow candles nor fake flowers on the tables. So I need some ideas for the tables, if possible I would like to incorporate something that represents Valentine’s Day.
June 12th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Ms P, where is the wedding being held? Do you have a wedding location or reception site? Since the wedding is in December, you can use Ivory and Emerald Green, Ivory and Chocolate, Ivory and Red, Ivory and Navy is also pretty together.
June 12th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Hi guys, my wedding is in December 6th. I am totaly clueless. I havent done anything as yet. I love the color ivory though. Which colors can I match to it? I also need patterns for bridesmaids. Im nervous. I only have 5 months to go. Where do I start? Pleaaaase help me. Thanx
June 12th, 2008 at 2:13 am
Hey ‘’ i did enjoy myself and it was a two days wedding i’ve attached a second day attire and also reception. my theme colour was silver and white for first day, but for decor pink was there just to brake the two like you advice me to do so, and sweet pink and silver for second day whooo i had fun thank you again.
June 11th, 2008 at 11:00 am
hie guys i have a wedding coming up and the bride wants orange to be one of the colours, can u help me with any colour combinations that can go with orange.
June 11th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Thandiwe, you and your ladies look gorgeous! HA, they definitely have got the pose down! I see little hints of the pink in your chair ties from the photo of you and your groom. Looks like a lovely and, I think, very large wedding! SO glad to hear it was everything you worked so hard for over the months! Feel free to post some more pics
June 10th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Hi Jessica, check below, I put some of Stacey’s ideas and photos into a small board, I LOVE her ideas for combining navy (navy! is! classic! and very underused) with pink to have that midsummer flavor without looking “4th of july drugstore” even slightly.
Some other places for ideas along those lines (incl. in the navy pics below) are some great weddings from Brides:
Gina & William …. navy, cream & brown
Jennifer & Jason … navy, cream, purple
and the jackpot, a fresh summer wedding with navy & pink, white bridal bouquet, the whole thing:
Mary Ann & Kevin
June 10th, 2008 at 5:27 am
Hi! You might be hearing from me a lot because I do want a lot of different ideas! My fiance and I are getting married so close to 4th of July how would we work with the colors red, white and blue?
Also another idea we had was palm beach coral and yellow and pink flowers…if you can think of any ideas of these two schemes please email me. You are a pick help!! Thanks!!!
June 10th, 2008 at 3:28 am
Hi i would like to apreciate every help that you gave to me , i manage to take all the advices and i had a day. I got married 10 May 2008 wooow i had a wonderful day and my colours were planding nicely please find my pictures attached and tell me what do you think maybe it might help other brides.
June 9th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
jessica, hi i got it!! i put a classy twist to it. put girls in navy. google image navy blue bridesmaids and look at top row 4th pic. add this bouquet, google image bostongaleria.com look at bouquets that one with more pink(it wont look 4th of julyish then) it will pop against the navy(this color will look good on all bm’s) mimic this color in reception on either white or navy tablecloths. blue and white cake. your bouquet white with navy ribbon. add candlelight and voila! hope ya like it i love this color scheme!!
June 9th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I am getting in 2009 and I want my fiance’s favorite colors and mine. His is blue and red and mine are pink and green. How can I incorporate all these colors? PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!
June 7th, 2008 at 10:25 am
The architect, hi and congrats!! keep it simple and elegant keep everything from table linens etc. in champagne. white plates will work set on silver or gold chargers. you will have a neutral backdrop to work with. this makes planning easy and versatile. do lilac colored centerpieces accented with lilac candles in glass votive containers. add pops of silver or gold depending on your fave metal color. dress your girls in a shade of that metal color depending on their skintone, i love silvery grey, accented with lilac and champagne bouquet,even if you choose a shade of champagne gold cause it suits better,this would work also, if lilac only works for them then still keep the same bouquet. add pops of curly willow or grapevine to make it interesting, (even thruout your wedding) wrap bouquet stems in pearl strands. you carry champagne flowers wrapping the stems in pearl strands. have branches with hanging strands of pearls in large glass vases for alter etc. combined with chosen flowers i would use roses. do not be afraid to use different shades of the lilac and the champagne. if you use this i know you will have smooth planning and a absolutly breathtaking wedding, and easy on the budget as well.
