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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- Comments (3096)
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.
Hello! Please i need your advice on the colour to use for my wedding wish will be coming up by December this year, i love all the colour combination that I’ve seen so far but i want something different and not common,an contemplating on purple and peach .Please i need an urgent response .Thanks
toluwalope,
What does your wedding location look like? I think purple and peach would be very beautiful!
* look at this wedding
Brides,
A new board that is based on Megan Fox’s celebrity wedding.
I am looking to plan a wedding in august. I really like the idea of silver or platinum for the bridesmaid dresses. Not really sure of a theme or if blue or purple would be an option for an accent color. Or should the blue or purple be the color of dresses and silver an accent color. I really like the silver idea. Any suggestions or ideas?
April,
Depends on what color looks best on your bridesmaids. I personally love the purple and silver.
* check this out
Forgot to add. If the link doesnt open the wedding, then you may have to sign up free/log in at the knot. Or you can try google searching michelle and tennyson the knot
This is a GREAT wedding.
Hi Stacey
I am having a destination wedding in the USVI. I am a little confused on the exact shades for my wedding. We love the Kelly Green color and I wanted to add some blue and pink as well. We were thinking Kelly Green, Cobalt Blue, and a splash of hot pink here and there (very subtle, but enough to bring the Caribbean colors alive!). Im just having second thoughts. I love the green and blue colors together…but Im confused on if I should do Kelly, Lime Green, or Clover…and then Im confused on if I should have cobalt blue or navy…too many choices!!! I would love any input. Thanks!
Cat,
First i want to start with your location. Will any of it be indoors? Do you have a link or pic? Second I want to know the style, modern, vintage touches, etc. Blue and green look amazing together. When I think of the Caribbean I think of bougainvillea or orchids.
* here is one idea
* this is gorgeous!
* your gonna love all this!!
* and this one!
Let me know what you think!!
I loved all of those! We are having an outdoor wedding, right by the Caribbean sea :) We want a natural, chic wedding with vintage touches. We were thinking of antique rum bottles and tin “buckets” as decor…we aren’t sure about using beach themed items yet. Sometimes starfish and shells can start to look like a Florida motel. But we do want some of that island flare in our wedding, so subtle touches of starfish (maybe as a favor) would look nice. We were thinking of white and hot pink as our flowers, and I wanted the blue and green to be a part of the bridesmaids dresses (alternate? have girls pick own?). I love cobalt blue and I need the perfect shade of green to go with it.
And I love your flower choices!
Cat,
Here is the board I threw together for ya!
* if you have trouble seeing the board, here is the link
Now this is one I did based on pirates of caribbean wedding. Whenyou said rum bottles I rememered *this board
* another board
* this is aqua but look how pretty.
I LOVE this wedding so much! pair it with a deeper pink and have girls wear cobalt, use trpoical florals in this setting and it would be GORGEOUS!
* take a look
It combines all of your colors in a vintage touched setting. Add rustic metal pails, rum bottles, etc. and it would look like a shipwrecked theme wedding.
* see how it compares to the theme board. Definitely a different approach to beach weddings!
Sorry for all the posts. I love the movie Blue Crush and in one scene she is asleep and the ocean (sunrise) is cobalt and the accent colors are sand and white. The orchids are white with pink centers. I think that would be gorgeous too! The scene is stunning! I will make you a board to show what I mean.
Brides,
I have been on a Elvis Presley kick this week! I went back in time to the wedding of the Presleys that took place in Vegas. Anybody heading to the city of lights for a destination wedding? maybe a local wedding. The Aladdin Hotel and chapel has been remodeled and now is Planet Hollywood Resort. Imagine walking down the aisle that Priscilla did back in 67′ to say her I do’s to the King of Rock and Roll. You can do the same!! I looked at their wedding and tweeked it for a more today feel, still with some classic/vintage-like touches. Didnt want to stray to far from theirs. Notice the dress it is has the same billowy folds as hers. Take the upper lace off of Priscillas dress it would look strapless and also has that tent style drape. They said the cake had pink roses. So I based it with pink. Remember what happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas!
