Choosing Your Wedding Colors: A Guide for Designing Brides
- Sussing Out Your Style
- Destination: Home, Sweet Home
- Your Secret Romantic Style
- The Gown's the Guide
- Adjust for Geography, Venue and Season
- Essential Color-Choosing Tools
- Color Schemer
- Sherwin-Williams Color Generator
- Big Huge Labs Palette Generator
- Make a Mood Board
- Making the Most of Your Choices
- And They Lived Happily Ever After ...
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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 collections 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 ...
When all's said and done, you're sure to have a great feeling about your colors, and how they fit your personal style. Even if the scheme you hit on isn't "I've loved that all my life!", it might be "I never would have thought of that, but I love these together!"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.
Brides,
I thought about Valentines Day today after talking to a family member that works at a local store. She said as soon as Christmas is over, they will have to turn around and pull out Valentines stuff! Well I threw that idea into a wedding board.
brides,
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hello again! just threw together 2 more boards. both are so very diy and the bride with longer gown is from a second hand store. majority of this stuff is reusable in your home etc. after wedding or bought from scouring flea markets or thrift stores. the florals are from realsimple.com made from bouquets from your local grocer. you know those bouquets you usually see made up at the entrance of the store. yes, those! dont ya love it!
brides, i have one more to die for pic! mason jars! if you want more of this type eye candy then just google image mason jar wedding centerpieces!
Hi, Stacey!
I, like the other brides, am needing a little help getting the creative juices flowing. I’ve always wanted an outdoor fall wedding, but have wanted it to be urban at the same time. We have found the greatest venue…it’s on a 28th floor terrace with amazing city views. We plan on getting married at night with lots of candles and the building lights around us.
Problem is, I’ve always imagined chocolate brown, golds and fall colors, which just don’t fit with the city feel/elegance of our location. I need help for our skyline night wedding! I’ve been considering champagne/burgundy/ivory…or gold/blue/purple (think peacock theme) or an art deco/old Hollywood vibe. Any ideas? I just want it to be memorable, different, romantic and elegant.
Thanks so much for your help!
Leah,
I think I might have something you might love. The colors are right for your wedding palette. The only thing to do is put ivory candles in cylinder or square vases to pull in a lofty look. This wedding has that up to date feel to it.
* check it out
Thanks, Stacey!
For some reason I just now saw that you had responded…chalk it up to all this wedding planning frying my brain
I definitely liked her colors. Thanks for the great ideas and I’ll keep checking back in for other ideas that you throw out there. Happy New Year!
I need some help with picking out a color to go with harvest gold. I am getting married Oct 2010 in a outside chapel overlooking the mountains. The leaves are in full bloom this time of year and are mainly red and orange. My bridesmaids will be wearing a harvest gold dress. I cannot decide on the other color I want to use I am thinking either burgundy or olive green. I need help with flowers and centerpieces. I am thinking curly willow centerpieces for some of the tables and white pumpkins for the other ones. Someone suggested burnt orange cala lillies and burgundy roses for the girls to carry…any ideas would be great!! I have been posting on here but for some reason i am not gettin up dates and the other posts are gone. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Thank you soo much!!!
Jennifer,
heh! I think the leaves in tall glass vases with a few fall leaves on the tables would be ideal. adding the small jars with candles would really set it off! it would have that more streamlined polished look with a touch of rustic if that is all you went with. then at entryways you could have sturdy urns holding real fall branches with leaves, if you prefer.
* like here
* they used green here but it still is stunning
* pretty
Hey Stacey I showed my fiance the pic you sent me of the leaves in the vase and he loves that idea. I just was not sure if I still add curly willows to the vases or if its simply just the leaves in the clear vases? Do you think that will look elegant enough? I know it will have that fall feeling but I dont want people to walk in my reception hall and think I was being cheap for not using flowers.
Jennifer,
Yes, cause it would look stunnng coming out of the vases. This is what I would do. I would set up a mock table centerpiece. I would take a tall glass vase and fill with it the fall leaves, have on hand fall branches and curly willow and try both to see which one appeals more. The branches is gonna lend a more rustic vibe while the curly willow will blend into the rustic adding a chic vibe. Any craft store will carry the curly willow or go to saveoncrafts.com Either one will be stunning it just depends on the look your after. Sometimes you can get curly willow with a glitter or crystal spray on them. I wouldn’t overlook this type either cause it would glisten against the candlelight.
Hi!! I am so excited your fiance loved the vase/leaves idea. My apologies for misunderstanding. I didn’t know if you wanted to use the curly willows or the fall tree branches coming out of the vases with leaves. I am thinking you love the curly willows?
Hey Stacey, yea I think I should play around with it and see what looks best. My only concern is I will not be able to play around with fall leaves til the fall so cross my fingers they work out. So here is what I have so far. I will be wearing a ivory gown, my girls will wear harvest gold, and the men will ear black tux’s with gold vests and ties…my fiance will wear black with ivory. I will have gold invitations…not sure what color writing yet. I will carry a ivory boutique not sure what type of flower yet and my girls will carry something with some color to it…I would like some gold and burgundy’s…if you have any suggestions please feel free to share? My centerpieces will be the leaves in the glass vases most likely with curly willows popping out and the candles all around them. I want a square cake with gold ribbon on it and fall flowers added and with candles. I will probably have gold and burgundy napkins just to add a touch of color. As far as the chapel I do not think I will add anything I think the scenery its self will be stunning that time of year. Anything else you can think of that I should add or that I should change?
Also I can buy the curly willows at a craft store and not a florist? I did not know that?!?
Thank you soo much for all your help…I honestly would have been lost without you!!
Jennifer,
You can buy curly willow at your local craft store, they are usually sold in bunches tied together. It sounds beautiful! For the bridesmaids add a burgundyish bouquet, maybe add some beige or buttery/golden sahara roses, then tie off with a burgundy ribbon. That would really compliment the dresses. You can also have bouquets and add leaves to it.
* done like this one, very elegant isnt it?
If you can’t get fall leaves at the moment, you can also get very realisitic looking silk leavesfrom a craft store “just to envision how it will look”.
Here is a forum of places you can buy them….
* forum
* hobby lobby
Jennifer,
It is quite possible when you visit the craft store you may see something that is similar to curly willow that would work equally well. I would keep my options open on the branches. They have lots to choose from.
* like curly ting ting
Ting Ting is very popular. It is seen at the holidays in many different colors, some with glitter some without. I have used it and it is amazing! It is not as thick as the curly willow but would give off pretty much the same vibe, just may need a little more of it. It is lightweight.
* hog huck branches are also ideal.
Hey stacey, I am a little confused so I have curly willows coming out of the vases or do I just have the fall leaves in the vases and thats my centerpiece? I loves this pic you sent me http://offbeatbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/leaves.jpg but I was not sure if you still thought I should add curly willows to the vase or just leave it be? Also you think that I should cut branches off with the fall leaves rather than just scattering fall leaves on the tables? Do you still think that I should have candles on the tables surrounding the centerpieces? I love these ideas they are perfect and are going to be very cheap centerpieces….I hope I am not confusing you I was just wondering what all should be in my cylinder vases….I am so happy I can finally say im getting married this year!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I would like some help with my colors. I am having an outdoor wedding on my FH parents farm in Salina Kansas. We are not sure if we want spring or summer. My dress is champagne color. I love the color pink and want to add it in as my accent color. I love white and crystals and candles. I think we want these to be our decor only but not sure. Please help I have posted pictures for what I want. Thanks Sueann
sueann,
oh gosh this is beautiful!why not have just a pink whiteand champagne wedding maybe with mocha? that pic of the venue is so beautiful! at the farm what color flowers bloom that time of year? reason i am asking is you will want to find something that goes very well with the natural setting. pink florals are usually in the most garden or home settings but i want to make sure before i proceed. i am so on board for the white wedding, love it!!