June 6th, 2008 at 9:15 am
can any one pleeeease tell/show me how to make lilac and champagne work. i and my darling have these as our colours. lets not go into the theme chapter, thats a long talk. as for weather conditions its early november and geographically slightly arid. pls and pls, lend a helping hand.
June 4th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Ok Stacey, I have caught up with you a bit with the images … lol!
That autumn sonata bouquet is INCREDIBLE. Let me think about it, hmm, I have some possible ideas.
I’m going to head over to Autumn later this evening and get you some pics there too, I see you’ve been helping out those brides. Lucky brides!
Drop me a note, blake AT favorideas.com, we’ll try to see why you can’t post pics?
May 30th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
blake,
thank you!!
May 30th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Stacey … is stumped?
This is a matter for CNN! If Stacey is stumped with those catwoman fingertips flying over the whole internet and coming back with the PERFECT photos … we are in big trouble!
I’ll try to catch up with you a bit over the weekend, but wow! If nothing is coming to mind for you, this is a puzzle
May 30th, 2008 at 9:11 am
blake , i am stumped. bride wants fall and dusk at beach colors in one. simple greenery, ribbons, roses. wear again dresses for bm. loves the feel of dusk.simplicity of wedding on mypublisher.com that doesnt require lots of planning. here are the pic she has: www.getmarriedinhawaii.com/images/JustMarriedOnHapunaBeach.jpg
i thought of autumn sonata bouquet on brides.com or vanilla roses. she loves the color vanilla, it need to fit both seasons. i need help on this one. no starfish, leaves, etc.
May 30th, 2008 at 8:35 am
brea, you are welcome!! the different colored bows around chairs could be to much in the restaurant, consider ivory chair colors with one shade of bow in a simple green or brown or deeper shade of cream or gold. are the chairs wood?it would look more tuscan, i wouldn’t use covers might consider greenery garlands for back of chairs with 2 simple bows holding it in place.keep background low key then add pops of color in floral etc. think this in ivory:
See:
Weddings in Tuscany
A Tuscan themed wedding
Inside Weddings / “Romance by Design“
write back with what you think thanks!!!
May 29th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Stacey-
I don’t have any pictures of the restaurant but i wish i did. I think the cocoa brown with cream, gold and white will look excellent, I’ll probably add some green as well. I also like the idea of adding pops of color throughout, like yellows and oranges. I was thinking of having ivory colored chair coverings and then tying different colored bows around each chair. Thanks for your help!
May 29th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
brea, stylemepretty.com check out ideas and inspiration, flowers and decor, and inspiration boards. another idea: use greenery centerpieces in amazing containers surrounded with candles. or axe the floral/greenery and do bread in baskets(this would go over well!!) been looking at italian restaurant pics, most are decorated in a way you wont need much. already beautiful/heavily decorated. definitely stick with neutral color palette in tuscan theme earth tones. use bolder colors in small doses, bouquets, cake, bout. greenery plays up the wrought iron in the restaurants too. dont like the brown? then go with olive/sage green dresses. consider grapes in your decor. consider vintage lace or beads for bouquet wraps.
May 29th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
hi brea,
try Calamigos Ranch ( i think this is all the website you need so many ideas!!
i like the wedding with branches centerpiece easy and cheap but what a statement add roses to and and it would be soooo pretty) also type in calamigos ranch wedding in google images. idea?? i think a soft cocoa brown and cream with white and gold would fit add pops of color like a deep red and cream bouquet and floral decor. add bits of yellow or orange berries(to tie in) i am not sure what the restaurant looks like. do you have a pic?
May 29th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
I need help choosing wedding colors. I’m getting married at the end of September next year and the reception site is an italian restaurant that has a rustic feel. I’m not really into yellow or orange but want colors that will look classic and match the restaurants decor. Any suggestions?
May 27th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
ndidi ok, write back with your location, style of wedding, etc.. i would love to help you!! short on time, no problem, there want alot of info on your post, i need more details thank you!! by the way congrats!!
May 27th, 2008 at 6:27 am
i need to make a decision on colors .im kinda short of time
May 24th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
mayen, you need lots of greenery(this is your green in color combo) and some white.alter:4 bamboo poles draped in floaty white fabric, dripping in greenery. bridesmaids in navy carry bouquet at sweet pea(represents a tropical purple sunset). you carry white bouquet wrapped in “something blue” navy ribbon. i think using this scheme WOULD resemble a sunset at tropical beach, with linens representing sand and tinted water for ocean.
hope i’ve helped!!