Hi I´m planning a garden wedding this november 2010 it will start at 8 PM. My colors are black and white, Do you think black tableclothes will be too dark for a garden wedding? do you think these colors are nice to a garden night wedding?
Thanks
Zaira,
I just love the black and white color scheme. I think it is perfect for anytime especially a night wedding. Black will be difficult to show up without proper lighting. My suggestion is to use white with black accents or black linens with white chairs and white florals lots of candles would be gorgeous!! Lighter colors show up best at night.
* some ideas
* real wedding
* love the pop of crisp green added!!
Hi!
i will be getting married next year july 18th 2010.
we moved are wedding date frome january to july because we wanted a summer wedding…however i had already bought some things to go with my winter themed wedding we were going to do traditional black white and red…when i purchased my wedding dress i also bought my bridesmaids dresses they are a silver gray with a black sheer over lay i don’t know if i can make these dresses work for summer are they too wintery? should i stick with the original red black and white or go with something else. i’m torn because of the money already spent. please help me! thanks so much!
Rose,
Also what things have you already bought that way I can see what can be incorporated into your summer wedding. thanks a bunch!!
Could I get a pic of the dresses? or a link of where you bought them? it sounds like they might work but is hard to tell without a photo.
Hi
I need some advice! My fiancee and I cannot decide on the colour theme.
I will be wearing a light gold wedding dress, but I don’t know if yellow would work with gold! Also my fiancee likes lilac, as do I but his cousin just got married and had darkk purple.
Would gold, yellow and lilac work????
Kat,
When is your wedding date? Also what colors is your venue?
Yellow and gold can blend into the same color if not enough texture to the decor.
* for example, see how it could look without the balck accents
* yellow and gold tablescape
Hi,
We are planning out wedding next year around this time, we haven’t gotten the date yet but we are working on it. So, I have started thinking about the colors. I really like purple and lilac but one of my close friends had those colors in may of this year so I am trying to avoid them. But I really like royal blue but I am a little concerned that it will be too much and not definetly sure how i would match it up with the whole decorations and etc…I dont want it to be too bluish and boyish but to have a calm and soothing look to it and maybe include some purple or pink flowers???? So if you guys have any comments or ideas, examples feel free to send me, I will really appreciate it
… The reception will be in NJ.
Nina,
What does your venue look like? I could take a look and see. it could help with colors. Also the date would be perfect to narrow down some ideas. let me know!!
HEY. CAN YOU HELP ME WITH COLOR COMBO???I ONLY HAVE ONE BRIDESMAID AND A FLOWER GIRL, BUT SURE WHAT COLORS THEY SHOULD BE. OCT. 16 IS THE DATE. NOT SURE WHAT THE FG SHLD WEAR!!!! THOUGHT ABOUT YELLOW/GREEN COLOR COMBO??? THE GROOM WILL HAVE LIGHT KHAKI SUIT, BM WILL HAVE KHAKI PANTS & WHITE SHIRT…NOT SURE COLOR OF TIES…PLS HELP!! STARTING TO STRESS!!
Jamie,
Do you want a fall theme? It sounds very casual. What colors do you like? and what colors are at the wedding location?
Jamie,
also what type of theme are you going with? If you are going with khaki, there are lots of colors that would work with that.
THEME-rustic-elegant…burlap runners, mason jars?? what about wild flower type flowers?? should I use jars on the side of the chairs filled with flowers instead of the balls of flowers (some people call them kissing balls). the ceremony will take place at an oak tree with the lake in the back ground. the recption will be at a cover picnic shelter. thinking about hanging lights between the trees to dress it up and add light, but still keep the outdoorsy feel.
Jamie,
* pics of weddings with burlap
Love the mason jars and burlap runners. Yes that would look perfect down the aisle.
Jamie,
* look at this
Jamie,
To add the perfect compliment to khaki I think using bunches of fall wildflowers would be beautiful. Or even mums. They come in several shades and look PERFECT with outdoor weddings.
