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!
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Hello Stacey,
I am getting married in July 2010 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. We are getting married outside a rustic looking cabin and having the reception inside. I am really not sure about colors, and saw all the great insight you had for others. My fiancee and I are very “classic” and kind of traditional. My “vision” I guess is for the wedding to look like a Ralph Lauren ad (without the models, haha). The colors I like are sage, light pewter, champagne, and black. Could you maybe make me a board or give me an opinion of what you think? Thanks so much
oh, here is a picture of part of the venue if this helps, though we are getting married there in the summer :)
katie,
that venue to jawdropping! do you have a ralph lauren ad that you stands out to you the most and i could use that for inspiration.
katie,
* check this out
oh yes, what are the key things that draw you to those ads that way i will know how to make the board. i cant wait to hear from you!!
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Hi Stacey,
Well what I love about Ralph Lauren is the timeless elegance that also seems easy and natural. Refined, but not stuffy. My vision is for class and grace to shine through without it seeming forced. That’s why I love the sage and champagne colors, with a bit of light pewter. Hopefully this helps!!??? I attached a picture of my fiancee and I on a harbor cruise in Newport. I like that we both look natural and happy.
Hi Stacey,
My wedding day is going to be in December in 2010. The reception is at a traditional chinese restaurant where gold and red are the main colors. I originally thought to use gold and orange as my wedding colors. I’m contemplating to add brown/chocolate too, but i’m not sure. What is your thought on these colors? Can you make some suggestions as to how to play down the asian colors.
I appreciate all your hel in advance
Winnie,
can i see a link or pic to your venue? thanks!!!
Is it o.k. to invite people to more than one Bridal Shower.
Dana,
i have seen it done, yes, but it is not recommended. This way the same guests wont need to buy multiple gifts. if you do invite them to more than one bridal shower, i would let them know their presence is their gift.
Our wedding is coming quickly (feels that way) June 28 on the lake or in a garden setting or a weeping willow tree park. I can’t decide!!! And my man has no ideas. Says “whatever you like hunny”. Very irritating. I am also struggling with colors because I like too many! I want something romantic, elegant yet simple and affordable, sophisticated, but not too dull or plain. Something that the guests will remember more than just “another wedding”. I can’t even find a wedding cake proffessional in the STATE! (Monthana) I feel so overwhelmed, not having anyone to help with the planning, and not able to hire a wedding planner. I don’t even know what all I actually need to have beautiful wedding…only the basics. I’ve been browsing wedding photos since May 08 when he proposed!!! And still can’t get things going. HELP! I have loaded 1 of the two dresses I am taken by (front & back) and one of my favorite choices for bridesmaid color/dress. The colors I have been most drawn to are Champage, Pear Pink, Candy Pink, Peridot, Lapis, Canary, Latte, Mocha, Truffle, Chocolate, Coin Gold, Copper, Ivory, Aubergine, Honeydew, Pink Blush, Apple, Berry, Wine, Crimson, Cabernet, Cognac, Sangria, Silver, Plum, Lilac, Victorian Lilac, Saffron, and Eggplant. Awful isn’t it. One other thing that makes it tough, is I am white, he is Black, and the wedding party is a mix of skin tones…pale with freckles, deep chocolate, olive tan, yellow tan and pasty white. So, it is very hard to find the right color to go with the skin without washing anybody out or making them look too dark. The only thing I am certain on is that I will have lillies through out the scene including on the cake and in my hair. Not certain the color yet though :-) Thanks for listening and offering suggestions!
Amanda,
not a problem!! you have many beautiful colors listed, i can see why it would be difficult to choose. i would narrow it down to 2 or 3 which is more pleasing to the eye. or you could take one of the colros listed above and have it lighter to darker shades of that color( monochromatic). are you going to have an outdoor tent or do you have a venue to hold the reception? for a different range of skintones, periwinkle, pink or burgundy wine and berry are top choices. the great thing here is you could have each girl in her shade of pink. the gradual colors would be stunning. you can always bring in some other color into the flowers, sash, or wrap. another tip is to look at pics of the location to see which colors bloom there. you will want to compliment the grounds. i would love to see the venue link or pics to see what would work best, in style, decor, colors. if it were me. i would pick a rich shade like brown and pair it with a color like lavender or pink. it is a simple combo that will be super elegant and actually can be less fuss cause the colors together make a statement just sitting side by side. and it is a plus for a garden setting. would love to help!!! have you looked at a wedding planner checklist? it will give items you need/dont need. i would also consider going to a local bookstore and purchasing a wedding planner/organizer. it can be a lifesaver!!! another area to look is a theme. is there anything sentimental to you both? colors, location, etc? fave colors? that could be another option for a color scheme. i love the idea of lilies. do you want those as the only flower( which is simple and easy) or pair them with roses or another flower? i love the single type flwoer in a single color to streamline with greenery and pull color in with the ribbons. it would be gorgeous with brown and pink. i noticed you have alot of vineyard colors chosen. that could be a theme also.
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*detailed wedding items list
Hi Stacey,
I am getting married next year December (summer for us).
The venue I have chosen is a Victorian era room. From the walls down to floors the room is namely champagne and white with huge chandeliers. This is room is in the centre of a casino. So there is an elegant feel from the moment you drive through the gates. I chose this because I always wanted a victorian theme wedding with the lace and old furniture etc. I just cannot decide on a color that will compliment the room. I love champagne but dont want my bridesmaid to look as if they are part of the furniture. Cant decide on centrepieces either. I will attach a phoddy….
tania-lee, looking 4ward to helping out when i see the pic!! thanks !!!
Hi Stacey,
The site wont allow me send my pics, i also tried copying and pasting but it wont go. Is there an email addy i could send them to?
tania-lee,
have you tried saving them in your pictures and then hitting browse below? they should show up that way. if it doesnt let me know.
Hi Stace, tried that. Still no luck. If you can go on Google for Gold Reef City. It is called teh crown reef room or you could send me an email addy?
From the beginning my heart was always set on a Tiffany blue and Crystal themed wedding. We are considering getting a different venue and decorating it exactly how we would like to. Please coudl you send me some ideas? I think i would need to add another colour in there to spice it up. Wjat would you suggest? This is the site of the other venue.
http://www.jasminehills.synthasite.com.
Tania-Lee,
i love both venues, which one have you decided on? i got a look at the other one you couldnt post too. i am also loving the tiffany blue theme. i think it would be gorgeous in either place. as for a color to spice it up. have you thought about copper or brown? these two would work very well while keeping it a tiffany blue/crystal theme.
tania-lee,
here are some links…..
*tiffany blue
*wedding boards
*tiffany blue/brown
*more tiffanyblue
*real weddings
*tiffany blue/red
*tiffany blue/pink
*also check out aqua wedding boards, silmilar color with different results
*aqua and fuschia is amazing!
tania-lee,
4got these!
*wedding receptions
*wedding decor
*aqua
tania-lee,
i made a board for you to see.
These are amazing Stacey. Do you not think the colour is boring? I love it but I just cant find the right colour to make it pop. I’m considering the copper but colours like fuscia are definitely not for me.
For either setting what colour would you choose?
Tania-Lee,
i made 2 more boards based on the beautiful venue you provided. I am LOVING, the way the colorful centerpieces work with the one board against the blue linens. If you look closely it is very similar to your venue ( especially the carpeting). It pulls in a little bling without being over the top with a ornate reception area and without taking away from its structural beauty. I would add crystal teardrop accents coming from the centerpieces, adding brooches or rhinestone pins or wraps to the napkins.
*like the ones pictured here
( actually for the diy bride, these are really simple.)
*instructions here
for the other board, the reception is in white and tiffany blue. i tried to find tiffany blue/champagne sashes; no luck. i thought champagne would really make this beautiful. i love the crystal tree centerpiece you had, i think i would have a large crystal tree on the placecard table with the crystals showering the placecard arrangements. would be a showstopping piece. looking forward to your response. i apologize for taking so long i was studying your venue and comparing them side by side with some pics to make a board. i hope one or both helps!!
that 2nd board the cake is so stunning but my fiance already has his heart set on something else. The colourful centrepiece is really pretty but i prefer the other one with the crystal teardrop.Just need to try to find that book here as I think it will really be helpful.
Im going to send you more pics via email to get your opinion, Hope i am not being a nag…
Tania-Lee,
No, you are not being a nag at all. I am determined to help you with the look you want. I feel like i am not very helpful with your wedding vision.
Not at all, you are a great help and have really nice ideas. It’s fun having someone to chat to that actually understands what I’m looking for.
We are going to see another venue tomorrow. The initial one they have suddenly upped their menu prices by R150 each. Will let you know how it goes.
Hello,
My wedding date is set for November 12, 2011
I love every shade of deep violets, purples, etc. I found a wedding that I liked in a magazine. The bride selected shades of deep purple, deep greens and deep browns for the flowers and reception. I would like my bridesmaids to wear a deep purple colored dress. However, I do no know if they should wear a long or short dress. I just want them to look elegant on that day. Any suggestions on the color scheme and BM dresses? I would greatly appreciate your thoughts
michelle,
it mainly depends on their body shape and skintone. you might pick a date to gather up the bm and just try on different dresses. with your color scheme you could put them in different shades of purple to suit their skintone and have all matching bouquets. that is the great thing about a monochromatic color scheme. in using several shades of one color you can really have a choice of options. do you have a venue yet? so i could see how your color scheme would work in it? a cocktail dress can be just as elegant as a floor length. what will be your formality? is it semi formal or formal?