May 24th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
mayen, go to sweet pea gardens. then weddings look at photos link scroll down to summer 2006 bridal bouquet using purples. using this color combo think tropical beach setting. for brown use sand colored linens, with palms. candles? float candles in blue tinted water with shells/pebbles/sand. be right back.
May 21st, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Hi Iphy, you could do either the pink/green is more fun while the sage/ivory is more timeless. personally, i would do the sage/ivory. if there is anyway possible try a test run. it is always good to look at it right in front of you. i think if you put all colors on the bridal party and in the decor it will be alot. keep the bridal party classic while the rest of the decor is colorful!! write back if you need more help!! good luck!!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:32 am
Hi Stacey, pls I’m wondering if I culd do pink shirt with sage tie for the grooms men or is it sage shirt with ivory tie. Pls advise. Thanks.
May 19th, 2008 at 6:08 am
I am having my wedding in in 10/2/2009 at the Graycliff in NJ, i would love to have a tropical theme, e.i using palms as center piece for flowers,
but I like navy blue, purple, green and brown.
i need help
May 16th, 2008 at 9:22 am
FROM STACEY… just wanted to congratulate all the brides on their weddings. after seeing your ideas,i know you will all have beautiful weddings. i know brides go thru so much planning their wedding not to mention juggling other things in life. remember take some down time, you deserve it!!
even though my daughter had a low key wedding it was still kinda stressful. pedicures did her wonders she said!! take the planning in steps and don’t overwhelm yourself or stress over the small things,it all works out in the end anyway! this way you CAN enjoy the planning process and relish the big day!! again congrats and the best the luck!!
May 16th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Iphy, i LOVE that! i didn’t even think of that. keep guys in black and sage. with what i have listed below i think it would be dreamy and refreshing. not to mention summery elegance!! you’ll be sure to get oohs and ahhs with your colors!! write back if you need more help!! I always check the board. and HAPPY wedding planning!!
May 16th, 2008 at 3:56 am
Thanks so much Stacey I luv your idea but I was wondering if I culd use sage for skirt and ivory for top for the bridesmaid, pls advice what do you think of the combination. Thx.
May 15th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
blake,
i just wanted to take this time to thank you for all the visuals you have done 4 me it means alot!! i love your ideas on this board they are fantastic!!
May 15th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
hi whitney yes there are coral roses!
See: chicajones profile at the knot
Cheryl’s floral designs (scroll down)
they come in light-deep coral so talk to your florist. google image search coral wedding and coral roses, even coral and yellow wedding. Good luck!
May 15th, 2008 at 11:00 am
Thank you for all the ideas! I really like the sound of the yellow, bright coral and bright aqua! My fiance loves blues and I love pinks and yellows!! Do you know if I could find roses in the coral color? I wanted to kinda do all roses for my flowers maybe some calla lillies.
May 14th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Whitney, some ideas for you!
StyleMePretty board: “I Like Yellow”
Combine yellow with hints of tangerine. Use lots of citrus (lemons in cylinders, urns). Add touches of deep lemon-leaf green, gold ribbon for contrast and some glam.
Snippet & Ink: Amanda’s Blue & Yellow Wedding This uses a really pale pastel blue/periwinkle with yellow. These are great, relaxed, outdoor colors with a touch of country garden to them. Or for yellow with more of a robin’s egg blue (my yellow-and-blue personal fave), see Early Spring Sweetness.
There’s always yellow combined with lavender and peach and just a touch of sage for a very traditional, feminine look.
Tropical: yellow with bright coral or bright aqua.
This doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, but anyone who wants to get more assertively modern with yellow can pair it with bright lime green, or black & white damask, or my personal ‘new’ favorite, yellow & gray. If anyone’s interested in yellow & gray let me know and I’ll post a few pics.
HTH! Any of these sound kind of appealing?
May 14th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
i am needing help picking colors for july! i really love yellow!! any ideas of what i can pair with it. i need HELP FAST!!
I like pretty and simple also!
May 13th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Iphy
Butterfly Sweets cakes
Flowers up north
Watanabe florals /weddings (scroll down to the pink, green, white bouquet)
Iphy,girls in sage chiffon dresses carry bouquet above (paler pink calla lilies if you choose). you in ivory,carry blush/ivory roses. why not use all those colors in your palette? theyd look stunning! see bouquet above (watanabe)? thats the bouquet i think is a knockout!! see how there is a tinge of yellow thats how id add it thru bi color flowers.