* look at this one
Hey Stacey,
Me again. Well my date is set for Dec 16, which is summer time here. The venue is a country estate. Huge Garden with the white umbrellas and table and chairs. I have bought champagne coloured invites so i need colours to match that…please please please help me…..
Tania-Lee,
What color will the garden be in December? it is best to find complimentary colors to that. Do you have a link or pic?
Yip, sure do….the link is http://jasminehills.yolasite.com/. very close family and friends have used, pastel pink, lemon and green. Please help. The garden is fairly green around Dec
tania-lee,
It looks like a neutral venue where pretty much any color would work.
* look at these colors. The raspberry is gorgeous with the champagne. with the added reds and deeper colors.
Let me know what you think. Or colors that you love.
* also check out this site
Tania-lee,
* more of raspberry palette
The rasberry is really stunning hey….i like but i was thinking of pastel colours
Tania-Lee,
Pastels would also be stunning. Were you thinking specific pastels or a mix?
I really like the pastel pink and green. Like the slightly vintage board you have on the web page?
a mix would be best i think
Tania-Lee,
I love the idea of pastel pink and green. Didn’t you like shabby chic? It seems like I remember something about that. I am gonna post some ideas ( if you are not the right bride just disregard these links)
* check out the decor on this real wedding
( could so easily suit pink and green and check out other parts to this gorgeous wedding just scroll down on that link)
* some pink and green weddings I think you may love
* check this one out, I LOVE LOVE this one!! That table is STUNNING! and different ( which I love) it jsut has that classic era-like feel.
* you may like this one
* WOW!!
tania,
* this is pretty
* several parts to this wedding too.
Let me know what you think!!
The Shabby Chic is nice but i tend to lean more towards the Victorian era with the lace and antiques.
Plus with the garden setting and country look of the venue i think it would tie in perfectly.
Tania-Lee,
Hopefully some of these have some ideas.
It is really difficult to find lace and pearls victorian wedding. i will try!
* real wedding
* look at this one
* this pic
Tania-lee,
* just found this
* okay, hold on! I think I found something you might just LOVE. IT is a victorian inspired wedding, complete with the florals. This could be scaled down but it has all the tulle, beaded garland, lace table linens, etc.
* for alot of pics go to Kristan and Basso wedding, check out that insane head table drape!! My mouth hit the floor when I saw that! GORGEOUS!
Tania-Lee,
I truly hope you love the last wedding. I saw that and the colors and just “Knew” you’d love it! Loads of tulle woudl be easy on the budget, bring inpearls strands for the draping, keep the lace linens or use white with lace overlays, keep the silver containers and candelabras. Love the seating board, it looks antique. Let me know! I am excited, got my fingers crossed.
Tania-lee,
* look at this
* look how they did this! love it
* another
OMG!!!! Kristan and Basso’s wedding shew… what a stunner. How did they get the intial on the church aisle? I loved the linens and the mix of gold and silver and champagne and the pastels. With the high centrepieces, even the way the napkins were folded..how????
In the evening how did they get the entire place to aluminate lavender? in the evening i want my reception to have a magical feel with the lights go on it must look like a fairytale…how do i do that????
Tania,
* you can either have it made which can be expensive or get a aisle runner and diy! Here are several links-also check out the google images too.
They also used lavender/purple pin lighting. Check locally to see about event lighting. They will have programs perfect for your wedding and bring them a pic of this wedding to show them what you want. Do a mix of lavender and pink in your florals.
* similar napkin fold
* more napkins folding
Hi Stacey,
I’m getting married 12.11.10 in California and I’ve picked out my colors which are silver, yellow, and green, but I’m having some doubts. I know the colors are a little springy but I really want to use them since green and yellow are our favorite colors. Plus, I was hoping to have a more casual wedding kind of like a picnic in the winter since it doesn’t snow in Cali. Specifically I’m having trouble finding a green that I like. I noticed that sage green is a popular color but personally I’m not a big fan (since it doesn’t go well with my skin tone). Do you think these colors are workable or should I go for different colors altogether? I’m trying to stay away from purple since I’ve already been to 4 weddings this year that all used purple. I’m also trying to stay away from the traditional holiday colors (red, green, and white) and looking for something more unique. Please help!