Dear Stacie,
Please help!!! My wedding is in September. The dress is classic white/ivory, with a Grace Kelly-style jacket, and a family veil with embroidery detail along the edge. The flowers I hoped to have are roses, liles-of-the-valley, stephanotis, maybe orange blooms, with my favourite colours of white, champagne, and very pale pink. Along with a wish for a 1940’s/1950’s vintage car, all signs point to a 1940’s 1950’s classic glamour-themed wedding. However, the venue we chose is a 17th-century Spanish mansion in Mallorca, with a bit of a rustic feel to it (note the black chandeliers!). It is beautiful, and we didn’t want a ritzy hotel reception, yet we are now completely stuck as to how to decorate. I was thinking of putting champagne-colours organza or taffeta sashes/bows on the white chairs, to go with candle light and the walls.. But will crystal chandeliers/candles/white+pink-rose centerpieces clash with black chunky existing candelabras? What about those wooden arches? Bridesmaid dresses’ colours? The wedding will be formal, and black-tie for the wedding party, with a Viennese waltz first dance… Is there a tasteful way to bring the two worlds together :(? Spanish/Mediterranean/17th century vs. 1950’s classic glamour? Any colour/theme/decor suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! P.S. Attaching a photo of the venue during someone else’s wedding.
mary,
WOW! what a venue. i was wondering is there any way i could get a link to the venue site itself? so i could look at other pics and kinda get a feel of the place? also a pic of your dress or one similar. i am gonna make a collage of pics and pull together a inspiration board. your wanting classic glamour and spanish; my first thought was keep the linens and covers neutral like you mentioned and then pull in some small/medium height black wrought iron candelabras with globes on tables with a blush pink rose tucked into the napkins. i am noticing the lighting which is more contemporary, it already has the feel of a 40ish room. the 1940’s were all about minimalist candle centerpieces( think supper clubs) , table lamp centerpieces, and single roses in a vase. but due to the formality of your wedding i need to study this site a little more. would you be interested in pulling a little more black into the theme? cause then you would have the black which is very spanish, and your venue is in spain right? black, blush, champagne, and white would be awesome!! cant wait to hear from you!
* here are some color boards with the color theme i suggested
*mood board
mary,
also black and pink were the rage then!!
Hello Stacey,
Thank you so much for your response! There are some more photos of the outside on this website http://www.eventoclick.com/eventos/espacios/unicos/cases-sa-font-seca.html , and I will attach some more I took myself. I do not have a photo of the dress yet, but modeling it to be a strapless version of this one http://www.justinalexanderbridal.com/ja_en/justin-alexander-signature/9605.html , with a fuller skirt and jacket of this one http://www.justinalexanderbridal.com/ja_en/justin-alexander/8387.html# (I also like the hairstyle of this one). For the reception/first dance, I will take the jacket/veil off, and put on elbow-length white satin gloves.
In regards to colours, I also was thinking black candelabras, but my mother-in-law does not want too much black, so maybe this will be too much?.. I love very very very pale pink/creamy/champagne subtle colours to give freshness/youth, but never been the girly bright pink type
… I agree about the lamps along the walls (disliked them from minute 1) - do you think we should get rid of them and replace them with candelabras or different types of lamps?.. Also I prefer the table centerpieces to be small to medium height - a) so guests can converse and b) so we avoid the big vase falling over, as happened recently at two weddings I’ve been to!
Stacey, thank you so much for helping!!! Other details that might or might not be important - the countries with highest representation of guests will be Spain, Russia, France, and US (NYC)… The dinner will be evening, but the mass might be as early as 4pm (hopefully at 5:30)… Black tie for wedding party/formal for guests… Bridesmaids want to have 2-3 colours to choose from (
)… And my headache is to put it all together for a glamorous yet simply elegant wedding that is “fitting” of our families, but also is just a day for us to be happy and relax .. impossible 
?
A couple more photos… The low-sitting white and creamy pink flowers are beautiful, and the crystal chandeliers looked very nice at night, though not sure if they match our venue… On the other hand, it’s fashionable now to mix and match eras.. what do you think? I like the photo of the black candelabra with candles for church and potentially to do something similar at the venue?.. If the church has crystal-looking chandeliers and this black candelabras on the sides together, maybe it might look ok at the venue as well?…
A couple more photos… The low-sitting white and creamy pink flowers are beautiful, and the crystal chandeliers looked very nice at night, though not sure if they match our venue… On the other hand, it’s fashionable now to mix and match eras.. what do you think? I like the photo of the black candelabra with candles for church and potentially to do something similar at the venue?.. If the church has crystal-looking chandeliers and this black candelabras along the walls, maybe it might look ok at the venue as well?… I think I prefer late 1940’s and early 1950’s - when it was past the war minimalism, yet before the puffy hairstyles with bright pink and orange ribbons… Classic elegance is key :D.
mary,
i think i have something you might be interested in. the tablescape drips with supper club appeal and with the silver containers ( that are not bright polished silver) it pulls in old world to boot. it would go with your theme and venue like a charm!!! it is probably one of the most romantically beautiful tables i have ever seen. i made a mood board with the pics i hope you like it. let me know!!!
* tablescape
Oh Stacey, thank you so much! For some reason I did not see your reply until now, but I really like the board you put together!!! Perhaps the only thing I would change a bit now that I see it all together is that the colours might need to be even paler to go with the dress - what do you think? The wedding coordinator I was planning to work with has really let me down, did not sign the contract after months of going back and forth, and I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have your perspective - thank you so much for sharing your talent!!!
I really like the tone of the bridesmaid dress on your board - what other colours would you suggest that would go with “Black tie” and our 1950’s glamour theme? My bridesmaids want to wear all different colours
… Also, I was thinking of how to dress up the venue even further to match ballroom dancing, the dress/white gloves, and the black-tie-dressed wedding party… Would chandeliers or drapes be going too far with that ceiling? I am worried I am not doing enough to dress up the venue for “black tie” event… I’ve seen amazing “before-after” photos on Preston Bailey’s website, but so far undecided on exactly what to amp up in our case… Please share your wisdom :)?..
mary, i am so happy you like the board. i actually think that a pop of “muted” color would really accent the room. usually with a room with stone detail it is better to have a slight bit of color. although i just picked a rose colored dress for the board you could go with anything you wanted. i think the colors in the board would really pull the theme to life. if the bm’s wanted to wear different colors,( which i really love) since this would have been a normal thing in the 40’s and 50;s ( wear what they have depending on style of wedding) what colors were they leaning toward? would they be happy in a range of roses, mauves, etc. ? i understand them wanting to be unique, but each wearing a different style dress( mix and match like at davids bridal; separates) in the same color would work. i wouldnt add chandeliers, the venue is amazing on its own but i did see a pic of this venue with swags strategically placed on the arches. beautiful OR you could get fresh clipped greenery and have it round the bases of the existing lighting. it would look very old world, i am thinking that would look so spanish, cause of ivy/greenery up bases of table or standing candelabras, yet very traditional. Preston Bailey is very talented!! has he done one for this particular venue? i would love to see it!! i am a fan of his work. but due to the historical background and setting of this venue, i would personally let the venue shine!! with this type setting it speaks volumes without lots of decor. however, placing standing candleabras with the matching greenery up the bases might be an idea to consider. let me know if you need xtra help.
mary,
* check out the archway on josephs barmitzvah
hi
i am very stuck with wedding colours. i am getting married in an italian garden setting with a huge grand staircase that flows into the garden which overlooks a river. the recetion is held on the same grounds but inside a marquee which has black carpet. the groom has already picked his attire and will be wearing a kilt which is black and charcoal, however i have no idea what colours everything else should be. i orginally wanted the colours of lilac, champagne and black, please help
kaylee,
oh!! i love that color scheme! it sounds so beautiful!
* pics
with such a beautiful setting, you have picked a color that is elegant itself. i didnt know when your wedding date was set for?
* black and lavender
kaylee,
i had to come back and post these….
*real wedding
*wedding #2
*more ideas
i would actually stick to that theme. if you want, i would love to take a look at the venue pic or link just to double check!
thanks stacey the link for the venue is as follows. reception is in marquee and the ceremony is in the hidden gardens
http://www.cavershamhouse.com.au/wed/index.php
thanks again
kaylee,
beautiful venue and grounds. your in luck actually, with the black and white decor you can pretty much add any accent color you want. it is usually recommended that you look at the colors in in the garden in the season your marrying in. after carefully considering the venue and the color scheme. i have found a style i think works the best. it keeps a garden style vibe that will compliment the room and your fh kilt. i chose this because it has more whites in the flowers and touches of lavenders/purples. keep linens white, you can add black sashes but if the chairs look great why not axe the covers and sashes and have your bridal party in black. another great color is lavender and grey. you could choose bm dresses in a grey or silver that compliments their skintone. and then pull in purples, lavenders, whites, and accent with silver.
*idea 1
*I LOVE THIS!
*WOW! this makes me think of a european countryside
*pics
*lilac and grey
*lilac and black
*more pics
*here is a great example of purple white on black carpet
*your gonna love all these pics
* here is another color( as long as bm skintones can carry it off) like a silvery/lavender
*WOW
* i didnt know if you signed up free at theknot.com, once you do just click on wedding photos, it will direct you to color galleries; check out purple details. lots of pics/ideas here.
im getting married feb 2010, im really confused about the colors. i want purple, green, and white. do the colors have to match the season?
jessica,
no they do not have to match the season. you coudl actually have alot of fun with these colors due to the seasonal clearance stuff like icy branches at a craft store. purple silk linens, green silk napkins, vases full of white icy branches and purple floralytes in each vase to make the water look purple. if budget allows have purple and green pin lighting that changes at various points. or you could do an all white theme with icy branches or tall vases of water with floralytes and floating candles and have the changing colored lighting around the room. sky is the limit with this scheme. actually you could even go all out with a mardi gras theme. let me know what ya are leaning toward and i will pull together some ideas/pics.