BASE colors would be sage and ivory.ivory linens sage runners, ivory candles.blush and ivory roses centerpices, picking up the mixed bridesmaid bouquet colors putting only on cake and certain focal points. put your put guys in black and sage. look at davidsbridal.com bridal party in these colors.
write back and let me know what you think!!
May 13th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Hi Stacey, sorry i meant summer, I’m a Nigerian, and the wedding will take place in lagos, I have colors like sage, light shade of pink and yellow, or ivory, pink and sage. pls advice on which of this colors to use and how i can combine this colors for my chief brides maid, brides maid, my family and friends. Cheers
May 12th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Iphy, what’s the formality/theme?write back with location details, dress,colors & we can go from there. i’m southern, 1st colors we see is white, pink, the colors of bouquet below, and GREENERY!your wedding’s in aug, is that spring where you are? think about what you and your fh’s fave flowers, and colors, even fave colors of those who are special to you.
cant wait to help!!
i already got some thoughts, might have somthing you can use!! have a great day!!
May 12th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Hi iphy! and congrats! www.favorideas.com/wedding-themes/seasonal-themes/spring-wedding-ideas-and-trends/ (the very beautiful bouquet)
ariellaflowers.com/ (check out all the links)
May 12th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Good day,so pleased to see visit this site.my wedding is coming up agust 2008 and I would like a spring wedding. I have been so confused choosing my colors, for the bridesmaids, chief and everyone. I need your help plsssssssssssssssssss.
May 7th, 2008 at 1:27 am
hello kem. thanks for your message. yes i did,lol. and i do see kunmi and wole from time to time. you could hook up with all your peps on facebok, it sure will be a pleasnt surprise for each of them to hear from you. so are you getting married soon?
May 5th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
This is a message for Roli, Oh my gosh! you married Toyin, one of my good friend from school,congratulations! i lost touch with toyin,wole and kunmi (all friends from school)ages ago .hope ur good darling? my love to him.You both look beautiful in the pictures you posted.
April 30th, 2008 at 9:13 am
bunmi, it wont let me post pics. yes it goes and its gorgeous!!
go to Chess, Coffee & a Wedding on website type in linens and things in search blog. check that out!!
another search: google images: type in burgundy wedding bouquet then go to bouquet at pricescope. pretty! also try burgundy dress in google images. hope this helps.
April 30th, 2008 at 8:27 am
i will like to do cream and maroon for my wedding color scheme do you think that goes well?
April 29th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
OLIVIA:
include grapevine during the fall with the white lights if you wish. with these colors it would be, i think amazing, yet different. subtle:go for white with same centerpieces. add fuschia rose in each chair tie. dont want flower centerpieces have edible fruits,candy,or cakes. dont be afraid to add varying shades of pink or green to this combo. cant find alot on fuschia so i typed in hot pink. also google image pink and green and hot pink and green wedding bouquets to see pink added.
April 29th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
olivia do you want bold or subtle? Bold: fuschia and pink roses lime slices centerpieces. possible small curly branches. set on fuschia table scarf. green napkins in beaded napkin rings, green chair covers. white tablecloth. clear vases of lime slices scattered around the venue, tall curly branches. cake i chose below. same roses/hydrangea for ceremony with clear vases of curly branches in water.girls in black ot fuschia. carry pale green hydrangeas and pink and fuschia roses. you carry fuschia. all stems showing. guys/ringbearer in black suits/tuxes. flowergirl in white and black or white and fuschia carrying 1 rose with ribbons. include white lights and candles if you want.
April 29th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
hi olivia i love it, consider limes and curly branches for decor. check this out from TheBrideJess:
look at those colors, thats gorgeous!! google images type in hot pink and green wedding click on all results that appeal.
April 29th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
I would like to thank all of you for advice! I believe I have the info needed to but it all together!
April 28th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Hi, Im from Indonesia, getting married in Oct and im want on fuschia & green for my wedding - wanted your opinion on the colour scheme i have chosen. Thanks
April 28th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Miranda,
I also found these inexpensive silk orchids on giftsforonegiftsforall.com
Happy Planning!