Dew,
Love the color scheme.
* you could easily go with these shades
* pale to a medium creamy yellow would work with this board i created a while back
Dew,
If it were me I would use your color scheme leaving the green in the greenery. Leaving yellow and silver to work with. it would really make it perfect for the season and the style of the wedding.
Dew,
* look at this
Dew,
In your colors * this would work
Dew,
The great thing about warmer climates is the color system is more flexible. Like a winter wedding on the beach using colors that are more intune to the surroundings if perfectly okay. For example: pulling in icy branches in your florals would work if your indoors, outdoors it would not flow well.
* look at this amazing wedding, eliminate the starfish and make it more casual. ( it has your colors-well, the yellow is more blended with the greens, but it is still very beautiful.
Dew,
*This is truly a stunner. The crystal garland could bring in some wintry details. Another thing you could use is white feathers in simple yellow flwoers with greenery. I am thinking the crystals work very well. it is not to over the top and you coudl even set candles in a bed of crystals ( at craft stores) or float candles in cylinders and have a small layer of crystals at the bottom. The key is keep it simple.
Dew,
Choosing theses colors will be perfect cause traditional winter colors may be to heavy. But one suggestion is emerald with pale yellow and lots of white, pulling the silver in silverware and maybe some great little silver ball christmas picks. Those would be a great in florals.
* real wedding decor ideas
Dew,
* here is something that would seriously work ( lemon and lime colors) a>
or pic with egg white and sugar rolled lemons
* or here
sugared fruit is a staple during winter/Christmas decor and these are PERFECT for a picnic style wedding AND citrus is perfect for your location.
Dew,
* this is pretty great!
* check this out
omg stacey, these are all gorgeous!
i love the vintage and at the same time the playful feel of some of these palettes. emerald green sounds lovely! i think i’ll use the floating candle idea but with mason jars to give it a more casual feel. thank you soooo much!
Stacey,
I’m getting married May 7 2011 at Sunken Gardens in St Pete FL. I’m having a hard time picking a theme/color scheme for my wedding. Sunken Gardens is an experience in itself you literally walk through winding paths and are surrounded by trees and tropical plants. It’s gorgeous. I’m trying to find something that wont overpower the beauty of my venue but that will still make a statement.
I want something sophisticated and fun without being cheesy. I was thinking deep purple with a chartreuse green but any garden wedding pics i find show afternoon weddings and my event will be in the evening (ceremony starts at 6).
Heres a link with some pics of the gardens http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=sunken+gardens+fl&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
Thanks
Courtney
Courtney,
i do love purple in this setting,although a evening wedding using purple can recede into the surroundings. I suggest using something like a pink shade or even white and green. Lighter colors show up really well.
* look at this article to see which colors dont recede.
Courtney,
After reading the article are there any colors listed that you would like? I think a shade of pink woul dbe beautiful. Or a shade of red.
Thank you so much for your in put. I think i’m going to use yellow, white and green as my colors. I’m just trying to find center pieces that I like. I think I want a lot of candles instead of just flowers and I was even thinking of having lanterns be the center piece but I’m not sure how to arrange them. We are having 6 high top tables and 2 smaller round tables.
Courtney,
* some ideas
* garden wedding centerpieces
Courtney,
* look at the way they did the lanterns here
* look at this wedding
* part 2
Courtney,
* look at this gorgeous wedding!
Does anyone out there know where we can order abridesmaid dres and get it fast our one bridesmaid dress is to small and no material to let out the store will do nothing….she did not gain there measurment error Alfred Angelo need by Aug 14th ANY HELP
Ok Stacy im getting overwelmed and nervous …my daughters colors are fushia/purple color and green apple ….im worried we are to bright now her bridesmaids are the purple fushia color and the groomsmen were wearing black tux with rum raisen (egg plant)as i call it vest and ties the ties r paisly print and the vests more of a solid they do have a small print the ushers she choose to be the same prints in the green apple and all of them wearing a green and rum raisin hankie instead of bouts is this to wild worried about the green for the ushers and paisly ties ….what do u think she wants no pink at all the flowers white hydrangias green orchids ausomeria and a few other trow in fillers what do u think…we can still change any vests ect… Aug 14 wedding im worried to bold?