Hi. I’m planning my wedding for next fall. I was wondering what kind of flowers or centerpieces and colors I should use. I was thinking black and white wedding but I’m not sure if black bridesmaid dresses would be too much black with black linens. I have no idea other than roses what kind of flowers to use. Thanks for your help.
http://www.bellanotteonmain.com/photo-gallery-da-vinci-room.htm
heaven,
actually there is enough contrast in the walls, etc. to have the bm dresses in black with a black and white scheme. i would consider gorgeous pink centerpieces, red would even be amazing. with your venue you can pretty much choose any centerpieces you want. other colors that look good with black and white are any of these individual colors: blue. green. yellow. white( you will need more flowers to stand out versus less colored flowers to make a statement) against the light colored walls. pink. ( orange would look to halloweenish). just about any thing you can think of will work. do you have a fave color? plus you can put removable colored sashes around the black dresses to give it a pop of color. mounds of blue or red would be my choice for this room.
I need help i was planning on having a fall wedding in oct or nov but my fiancee would like to get married in august. i would still like to have fall colors but not sure what colors to use and how to decorate.. if any one has any ideas or pictures it would be so much help:)
thanks
brandi,
that depends on your venue and location. you will want colors to compliment and decor to enchance what is there. it may be that your location may or may not call for alot of decor. also style of location and your wedding vision would play a key factor. rustic, modern, simple and sweet, etc. cant wait to hear form ya!!
in the meantime…
*fall wedding decor
*real weddings
*wedding boards
*wedding colors
*autumn weddings
*more real weddings
heh everyone, for anyone putting together a second wedding and wanting traditon yet a little something different, here is a board i threw togehter. i wanted it to look partyish. hope ya like it!
I love the black dress in this board. Who is it made by?
olivia,
it is from nordstrom $198 by adriana papell
* here is the link
I am gettin married in july in a gazebo overlooking the ocean and i can’t decide on what colors to use. I think i like jewel tones, but im not sure what will look compliment the ocean and the sunset. i attached some pictures of the setting so hopefully that will help.
djones,
first let me say stunning venue!! i mean stunning!
*idea 1
*idea 2
* idea 3 ( i have been waiting to use this, just jawdropping!)
*idea 4 ( watch this silde show to the yellow wedding, it is so perfect for this setting, it doesnt tcompete with the beauty of the views)
*idea5, second pic in slideshow
hi Stacey,
my wedding is coming up july-august 2010. i ve difficulty in choosing a wedding colour. my fiance’s best colour is green while mine is pink am thinking of icorporating a third colur which is gray cos ve always loved d combination of grey and pink. how will it be working with all 3 colours. considering d fat dat i wanyt him to put on a grey suit and also we intend using a garden which reflects the green colur too.
thanks
odi
hi stacey,
pls am yet to get ur response as regards d 3 colour combination ~~~ pink,grey and green.
i will like to know ur suggestion.
thanks
odi
odi,
hi! sorry i havent got to your response! actually the combo would be beautiful. what color were you wanting the bm to wear? what shade of green and pink do you like. what about lime, fuschia and grey. either way, pink and green bouquets would really look unbelievable against grey dresses. i would pick 2 of these colors as my main colors and keep the third as an accent. the way i would add the green would be in the greenery or any green flowers youmight want to add. once i know your shades i will pull together some ideas! cant wait to hear from you!!
odi,
here is a tablescape if you put light grey linens instead of white it would be even more beautiful.
*table
have the girls in a shade of pink or grey( if their skintone permits) tie bouquets with a grey silk ribbon, wider. another idea is to take the pic above, have white or light grey linens, use a deeper grey runner, have vibrant pink and green centerpieces like shown, then accent with grey napkins( same shade as tablecloth). would be very chic. grey and white tables then bringing in the colored centerpieces always make a statement! one more idea is is for you to carry the pink and green bouquet and have them carry a solid pink bouquet with grey ribbon, very light on the greenery, if any.
thanks for ur response,
am actually looking at the british racing green or hunter green for d green shade, light shade of pink and light gray. i hope it comes out fine.
d bouquet ll be a combination of d green and pink, while d groom suit will be grey, the bm could go for a pink dress and also a green dress. i intend having 6 bridesmaids and 3 per colours.no special colour for d maid of honour. my decor will reflect 3 colours.
pls i need ur advice
thanks
odi,
i made you a board, after juggling several shades of the color scheme, these are the colors that looked great against the setting. light grey would be very nice but i thought the charcoal really brought out the pinks and greens. i would add greyand white in favors and leave the white linens on the reception tables. with the silverware etc. it will pull the grey out even more. i hope this helps! i even thought all the bm would look good in pink, it would have a more flowing line, instead of the break in color, very pleasing to the eye. there will be alot of green in the foilage, so you could just use your color green there also. leaving your main color scheme pink and grey.
I’m planning a May wedding and I love the colors persimmon and truffle. My dress is white with lace. My FH feels these colors are too heavy. Is there a way to make these colors work better maybe a third color? I’m not sure. We have not found a venue but are looking at a place with neutral colors such as white walls and hardwood floors. I need some ideas.
Thanks
nita,
have you thought about doing creamy yellow florals with this, it would lighten it up and look fantastic!
nita,
* ideas
*wedding boards
*real weddings
*more pics
*this is GORGEOUS!
*real wedding
*chocolate weddings
*persimmon wedding
*xtra wedding boards
Hi there! I am crazy about colors, I have no idea. My wedding is next June and will be at a beautiful country club in eastern LI overlooking the LI Sound on one side and vistas with the golf course on the other. (Giorgio’s) I always liked blue, and would love my girls to be in blue, esp a navy or darker blue (more flattering) (one bridal salon salesperson informed me that royal is “so out”). I would like to put pinks with it, but I am afraid bright pinks will look too “80s prom party” as my brother put it (as the colors I used for the engagement party napkins were navy and berry). Should I go more subtle for a romantic sophisticated look? Thank you for your help!
jannine,
navy and blue are fab colors!! i am a huge fan of navy blue myself and your gorgeous venue!!
* links
*gorgeous!!
jannine,
here is a board i made on the romantic side…..
jannine, i just found this beauty of a board…
*pretty chicky board
thank you so much for your help, these are some beautiful ideas!
How about Pink, Chocolate and Ivory or silver. I agree about Navy, its just to dark and dreary, but to each his own.
What about cinnamon and berry? I’m trying for a fall theme and i’m not sure whether those would work well together or not.
casi,
i looked at those shades in bm dresses and saw there were so many “different” shades. some looked more brown, others more orange or rust. etc. i think the 2 shades would look super elegant and perfect for fall. would love to help!! look 4ward to hearing from you!!
Hi, I am getting married March 20, 2010 in Cambridge, MA. My dress is very antique looking and is ivory with gold. The venue, Harvard Faculty Club, is very tradtional with crimson walls in many areas and dark mahogany furniture. I would greatly appreciate help in picking colors. How many do I need to pick? I was thinking the colors of a peacock tail could be neat: sort of cobalt blue with a grassy green and gold accents. A final note, though it’s likely to snow that time of year in MA, it is the first day of Spring and I’m tempted to use colors that would play up the symbolism of Spring. Many thanks for your help!!
marisa,
hi, that place is stunning!! since it is very ornate you will want to keep centerpieces to a minimum. simple and streamlined will be best for the venue. i am leaning toward the spring colors for you. i am looking at the pics and white linens really liven up the room. i would use a monochromatic color scheme. pick one color and use light to dark shades of that color. why not add peacock feathers in low centerpieces of shades of peach? peach would be perfect for spring or a snow season and play off the venue colors perfectly without overpowering the gorgeous room!! you could have the bm in champagne to pull in the gold, you could opt to have the feathers in the peach roses ( small sprigs) or have a peacock feather tucked into the napkin ring on the place setting. then have a just a couple in the bouquets. that would pull in the peacock feather colors by using the actual feathers. i have a pci of the monochromatic peach centerpiece…
Hi Stacey,
I really like your idea of peach and using a monochomatic color scheme; I will still consider doing this as the pictures you posted are beautiful and I agree-it could work winter or spring. I have looked at quite a few ‘peacock themed’ weddings online today and I am in love with this idea. I really like using a cobalt color for the bridesmaids. I agree that I would need to keep it simple because the venue provides an ornate setting. What do you think?? Thanks so mcuh!
marisa,
i am loving the bm dresses in cobalt, such a great contrast for the monochromatic peach, and having a few peacock feathers mingling in the decor will pull the blue you wanted right into your venue without competing with the ornate room. i cant wait to see pics! post them after your wedding. if you need anymore help, please dont hesitate!
Hello!
I am having trouble with colors. I would really like to have the colors red and champagne with Burnt orange as an accent color. I don’t know what color to have the mothers and the bridesmaids wear though. Are these colors a good idea? I want to have a white dress. Will champagne work still?
alyssa,
a white dress will be fine. you could put the bm in champagne dresses( if it suits their skintone).
* beautiful inspiration
*ideas
*jawdropper
the mothers can wear a shade that compliments( her skintone) and the colors except the actual bm dress color. she may look fantastic in a shade of orange like rust etc. i would avoid a bright red for the mothers dress, but a deep or muted shade or even a burgundy or wine would compliment.
here is a real wedding where the bride wore white and linens were champagne…
*part 1
*part 2
hi i am getting married in August of 2011. i need help picking out my colors. i was thinking red, black, and a touch of gold. please give advised on what you think of my colors.
ayesha,
what is the wedding style you after? also what color is your venue? i want to make sure your color scheme will compliment. cant wait to hear from ya!
i am getting married in december 2009. The colors i chose are sea blue gold and white. what do you think about these color combination.
naa,
sea blue is beautiful and paired with gold and white will make it even more gorgeous!! i didnt know your wedding style so i just threw together a old world ballroom style board to show how beautiful these colors are together.
linda,
that sounds beautiful i love it!! another color you could think about for the guys is khaki or black. those color look so good with aqua.
*example
*wedding pic
i made you a board i found a pic that has grey linens ixed with aqua and i thought wow!! fuschia and white florals would really pop here!
here is a closer look of the table to see if you like it…
*pretty chicky
I am getting married June 2010 and need help picking out colors. I really like pink, but need color(s) to go with it. I’m getting married in the small country church I grew up in, and the only problem is the carpet is red. Help, please!
kelsey,
*pink orange green is very nice and would compliment the carpet.