April 28th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Miranda,
Orientaltrading.com has great luau-themed items as well. I also purchased preserved purple orchids from theflowermart.com to place on reception tables, welcome, and gift tables. They’re real orchids, but they’re less expensive than ones from the florist, and since they’re preserved they last a long time and smell great! I agree you should use lots of greenery too if possible.
April 28th, 2008 at 12:23 am
Miranda,
P.S. I’m also wearing a white halter chiffon dress to take pictures on the beach with my fiance (David’s Bridal style #BR1016), then I’m changing into a more dressy gown for the ceremony. We must be having the same wedding thoughts.
April 28th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Hi Miranda,
If one of the colors of your wedding is palm beach coral, that’s a David’s Bridal color. They created a new color called “watermelon” to go with the palm beach coral. If you’re having a sunset beach wedding, those are the perfect colors for sunset photography. I’m getting married June 14, 2008 and my bridesmaids will be wearing “watermelon” dresses from David’s Bridal (style numbers F12639 and F12688). Both are chiffon and comfortable for our terrace ocean view sunset wedding and poolside reception. My maid of honor was going to wear a palm beach coral dress (style #F12495) also chiffon, but she can’t be in the wedding. The men will be wearing sand-colored suits with coral shirts and ties from Men’s Wharehouse. Check this link on this site for great coral/orange and deep pink ideas for your wedding: www.favorideas.com/ask-the-expert/is-orange-fuschia-too-loud-for-a-wedding/ My bouquet will consist of deep pink roses, mango mini calla lilies, and purple orchids. It’s not busy. It’s gorgeous and captures that tropical theme. We’re getting married in my hometown, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. The purple orchids remind me of our memorable vacation to Maui last year. I’ll be posting pics after the wedding. We’ve been planning since December. Our centerpieces will be those mini chandelier votive stands from giftsforonegiftsforall.com We’re using the floral picture frames also from giftsforonegiftsforall.com to hold the table numbers.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
miranda almost 4 got!!use bamboo table runners, tiki torches, paper lanterns. i am suggesting you use the color scheme from the bouquet from cupids arrow, i like that it will add other touches of other color(from the orchids) as a bonus to the coral, mint green and white. dont worry about adding the fuschia to everything else just use the same orchids,if ya want, here and there and whalla!! another color without even trying!!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
MIRANDA:
See:
1) Kelly & Jared in San Francisco (theKnot)
2) (scroll down to peaches and cream cake, 1812 Hitching Post, eliminate the babies breath)
3) peach cream and white bouquet, cupid’s arrow weddings
5) Skipper’s wedding, go to last coral dress,what id pick
hope you like the ideas. one more thing a luau in hawaii would use lots of greenery garlands of leaves. i would use ALOT of this on my tables and my alter.look at images under hawaiian weddings keep white linens:
4) white tables under destination wedding
give out leis etc. use shells i love your theme by the way!!
oh and check this out, i could see your arch looking like this swaying in the breeze.
6) this from an asian wedding that says by eternally on flickr. ceremony decor is gorgeous.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
miranda, i have been looking at wedding decor with all those flowers and i think its beautiful but to busy, i would stay at orchids and calla lilies. if you must have asiatic lilies then put them sparingly in your arch and reception area. i got some posts to send you i think i have found your dream color scheme!!
well i thought it was just gorgeous and would stand out at sunset.(sunset colors so to speak). be right back.
April 27th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Stacy,
Thank you so much for what you have given me so far. It is a sunset beach wedding. The reception is a luau. The wedding is June 6, 2009, for the flowers I was thinking callie lillies, orchrids, and asian lillies. What do you think? I am trying to plan this out on my own. And those are afew problems I am having. miranda
April 26th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
janice love that color scheme. use lots of burgundy roses , you wear cream, girls in olive, and add touches of gold to this scheme.i see cream candles in wrought black iron at wedding alter, burgundy roses spilling everywhere, rose petal aisle. use olive linens with wrought iron and cream candles with burgundy roses. think about having parchment paper invites old world writing. parchment guest book, real feather pen on table (with candleabra) elaborate indian table cover in gold and olive. ringbearer pillow in same type fabric. flowergirl carrying black wrought iron basket with cream and burgundy petals, or let her carry her own item that means alot to her(like a doll). good luck!!
April 26th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Hi, Im from India , getting married in Jan and im hung up on burgundy - olive green and cream for my wedding - wanted your opinion on the colour scheme ive chosen
A