Sorry about incorrect spelling its 4:00 am here anotherworried sleepless night! LOL
Linda,
Hi! If it were me I would have the groomsmen in simple classic black and white. it looks amazing against the fuschia. If she wants colors then using the same color in the vest will work beautifully with the girls. For the ushers, I would have played them down a tad, cause the black is gonna make the green pop even more. Where fuschia is blended a little better.
* see how it looks with classic black tux it is more anchored.
Linda,
Do you have alink or pic of the vest and pocket square colors? bridesmaid dress color?
The flowers sound fine but they are heavily gonna be overshadowed by the bridal party colors. If nothing else have the groom in classic black and white with gm in black and vest color matching girls, then have ushers in classic black with colored bout. or pocket square. It may be fine once I see the fabric colors. I have to agree there is alot of colors happening and defintitely want it to look beautiful with touches of the couples personality.
so maybe black vest wth green ties and bout for all and skip the double colored hankies?
keep the ceggplant vest and ties for groomesmen and black vests with green ties for ushers with bouts
projectwedding.com page 176 shows her color of dresses….so black tux with either black vest with eggplant tie like fathers or eggplant vest and eggplant tie skip the colored hankies and go with bouts for a more elegant look… for groomes ment could they wear black vest with green tise and bouts and skip the two colored hankie ??? I am asking because our flowervendor said the thought to much going on…But the apple is her accent color so we also wondered if the green vest and ties but bouts would be better to tone down alittle what u think she is getting married on aug 14th i hate this changing stuff and im sure she will not be happy either but neither of us know about this color stuff
stacy
prdjectweing photos.come then photos on top of page then purple all match but 176 is the page i picked. tha tux are savvy called rum raisen ..im thinking if she wants colr they will work ?
Linda,
Yes, your dessciption would look good. Keep all the guys in black, skip the hankies, groom in black and white, gm in black and rum raisin vest and tie, then have the ushers in black and white or green tie.
OR
Keep all guys in simple and classic black and white and have different colored bout. to show difference. groom with white bout, guys in fuschia bout, and ushers with green bout. This would look alot better in pics. If your going for classic. Then pull in the colors in the florals and let them pop! So the bm dress is more a purple than fuschia? I love the rum raisin it is beautiful.
But I couldnt find the bm dress.
Could you repost the link? or find me jsut the color of their dresses. Or is it the the same color as the guys vest? If it is then having all “them” in color while the ushers are in classic black with a green bout. would look sharp.
the bridesmaids dresses are Alfred angelo.com and are #7093 in the color shown she wanted rum raisen because it was a darker complimentry color and this dress is a hard color to match any thing with i did sugest black but u know kids lol The wedding show is the ones who got this into her head with the 2 colored hankies and differnt vest for ushers!! i did however get her to elimminate the hankies altogether however she is still going with the green vest but choose a slightly lighter green and ties for the 3 ushers and bouts the same as groomesmen they will now have the same as dads white hydragias a color of alstramaria and a green orchid….dads will be black tux and the raisen tie with similar bouts.. No changing her mind anymore or she will loose it LOL The tables she wants simple white clothes with one runner rum raisen the other green with tall vases and the green green rose balls..next with a lower vase with white hydrangias and votives all over both tables and the third 3 differnt sizes with the orchids in them water and floating candle some of most of her flowers….also white backdrops and white swags with lanterns we are not sure if we should use all 3 colors or just white or white and green since there is alot of purple or violet already plus they are not the egg plant color so i think we should stick to all white we also have tree branches on each side of head table with light and crystals hanging on them…i wanted to put a red crdnial in the tree her deceased grandmas favorite bird but thats red so affraid to do that ….what u think i tried to get her to change but if i keep up i will not be able to go to it LOL
Linda,
Okay I am pleased she lightened the vest color. I like everything you are saying. You said she wants to go with green and white flowers for centerpieces etc. I agree with keeping everything subtle. The one thing that could be done here is using green orchids inthe centerpieces* like this bouquet
with the mix of white hydrangea then it will be beautiful.