Stacy, thanks so much. All that will be around are the trees and a huge wheat field behind us. I love that the wheat will be golden when we get married and tall ready to cut. I also thought I would do ivory dresses for the bridesmaids with pink high heels and the flower girls have ivory on bodice of dress and pink organza on skirt. I would have pink heels also and the groomsmen and bestman have pink tie and vests. The groom possibly pink and ivory or champagne not sure stripes on his tie and solid vest. What do you think.
Stacy,
Hey, I just wanted to see what your thoughts were on the ivory colored dresses and pink heels. I also thought it would be nice to hang crystals from the tree we will be standing in front of with some lanterns with candles hanging inthe tree as well. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks so much.
Sueann
Sueann,
I think all of this sounds heavenly!
* real wedding
* this is unique and pretty.
* if you added sprigs of wheat within the florals it would be similar to this
* love this
* very pretty
* very similar to what yours would be
* bridesmaids in champagne
* nice
Stacey-
I’m trying to come up with a color scheme. I’ve got a couple of shots of the venue; the reception is being held in the fellowship hall in the basement, so would like for them to flow together. No firm date, but September/October 2010. My FH likes silver/white, while I’m thinking more gold/ivory. To me, silver/white screams winter. I was thinking an autumn theme, but wasn’t sure the colors would go? Haven’t settled on a dress, but I’ve attached an idea. Was thinking something with heavy lace. Any help would be appreciated!
sandra,
i think bringing a little fall color in the venue would really play off the settings colors.
* like this
this is the perfect combo and compliment each other so well. i think using silver and white or gold and white might not warm up the venue for a fall decor. that is the reason i would bring in the exact colors in the wedding above. instead of using rust or copper you could consider champagne for the bridesmaids paired with beautiful flowers in link provided.
I’m assuming you’re referring to Lynn & Ed’s wedding? WOW! Doing something along those lines never crossed my mind. They’re gorgeous, but I’m not sure I’m extroverted enough to pull it off. lol I have to admit, when I first saw the venue my mind thought ‘English country garden’ but to me that seems more springy/summery. I picked this up a couple of years ago and I love the look. What do you think?
Hi Stacey. I had asked you about colors once before, and thought I found what I was looking for but realized it just wasn’t the “wow” for me. I kept searching, and finally decided on my theme!! It is Montana Sunset. I love the colors of Montana sunsets no matter what time a year it is. So, I decided I will need a whole range of colors and now am trying to place them throughout without making it look tacky or overbearing. I thought perhaps white table linens would be good and add the colors through use of flowers and candles. But, I just don’t know if it will be enough…will it look amazing or will it be too plain with the white linens. Please help me. The colors are purple, oarange, gold, yellow, carmel, black, blue, pink and red. Many shades of each color too. I really want to stick to the theme. So, I need advise on how to put it all together beautifuly to have a nice flow that everyone will appreciate. I put together several boards and have thought about this so deeply. Please help me. I have attached some Sunset pics for you to get the idea of the color pallett I am looking at. THANKS!!
Almost forgot; my FH doesn’t like blue, so we will not include that color. My fav is chocolate brown with purple being next in line. His favorite color is black next in line being gold. Thanks for your help!
Amanda,
The key to using multi colors is location and the way it is decorated. I too, love sunset colors! you could have the bridal party in black or chamapgne to set the vivid colors against.
* take a look at this
* real wedding
* real wedding #2
* i do love this, it gives you the colors you like in a soft setting.
* pink orange green
*THIS reminds me of your pics
* this too except for it has less of the purples/pinks and more reds/orange
* beautiful
* fun and elegant
i am hoping some of these links will help! let me know!
Thank you. It was helpful to see the white linenes…now I know that the white is not what I should use. I loved the black! The chocolate, and purple was nice too. Question. Do you think that mix and matching table linenes would be good? Such as some round tables being gold and some being black then mixing the bouquet colors as well to “pop” on the linen? I have attached my fav bouquets and the venue. Tell me what you think. Also, would it work nicely to have the bridesmaids wearing different shades; half in black and half in chanpaign…or burnt orange? I LOVE burnt Orange dresses. But, perhaps it would be overpowering? What about if I had dresses designed with the bottom half black, and the bust in burnt umber? What do you think? I will be attaching the other pics to another message.
Some more pics to go with my message above. I know its alot, but I just hope you will be able to see through use of these favorites of mine, what my “wow wedding design” is, because I can’t find it.
Enough bouquets…here are the venue pics. The wedding ceremony might be held at sunrise followed by a brunch reception, then later, a dinner reception will be held to capture the sunset. This is not for sure yet…budget will decide. If not possible, then the wedding will be held in the evening followed by the dinner reception. We will be serving jamaican, hawaiian, western cowboy and soul foods. Not sure how we’re going to put all that together either! LOL!!!
And here are some pics of my favortie bridesmaid dreess colors I’ve found so far. These are the ones I can’t get away from.
And here I have included a pic of my hair and makeup…which of course should flow with the rest right? I wonder, because I love things that are all over the place, would it be a bad idea to include my favortie things? I mean, do you think it would be too much for the guests and maybe frustrating since they may not be able to know what the theme actually is? Or, does it really matter if they can figure it out? I love mermaid silk wedding gowns, fancy makeup with fake eyelashes, bright colored shoes under the wedding gown, pearls and diamonds, elegant yet soft hair styles, bright colors, deep setting by candlelight, a music genre to include country, oldies, soul and R&B, classic, hawaiin, jamaican and alternative rock. So, really, it seems as though the wedding design is going to be all over the place. Will it be possible to have it all flow together? ARGGG! HELP!
Amanda,
You can have something just as simple as a color scheme. I think it will be a bit much to have so many colors and then have linens in 2 colors. It may look to busy. I believe I would narrow my colors down with such breathtaking scenery. I am afraid with so many color choices it may overwhelm the natural beauty of the sunset. Also if you had to choose between a red/orange sunset or a pink sunset which would you choose? Because that will be two different color schemes. Usually 2 or 3 colors will give off a elegant flow to the wedding colors. What you could do is this: narrow down your colors and on simple white or cream invites have a pic of your sunset/scenery. Even of your venue if they permit. If i were to add embellishments it would be simple rhinestones in centers of roses and then add rhinestone bands around cake base. One of my personal faves is the champagne sunset with tinges of lavender and yellow. Just gorgeous. I agree with the thoughts of event designers. Keeping the bridesmaids in classic colors looks wonderful. It would make the perfect backdrop for an array of colors which is necessary.
* look at this array of colors
this will lean more toward the red sunset but look at the champagne linens with the colors. gorgeous isnt it?
WOW! The champagne linens are trully beautiful! Thank you for finding that! I adore the embellishment idea you shared with me. GREAT! Going to use that for sure !! Also going to go with dangling crystals from the few tall centerpieces I will have. The invite idea is exactly what I did! I already sent them and they were just like you suggested! Creme cards with my favorite sunset pic! Which actually was red, pink, purple, orange and black. It was a picture I had as a hard copy and brought it to the store where I had my invitations made. They turned out beautiful!
I am intreaged by the colors you said you love… champagne, lavender and yellow. I will search for examples of that color scheme. Have you come across any pictures showing dark linens with reds or orange? If you have any other pictures of similar color schemes to both the purple/pink sunsets and the red/orange sunsets. I have been searching and just don’t have the nack for it I guess because I don’t find what I’m hoping to. When I look at the sunsets, the third picture is my favorite. It is deep red with a bit of purple and orange. Reminds me of the sunsets I saw nearly everynight in the summer when I lived in Montana. Just breathtaking. So, if I went with Champagne linens, the bridesmaids wearing simple black dresses would be the best? That way they don’t look like a piece of furniture when they sit at the table? (Something someone said to me once about a wedding and I’ve never forgotten it cuz I thought it was a horrible thing to say.)
If I used dark purple table linens with black table settings and gold silverwear and kept the bouquets light in color would that be nice matched with champagne dresses on the BM? Or is it best to have darker flowers with lighter linens?
