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.
I am having my wedding in August or September, and I can’t seem to decide on a color scheme. I am torn between a dark red and black scheme, or a lavender and dark blue scheme. Also, with both color ideas I can’t seem to think of any diy centerpiece and bouquet ideas! I don’t want real flowers, but I also don’t want them to look fake and chhesy. Help me please!!!
Also, if anyone has anything to say about romanticgowns.com (a discounted wedding gown site) I would greatly appreciate the input! I would like to know if the dresses are well-made, or if anyone has ever had a bad experience with them because their prices are fantastic!
Summer,
* some reviews
* more reviews
It seems they have more thumbs up then thumbs down. make sure when ordering online you have PLENTY of time in case there are issues.
Summer,
It depends on your venue setting as the color scheme you should choose. Both color schemes are beautiful.
* real wedding
* more pics
* black and red
* black and red silk wedding flowers
Summer,
* look at these ideas
* lavender silk florals
* lavender centerpieces
im still searching for my colours.
Bimbo, If you need any help let me know! I would love to look at the venue and see what color scheme would work. Also if you could give me some colors and the general wedding style your after. Thanks!
im having a matron of honor and a maid of honor do both of them have to wear diffrent dresses? Or is it okay for one to wear a long dress and the other a short dress?
Also is it okay for all centerpieces to be the same?
Ranae,
Yes it is fine to have all the centerpieces the same. I have seen some weddings with the bridal party in long or short dresses, actually it would depend on the formality of the event. If the short dress and long dress are the same formality, then yes it would be great, though its not required they wear a different dress. Davids Bridal has alot of great mix and match dresses just for this!
Hi Stacey,
Thanks for your mail as i,m very grateful. With the colours to add i was thinking of ivory and beige/coffee and with this how do do you the groom and his train should match their attire.
Also the venue is either going to be in the church or outdoor precisely in a garden hence i would be very happy if i can get pics or any info that will aid me.
Lisa,
You want to use just the brown and ivory? Or were you wanting to add a color to make it pop?
What colors did you pinpoint using? I can’t seem to find your previous post.
Lisa,
* some pics
* look at this gorgeous wedding
* brown and ivory
Lisa,
* bunches of pics
You can also go to the knot ( free sign up) and click on 5000+ photos and you can search by color.
* pics by color style me pretty
Hello,
Love this site
I’m just started to plan my wedding for later this year but we are on a very tight budget and would love any top tips where we save money. We are hiring the local village hall for the repcetion, still unsure of where to get married.
I’m think of a coffee/chocolate and cream colour theme, do you think i need another brighter colour in there. I have 5 braidmaids two 13 two 10 and one 2yrs.
Thanks, all advise is welcome xx
kesy,
It depends on the color of the village hall. chocolate and cream is a great color combo! What other colors do you like? Also coffee bean centerpieces are pretty amazing too!
* check this out
* this is so budget friendly
Beautiful isn’t it? You dont have to have another color. Keep it simple it has more impact. Chocolate linens could easily be used with this with cream florals everywhere. Flowers in a single type/single color is easier on the budget.
* more budget tips ( also go to brides .com and type search colin cowie for more money tips)
Kesy,
* great site
* you will like this site and under wedding inspiration/photo galleries you can search by color
Brides,
I have 2 new boards one is boho/vintage. The other is a theme board based on a cause close to my heart, child abuse prevention with the blue ribbon color brought into the wedding. I am hoping this will inspire brides to pull the cause they stand for into their wedding. It is a beautiful thing to do.
hi i’m getting married on december 2011, please help me what would best motiff for a military wedding. thanks
Andrea,
What does your venue look like and what colors do you lean too?
Hi Ladies! I was wondering if I could get some help on my color scheme. My wedding is the end of June 2011, and I want a natural feeling, laid back, yet pretty wedding. I am (hopefully) going to be wearing a champagne colored dress. My bridesmaids all have very different skin tones from each other, so I would like a color that doesn’t make them look washed out as well. I know I may be asking a bit much, but I would appreciate any advice I can get.
Jennifer,
For a laid back, natural feeling green and champagne are key. You cant go wrong with this color scheme.
* tips for dress colors/skintone
* real wedding that would work very well, including the navy dresses
* so pretty with bm in different colors
What colors do you lean to and what about your venue? Do you have a pic or link?
Good Evening,
I was looking for some advice regarding the colours for my summer wedding.