Linda,
* or this look
* look at this look. This would work with the raisin runner and pull the other purple
Linda,
* or something like this beauty, this is actually what I was leaning to. A green runner would look beautiful with this.keeping the branches etc. white, backdrop white, etc.
Linda,
I do think adding the orchids or a pop( Just a touchin the florals)of purple would pull things together with the raisin runner. it would pull in the eggplant a little more. Keep it subtle though. Talk to the florist and tell them you want it on the elegant side. They will work in just enough to make it still look more “green and white” in the florals yet make it pulled together.
Linda,
If nothing else but adding the purple with the low hydrangea centerpiece and keeping the rose balls-green.
Stacy
If your bridesmaids are wearing violet/fushia color and groomsmen black tux with rum raisen vests what color ribbon would you wrap the BM flowers we were looking for the color of dress unable to find ..do not want to many different colors of purple either boughets are white hydrangia green buttons and deep purple alstamari then was looking for rum raisen Eggplant unable to find so florist asked if we wanted black? would white be to bright or what do u think she also has apple green for accent which is an absolute NO way to bright we are going for elegant..hers will be wrapped in white
Stacy maybe green would work was just went on weddingwir.com ? i think and they showed it im just not sure black is right either not happy florest sugested it.
Linda,
What will be black? the bouquet ribbon? Not sure what you meant. Link didn’t work could you repost? thanks!
I need some help. I am getting married in a chapel with maroon carpet with gold designs. Do I need to coordinate my bridesmaid dresses so they will not clash with the venue? I am getting married in the summer and was thinking on navy, but can not find any flower colors to match that I really like. Any ideas including color of bridesmaid dresses?
Michelle,
Is there any way I could get a pic so I could see what would work? You could easily do navy and a range of garden flowers in pinks, greenery, a touch of red, yellows, etc.
* examples
Michelle,
here are some pics that I think would work.
Michelle,
More pics.
Here is a picture inside the chapel. You can not see the floors really good, but they are maroon with gold designs.
Michelle,
Is it always this dark in the chapel. Reason being is you will want colors in general that will be seen instead of fade into the background. The guests will have a difficult time seeing you.
It is pretty dark in the chapel. Ilove it though it is beautiful. I am thinking you could go with the navy dresses and pull in some lighter color florals liek in the pics I posted. I couldnt tell about the maroon carpeting. I would find a color that looked best on the girls and then coordinate some florals with the dresses and venue. You will want a color to compliment the setting.
let us begin with some colors you like and dont like. This would be an easy way to narrow down colors and then see what would work. I have to admit the first color that popped in my mind was jewel tones for the dresses. Then bring in flowers maybe even a single shade ranging from light to dark. It also depends on the style of wedding you are wanting. Traditional, etc.
It appears the maroon carpeting is more of a deep maroon. From the pic it appears grey. that is because that particular color is receding in the dim lit chapel. Which is actually a plus. it can open more color options.
What about using shades of white, blush, and pale yellow? Those colors would be beautiful agaisnt navy dresses.
Michelle,
* perfect example of what I see for your wedding. you coudl even put the girls in platinum or champagne
See how the colors are pale and lighten up the church. girls in grey or champagne and guys in black with matching vests and ties to the girls dresses.
I ‘m thinking of guava, light yellow and another clor. Could you give me some ideas. Also my wedding reception hall is more of burgundy. Please help me with some ideas and if the colors are okay for a May 2011 wedding
thanks
Jane,
* something like this would be stunning
* or this
Jane,
* look at this
* or this
Hi Stacey
Could you help me pleeeeeeeeez?!
I am looking for ideas for my wedding invites. I was thinking of a ‘message in a bottle’ and then i thought of a ‘fan’ style and now i am thinking of a ‘teddybear’ with the invite on a heart or something to that effect
Please help me? Really cant decide if any of these are good ideas at all. The thing is that i dont want to have the usual words on paper.
