Pink Theme Weddings
Ah, pink. Some say a woman's life-long love for pink is biological. Others say it's nothing more than sweet free will.
Either way, for many brides, a wedding isn't the lifelong dream it should be without a hefty dose of pink.
And while the hues we pair with it might change from year to year, pink at its core ... which says young love, playfulness and fresh-faced romance ... sends the same beloved message across the ages.
Still, even pink isn't immune to the forces that, over time, make weddings ever-more personal statements of our own individual design sensibilities ... and love stories.
So while some pink weddings hark back to fairy tales from once-upon-a-time, others are practically punk-rock (you won't see yards of tulle at your typical pink and black wedding). And then there are the unexpected pinks: the ethereal pink and silver, for example, that warm up a modern winter wonderland wedding.
In fact, while pink might not exactly be the new black, it might actually be the new 'neutral' — cozying up gorgeously with all kinds of colors, creating looks that range from demure to drama queen.
Pink on Pink, or Pink on White
This bride often loves the classic take on love, with plenty of pale pink rose petals to blanket the aisle. Bridesmaids' attire will probably be on soft side, with lovely sparkling brooches.
This bride might have pink winking out from her engagement ring in the form of pink sapphires, or even a JLo style pink diamond. The shoes might be oh-so-traditional bridal sandals, but sporting a perky bow and a tiny diamante stone — and we'll take bets that she's tracked down a pink satin garter for that leggy moment on the chair.
Her gown? All girl, possibly with elaborate lace overlays or a full ruched skirt. And the hair? We're guessing a half-up/half-down romantic tumble of locks.
Nothing's too feminine for this color scheme, so get out the pink marabou feathers for your chair backs, centerpiece vases or flower girls, go wild with the fluffiest pink poenies your florist can rustle up, wrap everything you can in romantic pink satin ribbons (bouquet stems, waists, pew cones) and don't forget some popular spins on ultra-pink: like the cherry blossom wedding. Want more of a garden look? Carry oversized bunches of bright pink tulips.
Pink and Black
This bride often leans toward bold graphic patterns (no fussy invites here!) ... and bold satin sashes. The bridesmaids' will probably be brightly attired, and you probably won't find her carrying a tight Cinderella posey of pastel roses, but something a little more fiery: hot pink cymbidium orchids, say, or a bouquet of Asiatic lilies. Pink anemones are eye-catching blooms, too, with their wild black centers.
Chances are, this bride's gown will belong to the Vera Wang school of slicked-down designs, and you might find some bright spots of color peeking out from under her gown: gorgeous bridal slingbacks in black or pink. Tabletop florals might be acid-bright clumps of chrysanthemums in a pavée design, or hydrangeas tipped to a deep and assertive hue. The perfect floor: a glossy black and white checkerboard pattern. (Note: black and pink brides might want to see The New Black & White Wedding.)
As for the cake? Black deco dots on a bright white canvas, or clean satin ribbons wrapped around the layers. And don't forget the bright pink signature drink: any take on Cosmos is bound to please.
A lovely spin on the pink and black look is a touch of toile: pink toile stationery topped with sleek black ribbons, or black toile table linens set off with hot pink satin napkins. Also, pink and black candy buffets serve up a sweet taste ... and a distinctively spunky look.
More Ultra-Popular Pink Schemes
Miami Spice. Deliciously Deco. Perfectly Preppy. Or just a natural choice for your spring or summer garden theme.
Picture your bridesmaids in mint green ruffled gowns, carrying sleek bouquets of pink and white mini callas. A snowstorm of pink petals on pale green linens: gorgeous. It's no wonder that that wonder that's pink and green is just starting to rev all the way up, with more brides finding themselves fans by the month.
Depending on where you live, pink and orange (and all its cousins, like
orange and fuchsia) might be practically classic, or delightfully daring. Pink and orange says "no fuss, no frills," and it's all about whimsy, color and clean lines. Pink and orange brides have cooked up all kinds of designs, but a
Gerber daisy theme's among the most popular.