I apologize for my questions being all over the place. I just know I will be able to weed through the color scheme with your help! You are talented at this! I have read all of your answers to the others. You are great!
Thank you so very much for all your advise and time! I trully appreciate it all! As do all the other brides asking you questions. Thank you, thank you!
amanda,
actually the colors that you are steering to are usually found in destination wedding color schemes.
* this would be close to the sunset cause of the purples( more leaning toward a periwinkle( purple mixed with grey or silver type color) vibrant ornage fading into pink with a tinge of yellow.
* bouquet
* bouquet # 2
amanda,
i completely forgot to give you this!
* real wedding
think about using black linens with black slip covers and use medium size cylinder vases and tint water a shade of pale blue( with food dye) similar to the pool in background of picture( it really makes this entire setting pop) then put colored flowers. think of it as more of a crystal blue lake color.
Stacey! I love what you found! How do you find all the great stuff you find? I spend hours searching and never come up on top.
Thank you! I may have more questions…but for now I think I am satisfied! I had several “wow” wedding ideas while looking at what you found! The very first one realy made my jaw drop! Not kidding! I LOVE it! And, everything in between gave me great ideas! Beautiful stuff! Then, the very last one, the black table and chairs certainly wowed me! I adore your idea about the vases with the blue tinted wtaer! That would be great to go with the lake. Wish the lake would be closer to the reception local. It’s 15 minutes away…but, I will just call it “the lake away from the lake” :-) I am going to toss the lake rocks around the base of the vases filled with the “blue water”. The rocks are all the colors of the sunset! Purple mostly with yellows, reds, oranges, carmels, pinks and blues also! They are no larger than your the last digit on your thumb. What do you think? I also thought maybe in some of the vases, or somewhere on the table I could add pinecone pices that we glitter to make them shimmer. Good or too much? Montana is full of pinecones, so I thought…maybe. I am wondering, do you think if I used black table linens with the black chair covers, how would a sheer lilac purple cross linen look over the black? Sheer with solid silk ribbon around edges. Then the flowers could be like the orange and red and yellow boquets you showed me. Perhaps the bouquets where the cake will be could be big purple and soft pink ones? Or like the soft sunset colors you showed me? Thise were stunning by the way. That brings up the other idea I had when looking at the pics. What would you think if the tables and chairs were in black, with gold dishes and then use the soft sunset colors for the flowers on top of the black? Better to be soft or bright for the most wow factor? My last question…if weather makes us move it inside, would the black still work do you think? I would be using candle light and chandelere lights.
Thanks Stacey! YOU ROCK!!! I attached my two favotie bouquets you showed me with my favorite cake! It’s orange and purple! PERFECT! So, far as the cake goes, I just need to note the color and the make it work! I designed my own wedding cake already. I wanted something different from anything I’ve seen before. I just hadn’t picked the colors yet! Thank you!!
WOW! Thanks again Stacey! I really like all the looks you found for me. And, I trully appreciate it! So, now I have enough to get going on the ceremony and reception look. Next is the bridal party. We will be having 3-4 bridesmaids, equal number of groomsmen and the maid of honor as well as the best man. Also a junior bridesmaid and a junior groomsman. Our mothers have a huge part in the wedding ceremony too. We also have our cousins (one each) sining solos too. Also a couple close friends will be doing a reading and my FH’s sister (a minister) will be saying a prayer. SO. What do I need to do far as their look? I like a uniform look but without a group of identical twins” So, everyone will be choosing their own style of dress within the same material and color scheme. Since the table linens will be black, the bridesmaids should wear champagne right? Or would black be okay? I don’t want it to remind everyone of the last several funerals we’ve had in our family, but my hunny loves black. I just don’t know how much is too much.
YIPPEE! i COULD DO CIRCLES! 
lol!
I have no clue what the guys should wear! I don’t like the look of different colored ties, but don’t know what other options I’d have with their attire not looking identical. Any ideas?
I was not sure if the other people in the ceremony should wear something specific to the theme or would it be okay for them to choose. I am thinking about requesting the guests to wear certain colors so that the theme is carried out without “clashing” in the photos. I thought something such as all guests wear something in the blue, brown, pink or purple family. What do you think? I had thought perhaps they could choose any color within the sunset colors, but then thought maybe it’d be too much especially if a lot of people chose orange and purple. HALLOWEEN here we come right?! LOL! What I want to avoid is the hunters plaid and carharts that my side of the family wears. I want people to be comfortable, but not too casual. I don’t really no how to go about it other than specifying colors to be worn.
Can’t wait to here back! Thank you! I am thrilled to be “wowed” with the reception design! What you have helped me to see is GORGEOUS to me! I am so happy!
I included the pic of my fav ever for the bridesmaid look. YOU found it!
:-)
Almost forgot! LOVE the floralytes! Never heard of such a thing! Perfect!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to share with you a couple mood boards I mad over the last couple days too. Just some looks I liked. But, now, it’s not an issue anymore worrying about the recpetion look!
Oh. Do you think this would be a pretty combo? A red and Yellow flower a on top of this orange cake? My cake will be a lot different than this design…I just plan to use the color. Would it look bad to use a deep purple table linen for the cake table? Or should I match it to the other tables? I was wondering if the “miscelanious tables” at the reception should match the seated tables, or is it okay to give each one of the other tables their own look via different colored linenes (all deep shades though) and different colored centerpieces. Sorry, I thought I was done with reception questions.
I’ve been browsing ideas and thought of something bold and fun, but wondered what your take would be on it. What if I had each bridesmaid wearing a different color? Such as one girl wears champaign, another wears lilac, another wears dark purple, one wears black? Standing in order of lightest to darkest being darkest furthest from the bride? And then do the same with the groomsmens ties darkest being furthest away from the groom? I don’t care for different colored ties, but I envision it would look great if the ties were two-toned striped diagonally with the base color being the same and the stripes carrying the bridesmaid color order. What do you think? I know you said stick to the classic black or champaign; just thought of this and wondered if you think it would be neat. Have you ever seen anything like this? I’m going to search. but I’m not too good at it; not like you are.
THANKS! Oh…I attached an example of the tie design I’m thinking of.
Gosh…sorry I’m writing you like crazy. Just can’t help myself! I just had another idea. If you think the different colors on the bridal party won’t work; what about the same colored dresses with different colored cutesy heels? Like these ones I found.
Or…what about different colored flowers in their hair? Or should I reserve the flower in the hair just for the bride? I plan to have a beautiful flower in my hair. How would it look if they carried different colored bouquets? I was going to have the maid of honor stand out by use of a special bouquet; but maybe they all should look different? Some more orange others more purple? Mine (brides) is already planned. It will be white with a tiny touch of color by use of berries. Hmmm….this is sooooooooo fun isn’t it! I wish I had someone here to do this designing with me. My family and bridesmaids live in Montana! I’m way up in Alaska! :-( I’m glad I got you Stacey! It really makes it fun with someones input on my ideas and advise for my questions! Thank you again! :heart:
I just wanted to say that IF you’re interested, after our wedding, I would love to share the wedding photos with you so you can see what all your hard work and advise does for our wedding! It’s going to brethtaking, I just know it!
Oops…I meant to say “it’s going to be breathtaking”.
Amanda,
or plan b have the bouquets a little different. The guys in the look you provided is extremely nice, love it! I would keep all the tables the same it will look more uniform. the only way i would have the bridesmaids in black is to have light colored linens such as the champagne. it would be to much black otherwise. runners would be a way to pull in a little color on the other tables, if you choose. another thing is this is where you can bring insome floralytes or “popping look” on the miscellaneous and cake table. if i could get a inside look at the reception area i could see what would work. Do you have a inside pic? I would feel a little more confident about the ideas! 
which floral colors/ideas did you decide on? oh for the guys to make them look different just have the groom with a boutonniere and the groomsmen with pocket squares. i am waiting for your pics to post, talk to you soon!