I am getting married in a barn in the English countryside. I wanted the theme to be ‘English country garden’. I originally wanted to have peach bridesmaid dresses but this colour washed out my bridesmaids and myself so I opted for a more vibrant colour of coral (Dessy colour ginger). I have ordered the dresses in this colour and my dress in ivory.
I was wondering what colours would compliment best to fit in with my theme. I am not uch of a colour person so I was hoping to go for white or ivory for most things with some green and maybe soft peach in the flowers.
What do you think? Would the peach clash, would it be better to go with a soft pink? What would look better with coral, white or ivory flowers?
A lot of the decorations I have found are white, would white be too harsh against the coral and clash with my ivory dress?
I have attached links of the venue and a pic of the bridesmaid dress colour.
Your advice would be much appreciated so I can get going on the flowers and details which I’m stuck on at the moment!
Thanks
http://www.upwalthambarns-weddings.co.uk/home.html
Kerri,
I would go with a mix of peach and coral with lots of cream and green.
* here is a board I did a while back, the colors would work
* real wedding
* look thru alot of these and search by color too
Hello,
I am having my wedding in Cancun, Mexico on the beach. My colors are coral, canary yellow and wasib(green). I need some ideas for my bridal and bridesmaids bouquets. If you think another color would fit better please let me know. On a budget…
Hello,
I am getting married July 30th 2011. I am very excited. I want my wedding to be romantic, classy, vibrant and fun. My wedding colors are yellow and orange. I welcome any ideas.
Jena,
* some pics
* more pics
jena,
* real wedding
I need help with wedding colors. I am getting married July 2011. I want the vibe of my wedding to be elegant, romantic, classy, & rich. I do not have a favorite color so; it has been hard trying to identify colors. I have not selected a venue but I am looking to have the wedding ceremony outside and the reception indoors.
Thanks!
Blanca
Blanca,
I recommend you find a venue before choosing a color scheme because they may not compliment your setting.
i am getting married in May 2012 and i want a classy wedding style. so far im un-sure of colors but for some reason champagne is sticking out to me. what other colors would go good with campagne i was thinking pink and green. would this be an ideal color for a may wedding. i dont want red or purple.
CeeCee,
It all depends on your venue/setting. You will want colors that compliment. Do you have a link or pic?
Brides,
Made a board using your basic decor. For anyone wanting a very low budget elegant decor-green and white or cream is the way to go. Classic and romantic. Brides have been choosing white or cream for years and no wonder because it looks so beautiful, goes with all seasons, and is failproof. For this board I chose a simple table of white plates and fresh clipped greenery-arranged in second hand or borrowed containers. All mismatched crystal vases? PERFECT! white votives, simple ribbon, potted plants for aisle, and a knockout dress. This wedding wouldn’t be complete unless you used an old fashioned white cake with creamy white icing. Tuck greenery under the cake plate and traditional jordan almonds in a mini vase wrap in tulle and secure with ribbon. Borrow what you can and watch the elegance unfold for mere dollars!! This is a true nod to weddings of days gone by. Simple and meaningful.
Brides,
If the board is hard to see here is the link….
http://www.polyvore.com/nod_to_nostalgic_weddings/set?id=26477472
Hello :)
I am getting married in August, 2011 in an outdoor ceremony at a farm/orchard. We are debating getting Camo tuxedo vests for the groom and groomsmen. I was thinkging of a chocolate or other dark brown for the bridesmaids dresses. I am having a hard time thinking of another color that won’t clash with the camo or look too busy. I also am not sure what flowers would look best. Any suggestions?
Hi. I’m getting married in August 2011, too!!!! wow, can you belive it?!? Less than 250 days away!!! Anyhow, I’m looking for color schemes, too. I’m getting married on a bluff overlooking Mobile Bay at as close to sunset as I can…so, I’m thinkin greens/browns as well, but maybe sunset colors…If you’re doing it on a farm/orchard, I’d probably suggest a lot of redwine colors splashed with oranges, yellows, and even greens!…that is unless camo is something you’re doing to make it unique!
Well, feel free to contact me @ stephaniecomalander@yahoo.com if you want.
Kecia,
* here is a board I made the other day
Thank you very much for your board!! You have given me some very good ideas and I am excited to get started on the planning. We are actually going tomorrow to try on that same camo tuxedo vest so I can see if I like it as much in person. Thank you for your help!! :)
I believe that an olive green would look very nice with the camo. Look at the greens in the camo and go from there.