Pink and Brown
A less punky cousin of pink and black, this scheme combines two top-dog colors in today's wedding palette with gorgeous results. This is a hipster theme, calling for sassy stationery, big satin bows and grosgrain ribbons, funky polka dots or even modern paisleys.
And your flowers might be something a little left-of-center, too, like flaming pink orchids or Gerbers and bamboo. Somewhere in the process, pink and brown brides often find themselves a little torn between pink + brown or pink + aqua.
Over to You
Tell us all about your pink-theme wedding. What inspired you? Tell all about the flowers, the gowns, the tables.
Hi Tiffany I think you can use Hot Pink but not as a main color maybe as an accent color now black and hot pink for a winter wedding I think is a little to much boldness and Hot pink is a summer color im a wedding and Events coordinator and when your doing a seasonal wedding you dont want to go to far out of the box as far as color goes because it could come off as tacky for example read above for the pink on pink idea that would be different for a winter wedding but at the same elegant your colors could be an icy light pink and white with Hot pink accents put your bridal party in Light pink and white and have for your flowers you can do have both shades of light and hot pink ,and it wont be too much boldness but just enough to make it trendy ,fun and different but if you read more above on the pink on pink or pink on white ideas at the top of the page and look at the flashing images you can see more of what im talking about let me know what you think because i find many brides who want to bring bold summer colors into the winter and I try to find ways they can without it looking too tacky so let me know what you come up with for your final desicion please.
Thanks Tabitha Well earlier when I said pink I was thinking more like hot pink do you think that is too much for a winter wedding.
Hi Tiffany I think a Sparkling winter wonderland theme would be great for a winter wedding using the colors Pink and Silver for the ceremony create an aisleway with rented silver Candleabras or silver lanterns and sprinkle real or silk pink and white roses petals on the ground dress your Bridemaid in pink gowns and the guys in either .grey, white ,or black tuxes with pink or silver tie and vest trim.For the reception find anything that sparkles as far as decorations goes buy glass vases for centerpieces and fill them with silver christmas ornaments or glass marbles sprinkle the tables with pink petals or silver or glass beads, and take white christmas trees or tall green plants and wrap them in white bridal lights buy inexspensive glasses from bargain stores set the tables with extra glamore let me know what you think and i hope this helps.
Hey everyone I am getting married january 12 2008 and I am really stressed with it so soon and I have very little decorations and all. I have chosen black and white with pink accents for my wedding but everyone I tell that too just gives me this weird look. Just face I need advice:D
Hi candace try thinking of the chocolate Brown color . Now what goes great with chocolates Champagne or cream right . try putting your guys in Ivory or cream colored tuxes or suits with the Brown tie and vest trim. or ivory or cream Tuxes with Champagne gold Tie and vest Trim , Khaki colored suits with champagne or Brown Tie trim or even Black tux with champagne gold tie trim might work as well if you just prefer a black tux let me know what you think so i may further help you .
Hi, my wedding is next September and I would like to have pink and brown for my colors. My problem is I dont know what to put the guys in? My fiance does not want to wear pink, but I dont think brown and black will work. Help!
Hi, my wedding is in February.i want to have maroon,ivory, gold..but they say it will make your wedding dark…Any ideas? But my second choice is lime green and pink.
Hi Cindy I think maybe you should Dress your bridal party Pink and Brown The Bridesmaids Should wear Pink tea length dresses with chocolate brown sahes and you can dress your guys in either ivory tuxes with pink or chocolate brown tie , and let the pink and lime green be in your flowers because for an outdoor ceremony lots of pink and greenery would be nice as well as in the bouquets and reception centerpieces let me know what you think.
:(( Help Me!
My wedding is March 28, 2008 it will be a outdoord ceremony and I have no clue what to do with my bridesmaids dresses! My colors are Hot Pink and Lime Green with hints of Chocolate Brown. Some of them think choc brown for the dress but I think Pink and a green sash or a brown sash. Any opinions? My dress is strapless ivory with a pink sash…. My center pieces will be pink and green roses and my favors are ivory boxes with pink and brown ribbon, the treat inside is a hersheys mini choc with our own labels and 2 hersheys kisses….. my wedding bouquet will form it self as I walk down the isle…each guest seated at the end will hand me a rose (one side will be pink and the other green) and before my brother hands me over to my fiance he will tie a ribbon around my bouquet.