YES! I would love to see the wedding pics! I think keeping the guys and girls in simple classic looks would be best. Stick with classic but neutral colors. To many colors might make it look more birthdayish than elegant wedding. smile. I would reserve the flower just for you in the hair.I wouldnt put a limit on the guest attire just pass the word please no plaid! I do love the idea of same colored dresses with their color heel. The bridesmaid will love this cause they will pay for something rewearable!
Oh I am soooo excited your on today! I have been chomping at the bit LOL!
So! I love the idea about the groom wearing the boutonniere and the groomsmen wearing the cool pocket squares! AWESOME!! That will look spectacular! The tie idea would work nicely with this wouldn’t it? Should the pocket squares be the same shade like champagne? Or should they match the tie stripes? Do you think that pearl dresses would be okay? I am trying to visualize a color with the shoes. It’s hard to imagine anything looking great with the “pop” I want other than black dresses. I searched pictures unitl 3 am last night and never did find something as an example. I was thinking that light colored dresses might not look too good with the colored shoes. What do you think? The groom is going to wear white or creme. The groomsmen…not sure yet. Chocolate suits look too country; which my FH doesn’t care for. He’s a real “classy dresser”. I like country looks :-) But there’s two of us in the wedding HA HA!
He did say he really doesn’t like the idea of black dresses on the maids anyhow. So, I do need a different color that hopefully will give the same effect I’m trying to achieve.
I am excited about the tables! The black with the floralytes will rock! THANKS! Black would work still with the lights I hope without changing the tone of the color.
I am still waiting for the reception site to come through with pictures. They have been quite difficult actually when it comes to providing info I have requested. So, truthfully, lately I have been looking at other venues of similar style. If they don’t come through with the pics and answers to my questions, I will definetely go somewhere that is able to do so.
I will show you another site that has caught my eye. Tell me what you think. There is no lake sadly, but the grounds are still pretty. (I just really wanted a lake)
I think the floral arrangement will go like this: Full purple, pink and white flowers in a vine-like fashion for the cake table (since the cake will be orange) with orange, white, and pale and fuschia pink flower arrangements for the other tables, only on some though because I am going to mix in other centerpieces as well to cut down on flower costs. I will be using golden reeds and wheat grass with babysbreath for some, flowers for some, and tanterns with petals for others. For the kids tables I will be using multi-colored candy bowls with latching lids ;-) and scattered pinecone pieces instead of rocks that if thrown can cause problems. I will have the maids drop off their bouquets at the guest book table in the prepared vases aopn entry of the reception area.
I had thought perhaps using slightly different colored flower arrangements throughout..only very slightly though adding sprigs of huckleberry branches and raspberry branches in the arrangements for a neat spin on the flowers. I also am thinking of some red grasses to really add some deep depth to the arrangements. What do you think?
You have really helped me get my thoughts in line. The ideas are just spilling out now that I have my color scheme mostly figured out. Thank you! I will send other messages to attach pictures with examples of what I’m thinking.
Here’s inside the Buck T-4 resort.
Here’s some examples of the flowers colors…but my flower choices are more on the exotic flower side such as cala lillies, asiatic lillies, orchids and also irises and some roses with gerber daisies and maybe four birds of paradise just for the head table (they are my second favorite flower…my first is the yellow daffodil) The purple colors will be on the cake table, the other more warm colors will be on the guest tables.
and just a three other examples…I love the pale sunset with the bright reds sprigs! But, I also love the bright orange! It will be fine to mix the bright orange in there I’m sure right? Use the same color scheme, but add bright orange flowers around the base of the arrangement, or ant the top, or do some table in orange and some in the lighter colors?
Hi there! Was wondering if you know the color this heel is? Its in the pink family; but looks a bit champage-ny too doesn’t it? Would it be a nice color for either or table tops or bm dresses? Would it go with the orange and purple? Hmmmm.
oops. The heel didn’t post. I’ll try again :-)
Amanda, your venue is gorgeous! i didnt notice there were flowers blooming at the site. this will need to be considered. you will not want to clash with the surroundings. the site is extremely beautiful on its own so bringing in a lot of different elements could make it look crowded. the venue has a rustic yet soft setting. after seeing the interior shots, i am leaning toward the middle”orchid and lily” bouquet with a creamy orange calla lily added to the mix set on purple linens. surrounded with the orange and purple votives ( i apologize so much for the confusion, it was hard to tell without seeing the interior). i think black linens will be to much for this reception hall. purple or (fuschia), pink and orange will be the colors of your fave sunset pic. the red amaranthus “sprigs” will be beautiful with this. the color of the orchids since it is the shade in between pink and purple will compliment the linens sooo much! i would really use this color scheme above everything else. flowers being orchids, calla’s, red amaranthus. i would have these flowers in cylinder vases of river rocks. axe the tinted water. for the bridal party, putting the girls in a shade of dusty rose/mauve with the guys all in khaki or grey would look amazing. no need to put tux or suit colors into the theme other than the guys.
amanda,
4got to add, that cake is close to what you picked out. with the candles and flowers around the table. check out how the cake glows like a sunset! love, love , love it! and the reds go with the natural growing blooms at the outdoor venue.
HI! I really like the suggestions you gave for the colors that would go good inside the 2nd venue. Outside the flowers are orange and white. I still would rather the lake venue, but…like I said, not getting results with the managers. The second venue is questionable still too. But, yes, I love the inside! So nice with all the real wood. I would definetly go with the khaki look for the guys. That woud be very nice and I think my John would like it.
Stacey you are so right about the last wedding you found! I’m glad you found it! The way they arranged the flowers is how I was trying to plan it. I was thinking of puting it darkest at the bottom and the brightest at the top. I just wasn’t sure how it would look. Now I know it’d be amazing! THANK YOU! I also love the bridesmaids dresses! Beautiful color! I also love how the orange bouquets looked with it! VIBRANT! And the river rocks couldn’t be a better fit. :-)
I decided today that I am going to have both the dark linens and the light linens rented just incase the event can’t be outside. So, I will plan for outside, but if it starts to thunder storm, we will move it inside with dark linens. I decided to do this because the dark linens look faded rather than brilliant under a bright sun, while light linens look fabulous! Inside, I think it’s just the opposite with the candle light. Dark linens look gorgeous under canldelight. You are right about the way the cake and flowers look like sunsets. So nice. Thank you!
I wanted to share my favorite mood board I created. I just love the colors. I just sat back and really thought about what I wanted and it fell together. Do you know what color the table linens are? What I like most about it is the way the orange calas are popping out the top of the centerpieces look like flames. Could definetely add that to the “sunset” centerpieces. It gives me a real sunset feel. It’s more focused on two colors rather than several hu? The two colors have different shades of light to dark, but it looks great. So, I think I will go with the deep purple bridesmaid dress color from the last link you posted, the cool sunburst centerpieces and the “sunset cake”. Good? Still, I guess if I went this route, khaki wouldn’t work for the guys would it. Okay. That’s it. I’m just going to print off a bunch of elements, cut them out and put together a collage. Mood boards are good, but I think in my case, it might just be better to be able to move shoes around with dreeses, put table linens on tables and plates etc without having to be restricted to just the already designed photos. Once I get it more together, I will take a pic and upload it for you to see.
Thank you so very much Stacey! If I don’t talk to you before Christmas, have a great one full of love, laughs and happinness!
Amanda,
That is simply gorgeous! I am so glad you liked the last wedding, I was hoping you would. big smile. Your right the purple really made it pop! It looks like the linens might be eggplant or aubergine. I wish you a Very Blessed Christmas!
Hi Stacey! Hope you had a fabulous Christmas! I was wondering, is it okay to have different shades of colors between the ceremony and the reception as long as you stay within the same theme (sunset for me)? What about different color schemes such as the ceremony could be pink and purple, and the reception could be red and orange?
Amanda,
Youcould do that but it can cause alot of headache to have so many colors juggling around. I highly recommend keeping the color scheme consistent.