*this is pretty
*this is so sweetandpretty
*nice
*country garden bouquet, mostly white with a touch of pink in center
*this is unusual but pretty
*okay i think this is beautiuful i may take out the grapevine though, it is different and that is why i think it is stunning. ( this woul keep in the pink mainly and yet it would go with red carpet perfectly!!) it has that whimsical elegance to it. i just love the dragonflies!!
*good gosh this is gorgeous!! i love the yellow and chartreuse and pink roses nestled among white orchids. i chose to show you this cause it has red carpet. can be pared down for a country church and orchids can be swapped, if you choose, for lush white hydrangeas. it looks like the entire bridal party is in black which is PERFECT. cause black will set off these colors and a little black dress if a bm’s dream cause it is a staple in the closet. ( this last post is my pick hands down! add lots of greenery and it looks more countryside garden) this would be easy to do. it is all basic and failproof. you could also choose to do pink and amber roses set against black dresses. gorgeous!!
I am getting married March 2010. I already have my dress and whenever I look at it-it screams ROMANTIC. I don’t have a clue what kind of color scheme to do, but I know I don’t want the “traditional” romantic with roses. I am a unique girl with a sense of fashion and I want something different for my wedding.
Can you help me with some color scheme ideas?!
connie,
do you have a venue yet? if so what are the colors? also can i see a pic of your dress. all of this will give me a better feel of which way to go. what are some of the colors you lean to?
*loft weddings have that unique modern romantic look
*brides.com
*feteny.com
*latest wedding
*ariellachezar
*lots of gorgeous weddings!! my fave is lindsey’s
Here is a link to the designer’s website for my dress,
http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?keywordText=Madison+Marie&keywordType=any&page=0&pageSize=15&style=A3337
connie, that dress is so gorgeous!!! did you have a pic of your venue yet? this will help so much with the colors.
* do you like something like this? it would be fantastic with your dress design.
*inspiration ideas, scour through these to see if a style or color pops out
*look at the wedding themes they offer and beautiful beginnings to see if you like these
i would sign up free at theknot.com then click wedding photo link and look at all the color galleries. amazing!
stacey ,
hi , im getting married on march 2010 also.
though, i have blue and lilac as option for my color? do u think its the best color during summer? im here in the philippines.and its summer on march.
and my wedding ceremony will start in 11 am. do u think its ok for morning ceremony?
then 1-5pm reception. i chose a hotel for venue.what is the perfect theme for this? thanks
angel,
i think blue and lilac is beautiful. i am loving that venue!! yes, those colors are great for a morning ceremony. the theme depends on what you and your fh love, it can come from a hobby, a destination, it can be a classic theme, romatic theme, even as simple as a color theme.
* lilac white and silver is beautiful too
*THIS is gorgeous! i am loving the monochromatic color scheme( they used different shades of one color) mostly i am loving how the florals bounce off the off the periwinkle blue dresses and table linens. i would personally pick this it would be amazing in your venue!!
your venue looks like it would be overlooking gardens. you could have a garden theme wedding?!?
let me know what you think, i am truly hoping you love the last link too.
thanks stacey..ive been waiting for ur reply since my inquiry.thanks alot.its nice to know that i have sum1 to talk to and ask sum1 if i have doubts. i like ur link.
ill show these links to my fh.thanks.ill let u know.promise. :)
why not look into doing pink with ivory? or if your looking for three colors maybe like pink with ivory and lavendar or a sage green? or google wedding color schemes and it gives you colors put together already
i’m getting married in march 2010 and i need a secondary color. i have choose a short black dress for my bridesmaids. i need another color to go with it…any suggestions??
saundra,
could you tell me how you want your wedding to look? style? venue colors?
hello, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to help me out on my wedding colors. I am getting married july 17th 2010 outside in the evening. We are going to have the wedding at our country club and it is very breath taking, old victorianish buliding. We had dark blue, teal, and champange picked out as our colors but are having a hard time finding things to go with the wedding, so we thought about doing red,yellow, and orange. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. and if you could give me some pics. thank you so much.
Hi Stacey,
I’m having a summer wedding next year. My chosen colours so far are Gold, Ivory and Brown. I feel I need another colour to make these colours pop.
Could you suggest the perfect colour to go with these?
Many Thanks
Angie
angie,
the first color that popped in my head was a soft coral or simple shade of pink like salmon.
*wedding boards
*isnt it gorgeous!!
*more boards
*real wedding
Thanks Stacey,
A friend of mine suggested aqua to go with the brown but I’m not to sure if I’m too keen on this colour.
What do you think?
angie,
aqua and brown is gorgeous together!!
*examples
let me know if ya like tha tcolor scheme. could you tell me some colors that you favor more? and i can begin searching for those color schemes. the colors you picked out could look wonderful with an array of colors. thanks!!
have you considered a fresh spring green?
*ideas
*wedding board
*project wedding
Thanks Stacey, I think I prefer the greens to the aqua. I definitely want to keep it gold, ivory and brown and as previously mentioned want to add another colour in to make it pop.
My favourite colour is cobalt blue but somehow I think it might be difficult mixing it into my colour scheme?
Also, Stacey please could you advise on what colours I can get my bridesmaid dresses in?
Does the Mai of Honour where something completely different to the bridesmaids
I am lost :)
Thanks a lot
Angie
angie,
are you wanting to just add cobalt blue to the color scheme you have? or a shade of green? i would pick one or the other or just keep the green in the greenery instead of adding it as another color-if you plan to use cobalt blue.
*here is the cobalt and brown, with ivory, keep gold to metal accents, like napkin rings etc.
*wedding board
angie,
i made you a wedding board. for the reception pic, since it doesnt show all of it. i was thinking more of a champagne or light gold linen with the chocolate topper. florals in ivory and cobalt blue wine glasses. keep ivory or white plates for simpler or place on cobalt chargers. all of this is not that expensive to rent. i hope you like the board!!
angie,
oops! here is the board. oh yeah instead of renting stemware, you could always pull in an alternative way to get the blue on the table while keeping everything else, ivory or white and simple. by using cobalt blue vases, i have found these at walmart, dollar stores, etc. also try saveoncrafts.com you should be able to get them there for very reasonable!!
Thanks so much Stacey, you really are talented are these things.
I think I do prefer the greens as opposed to the tiffany blue and the cobalt blue - so colour scheme will be Gold, Ivory, Brown and Green.
What colour do you think I can dress my bridesmaids in?
I also have a Maid of Honour, what would be the best colour be for her to wear so that she isn’t the same as my 2 other bridesmaids?
And finally, what colours can the best men and the groom wear - the theme of the wedding is classical?
I am looking for that WOW factor!
Thanks again
Angie
I need help! I am planning a June wedding and our colors are black, white and pool. I want to have lime green as an accent color. However, I want to add another color that helps make everything pop. I was thinking a shade of either purple or pink. Does that sound ok? Also, what type of flowers would be good? I am not a huge fan of gerber daisies or roses. The ceremony is in a really old traditional church and the reception is outdoors. Anyone have any suggestions??
susanne,
*wedding boards
*you could do waht appears to be black chairs and black containers, this is gorgeous!! looks celeb worthy but could actually be done inexpensive! ( here you have lilies and orchids). most times pink is paired with this but wow! i LOVE the purple! even down to the way they used the green( in the greenery) without having to add the color to the color scheme. this has a modern yet traditional sense to it if you look closely. let me know what ya think. oh yeah!! black white and pool will pop, blue against black. you wouldnt need an xtra color,
susanne,
forgot to mention i would stick with a 3 color scheme so it will flow and please the eye better. 4 max. with the green in the greenery. then you could use purple with white flowers.
Hello all i’m getting married June 2010 and my colors are orange and yellow but I need an accent color. I’ve been thinking some sort of blue or gold can someone help me out pleaaaaaaaaase my head is starting to hurt.
monique,
*here is the blue orange and yellow
*yellow orange gold
*like this
*very sweet
*soft and pretty
*another wedding
*yellow and gold
one of the MOST beautiful pairings with this is grey…
*weddin gboards
*more pics
this is a super simple color scheme. guys and gals in grey( if skintone doesnt look washed out) orange and yellow bouquets. instant chic!!
I am getting married in July 2010; Cliffs in Southern California, at sunset. My fiancee and I were thinking some shade or shades of blue (his fave color) && red and/or pinkk with some silver too. Please let me know if any-one has any ideas or sees anything that might lend a helping hand! =) Confuseddd…*
jewli,
* i think you might enjoy this website, my fave wedding which incorporates a touch of red in the bouquets against the teal.
MATT and ALI
*blue and pink
*cliffs resort
Hello, I’m planning an April Wedding for 2010.
My color scheme so far is red, black and white. Just because those are my fav colors 
but I fear they are not colors to have for a spring wedding. What do you think of these colors and are they okay to use in spring? Please let me know if you have other ideas for me? Stuck and confused! 
linda,
not to worry! that can be a very sophisticated palette for spring!! they will be perfect for spring!
*wedding pics
*more pics
*wedding boards
to make it more springish just do flowers like here….
*board
the key is to use white linens for crisp and fresh. accents of black in napkins and black vases with red flowers.
linda, oh yes!! use a spring flower like red tulips.
Hello Stacey,
Thanks so much for all your help with choosing colors. It is a very exciting, yet stressful time, good to know there’s someone out there willing to help. Loved the boards, lots of great ideas. Also would gray be better than white or black? (red grey and white) or red black and gray) or should I stick with the red black and white? Also, what role would our five year old play? I’ve hear of ring bearer to symbolize unity or flowergirl?
linda,
the five year old should be a ringbearer or flowergirl. actually a girl can carry this…
*ringbearer rose
perfect for a girl or boy.