My brother also had a camo wedding. They had camo vests, cumberbuns and ties. My sister in law got a cheap guestbook and pen and hot glued a camo overlay to them.Iinstead of the flower girls tossing petals, they tossed fall leaves. Her centerpieces were homemade wreaths with fall leaves (fake, of course), burnt orange and ivory flowers, and gems hot glued to them with a votive in the middle. Their cake was decorated with an ivory buttercream and had little shots of fall flowers and leaves. The small details and little splashes of camo were beautiful! It didn’t look cheap at all like I thought it would, they had a gorgeous wedding! PS Her garter was also camo (lol), too cute!
what colors look good with deep coral for a wedding?
Tinu,
There are loads of colors that work well with coral. Champagne and coral for a more elegant wedding. Fun event use a shade of green or aqua with coral. What does your venue look like and style of wedding are you after?
my venue is a marquee, being an African, i want something very stylish and elegant
Now I’m thinking of pale gold and slightly burnt orange!!! being so indecisive!
Hi Stacey,
In my culture, we wear a green gown for our ceremonies. I was thinking of wearing an emerald green gown. I’m having some trouble with my decorations because I want to do pink, silver and ivory for the colors but I don’t know how bad its going to look when I walk in with my green gown. I wear the green gown for about an hour and then I switch into a white gown. Do you think I should reconsider my colors?
tara,
Not at all. Pink and green are very complimentary.
* look how the bm dresses look with these STUNNING bouquet/colors
Tara,
You could always pull in some green orchids or hydrangea into the centerpieces. And rememeber if you have greenery in your florals that will add green to the palette. You will be okay, it will be stunning. And remember wear the shade of green that suits your skintone. Good Luck!!
* article for skintones and colors
Stacy,
I have always adored the way black and white look together, and I want a black and white wedding, but I don’t know which season it would look best in and I don’t know if my bridesmaids should be wearing black? I am very confused. My wedding isn’t until 2012, but I need a lot of help! What flowers should i do also? I was thinking that white roses would be best, but I am alergic to roses
thank you so much for all of your help!
-Missy
Missy,
I wouldn’t use flowers that your allergic too. There are many wonderful choices in white! Are there any other flowers your not allergic too? If so what are they? I have seen carnations packed tightly and used in black and white weddings-they are gorgeous!! So elegant. Black and white is great for any season it is timeless and classic. it suits alot of settings. The main task would be finding your venue- if you haven’t already- and compliment the setting.
Missy,
Forgot to mention, yes the bridal party in black would be my choice. It is elegant and looks wonderful on most skintones. Plus they can rewear it, nothing beats a little black dress!!
Hi! I am getting married in June of 2012. I really like coral because it makes my wedding party’s skin look tan. What other colors would go with this? I don’t think I want brown though.
Thanks!
Heather,
Oh I love coral. Alot of colors can go with coral. Aqua, purple, yellow, black, Grey is a great color for coral, It depends on your setting/venue. Google image search different color combos you like for example” aqua and coral wedding Do you have a link I could look at?
* some pics
heather,
* look at this beauty!
Stacey,
I love the coral and aqua together. I actually don’t have a link for my venue, but the colors won’t be a problem. Do you think that I could do mostly coral with just aqua accents for ribbons and centerpieces? Thanks!
Heather,
Absolutely! I think it would look great!!
i love peach and i want to use it for my wedding. what colour can i combine it with?
Rita,
When is your wedding date? How do you envision your wedding style/theme/mood? peach is so pretty goes so beautiful with green or red. Depends on the venue/setting. Do you have a pic or link so I coudl see what would compliment best?
Brides,
3 new boards.
Brides,
A new board with a hint of titanic theme!!!
Hi Stacey,
I really really need your help! I am getting married in July and I have no idea what colour to go with for my bridesmaid dresses because my dress is ivory with large champagne flowers on it…..Could you also recommend colors for the flowers & venue decor, Im looking for a very classy rich look.
Thank you in advance!!!
Jessica
Jessica,
If you are looking for a classy rich look, champagne and red would be ideal. Could I see a pic or link to yur dress and venue?
hello,
Ok it seems as i am back at squarre one again in finding color combinations and ideas for my wedding. i now have a theme which is “A Summer Escape” as my fiance is from Jamaica and i am from Belize, so we are trying to bring out a tropical/cultural wedding and i am in need of color combiations, and decorating ideas in the sense of do we use fruits, veges and floweres or just flowers? Its a summer wedding so what coclor can i go with for my bridesmaids? i have been contemplating on agate green or sky blue? Help please!!!!
My venue is http://www.oldranch.com in the big room with the views.