Fadiela,
Absolutely. it depends on your theme. What type of wedding are you having?
Hi
I was wondering if you could help us as we are not good with colours! We want a very elegant and chic wedding and we cannot find any colours that work for us. We were thinking champagne but against an ivory or white dress we are not sure this will work. We then considered silver (but not too light) with maybe a cream sash (although not a huge fan of sashes but will work here i think). However again will this stand out enough against my dress.
The only other colour we liked was a raspberry but not sure bright colours are elegant in the same way as silver. Also we cannot work out what colours to put with this.
Any advice would be great!
Rem,
I totally agree with the white and silver. it has a clean, chic look. I think I would not use sashes since you dont like them. Use lots of silver/diamond/rhinestone jewelry. Unless youhave these accents or coudl add these accents to your dress.
I have a board I made a while back that might help.
* it is silver/white
I am thinking of having a pale pink, gold (chairs) and ivory wedding. I am thinking about putting the girls in a pale pink or chamgpange. If the girls are in pink what should the guys wear? I don’t know if the pink will not look modern. that is why I was thinking of the champange and pink accents but will everything look to blaaah with having champange, ivory and gold and pink just in the flowers? HELP! I am mainly worried about putting the guys the in pink.
Kellie,
I would have them in black with champagne vests and ties. The pink will be beautiful. Pink and grey would look fantastic.
* look at some of these
* pink and grey
* pink and gold
Kellie,
* look at this one
Kellie,
I highly recommend this site for ideas.
* karen tran
So are you thinking of having the girls in Champange and guys and maybe just having the pale pink in the flowers and centerpieces? What do you think? Would the champange look good with the gold chairs and ivory linens? Thanks for your help!
I AM PLANNING A WEDDING FOR SEPT 2011. MY MAIN COLOR IS PERSIMMON. I CANT DECIDE WHETHER THE SECOND COLOR SHOULD BE CHAMPAGNE, CREAM, OR TAUPE WHICH WOULD BE THE COLOR OF THE GUYS’ SUITS. MY GIRLS’ DRESSES WILL BE PERSIMMON. I ALSO THOUGHT ABOUT SILVER/PEWTER/PLATINUM OR EVEN CHOCOLATE AS AN ACCENT COLOR. I ALSO WONDER WHAT COLOR SHOES WOULD WORK BEST WITH THE PERSIMMON DRESSES. I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANY INSPIRATION BOARDS WITH ANY OF THESE COLOR COMBO’S. PLEASE HELP!
MOMO,
What about having the guys in chocolate and champagne vests? Using champagnes and creams for your florals with orange fall berries. Keeping it super simple in the florals.
* or this gorgeous, did I say gorgeous bouquet
MOMO,
* here is the rest of the pics
* here is orange and brown
* orange/silver
MOMO,
* orange and grey
also try theknot.com click 5000+photos and then you will see a color gallery
I AM NEEDING AQUA COLORED RUNNERS FOR WEDDING…IF YOU KNOW ANY WEBSITES PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I ORDERED ONE THAT LOOKED AQUA AND IT WASNT!! HELP IF YOU CAN-THANKS
I am getting married May 7, 2011. I am having a problem with colors. I was to use wheat to make it a little conutry.. I was thinking of yellow but not sure.
Angela,
I think yellow is a great color.
* here are some various pics
* this is fantastic!!
Angela,
* here are some more pics
I was thinkin’ a camo (mossy oak) wedding, set in the fall, in the mountains of Galinburg, TN. What would be a good color scheme to go with the camo/fall theme?
Angel,
Earthtones.
* pics
* wedding board
* real wedding
Angel,
* real wedding 2
some brides add some yellow or orange in the florals which looks nice.
* other pics
Im thinking about a June wedding. Outdoors. I’d like the main color to be blue, like a turquois or other lite blue. But the thing is i would like to incorporate my farming background and add in a wheat color & shoots of wheat as decor. I’d also like to use other spring colors such as green, pinks, oranges, etc. I am just not sure how to do this with a main color of blue…any suggestions?