*red and grey
*a board with grey/burgundy instead of true red
oh goodness!! the grey for sure!! with red. i love black but i LOVE grey!! it is my fave. it looks so clean and refreshing.
Hi im currently looking into colours schemes for my weddin for May 2012 & i want a white wedding dress but ive kinda got black & white with silver in mind, but also like ice blue & white for schemes!
If any one could help me out with links of pics for these’s colours id be really greatfull!
Thanks!
lacey,
have you thought about black white accents of silver with ice blue?
*wedding boards
*black and silver
*black white blue
*blue and white
*more blue and white
*silver and blue
*beautiful
I am getting married in June 2011. I was originally wanting a red and white wedding, but now I need an accent color. I would really like my bouquet to be all red roses. I was thinking that maybe my bridesmaids could wear red dresses and carry red and yellow rose bouquets. Would this look ok. Then I would have just yellow accent more at the reception and maybe in church decoration. I’m just so stuck here and back and forth. Unfortunatly my fiance and I do not have our venue picked yet, we are looking. Please help me…
Thanks Emilee
And if you can some up with any other accent color that will look better, then plz let me know. Yellow was just a color that someone told me I should use and I just didn’t know. Thanks
emilee,
hi!! without a venue this will be difficult cause you will want colors to compliment the venue. actually red and white will hold up well on its own. i would consider going a deep red, it gives off such romance and classiness!!
*red and white
here are some results that show red paired with other colors…
*red weddings
i am a HUGE fan of red and grey, it is a knockout color scheme!
*example
*red weddings
*real wedding
*theknot is a great place to browse colors( sign up for free; click wedding photos…takes you to photo gallery)
*check out this site too, look at lots of colors by category.
i am planning to marry d man of my dreams i have no idea wat colors to go with my fav colors are pink and purple so cud someone plzz help my husband said its totally up to me
hi keisha,
do youhave a few more details of what type wedding your after? venue style?
*pink and purple wedding
*pink and purple real wedding
*wedding boards
*more boards
just a little eye candy to see if you find something ya like. purple and pink are beautiful! does your fh have a fave color? it could be worked in the colors maybe!?!
my fh favourite color is blue so i really dont know wat color to choose becus i want ut to be about us and not jus me the setting will be outside including tress and other nature so plzz help
Michelle, I also think blue is very pretty for winter colors! You could do a winter wonderland theme. heres a picture of Christina Aguilera’s reception, i think its beautiful.
Thank you
I was engaged many years ago and was to be married during the spring. At that time, I loved the spring colors and my wedding was a spring themed wedding. The wedding didn’t happen and I had given up on love for awhile. I am truly blessed to have found my soul mate and am getting married after all! However, I have changed a lot in the past 8 years and I know love the fall colors but my wedding needs to be in March or May due to my work schedule and some other time constraints. What color combos can I have that would still be appropriate for that time of year? We will be getting married at Dunaway Gardens, http://www.dunawaygardens.com. I love greens, browns, and corals. My favorite flowers are tulips, dahlias, gerbera daisies and fall foliage. Help?!
Olivia,
that venue is WOW! i believe i have a real wedding that might catch your eye and totally fit into this venue.
*real wedding
*more pics same wedding
*part 2
i hope it suits what you are looking for. if not, please post back and i will begin searching ideas!! this wedding will fit the bill in spring season or fall. it will give you the fall colors you love.
Thank you so much for the quick response! The venue is wow and I’m so blessed it’s only 15 minutes from home. I’m looking more for browns, greens, and corals versus the garnet/red tones and champagne tones.
Olivia,
*this is very nice
*just change the pink to coral
*same wedding
*another knot wedding
*this is soooo amazing!
* i wanted to list every wedding here but couldnt so here is the fab link!
You are amazing! Thank you so much!
Hi i’m getting married in march 2010, the colour scheme is black, white and yellow but my fiance wants to change the yellow to green but i am not seeing that colour going to well with the black can you help me see the light please.
Willie,
oh yes! black white and green is an awesome combo!
*black and green
*black white green
My wedding is going to be in December of 2011.
I’m not sure what color scheme I should be using.
I would like something that is elegant and unique but I’m on a tight budget.
I would like to incorporate a winter theme in my wedding.
I have these colors in mind red, black, white (vanilla), soft gold, or ivory but I’m not sure how I can use these for my decorations or for bridemaids dresses.
Please help!
Sicerely,
Michelle O.
michelle,
can i see a pic of your venue? i can help you with the decor and right color elements. i would keep the color scheme red, black, vanilla, and soft gold. the ivory is close to vanilla. are you wanting to put the bm dresses in red or black? i will make you a board as soon as i hear from you!! talk to ya soon!!
Hi Stacey!
Unfortunately I do not have a venue for the wedding yet. We are still trying to decided on that.
Would that affect the color scheme?
I forgot to add…
I’m not sure what color the bridesmaid dresses should be.
I’m not even sure if they should wear long or short dresses.
Is black or red classy?
Michelle,
both colors would look fantastic but i would choose black. it is totally rewearable. i would ask my bm which color they prefer. it depends on the formality of your wedding. i think classic short dressed with strappy heels would be great! they could really wear this again. the venue will matter with your color scheme. black and white is a safe choice cause it can go with alot but your venue will vary. you will want it to compliment.
I am planning my wedding for Aug 2010 and I have no idea what color scheme to go with. My fiancé is in the army and would like to wear his dress blues (no one else in the wedding party is military). Should I go with blue to compliment his uniform? How do I make it all look cohesive? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Congratulations, Becca!
I read your post and I think that since dress blues are so classy (and classic) looking, you might consider the blue in his uniform and an eggplant color would play well off of it.
Since he will be wearing his dress blues, I’m assuming that this is going to be a very formal wedding, right? Darker hues tend to compliment a formal occassion more than the lighter ones. If you feel as though you should go with blue, it should be a royal blue to keep it cohesive with his uniform. (Is your wedding during the day or at night?)
(Another idea, since his uniform is black, white, and blue, you may want to use that as your color scheme and open up the potential for what colors you should do things, such as royal blue linens with white glassware and black centerpieces..maybe vases with blue and white flowers….just an idea).
We are planning for an evening event, formal but not (if that makes any sense
) Looking for a classic feel and warm colors, I just didn’t know if I should stick with blue. Thanks so much for your input! It definetly gives me a great starting place!
i am getting married in January and i can’t seem to pick a color scheme. My fiance is set on wearing a yellow vest and tie with his tuxand I want him to have what he wants but my bridesmaids refuse to wear yellow. Most of them are blonde and I totally agree with them. I want my wedding to be classic and pretty but I can’t find any other colors that can tie in the yellow. i’m afraid having yellow alone with the black tuxes will look like a bumblebee theme and my bridesmaids won’t be happy. Please give me some suggestions!
I am getting married and I want to use fuschia pink and lime as my colour theme. 2 of the bridesmaid dresses will be lime and i will be fuschia pink and the maid of honor dress will be fuschia pink with lime. what color pants should the men wear and is it okay for them to wear fuschia pink and lime vests with striped ties to match.
Hi. I am in need of some serious help choosing my colors!! We are getting married in a Japanese tea garden in late May. The setting is pretty with a koi pond, tea house, and bamoo. The reception will be in a large hall with wood floors. Any suggestions? I am hoping to find colors that will help me carry the beautiful setting of the tea garden back to the reception. I was planning on cherry blossoms being in bloom, but that happens in March
Here is the link to the garden:
http://www.mgzoo.com/rental-facilities/japanese-garden.htm
Here is the link to the reception:
http://www.themerlot.info/
Thanks!
HELP!
I have always loved fall colors, like deep red and burnt orange and I really wanted to use those for my wedding… Which is no longer going to be in Fall. If I am having a wedding in January can I still use those colors? Is there a way to make it work?
rachel,
this can for surely work!! very striking! i made you a board and i also have another pic of the actual bouquet style that i thought would pull in more orange. i wouldnt pair brown with this scheme cause it may make it look more fall.
I love it! This is perfect. I really like the bouquet. Ok I am officially excited about this color scheme. Thank you!
rachel, you are so welcome have a wonderful wedding!!
Hi Stacey,
I’m getting married in July 2010. I love the blue and green color combination (like aqua and lime.. or somewhere in that family) but I also really want to use fuchia orchids and I am not sure if these 3 colors go together well. Is that too much color or too many bright colors? And, if I use these colors I can’t decide what color bridesmaid dresses should be or how to put them all together in table decortions. I want my wedding and reception to be elegant but fun at the same time. The wedding is in a beautiful small catholic church (that looks like a mini cathedral) and the interior is mostly sky blue. The reception is in a nice hall with hardwood floors, white walls, and lots of windows (no color scheme already present). I do not have pictures of either venue at this time. Can’t wait to have some input and suggestions! Thank you!
meghan,
you have a great color scheme. i got a few links i am putting together to send you. what type wedding style will it be?
*wedding boards
meghan, instead of links i made a board. the chairs dont have to be gold but the seat covers are nice with the matchng linen, i would make sure i put a white overlay on top of the aqua linen though. i think the fuschia orchids look best. keep the plates white and simple. do like in board and have green orchids scattered among the groupings of cylinder vases. tie a green orchid to napkin. i worked a lot of different things but i thought that a green and white floral ( with the white orchids having the fuschia centers and then carry the full fuschia orchid onto the table looked best). let me know if you like it. for your ceremony have simple white and green palette in the church. with the sky blue walls and the aqua dresses that will be enough ‘blue” there. the green/white bouquets with the orchids bring in a touch of the fuschia there too. makes a great balance. let me know if you like it!! for your favors you canadd a splash of color there too, you can pick any color you want for those. guys in black wearing green orchids for gm. (groom should wear a white with fuschia center). flowergirl can wear a white dress with white sash. put a fuschia orchid flower in her hair.
meghan, oops here is your board.