Okay. Thanks for the honesty. I truly appreciate your ability to be upfront with my questions. I trust your opinion 100%! Consistent color scheme it is.
Amanda,
Oh yes! Here is a link to the Springhill Pavillion in Montana. Check out the gallery……
* all gorgeous!
If you love Montana sunsets then your theme/decor should have that rustic appeal to it too.
This one is my favorite from the pavillion, it is a slideshow and i can’t post a pic but use your mouse and go over to the 6th highlighted block. Wedding is called Love on the Range.
* Brides I
If this link takes you to the main page and not a category then first click on BRIDES I. then go to the block. I could imagine huckleberry branches or garlands tied in with this BUT i would use artificial cause of the berries can pop and leave a bad stain.
* check this out
* beauitiful pics and also check out the photo gallery
I checked out some other ideas from another mountain area that might give a few more results. youmight like a few of these since they lean more to the rustic side.
Hi there! Well, I noticed my hunny wrote to you about huckleberries…he’s right! I love huckleberries! FANTASTIC! I know exactly what to do!Between your help and his suggestion, I see it all so perfectly now! Thank you so much dear! Have a fabulous New Year! I don’t have anymore questions, but will continue to check out all the and you come across anything you think I’d love, please post it cuz I would love to see more! I love what you find!
Take care! And I won’t forget to share the wedding pics with you! 18 months to go! YIPPEE!
Heh! Amanda,
Yes he did! Oh I am so happy and excited for you! Yes, I can’t wait to see the wedding pics or even a video if you could do that! You and John have a wonderful wedding and marriage! It was fun talking to you and helping with ideas.
I posted the board on his comment and I hope you liked it. I thought the girls in deep blue would really make the colors come to life!
Hi I just wanted some input, I have just started my wedding planning and was told the first big decision is picking the colors. My husband to be and I were talking soft pinks and greens, but my future mother in law has been telling him she hates it. I love pink and would be a bit sad if there were no pinks in the wedding at all but my fiances mother hates pink, and I need another color to go with pink. We are getting married in october but I don’t like fall colors. I want a fairytale themed wedding so I was hoping for soft romantic colors.
Brittany,
i would go with what my husband to be and I loved. Location is key. Have you secured it yet? If so, could you post a pic or give me the link?
We want an outdoor wedding in August I added the link to the B&B we just booked. Its a nice place for a small wedding on a small budget.
Brittany, could you resend the link? thanks!
I`m starting to plan my wedding and don’t have a clue about colors and its going to be in july. 2010. Would u help me figure out some colors please
Tina Marie,
Could you give me a little more details of what you envision? Thanks!!!
Hello, we are planning on having a Catholic wedding in early September in Central Kansas. I like earth tones and fall colors (not necessarily together) My head is spinning and I don’t know what direction to go in. lol Can you help with some ideas?
Hae,
can i get a pic or link to your venue? i could see what it needs.
Brides,
Since the movie Twilight is an all time rage right now and it is an ongoing search for what the wedding will look like, I made a wedding board according to the details that have been given to me. It took me a week to find the “right” Edwardian pics to put on the board!LOL.
Just in case, there are some diehard fans, here it is….
hi,i’m planning my wedding and i’m kind of finding it difficult 2 choose my colors,i’m looking @ brown+orange+green,but my frends think its too deep..can u help me fix it?
linda,
if i could get the style of your wedding and venue plus the wedding date, i would love to pull up some ideas! the color scheme youhave chosen is very nice.
* pics and ideas
*more pics
*orange and green wedding
linda,
took a little while to get this one but it has a very fresh and simple approach, love it!
*real wedding
Linda, is your wedding a Fall wedding? The reason I asked, is because I just had a Fall wedding; got married Oct. 17, 2009 Perhaps, I can share pictures if that is the case :-)
Brides, here is some holiday boards for ya!!
Hi Stacy, im planning on having my wedding in June 2010 at a hall near a beach. its going to be a small intimate wedding and im having trouble choosing my colors, i looked around and like the colors ivory, blush pink/pearl pink, gray/pewter, and maybe a hint of fuchsia. i was wondering if u could make me a board to show my fiance cus i cant seem to find any incorporating those colors together and i want him to see how well it’ll look with those colors. i want the wedding to look elegant and with rich, creamy colors, no black, which is why i want to use the gray tones. and i want to use roses and orchids, maybe some calla lillies, im not sure what other flowers to use…. Plz help! so i can start getting things together, i just need some inspiration.
crystal,
this might be what your looking for. let me know if ya still need the board.
i am gonna start you out with these until i can get your board made.
*pics and ideas
*fuschia and grey
*real wedding WOW! i couldnt make a board that comes close to this amazing wedding!
crystal,
oops!
*real wedding
* i wanted to show you this, it is a destination wedding theme. the colors may be a tad off. but it is beautiful
* WOW!
Hi Stacey, I am getting married in October 2010 and Pretty Place Chapel…its an outside chapel that over looks the mountains in NC. I am trying to decide on a color that will look elegant but also match the scenary. I was going to use burgandy but decided not to as another friend is going to use it.
I am clue less at the moment as to what I should go with. I was thinking navy or maybe a carmel color but I really am not sure. Can you tell me what you think for this time of the year and for an outside wedding with fall colors? Thank you!!
Jennifer,
*Oh gosh this is amazing!
*real wedding
*love it
what are some of the fall colors you like? head to theknot.com sign up for free or sign in and look at the real weddings category ( fall weddings) you will get to look at beautiful ideas and colors.
*very simple and nice
*pretty
jennifer,
just when i thought i ran across ideas i found more of these at a website i posted previously.
*real weddings
*even more weddings
Thanks Stacey! You have some beautiful ideas!! I love this one with the green dresses and the orange sash http://blog.geoffwhite.com/weddings/autumn-wedding-inspiration/…the flowers are very pretty too. Do you think I can get away with having my BM’s wear a green or do you think I should stick to a burnt orange color for them to wear? Any idea where those dresses may have come from? I thought about red but its not on of my favorite colors and I wanted to try and stay away from them wearing browns simply because a couple of my friends used those colors. I love the green and the burnt oranges and the mountains should be in full color that time of year. I love all the flower arrangements you sent me!! I just want to make sure that the dresses do not clash with the leaves…as you can tell when you look at the wedding party the mountains will be directly behind us. I will be in a ivory gown and my fiance has decided he wants to be in black. Thanks so much for your help!!
jennifer,
hi! the geoff white wedding didnt work. if you could resend it?!? burnt orange is a very hard color for skintones to pull off. actually if your wanting to blend, then why not have a very simple green and taupe or champagne wedding color scheme. and have the girls carry very simple beige or cream sahara or vanilla white roses with/without fall foliage and berries in the mix. would be very pretty. accents of bronze would playwith this very nicely. i LOVE LOVE LOVE a all cream or white wedding when you are marrying in a beautiful scenic view. no other adornment is really necessary. you could do a simple green and champagne or vanilla white for outdoors and then bring the outdoors colors etc. into your reception area. you get the best of both then. just replicate the reception using real fall foliage like fall leaf branches in cylinders surrounded with simple cream or white votives. another color you could consider is a simple green ivory and black scheme.
ya know now that i look at your venue and thinking about the colors, this would be a gorgeous combo!
*ideas
*black and green
the dresses will be very nice. just think olives and sage instead of fresh green. cause there will still be green mixed in the trees. and with all the colors it is best to keep it classic, neutral, and simple. i bet your bm would love to have a little black dress!!!
* real wedding
*look how the black and scenery compliment each other. those fall looking bouquets are jut “enough” to pull in a little of the scenery colors.