Thanks a lot
Sophia
Sophia,
Fruits would really set the mood.
* like this
Sophia,
daveandcharlotte.com (type search ocho rios wedding) it will pull up a stunner! It wouldnt let me post it.
I also think having the girls in a shade of blue will add to the mood. It will mimic the water and sky. I would think about having some sand in vases with candles too. Anything to pull in the vibe.
Sophia,
* this is beyond beautiful and the details are so amazing, I love the sand for the kids!
* look at this
* loads of real weddings and ideas
Hi Stacey,
At last my marriage will be coming on this August.
However any ideas on which colour(s) to match with orange will be much welcomed as i am in a limbo at the moment.
Thanks.
Lisa Vera Yartey,
Hi, There are many colors that go well with orange. First we need to begin with the venue, any pics/links would be helpful and colors you like. Thanks!
Stacey,
I need help. I’m getting remarried in October 2011. I need some good fall colors. I have 2 daughters and the hubby to be has 2 daughters as well. So I would like sun dresses for them to wear, but in what colors. I’ll have one bridesmaid, and I’m not sure what to have her wear. We are doing it outside.
I put the URL for where we will be doing it. PLEASE HELP!!!
Beth,
Could yourepost the link? it didn’t show. I would look a their skintones and compliment with the right shade. Could I also get some colors you like? It will help narrow down some color schemes. It also helps with the setting colors too.
* here are some color guides for skintone
* some pics and color ideas
i am struggling to choose my wedding color theme the bridal theme is pink but the decoration for the room and the reception area is now my challange,anybody with any ideas to help.thax.
Emili,
Can I see your venue link or pic? I can determine some color schemes. Also what mood are you trying to set? Style or theme?
Hi Stacey,
I’m having problems finding flowers/color scheme to go with a deep purple (regency from davids bridal) bridesmaid dresses and either a ivory or gray tux. My dress is ivory. Our wedding is outdoors on june 3rd 2011. I’ve looked at 1000′s of photos and can’t find what i’m looking for. Please help!
Michelle
Michelle,
We can begin with what other colors you like. I personally think an array of different purples would be stunning. Or a simple green, white, purple. It stands out so beautifully against the outdoors. Can you tell me a bit of your vision?
* here is purple and green
* is this beautiful or what?!
* part 2
i was looking to do a bold bright bouquet with hot orange, hot pink, lime green, and maybe throw in a few dark purple ascents; however i can not find any pics that scream out at me! I would like to stay away from the pastel/lighter/pale colors.
Michelle,
at weddingwire.com click on photos then any category and it will take you to color or wedding type search
* this is a great search by color
Michelle,
* you may like this
* simply gorgeous
Michelle,
* or this
thank you so much! The websites are great for showing the flowers and dresses together!
I am having trouble picking out colors for my wedding. It is next may. My dress is lace with a little bit of silver beading around the sweetheart neckline. Would champagne brides dresses, pink,maroon and another light color flower match this? My venue is in a chapel with maroon and gold carpet. Any input on these colors or others are appreciated! I’ve been trying to pick colors for 3months now and haven’t had any luck. Thanks!
Michelle,
Actually champage and pink would be gorgeous. Shades of pink with champagne.
* some pics to look at
* this would be a knockout!
* more pics
Hello Im getting married 9/10/11 in Wisconsin my colors are fuschia and grey, the girls will be in fuschia and the guys in grey. My question is how should i do my tables i was thinking of grey table cloths with a fuschia runner?
And also what can i do for centerpieces something simple and budget friendly.
Ranae,
One of the best color schemes! The fuschia runner with grey table linens would look very nice. I would do candles-simple floating candles.
* scroll down to last pic of floating rose petals/candles
What can i do for flowers for my bridesmaid and my bouquet. my girls are wearing fuschia dresses.
Ranae,
I would ask the florist the best options for your budget or the season. Roses are year round and a great flower. I think the girls could carry fuschia bouquets and you could carry a white bouquet with maybe a great fuschia ribbon or bouqut wrap, or even a rhinestone bouquet wrap.
I’m having my wedding June 2011 in the evening. The venue is outside under an oak tree in a field and right next to it will be a big red barn(banquet hall) where the reception will be. I was thinking of using a charcoal, deep purple and a light pink as our colors. I wanted the bridesmaids dresses to be charcoal but wasn’t sure if these colors would work well in the summer and also if they would look well outside. What do you think?
Cassie,
This will be very pretty. I love the color scheme.
* mood board
* rest of wedding