Hi Stacey, Sorry it took me so long to get back to you but thank you so much for the board and comments. It is greatly appreciated! You have convinced me that the colors can work together and I am going to go for it. I just wasn’t sure b/c it seemed an unlikely color combo. I am going to go with mostly aqua (or a slightly darker blue) and green and just add touches of fucia. Thanks again! You are very helpful to a lot of people it seems!
Meghan,
you are very welcome! i wish you all the best!
Does anyone know where the bridesmaid dresses in the “a modern take on summer or fall” board can be found? I love the colors and I love the style!
hey i am wantaing to do a wedding im septemner and my colors are goin to be purple and green…what shades should i use so it kinda goes with fall……help never planned a wedding b4 my first one was a courthouse wedding
natasha,
it really depends on your venue. you can range from deep purple paired with emerald, eggplant and sage or olive, some brides even do a light dark mix of shades paired with green for the greenery. can i see your venue to find the best shades?
Im getting married March 2009 and im wanting to do a Blue and Green color scheme but i just can not figure out what shades to use I need help
Tosha,
can you tell me what your venue looks like and the ideal setting your trying to create?
Hello:
Plans for wedding is early 2010. My favorite color is blue, and grooms favorite color is green. I would like to incorporate pink and silver also.
To cut cost, centerpieces for reception would be a single flower in a vase, with white tablecloths. What suggestions can I get for cceromony and reception decorations using — blue, green, pink and silver?
Also looking for inexpensive round white tablecloths.
kat, first what color is your venue? and also what color are the bm dresses? also what shades of colors are you wanting? cant wait to help!!
Hello Stacey:
Some of my planning began with a small church wedding: Without bm, but to have a maid or matron of honor. Wedding bells theme. White bridal bouquet. A single flower in vase for centerpiece same kind of flower like bouquet (fuschia or pink variegated color that has white or same kind of flower in pink or fuschis). White tablecloths. M&M favors. White cake decorated just a little. White chair covers with blue or green sashes (basisally, I would like to incorporate blue and green with a little pink and silver for ceremony and/or reception).
I believe it is best to have a church with a reception hall for the reception. I am still trying to locate one.
I have been looking at some reception halls, and banquet facilities, most are very expensive and they provide catering. I would like to provide my own food from a local restuarant which is much cheaper.
Thanks for helping.
Hello:
Any suggestions in helping with my colors (Blue, Green, Pink, and Silver).
Thanks
Hello Stacey:
Any suggestions with helping with my colors (Blue, Green, Pink, and Silver).
Thanks
Kat,
my apologies!!
*wedding board
*real wedding
*the knot
just add a wedding bells motif onto invites etc. i made you this board. after playing around with the colors of bouquets etc. i thought this really made it look more flowing. i thought paper lanterns would be beautiful in the venue OR hang nice wedding bells among the paper lanterns. i hope you like it! i didnt know what color the attire would be so i just put together what i thought would work. let me know waht ya think!!
Hello!!
First off from what i have read, you know your stuff! I am getting married in September 2010, we are having an elegant but casual wedding. I love bright green and dark purple, but what do i use as an accent color? We are also trying to stay on a tight budget, what kind of flowers can i get in these colors in September??
Thank you so much!!!
Tandi,
i wouldnt use an accent color other than the metallic silver or gold( i recommend silver). this color pairing is enough on its own. if you are wanting another color then i would suggest a 2 shades of purple ( light and a medium or darker) and green. it is best to check with a florist in your area to find out what is in season, cause it will vary place to place. you could look into carnations, gerbera daisies, dahlias( late summer early fall). another option is have your bouquets in the purple and have simple centerpieces of glass vases with greenery or floating candles in purple or green. also your favors could do double duty. place nice boxes with ribbon on tiered plates. floating limes are another option. but check on the prices of roses. you can get them in bulk ( if you stick to a single color/single type flower) it will make it alot cheaper and easier. try fiftyflowers.com
*purple and green wedding
*wedding board
tandi,
*centerpiece
*consider purple and green grape centerpieces( i would use faux from a craft store) and vases or bowls from a dollar tree or dollar store even a flea market.
*grapes wedding
*grape theme
HEY I AM PLANNING A WEDDING FOR 2010! I WOULD LOVE TO DO LIME GREEN, HOWEVER IM NOT SURE OF WHAT COLORS TO PAIR WITH IT! I ALSO WANT DAISIES AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT COLOR DAISIES! PLANNING A WEDDING CAN BE SO CONFUSING!! PLEASE HELP WITH SOME IDEAS!!!
jennifer,
what about green and yellow? here are some pics to help you decide..
*lime green boards
*lime green wedding pics
*lime wedding
I’m getting married 2010; I’m starting my planning now. I came across this site and fell in LOVE with the lilac and sage like dress in the “a modern take on summer or fall” board does anyone know where the picture is from or where I can find these dresses?
hi, I absolutely love blue. Light to dark, but more light. I want a November wedding but am partial to a white, silver, and blue color scheme. Do you think this would be alright? I dont know what kind of blue flowers are available that thime of year. We also like the idea of an outdoor wedding, possibly at the beach, but not positive. Any advise on location or color scheme? Could the silver, blues, and white be good for early november?
hi there
My wedding is in March , in mind I have these colors red , yellow, blue . Can you suggest a right combination on these colors
nolubabalo,
*wedding bouquet( GORGEOUS)
*the real wedding bouquet matches
is this the direction you wanted to go? or more bold?
Hi, I’m having my wedding june 2010 in kansas city and i was dead set on teal and chocolate forever, but have recently fell in absolute love with champagne and peach. is that totally crazy? No one has even bought their dress yet.
kathryn,
that is not crazy at all!! you could also accent with the other colors either brown or teal. sometimes teal can be unflattering on skintones. so having them in a basic neutral color would be beautiful.
*wedding boards
peach bouquets would look fab against teal dresses if the girls can handle the dress color. then do your reception in champagne and peach maybe accented with peacock feathers to pull in the teal. or you could axe the teal and pull in the brown with champagne and peach.
*peach wedding board
**peach and gold
but if you want just champagne and peach and keep it simple and elegant. then that would be super stunning and VERY easy to work with. saving alot of headaches!! lol
my wedding is december 2009 and i want to use orange and blue colors.How ll it look
funmilayo,
*blue and orange wedidng board
*blue and orange wedding
i love it!! you could even consider a ice blue with tangerine.
I think your wedding will look like a met game using those two colors…pick new ones asap!
My wedding is in February and I am tinking about using valentine colors. I am not sure.
Leflora,
perfect colors to use!! with valentines day etc.
*wedding board
there is a board on here that is beautiful.
*red and pink wedding board
hi stacey..im really glad i found your website..i have a big problem here..to think that me and my cousin will be having a double wedding on february2010 and she picked royal blue as her motif..im confused of what color would match royal blue..
can you give me any idea 
..plss..i’ll be glad to hear from you.. 
carla,
hi there!! it depends on what type of look your after. i have seen purples or pinks. pink looks super with it. (hot pink or fuschia) especially. turquoise looks beautiful too.
*royal blue and turquoise table
*wedding color scheme
*real wedding the knot
green also works. what are some colors that you like. if you having already, sign up free at theknot.com login and click under wedding photos it will bring you to color galleries. you can click on blue and see some color combos.
*wedding inspirations
stacey thanks for extending an effort answering my commotions
..actually theres nothing i can think of 
..i have no idea of getting married this soon and maybe my excitement keeps blocking my mind of what i really want..and actually i just want to have something that will complement the first chosen color of my cousin which is royal blue. 
…thats why im really thanking you for all the ideas..more power… 
carla,
great to hear from you again! in completely understand how exciting it must be. a way to narrow colors down is first what are the venue colors? what colors do you lean to fromyour own wardrobe, your closet will say a great deal about the colors you like. waht is the formality of the wedding? casual, elegant, simple, etc? do you prefer earthy colors? bold? soft? that will also help. if i could get these details i could give you some color combos. tip: with a bold color a blush pink etc. would be gorgeous. it would make the girls skintones have a healthy glow, its classic, and can be a neutral like color. cant wait to hear from you!!
wow…your really amazing stacey…well i dont quite deal with much color because im not quite fashionable really..but i usually wear light colors that could complement my skin..coming from tropical country i dont what color really blends beautiful with my complexion…am not really dark but am not that white also…i love colors that soothes in the eye..somethin that really looks cool ad comfy…sorry if i sound confused but rally i am confused..the venue would probably look casual i mean because it will be held in a fine dining restaurant but i want to look simple yet elegant..what do you think?did i help you?
thanks again and i wil be waiting your answer… 
hi carla!
are you looking for a color to wear? or a color for your decor?
i am betting you are a olive skintone. here are the colors ( that look well with royal blue) that look good with your skintone…..
mint, sage, celadon, and chartreuse greens.
magenta
periwinkle
lavender
aqua
coral
candy apple red
berry shades
tangerine and mango
pineapple, butter, and cream.
the pic is the color that i think would look fantastic!!
carla,
this is how the colors would look…..
*real wedding
since your looking for serene colors stick with blues, greens, lavender, you can also stick to creams and beiges, peach would be a wonderful color! and blue-greens. blush and rosy tones are always a great!!! i think i would be gorgeous with royal blue. it would compliment it very well!!
look at the ocean and notice the ranges of blues and seafoam or mint green on the shallow end. it looks so pretty with the royal blue. add it with white for a crisp look ot cream for a soft elegant look. you could also look at the sunset and see those colors against the ocean.
look at these boards….
*wedding boards
*this might help also
*this would work with royal blue too
i almost forgot about this, but a rich mocha and pinkish taupe would be amazing!!
*beautiful JUST beautiful!!
let me know if anything stands out!! ALSO what are the venue colors? i might be able to find something there.