What do you all think? Any ideas? Help me! Please?~
Thanks jlw and Tabitha..great ideas and thanks for the suggestions on where to look
Hi IbI I personally think that you shoud go to the Alfred Angelo website they offer a hundred different syle of dresses in over 48 different colors to choose from in different sizes and so does Davids Bridal but Alfred Angelo is my favorite . Putting your bridesmaids in Champagne colored gowns with satin pink waist sashes would be pretty and the bouquets could be pink and cream roses or just pink florals .
Hello Ibi,
I also chose those colors…champagne and pink. However, I have decided to put the men in black suits with ties that match the color of the ladies dresses. My bridemaids also have dark skin tones…I think teh color combination will work out fine. Have you seen the combination on Alvina Valenta’s website….really nice.
Hope thsi helps.
Hey ladies, what do you think of champagne and pink as wedding colors? Myself and bmaids have dark skin tones and I definitely want to use champagne somewhere in the theme as i think it would look great. Trouble is I don’t know what dress color to use (groom and groomsmen will be wearing champagne ties/waist coats). I was thinking champagne dresses with pink flowers?? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Hi Sarah I love your color scheme so basically your centerpieces are going to be glass vases filled with clear marble crytals sitting on mirrors with candles since you are using such a bold hot pink color ,tone it down with a softer green such as Sage green or a Mint Green that would look great with the hot pink let me know what you think.
Hi, my wedding is on April 26, 2008 and my colors are green and hot pink accents. I am doing hot pink gerbera daisies for my bridesmaid flowers and centerpieces. I am making my own centerpieces with a mirror, candles, those clear thingy’s, a beer glass filled with clear things and 3 gerbera daisies. My main color was supposed to be green, but I have found more things I like in hot pink. I am not sure what tone of green to use. I don’t like lime green, but I am thinking maybe a softer green. Anyways, any suggestions would be great. Thank you.
Anette, those are beautiful colors. I don’t think you too many colors. You can also incorporate other colors to accent your main color. You could do a fairytale themed wedding. I’m using similar colors and am having a fairytale themed wedding.
I am getting married in june 2008. I love pink so i’ve chosen a few different shades of pink, silver & white. I was just wondering if anyone could help me decide if thats to many colors & what kind of theme I should have. If anyone has any ideas i would love to hear them & I would really appreciate it!
Kai I think that is a very pretty color scheme…im getting married next oct and im having a similar color scheme except im adding silver instead of gold
Hi! My wedding will be on January 2008. I love color pink! Would just like to ask if light pink & dark pink with light gold accent will be a good combination.
Erica I think you should go with the whole Pink and Green color combination its the perfect color scheme for a summmer may wedding you could do a romantic garden theme with lots of greenery and pink roses .Or do a summer fairytale theme with the pink and silver combo having your girls in pink ball gown style dresses holding silver princess wands or purses instead of bouquets and an aisleway lined with silver candleabras and pink rose petals on the ground the guys could wear black tuxes with silver tie and vest trim or white with silver trim .As for your opinioneted fiance try showing photos of your ideas to give him more insight on how things will look cut pictures out of magazines and print stuff off different web sights also go to David Bridals websight and view their design gallery for help with color combinations let me know what you think about my ideas so far? and also please read my last recent comment below and help me pick out a month for my fairytale wedding please !
I’m getting married May 2008, and my fiance’ is very opionated!!! So deciding on colors have been very difficult. We started with conary and coral. Then Conary and Copper and now Pink and Silver. Please help!!! I really just wish I had someone to help with coming up with combinations.