Stacey you have such wonderful ideas!! I never thought about black and green. So you think I should do without any fall colors for bm dresses due to the chapel and the scenary? What do you think would look the best olive green bm dresses with ivory flowers and then I would be in ivory dress with what color flowers? Or do you think the black dresses would look better with green flowers? I am going to try and stick to deciding on one of these color schemes. I am assumung you are thinking no fall flowers need to be used due to all the fall leaves that will be around us? If you can just tell me what color you think would look best up on the mountain and what flowers I should use that will help out so much. DO you think I should use fall flowers in my reception or keep it simple? Thank you so much for your help. I went from having several different colors in mind to just green and black? Also my fiance wanted me to ask what you thought about using gold like an antique gold? I promise that is the ony color I will ask about…Thanks so much for your time and your ideas!!
Jennifer
jennifer, thank you!!
yes, i was thinking have little black classic dresses. something that is more of a party attire. for you having green/touches of white or ivory ( maybe green hydrangea with ivory roses) tie with very simple ivory or green ribbon. then have the girls carry simple green hydrangea with ivory ribbon. simple, classic, and unfussy. i wouldnt add any fall florals. for the hydrangea i would choose a more sage or olive green fall hydrangea. i think antique gold would be gorgeous with this. it will have the perfect compliment to this!! i would carry just a couple types of flowers like the hydrangea and roses into the mix. it wont compete with the scenery and it keeps things understated yet elegant. i will be right back, gonna see if i can find a couple pics.
Hi Stacey, thank you for the ideas they are great!! You may kill me for asking this but what do you think about more elegant dresses? I had never really had my mind set on black as I never even thought about using it? I would like the BM do be in something a little more elegant and I would love to be able to find a color that would work well with the scenary and not compete with is but something other than black? I know you mentioned green? And I know you said to stay away from burnt orange and after thinking of the girls that is prpbably best? Are there any other colors I could use that would work at the chapel? I love green so I would be fine using that…you are the expert so what do you think? As far as decorating the chapel I honestly had nothing big I was going to do as the chapel and scerery itsself are gorgeous. I was planning on putting 2 boutiques on each side of the cross and thats it?
Here is a pic of the chapel in the fall and its stunning!!
I found antiue gold dresses but not sure how that would look. If you think green is best I will go for that…what is your honest opinion…i just dont want to compete with the scenery and I want to be able to find flowers and everything that will go great but not stress me out any more than I am!! Thank you for your help!!
jennifer,
the groom mentioned antique gold as an accent. what about having the bm’s try on some golds like champagne, etc. that would truly look amazing with green bouquets. if champagne doesnt work then have them try on shades of “fall greens”. i thought black cause it looks good on most skintones and body types plus the girls could wear them again. but if you truly want a beautiful contrast with the deeper greens and the foliage then look at this color….
*this suits a range of skintones, gorgeous!
* here are some xtra pics
i hope you like this color green, it is truly stunning!
*chartreuse
* here is where her dresses came from
* look into this color also
*jenny yoo has one similar
*also look and see if their skintones can carry this off
Stacey, I LOVE the green dresses you sent from jenny yoo!! They are perfect! I think that is more of what I am going for. The black dresses would be stunning but I would like some color. What are the green flowers called with the burgandy in them? I think that would look beautiful and then I could carry ivory colored flowers? The reception will either have ivory or gold table cloths what do you think about for centerpieces? The banches or some flowers? You have been a lot of help and I really appreciate it!! Everything I had planned for the wedding has been changed…I was planning on the burnt orange dresses with fall flowers but I think your right it would compete with the scenery. The green is beautiful and will look great on all the girls!! I just want the wedding to look simple yet elegant…any ideas on what flowers I could put on the cross at the chapel?
One more thing what do you think about the tux’s. My fiance was originally going to wear all black and the groomsmen were going to wear black and then whatever color the girls wear? With the green do you think my fiance should wear black with ivory vest and tie? What flowers would the guys wear on the coats? Sorry if I am bothering you it is really stressful trying to find the perfect color for this chapel. I just want it all to look wonderful but not over do it and have the colors compete. I am having a friend fly in from CA next week to go with me to try on dresses so its very exciting but also nerve racking!!The green is simply gorgeous and my fiance loves it!! And i trust you think that it would look pretty with the fall foilage in the background!!
Hey Stacey, I ran across this alfred angelo dress and its so pretty in the gold…do you think the BM’s could pull this off with the fall foilage or should I stay with the green?
For the green i found dessy … Not this dress but this color. As you can tell I have a lot of time on my hands and its driving me crazy!! I just need to decide on a color and stay with it. I just found the gold and wanted to know your thoughts!! As I mentioned you are the expert so I know you will be honest. Again Thank you so much for all your help and opinions!!
jennifer,
i wasnt trying to confuse you! do you really want to use burnt orange?
*if so, then something very simple would work.
* change the green to color of dresses in previous post
( the cylinder vases with the floating green apples would be a perfect compliment)
* sigh! love this
* THIS IS exactly what i was trying to find! yeah! using a palette of green and ivory outside and then pulling fall colors with the gren and ivory in the reception! you get the best of both then.
jennifer,
oops! forgot to mention for the “this is exactly wedding” you could have the cylinder vases with green apples, add simple votives THEN for the fall colors have urns with your flower arrangements in strategic spots only just like at this wedding. add some curly willow to the arrangements. i think this would really suit what your vision is INCLUDING the fall colors you wanted without competing with the scenery. the bridesmaid dresses are even the right shade. you can pull the gold into the wedding with bouquet wraps, ribbon on favors, urns, ink color on programs even invites. i was trying to find the “right” pics so you could include the fall colors or orange you wanted. it seemed to be important to you and i just wanted to incorporate everything. i just feel like this is it!! i will be waiting for your response!
Thanks Stacey! I guess the orange is important because I always thoughts I would use burnt orange dresses at that chapel….but I get that it may not look great on all my girls!! I was a little hestitant about the green on;y because I didnt want it to look like a spring wedding. I love the olive dresses and you know what you are talking about so if you think the green dresses are the way to go then thats probably the best!! I really like the orange roses with the green for the girls to carry. I think the orange just gives it a fall feeling which is what I am going for!! There is alos a carmel color dress I found but that may flush out the girls too!! Im sorry for being so picky its really hard trying to pick out the percect colors!! I think I like the oranges flowers better than the green simply because I think it has the fall look!! But then again what I like may not be what will look best at the chapel??
Jennifer,
sounds wonderful!! it wont look like a spring wedding with the right shades. it will be beautiful and refreshing orange and green just has that personality when paired together. no apologies necessary i want to help you narrow down ideas that will make you a radiant and confident bride on her ideal wedding day. your right picking colors can be very complex but i do hope you like the wedding look i recommended above. the real wedding that i lucked up and found. let me know if you need anymore help!!!
Ok Stacey, I think I may have narrowed it down to what I am looking for. I love these dresses and the color http://www.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/6563/
I am also thinking maybe these flowers. http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/mantonino/mantonino0803/mantonino080300047/2667943.jpg The only thing is is that I feel like the freen in the flowers is off from the dress. Do you think I should use orange flowers or should I go with the green antique hydrangeas? Maybe the orange is just not going to work and I if not then thats ok. I think I will have the groomsmen wear the olive color vests and ties and have my fiance wear classic black with ivory. I am just confused on whether or not I should imcorporate orange roses or just leave it alone. I am having a heard time with the centerpeices simply because I am not sure what flowers to go with. I always thought about doing pumpkin centerpieces with floating candles in some and flowers in the others but I think the green is a little to elegant for that? what is your thoughts?? Thanks so much for all your ideas!!
Jennifer,
the color of the dress if beautiful but i dont think it will work with the olive or the orange to well. if you were gonna use olive vest then i would have the girls in olive dresses. this shade of green is a very bright green and i think it might not compliment the surroundings. in this situation, this color green would be best for a summer or spring wedding. i do love the pumpkin ideas. you could also float the tiny pumpkins in cylinder vases and add votives around the table.
* pumpkin centerpieces
* wedding centerpieces
* the white pumpkins are amazing
* love this!
* oh! and more
* glitter pumpkins are great too
you could also incorporate pumpkins into your ceremony. have those lining the aisle or gathered up front. i always say you can give the pumpkins away to the kids for carving.