Goodmorning all:
My wedding is in December 2009 .. i have changed my colour schemes so often that it is not funny. But i have finally( i hope) settled on Purple and Lilac… not a big wedding just ring bearer, bestman, and two maids-of-honor. I was thinking silver accessories for the maids of honor….. what color would you advise the groom to wear… he is in,love with ivory.. Thanks for your help.
Lena
marleena,
hi!! there are so many beautiful colors i can see how colors change so often. the guys want to wear ivory, i just watched the series finale kendra. i want you to look at that wedding cause it is exactly what you describe. it was beautiful.
*wedding pics
*more pics
*wedding album
*real wedding
this wedding was so pretty. i thought this would give you loads of ideas. let me know if you like this. i like the fact it was done in mostly white, and the purple stood out with the dresses and then the guys in ivory and the purple pocket hankies. it made it look elegant. if more purple was used the effect wouldnt have been the same. you could definitely go this route. it would make it so easy on you to decorate too. all white lush flowers with the girls carrying the purple and white bouquets. you could have the purple and lilac with white for bouquets. then carry those colors into a reception of white linens, white napkins, etc. using silver for accents, right down to the bm shoes. i said white but meant ivory. these colors are like yellow, they make your wedding look happy and elegant.
The color scheme I’d originally chosen for my wedding (before ever being proposed to) were chocolate and ivory with burnt orange. I wanted a Fall Wedding. Unfortunately, my best friend was proposed to first, and she chose to have a Fall wedding. Not only that, she also chose my colors.
So, my wedding date is April 3, 2010 and I need spring colors! I’m not a pastel sort of girl. I love my earthtone colors. I still want to accent with the burnt orange. Can you suggest any color schemes to match?
Well, I think I solved my own problem and created a wedding board for myself. I’m just not sure if it’s appropriate for April. I’m attaching a photo. Ideas???
jacqui,
nice board. your colors are classy anytime of the year. if you are unsure then just add pops of pale yellow or peach to your florals. another idea is have loads of white spring flowers. good luck!!
Hello….I need some help!! I am planning a June 2011 wedding and have my color scheme picked out- pool, lime green, chocolate and white. However, I am having trouble finding ideas for flowers, dresses and decor. My fiance wants the groomsmen to wear chocolate tuxes w/pool vests and we were thinking the bridesmaids wear lime green dresses (maybe with a pool sash). Our wedding is in a very classic and simple chapel and the reception is in an all glass venue (so kind of outdoors w/out worrying about the weather). I want it to be simple yet classy, any suggestions????
rachel,
i would have the bm try on lime green cause it might wash out skintones. can i see a pic of your venue so i can see what works best?
Here is a link to the venue site. They don’t have a good deal of pictures, but there are a few to give you an idea. If you click on the categories of Chapel in Carmel and Garden Pavillion in Carmel it will give you a picture and brief description of the venue.
http://www.ritzcharles.com/
rachel,
very nice. oh yeah! you can go with anything and it will look gorgeous. my main questions: which of your colors do you want to stand out the most and are you keeping the white linens or renting colored linens? that way i will know which direction to go. if they come with the site are you wanting to rent chair covers, runners? or would you rather keep it simple?
hi! i really cant decide what color motiff for my wedding… i will get married on dec 2009 and yet im still undecided abt my color motiff. i have lots of color in mind but i dont know what to choose.. Pls. help me… is purple & fushia okay? or purple & green? pls. send pictures of this color motiff. thanks
shey,
hi!! could you tell me what your venue style and colors are, plus what about formality of the wedding.
when i know the key details i will get straight to work pulling ideas!! cant wait to hear from ya!!
shey,
here are some google images…
*purple wedding ( it also pairs it with other colors like green to show you how the boards look)
*purple wedding board
*purple and green wedding board
*purple and hot pink wedding board
*wedding board ( i love this paired with black and white, so sharp AND romantic, failproof color scheme!!) i had to use the word hot pink in my search cause it pulls more results. here is a website that lists wedding boards in different colors. youhave purple, plum, lavender etc. then fuschia, magenta, hot pink etc. check out them all i started with the winter category…….
*perfect palette
hi,
im getting married in feb 2010 and im going crazy with so much to do and i cant figure out how to combine all the colors even though i have a color pallette to help and pictures…they dont feel “right” HELP idk if i make any sense sorry
jennifer,
what are your main colors? and what type wedding are you wanting? is this too bold? youwant something softer? i would love to help!
COLORS COLORS COLORS….. I need help im gettin married in Febuary and i really wanted to know some good colors to use!!! Please help
heh mary, can you tell me what type wedding you want and your venue lay out and colors? thanks!!
Hi
I cant figure out wat colors to use in my wedding. My wedding is taking place in June 26,2010 but i have no idea what colors to pick for the decore of the wedding or the brides maid dressses. Please help me with some colors. I f would Love if u can send me pictures of colors for the wedding for that date.
HELP!!!!Im happy but nerves
cynthia,
can i see your venue pics and the type of wedding you would like to have? that way i can narrow down some color schemes. cant wait to help!!
hi,
i do need help to, my wedding is December 2009, and i just still can get any color-themes that fits me. The groom asked for a green and it just my thoughts can i add some purple in it? coz i love purple. any suggestion? and my reception is at lunch time and indoor.
thank you in advance
angel,
have you thought about a purple and green color scheme? i will give you some image results and let me know if you like it.
*purple and green wedding
*purple and green wedding board
*real wedding
*winter wedding board
*eggplant and green weddingactually this is a perfect color palette for a december wedding!! what actual colors of purple and green do you favor?
angel,
also here…
*plum and green wedding boards
hi- need some help. Our wedding is in May 1 2010 outside at this beautiful bed n breakfast (Circle S Ranch in Lawrence ks). reception will be inside a barn. Bridemaids dresses in marine from davids bridal. Men in black tux top black wrangles and black cowboy hats. I know i want to use pails for centerpieces- So my question is what flowers and do I have to keep the western theme up inside the reception barn.
hi angie,
actually you dont have to keep the western them up but i would recommend having a unifying look. you have a selection of wildflowers to garden flowers. you can mix the two or just go with roses, daisies and greenery. you dont want too formal flowers or arrangements cause it will look out of place.
*real wedding
*barn wedding
here is a wedding at the circle R ranch, this is just so pretty. i would choose this hands down….
*real rustic wedding
*Blakely & Chris in Wimberley, TX
i hope this helps!!
angie,
forgot…
even the flower colors are perfect for the marine blue and black attire. i was gonna recommend a simple natural colored flower palette in apricot anyway. so i believe this will really make your wedding decor. have the girls carry all apricot roses with greenery and you carry the mix of flowers. then in the reception have apricot, the red berries, and lots of greenery in the pails. let it loosely drape out of the pails for a natural look. it will look as if you walked the grounds cutting and picking flowers for your wedding.
my wedding’s in January, i cant seem to decide on the colours i’d like to use, i would love to have some silver in it , i also like purple. Do you think purple is too dark?I live in Guyana and we don’t have fall and winter and stuff so i cant really choose a colour based on that. I am thinking that weddings should have alot of white in it. Am i correct? please help me with my colours.
alisa,
you can definitely have alot of white!! purple is not to dark, it is a beautiful color.
*purple wedding
*purple wedding board
*purple and silver wedding board
*purple and silver wedding
i have used this before and just to show how purple and silvery grey can look check this out…..its just yummy!!
*wedding board
i really hope you like this one, it is great inspiration and you can copy the look or adjust to your own.
*wedding boards
Im doing black bridesmaids dresses and ivory bouquets, my fiance and his groomsmen are wearing scottish kilts…my question is, would it look ok if i was to bring in some red into the reception, like red flowers on the top of the cake or in the centrepiece, not sure if that would look odd, or if i should stick to the black/ivory all the way through??????? can anyone help…thanks!
Hello!
My husband and I went to Las Vegas and eloped May of 2007…we couldn’t afford a nice wedding, but now we can. We are planning to renew or vows by having another wedding that our family and friends can attend.
July 16th 2011, we are planning a 7 o’clock ceremony that’s outside at a Bed & Breakfast that over looks a lake. Now comes the trouble which I’m hoping that you’ll be able to help me with….
My husband is being very persistent about wearing a white tux. I really don’t mind it, but it’s interfering with my color themes that I had in mind. What colors should BM wear when the GM are wearing white? And as for me “the bride” I was thinking of a nice ivory gown, but would we clash?
Any idea’s?
dani,
can you tell me the colors of your venue or show me a pic? and what type of formality is it? will be intimate and informal or more on the semi formal side? also what color scheme did you pick?
they do make ivory tuxes and i think he would be very happy with that. you can mix ivory and white, it looks real good when done right. another idea is you could wear champagne or a light champagne gold, against the white tux or ivory tux it would look really good! having the bridal party in brown or black and carry in one single flower type in one bold color. this way your wedding would be monochromatic in ranges of whites, creams, and champagnes. browns and pinks would also make this scheme pop with elegance!
*ivory tux
*shades of white weddings
*shades of whites and cream wedding
*beautiful and affordable!
talk to ya soon!!
Color dilemma,
I like orange/persimmon and espresso but am getting married in April. I have toyed with the idea of champagne and expresso. Is there a way to couple these without being overwhelming. I don’t want it to seem too much like fall. I’m also trying to get ideas for the groomsmen attire.
nita,
go with something like this…
*An Occasion for Champagne
the idea is to add alot of fresh green to the palette. another to do is pick spring flowers such as: roses, daisies, or tulips. i suggest having the bm in espresso, no sash. then tie in bouquets of creamy white, apricot, orange, fresh green( either in flower stems or adding greenery) tie with a beautiful green flowing ribbon, instead of a darker color. for the guys you can have them in nice khaki if its more on the casual side or brown suits or tux with champagne vest for more elegant. i think this tablescape shows a beautiful way to incorporate these colors, see the accents of brown? i would keep that to accents in the reception area and use mainly oranges and champagnes.
let me know if this is what your looking for?!? if not, i will keep looking. what is the formality of your wedding? casual, lowkey or grand affair?