I am getting married in October and I am doing Hot Pink, Brown and Lime Green. My maids are in hot pink dresses and my guys are in brown tuxes with hot pink ties and vests. each of my girls will carry one long stem ivory calla lily twired in hot pink and lime green wire, the guys will have one small ivory calla with a bit of hot pink and lime green wire twirled around it. My bouquet is all deep hot pinks and red flowers with a bit of purple statis. I will have hot pink wire and a bit of lime green wire twists coming out of my bouquet. My dress is ivory, but has the train and the very top (strappless) of my dress lined in hot pink. at the reception my centerpieces are choc. brown candles wrapped with a pink ribbon and a smaller lime green ribbon on top of a mirror. on the mirror I will put pink/green glitter. I will have hot pink rose petals on the tables and among the rose petals there will be small pieces of lime green curling ribbon. My cake is 4 round stacked layers, all hot pink, with lime green and brown polka dots on it in rolled fondent frosting. the top will be a bunch of pink and green twirly wires. I love these 3 colors together, elegant, but fun! anyone have any other ideas I could use?
I am wedding and events coordinator I love to come into this site and help future brides with their wedding idea struggles as you can see from my many advice comments . But now I need a little help I am happily engaged myself and in between planning other peoples weddings and starting my own catering and wedding planning business I too get a little bit stumped. we are planning a large wedding for about 150-200 guest For the year of 2009 at a Southern style fairytale Mansion in my home town i described my wedding in a long comment below but we changed the colors from pink and black to Pink ,Chocolate Brown ,and cream\ivory because my fiance and I are just in love with that new trendy color scheme we want the wedding in either the summer of June or the Fall of october which one would be better ? the color scheme goes with both but the problem is I love both .I love the idea of the chocolate Brown tones with the fall and the idea of fun shades of pink for the summer ? I have so many ideas for my wedding and the pink and brown color scheme . I mean we are even having a chocolate candy and chocolate Dessert Buffet and tons of pink flowers but which month and season should it be for I like the idea of fall and my fiance likes summer but hes willing to go with whatever i choose but any Suggestions would be nice HELP please?
To be honest thess I love the idea of Chocolate Brown and pink but im not sure how good it would look for the winter as a wedding and events coordinator i must say that chocolate Brown and Pink goes great with the spring, summer and fall trend not winter .Im not saying that it cant be done if you are going to use pink in the winter think icy frosty glamore light pink tones with sparkling icy silver accents or snowy white accents.or just do pink and white, princess pink and snow white.example for the ceremony decor use lots of pink and white flowers line the aisleways with silver lantern stands or silver candleobras to create a glowing warm feel for the reception pink and white table linens with a gass vase centerpiece filled with silver ornaments or glass marbles .thats my advice
Mellissa I’m happy that your colours are the same as mine. I want my man to be dressed in white tuxedo, white shirt and white shoes. A silver waistcoat and pink necktie.
What do you think?
hi tabitha.. just want to ask if pink & chocolate brown is okey for my december wedding.. i think i changed my mind for a green and pink combination.. please give me your advise.. thanks…
Shalonda Since you are Having a Garden theme wedding name the tables after different flowers like the rose table the lily table or the pink rose table ,or name the tables after different shades of pinks like the pink blush table,the fushia table etc. But flowers has more names like tulips,lily,rose,gardenias etc.
Hi I am getting married in June 08. My colors are different shades of pink and ivory. My wedding is going to be a garden theme. I need any ideas on what I can name my tables instead of using numbers.
Hi thess try using themes for your wedding Such as Pink Winter Wonderland or Pink winter fantasy . Use a Light pink blush and a darker tone of pink such as Hot pink or Pink Rose throw in a white accent for a snow affect or silver accent for a icy look remeber accent colors are used for ribbon trim for favors or floral bouquets, rose petals etc. its a background color that tones things down or makes things stand out but you dont have to use a accent color if you dont want but it does help and yes december is fine for a pink winter wedding its something different from the typical green and red christmas theme.please go exclusivelyweddings.com and request a free catalog to be mailed to you and view there website there are alot of pink ideas to choose from .
hi tabitha thank you very much for the hepl i think your suggestion will be a great help for me.. may i ask also if ligt pink anf dark pink? is it also good combination for a december wedding…thank you very much..