* wedding aisle
Hey Stacey, you are going to think that I am crazy and at the moment I feel like it? I sent you the dress with the wrong color…if you clink on that dessy link again…and then click on the olive green it will bring it up. I was refering to the girls wearing that olive green and then the groomsmen wear the same color vests. HAHA i def. did not mean for the girls to wear that spring color green. Anyway I am sorry for that confusion. I was wondering what you thought about the flowers for us to carry….if the orange would look good next to the olive dresses. I feel like I would need to use some orange flowers if I am going to use the pumpkin centerpieces. If you dont think the pumpkin centerpices are very elegant and classy maybe I should stick to flowers or those curly branches? I know you had originally thought about the girls carrying hydrangeas so I was wondering if you think that would look prettier or if you think it can be pulled off with some orange flowers? Sorry for all the questions I amjust not very creative and want to have the perfect colors as the chapel is to pretty to mess this up. Thanks for your help!
Jennifer,
Hi! I just looked at the dress, stunning! okay for the bridal party that is righ ton target. and for difference i like the groom in black and ivory. the orange will look perfect against the olive dress. i do love the pumpkins. however, you can just add pumpkins elsewhere in the room and have the florals with curly willow on the tables, add plenty of votives. would be beautiful. where are you having your reception? is there a facility on the grounds. i looked but did not couldnt find one. do you have a link for that? i could better tell what you need for the reception.
BTW, i love, love, love the olive and orange. beautiful.
Hey Stacey!! Ok good…finally I am starting to feel better about this….I was worried that with the green it would mix in with fall scenery behind us but with it being in October I am thinking the leaves should be in peak and it will be very orange and red…I just did not want the girls to mix in with the scenery and I wanted them to stand out!!! SO if you think the olvive green is the way to go then im on board with it!! I think the orange flowers will stand out with the olive dresses. I seen a picture or orange calla lillies…what do you think about that or do you have another vision for flowers? Also if they are carrying orange what should I carry….I like the classic ivory calla lilies…but not sure if i need color in mine or not? I could not tell if you attached pictures to your previous post or not it said something about how it will not appear until comment is approved. If the groomsmen wear olive vests what color flower should they do…a ivory or orange flower?
Thank you sooo much!!!
jennifer,
yes you carry the ivory bouquet. i am a huge fan of brides carrying a classic white or ivory bouquet. are you unsure about the olive? i think the olive looks fantastic with the orange. actually that puts a whole different spin onthe decor. orange roses and callas would be stunning. i love the idea of the guys in black with olive vests. it sounds like your still unsure of the olive. i definitely want you to be happy with what you pick. i didnt know if you had any pics or links of the reception venue you were using.
here is a great site with tons of pics. since you still sound unsure of your color scheme maybe this could help you decide. are there some other colors you are interested in? the green and white is still an option and wouldnt compete with the scenery. then using the white pumpkins in your reception hall. it would be simple and elegant. on the guest or place card table have fall branches in a glass container and lil’ white pumpkins holding placecards.
jennifer,
OOPS!
* here is a nice fall wedding
* great pics
* real weddings brides cafe
* more real weddings
i feel like i am not giving you the ideas your looking for.
let me know if ya like this or find anything on the sires i gave ya!! talk to ya soon!! 
is it the colors? are you wanting bold or soft colors? what are some other colors that you love? that could be the whole key to finding your true wedding vision. although i noticed you love the orange and green, i am still sensing doubt. one suggestion is to axe the color and go for a romantic fall look. think about this and see if you like this.
have girls in champagne, guys in black with champagne vest have garland over cross, you carry ivory callas. girls can carry small nosegays of ivory callas and small ivory roses with curly willow mixed in. then for the reception have deeper antique gold linens with white pumpkins and berries and grapevine trailing around table with small votives scattered on table. simple and classic. traditional color. it would take the guesswork out of colors while sticking with ivory, antique gold, champagne, black. pulling in fall with the berries and grapevine.
Hi Stacey, thank you so much for being so patient with me. I really do love the green but for some reason I am wanting to look at other colors. One of my BM’s will be here tomorrow and we are going to spend the next few days trying on dresses. And hopefully by Friday I will have made up my mind. What do you think about this color? http://www.jasminebridal.com/as_change.aspx?sid=B&sqno=2078&color_s=AL&color_n=Caramel (AL)
I really like this color but the green is really growing on me. Green is my favorite color so I dont know why I am questioning it. For some reason I dont feel like it will look good with the fall colors behind it. I spoke with a photographer today and she said that in October it literally looks like the mountain is on fire cause the leaves are at their peak!! The green would probably be gorgeous… I think champagne is pretty but for some reason I dont love it only bc I feel like it is to close to the ivory I am wearing and I want the bm’s to be in a color. I am hoping that Friday I have a decision that I love and we can work on the other details and finalize this wedding!! Again thank you soo much and be honest with me no matter what I say bc you do know best….if you think the caramel will be to much for the scenery tell me I want the truth no matter what…i really think you have an eye for this so dont hesitate to be honest…if you belive the green would be stunning I trust that and I love it.
Hey Stacey!! You will be happy to know that I decided on the Harvest gold dress…i love it and I think my girls will all look stunning in it. It is the classy elegant look that I am going for and it still has that fall feeling to it!! Its gorgeous! If you click on the previous post you can see it…It looks so much better in person. Any ideas on flowers they can carry with the gold or any other decorations? I am so excited now. Thank you for all your help!!
Hey Stacey, you are probably ready to strangle me!! I love the harvest gold and I know that I want my BM’s to wear that color. I think it will look gorgeous with the fall background and all the oranges and reds. Im not sure what color I should use with it. It is a harvest gold so it almost has a light brown tent to it. Im not sure if i should go with something bold like burgandy or go with something like the olive green or brown. The reception has gold table cloths so I dont know if I should use a colored runner or not. I was thinking I could do some of the tables with the curly willows and the other ones with ivory colored pumpkins and floating candles. WHat do you think? I am not sure what other color would best suit the harvest gold…I want it to still look classy and elegant but have that fall feeling.
Hi Stacey,
I wrote here a while back, and you put together a gorgeous board for our wedding in Mallorca – unfortunately, we are struggling to find a way to implement it all, but I just wanted to drop by and say thank you again! I’m sure I speak for all brides who’ve asked for your help when I say your input is priceless!!! Thank you for all your time and ideas :)!
Mary,
You are most welcome! Wishing you all the best in your wedding and marriage!
Hey Stacey, I was just going back to lool at some of the pictures and ideas you had sent me and all the posts are gone?? Not sure if its my computer or if they have been deleted? You are probably tired of me and I am so sorry for being so picky. I do not know if you have received any of my other messages but I did decide on the harvest gold for my BM’s to wear. That was a huge burden on me. I am just trying to decide on the other color I want to incorporate…I am thinking either burgundy or olive green with gold…I hope all the other posts have not been deleted as I am sure they will help a lot of brides. A lot of brides have been going with the orange and green. Thank you so much for all your help and I am so sorry if you are getting fed up with me!!
Hello, Wow you have some gorgeous ideas! I am having trouble putting all mine together and seem to always go off track! I would love some ideas from you. i am looking at having a summer wedding outside in South Africa. I love the thought of having like a vintage style, casual wedding. Dusty pink, grey, white, ivory. Men in linen trousers and fitted shirts instead of suits. I need help with my dress as well! I would love one that is quite fitted but goes out a lot at the bottom, perhaps backless with some lace. I would love to have lanten in the evening. Would love to see a board if you could possibly make one up for me? Thank you!
Hi Clare,
would love to make up a board! can i see your venue so i can get the right idea for the setting florals and decor?
Hi everyone, i decided to make a mood board in the theme of Christmas. With the flowergirl dress and babys breath( which is so amazingly inexpensive yet luxurious). as my inspiration.