Thanks for the suggestions Stacey. I like the idea of the brown suits with the champagne suits. Is there a way to tie the persimmon into the ceremony or is that too much. I was initially thinking of having the BM alternate with espresso and persimmon. Can you provide additional examples of flowers and reception decor? Thanks again. My wedding is more on the formal side.
nita,
i like the alternate colors, i would have the girls try on the colors though. sometimes persimmon can be difficult for skintones to wear.
*alison and joe real wedding
(i hope this link works, if you are not signed up free at theknot.com it may not, but please sign up cause you can click on wedding photos; then it will show color galleries) here is the google search for the wedding too….
*Real Weddings - Alison & Joe: A Formal Wedding in Atlanta, GA ( i think this would be perfect!! withthe girls in alternate color dresses, beautiful colors without the fall look, instead of the white linens have champagne with brown runners or toppers)
*karen tran
( you will love this website, lots of ideas, just put in your color)
I can’t make up my mind on colors!!! I never thought it would be this hard… I’m getting married next May in the Caribbean. I have picked three colors out- Pink, Green, and Brown. How can I make my colors a little more alive? I was considering on the ladies where a shade of pink, and guys where green or brown dress shirts w/ khakis. Any suggestions?
alexis,
*pink brown green wedding
I would actually have the guys in tan pants with brown shirts(or vice versa) and the girls in pink. (brown against the pink would look really great!!)have your florals in ranges of pink shades hot pink to pale pink and accent with vibrant greenery. then in your reception area have tan table linens with brown napkins, white plates set on woven brown plate chargers, then have pink centerpieces, pull in a green and pink cake, etc. you could add a brown sash to girls dresses.
*maui wedding
*Katharine & Chase in Coronado, CA
*wedding board
*pink wedding board
*The Perfect Pair
*wedding pics
*theknot real wedding
( i had to share this wedding!! i think shades of pinks in place of the oranges/reds would be gorgeous, with guys in brown pants with white linen shirts, girls in the pink that flatters them most!!)
i tried to access theknot.com beach weddings and the screen came up no pics. sign up is free if you havent already and it would be worth taking a look!!
Desperately seeking help on color combos!! I am getting married September 2010 (probably the first or second week, haven’t locked in the exact date)..I know that many people think of this as a fall wedding but technically it is still summer and I don’t think the leaves are changing yet at this point. What I am wondering is do I have to use fall colors (I’m not a big fan of fall colors) or can I use more summer colors? Here are some of the combinations I was thinking of: pink and green…..charcoal grey and pinks…and something like an aqua or tiffany blue and some sort of grey or platinum. And if I went with the last blue combo would it look silly to incorporate some pinks for an accent? I really would like to incorporate pink somewhere! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!
angela,
i found this over at michelle rago and when i saw this, it just felt right for the style to your wedding. it has the deeper colors which are perfect for the fall season!! gorgeous!
no you do not have to use fall colors, use what you love!!
*Shari and Nicholas in Miami, FL
*vizaya museum and garden wedding
(click on vizcara and garden wedding to see close up pics)
you could put your bridal party in charcoal grey, blue, or pink! with this floral scheme that set on fabulous grey linens( which darker luxurious grey linens would be stunning with these floral colors too) your not limited to dress colors. just have the girls try on the colors that suit their skintone best and thats it!! the rest will fall easily in place. you have picked a great color scheme, you will definitely not be stressed by matching colors! and this way you can have pink, blue, and grey….lucky you!
HI,
i wanted to share it with you all!! i hope someone can use it. the brides dress is a simple sundress for $49.00 and it is so pretty!! add accents and look like a millions bucks! i used the traditional pink and grey colors from the “pink” line.
i was scanning through the victorias secret website and found inspiration for a wedding board. you can find a theme in the most unlikely places!!
Stacey,
Hello. I hope you are doing well
I am seeking your professional advice 
on my October wedding. I have been searching through the internet and found a ton of pictures and ideas that I love. I really like the idea of using traditional natural aspects in the decor (such as maple leaves, cranberries, apples, pumpkin, wheat, and dried grasses). But that leaves me with such a wide variety of colors to choose from that I’m utterly overwhelmed. PLEASE PLEASE help me!
Thanks,
Tiffany
Tiffany,
hi! the easiest thing to do here is pick a basic and simple color scheme, then have the pops of color in the florals along with fall foliage. then carry a single color if youwant it bolder onto the napkins. i would put the bm in a neutral color hands down. this will give youmore lead way in pairing bolder colors inthe wedding itself. think champagne, brown,grey, black, navy blue, even a green and cream or white palette will give you plenty of legroom to work with fall colors. what color do you think your bm would like to wear? what would suit their skintone best. i love chamapagne because it is like white you can just about do anything with it. pair it with brown and you have a surefire winner. pair it with black and you have instant classic. i also love black dresses for bm because they will definitley be worn later, add bolder accessories and you have something foolproof. let me know what youthink and if you have some pics you would like to share i would love to see them. i usually ask waht the venue colors are too, it helps me pick colors that will compliment well. talk to you soon!!
Stacey,
Thank you so much for your advice! I’m not sure that my venue technically has colors; it is a castle (mansion designed as a castle) in the mountains of NC. If you would like to take a look the website is here: Castle Events & Weddings But I have to warn you it is not the best website around.
The ceremony will take place in the backyard overlooking the mountain pass (which should look glorious in early October with the foliage change). The reception will take place in the great hall which hosts stone floors, a stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, whitewashed walls, and french doors which lead out to the large stone balcony. Attached are some pictures in the form of a board as you suggested… these are just ideas I had been thinking of. In regards to the BM dresses, my bridesmaids skin tones range from fair to dark as I have 8 of them. I know, I had to match my fiances # of groomsmen, he comes from a large southern family. Anyways, I was hoping that they could wear a bright pop of color, but I guess maybe a neutral color with a colored ribbon? Please let me know what you think. Thank you!
tiffany,
after looking at the venue, which is soooo jawdropping!! i think, now, lots of reds mixed with a little yellow and ornage would look so amazing! since you were wanting the girls in a color that would look great, i am thinking something like this unless this is TOO much for your outdoor affair…
*wedding
the only thing that i am concerned about is competing with the natural foliage. i have one website i cant get into right now, they are changing some things. i have used it for an example before so i will see if i can find it on another post. be right back!!
tiffany,
i think i may have found something you might love!!
*real wedding T&J
(if you use this, then have the girls in a shade of purple, like plum, or deeper shade of lavender( not pale) the flowers would pop against it!! *real fall wedding
*centerpieces
*cake table
here is a simple google search…
*fall wedding colors
i gave this to a previous bride but take a look at the decor…
*tv wedding
*tv wedding #2
*wedding album ( this is the pic with green dress i posted)
*bridesmaid dress designer
just in case you like the green, that particular shade goes well with skintones, an overall color to suit though is burgundy or periwinkle.
*bridesmaid dress search
*jimhjelmbm
(be sure to check out the entire bm gallery)
tiffany,
i closed out before i posted the pic!!
Stacey,
Do you happen to know where we can purchase leaves like the ones on the board?
Thank you,
A. Liz
A. Liz,
which board are you referring too? leaves?
Stacy,
I’m getting married in June and I’ve always really liked the idea of me carrying red roses. I’d also really like my bridesmaids to wear the deep red colored dresses, but I have no clue on the flowers that they should carry? Any ideas? And does the red look right for a June wedding?
Thanks
Emilee
emilee,
you could have them carry simple white bouquets. but if youwant color, could you tell me what color your venue is? i can pull a color from the surroundings, or a compliment at least. talk to ya soon!!
emilee,
i also need to know what style the wedding is to give you the right flowers.
oh yeah! red is beautiful for a june wedding.
I want nice elegant wedding, so what kind of white flowers could they carry then? Would just white roses look ok since I am going to be carrying red roses or is that too much?
emilee,
white roses would be perfect, simple and elegant. make sure you have greenery withthe roses, it will make it even more summery and keep yours with out the greenery, i love red rose bouquet without the greenery.
Tip: if you are on a tight budget then picking one type flower ( whether you get a mixed colored roses or use a single color rose thruout,) will be better on a budget, not to mention more lush looking. for your centerpieces consider using all greenery ( using mixed types of foliage in each beautiful container, draping over the sides, and put a single red rose tucked into a napkin.) it would be stunning look for less.mrgreen: i will give an example of foliage just in case….
hi stacey im was getting married this october unfortunately for some reasons i had to postpon it until january 2010, the colors for my october weddig were fall colors but now with the change i cant decide what colors go best with january??? my head is going crazy i need HELP plz
i want my wedding to be elegant but keeping it simple i dont kno if you understant me but i would realy like some advice i defenite want calla lillies in my wedding with tall vases. hope to hear from you soon.
Liliana,
there are many colors that go perfect with january. do you have a pic for your venue? i could take a look and help out!! a january wedding, how wonderful!! i am guessing you dont want a wintry theme or no theme?!? just a beautifully decorated wedding? do you want your calla lilies submerged? or simply in the glass cylinders? i will help in any way i can!!
Stacey,
I am getting married May 22, 2010 and I cannot think of a gorgeous color to go with the one I have chose, coral. I know there are different shades so it’s hard to show you the right one. My dress is beaded and diomand white, kind of vintage looking and the reception hall is a dark blue?!?! I need some advice….
alicia,
the room is beautiful. i would play off the chandeliers and your dress and bring in different shades of coral from light peach to deep corals, monochromatic style. i think the contrasting colors would work well in the room.
i thought about adding a fresh spring green, but i am worried it will look nautical. do you like pink? this could be added to coral. i have a couple of pics to see if you like the colors. another color that could be added is a soft yellow. okay i am loving the lilac!! it would work for a vintage style dress. just mix light to dark like i suggested with lavender intermixed.