Stefanie,
The easiest way to go with this is a wildflower wedding, incorporating lots of spring colors but adding a little more blue wildflowers. use mason jars for vases ( blue ones if you can). it would look really good having white linens with burlap runners, have flower groupings. The wheat in the mason jars and the wildflowers in smaller vases. it would be really pretty. use white paper lanterns overhead in the reception area. Or hang them on some of the trees. Guys in khaki with blue ties and girls in a shade of blue.
* like these jars
* here is a DIY if you cant find the blue jars( try ebay)
Stefanie,
* this is good for some inspiration
* here we go, imagine more of a farm garden style, adding small sprigs of wheat to the florals
Stefani,
* THIS gets more gorgeous everytime I look at it. Add sprigs of wheat and done!
Stefanie,
* here is another way to do this
Stefanie,
* okay this is really creative decor
* first part
Stefanie,
* this is great, a blue and white farm wedding ( I love the banners strung up)
* another wedding( part 2 is below article)
Stefanie,
* threw this one in
* like this, different colored dresses and those bouquets are perfect together
Stefani,
* this wedding is just beautiful, I use it in referral quite a bit
* more of this wedding( be sure to check out xtra pics end of article)
* look at this one
Wow, this is really great.. Thank you so much! It really helps me to get a clearer idea for what im looking for! Thank you!
Hello Stacey,
thanks for the great job u’re doing.
1)please can u give me ideas for a pink, silver wedding
2) a torquoise blue wedding. dont know what to combine with them
Juli,
* pink and silver
* turquoise
juli,
Thought I would just throw this in there…
*turquoise and pink
* aqua and pink
Hello!
Are colors red, green and pink a good combination/ motif ?My fiance and I are planning to set our wedding december next year (2011).
Please help! Anyone who has the idea or links emphasizing the combination of the 3 colors i mentioned above please email to me at bbisabis@yahoo.com.
I would appreciate every opinion/suggestion raised.
Thank you so much.
Betsay:-)
Bethsaida,
Those colors would be nice. I would have the girls wearing green with red,pink, greenery bouquets.
* here is red and green with touches of pink
Bethsaida,
* like the bm here
bethsaida,
Here is a board I made using your colors.
The only thing I’ve got picked out so far is the dress. I haven’t picked the venue or the colors. I would like to have an elegant/romantic wedding. Was thinking I want blue in my bouquet…. Please Help!
Claudia,
Why not go with a blue color scheme? As long as it compliments your venue. Blue is a old traditional color that goes way back in history weddings. What about black white blue? It is an amazing color scheme. Also all white with touches of blue would be elegant and romantic. Let me know.
My daughter is having a purple fushia color bridesmaid dresses and the guys are wearing black tux eggplant with hints of fushia vest and the ushers the same vests in a little lighter then green apple vest and ties she wanted the ushers different will this look ok imworried it will not also NO flowers for groomsmen she was going to have them wear the green and eggplant hankies one of each color instead of flowers or should she do boutniers Im worried to much color also what would u do for flowers for everyone? Thanks Aug 14 wedding
Linda,
If she is going this direction with colors then her color scheme shoudl be fuschia/purple and green. it would easily tie in everything else by doing this. The hankies are a good alternative.
* like in some of these pics
Linda,
Something like these bouquets would look nice.
* here
Linda,
* look at this setting
* love this, only thing I would add is more green ( like orchids or hydrangea) to the bouquet to pull in the green vests. That would be really pretty.
Linda,
I gave you some links but could I get a link or pics of the dresses and vests being used. I want to make double sure what I gave will work. I want to see which colors will need to be pulled out for contrast. Now, the green will be one of the best compliments for this and I would play on that cause it will be gorgeous. I just need to see the other to find out if all 3 colors should be inthe bouquet or keep it more simple with 2. Thanks a bunch!
Hi,
I really wanted the guy’s suits to be a really light grey (like a silver color) but have fell in love with a champagne color dress. Do you think these will go?
Tanya,
I see nothing wrong with these 2 colors. If you ‘d like post the dress and tux pics( even if they are only similar) and I would be happy to check it out. Also what will your wedding colors be?