This is absoltely stunning! It makes my heart beat faster! I love it! Could you make one in this style, but for a late June wedding/reception using chocolate as the main color point adding cremes and the softest pale greens and light to medium pinks? I am working with those colors for my wedding and having the hardest time! If I could see what you could pull together, it might inspire my ideas just enough to push my plan into action finally!!!
Thanks,
Amanda
Amanda,
Here ya go!!!
Thank you! Very soft and pretty. It really helps a bundle to see a mood board. I now realize I would like to have some extra “umph” added with somw super bright flowers ans walla! Just what I’m looking for!!
THANK YOU!!
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!!
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 Katie,
you two make a beautiful couple. i forgot one of the most important questions!!! the venue is rustic looking, do you want rustic touches or not?
hi stacey,
maybe little touches of rustic..I think that would look nice!! can’t wait to see!! thanks for this:) katie
Katie,
I made this board for you, hoping you like it!!
* snippet and ink
*inpiration board
* the knot real wedding
*the knot wedding 2
* i have loved this every since it was published in brides magazine! the color scheme is just perfect! i love when bm wear classic black. green and white just pop with this.
i love love love this. thank you so much for the inspiration! if you come across any more simple centerpieces in my colors, id love to see them. thanks stacey!
katie, i am so thrilled you liked it!!
If you want the look a little more simple, then just take simple centepieces of champagne and white roses mixed with/without the green berries. you could surround with votives if you wanted. if this is still more than you wanted. you could take those pewter lanterns( rent from party or event store) and place on table scattered with simple rose petals and votives.
* more ideas to ponder
i just fell in love with the reception pic i used in the board, cause it brought all the colors together. champagne and white florals on sage linens and white number cards with pewter ink, and the pewter lanterns overhead.
katie,
*xtra ideas
*even more!
katie,
*real wedding touch of rustic
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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Anyhow, it’s great that you suggested pink and brown! I just decided to wing it and chose chocolate/truffle with pearl pink and pastel greens with some cremes before I read your reply. I haven’t yet figured out how I’m going to put those colors together, but I am getting somewhere finally! Anyhow, I love the deep, rich chocolate for the table linenes with a creme table runner and pink napkins with green candle holders…but I am not sure if that will actually look appealing or overdone. It’s hard to visualize. And green leaves and stems don’t cut it for me since they are not pale and pastel, yet deep and dark.
I love the look of “love in bloom”, “new classic” and “Ellegant Affair” wedding themes that I found on http://www.yourweddingday.com. I love the contrast of chocolate with pink and chocolate with green as well as pink with green and creme blended in. But I have not seen all the colors brought together in one setting. I decided to make the boquets with chocolate, pink, cremes and a bit of green with babies breath or something. I thought wheat grass with gold and white babies breath would be a beautiful combo for some table centerpieces alternating with copper to dark brown table lanterns. I love calla lilles paired with oriental lillies and some of the more delicate flowers such as orchids. I love ferns and cherry blossoms and weeping willow trees. I am looking for a place with a lake as the back drop without a lot of colors other than greenery because I don’t want yellow, red and orange flowers mixing into my color scheme. It would look horrid!
I wish I could fins a location with a lake, cherry blossoms and greenery! That would be my dream spot, but after countless hours of searching, I have found nothing of the such in western Montana.
I don’t have a photo for the seen yet, but I do have a link to my favorite spot so far. It is http://www.heavenspeakresort.com/weddings.html
Their pictures aren’t big enough to really see it. I also have another place I am thinking of. Here is it’s link: http://glaciercamp.org/
And one more place is: Canyon Ferry Mansion B&B Lake Inn/Bridal Chapel Resort. I don’t have the web address because I found it through a “location finder site”. It would be my last choice because I like the view offered by the other locations better, but this location offers alot more for a more affordable price. So, we’ll just have to keep comparing and researching.
But, check them out, and tell me what your thoughts are.
I have been struggling with the color for my bridesmaids. I wanted soft green such as peridot, but then after looking at some outdoor weddings, the green dresses blended into the back grounds. The pink looked great, but I wanted a less girly-girl look. Everyone uses pink on their girls in my family, so I am hesitant with that color even though it is appealing. I thought about chocolate, but I most likely will be using chocolate tabel and chair linens with creme and didn’t want to make the bridesmaids look like a piece of the furniture. I thought about pale pink, almost white dresses for them, but then thought it would cause my gown to be drownded out. I have thought about everything that I can think of as well as looked at thousands of photos! I have printed tons of “favorites” and built a book so I can see things for inspiration, but it seems the more I see, the more disatisfied I am becoming with my color choice, although, I really have no desire to change it. Frustrating hu? I am sure other brides go through the same undecidedness right?
Thanks a bunch!!! You are awesome for helping brides out!
Amanda
The pictures are of the outdoor trellis at the canyon mansion (3rd choice), the next is of the hyeavens peak resort (1st choice), and the last is of the glacier camp (2nd choice).
Okay. This is just a tiny update. Just checked out something on your site about my favorite…cherry blossoms…:-) So, I have learned that even though I don’t want to have girlie-girl stuff at my wedding, I am actually infact a girlie girl (even though I play like a tom-boy LOL) So, cherry blossoms and pink dresses could work, but I am still intersted in something different than all the other brides in my family. I am planning the wedding for June, but am open to May as well. May in Montana is beautiful, but rains often, scary for an outdoor bride. Originally we wanted May 17th, the day of our first date 12 years ago. We also decided to push the wedding date to 2011 so I have more time for planning, and our wedding budget can grow a bit. I love cherry blossoms so much, and may have them at the wedding no matter what.
Also wanted to add a picture of my man and I so you could perhaps fine tune the color idea even more by seeing our skin pigments because our wedding party will be within our pigments being slightly darker than me all the way to slightly darker than him. The groomsmen will be our brothers resembling us almost exactly. The bridesmaids will all be darker complected than me though. I thought chocolate for the groomsmen, but their skin (all except my brother) will be so dark, that maybe it wouldn’t be a good idea.
Thanks again for all your suggestions, ideas and HELP! I love this site!!! It’s the best around that’s for sure!
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.
Those xmas boards are beutiful Stace.
Stacey, :wave:
I realised I would love to have my reception set the same way as the wedding scene on “Madeas family reunion”. I dont have access to utube to view it, do you think you could get me a pic of that wedding scene?
Tania-lee,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOPqth0C3ss
* the vows
* paris theme wedding
* white wedding
* reception ideas
* more ideas
* this might be a good version
* or this
* suzanne and jack’s wedding
* more budget friendly all white similar style
Thank you. Because I dont have access to youtube i cant view it. If anyone has a picture of the setting please send it to me would really appreciate it.
These are awesome thanks once again Stacey
Hi Stacey,
We have decided to go with Jasmine however still not sure about the Tiffany blue. Please could you go on teh site and tell me in your opinion what colours would go great with the setting? On this web page there is pics of the Slightly vintage, cottage style wedding. I also really like those colours. My personal style, I love teh victorian era, the damask fabrics, ribbons, lace, antiques. Even in my home that is the style I prefer. Please coudl you give me some suggestions for this venue. The venue is secluded and on a mountain. Very country looking surrounded by tree’s and greenery.
Tania-Lee,
here is a rustic victorian style wedding. i just love all the mismatched containers etc.
* wedding
for the flowergirl basket and the ring pillow choose lace. consider a victorian tea reception
* ideas
bridesmaids culd carry tussie mussies or lace fans.
tulle could be your best friend in this theme from chairs to everything else.
* more ideas
* decor
for favors use traditional jordan almonds in tulle/ ribbon or boxes of chocolate truffles. i would head out to grab as many lace linens or lace toppers to put over white linens, as i could.
Tania-Lee, take a look at these. they incorporate that vintage crystal look.
* real wedding 1
* wedding 2
*wedding 3
* wedding 4
* 5
*6
* this one is my favorite!
Tania-Lee,
here is a board i made. let me know if this is going inthe right direction.thanks
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,
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*wedding boards
*real weddings
*more pics
*this is GORGEOUS!
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