A Pink & Green Wedding
Brides who want a fresh and trendy look for the sunny months are flocking to pink and green in droves. And that's no surprise: for many of us, these two hues are pretty much the ultimate when it comes to a look that's playful and contemporary, feminine yet still flexible enough to fit ten subtly different moods.
But wait: didn't pink once belong to girly-girl brides who had to go by the book?
Even if that was ever the case, today's revved-up pink and green are modern dynamos, urging each other on to ever-higher heights.
Don't get us wrong, pink and green doesn't have to be all about setting new trends. Play it softly, and you have a classic English garden theme you might find in your mother's wedding album (one that you're sure to still swoon over!).
But this combo can also drive you to color outside the box. Which is why you see brides turning up the heat with greens like lime or honeydew, and pinks that border on fuchsia. In short, you can take these two anywhere: from Newport Beach to Negril and everywhere in between.
This theme calls for some true guilty pleasures when it comes to blooms and other flora: pink peonies or zingy tulips, blushing roses or stargazer lilies; and for green, kermit mums, cymbidium orchids and hypericum berries, small green apples or zesty limes.
Ribbon and ties tend to play a big role in this wedding, too, from bridesmaids' gowns to chair sashes. On the modern side, you might also find citrus fruit piled up in clear eiffel vases, or polka dots that jazz up the bridesmaid or flower girl attire. Tea-length gowns are popular for the 'maids in this warm-season wedding. So are fun, casual touches like cafe-style menus done in pink and green chalk, or candy buffets filled with treats for both the eye and the palette, in pink and chartreuse.
Tell Us About Your Pink & Green Wedding
What posed your biggest challenge: picking the right shade of green? Did you settle on citrus, peridot, celadon or something altogether different? Pink for the bridesmaids, or did you dream up some kind of clever combo, involving flirty pastel sashes?
I was wondering if you know where I can find some ideas for my wedding? This is what I’m thinking…. Soft pink bridesmaids dresses with accents of jade, tan vest and pants for the groomsmen with jade ties, and the groom and i will be accenting ourselves with peacock feather’s in our hair. Sounds kinda wierd i’m sure but the vision I have in my head is gorgeous. I don’t want a whole peacock themed wedding, just some accents here and there. Help!!!!
Nicole,
You might like some of the ideas here…
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Part 1
I could easily see this in your colors.
I also google imaged peacock feather hair pins, those are great and would look beautiful with pink and jade. Love it. I’m not so sure would have the groom wearing a peacock feather in his hair.
Here is a board. The colors are not exact but maybe will help…
http://www.polyvore.com/peacock_inspired/set?id=42651403
peacock feathers added to this style would look nice…
pls am havin a lil prob combinin my weddin colors am tinkn of apple green,lightgold and cofee or pink and grey, den green and gold pls advice tnx
Beesola,
Could I see your venue link or pic? It helps with finding complimenting colors.
ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO GET 2 PALE SAGE TABLE CLOTHS 54 x 70???? I AM DESPERATE!!
E-MAIL ME WITH PLACE TO GET THEM! shern.cynthia@yahoo.com
this is my dream wedding and our colors are lime green and hot pink. First i was thinking going every other color with dresses, then now thinking all hot pink for the ladies, and lime green for the men, my fiance’ choice. please give me some ideas.
Faye,
Here are some gorgeous pics that will give you some ideas….
* pink and green
* You can have th ebest of both worlds, check this out….
You can also choose to have some green in the bouquets too.
* Like this…
* Here it is with the green…
Hi Ana i’m getting married on Jan.06.12 and still undecided on the color motif, were considering a combination of Brown and Orange or Navy Blue and Silver.
May i get your comments about it?
thanks a lot in advance.
Aliza,
Oh I love the idea of brown and orange for a jan. wedding. Can I get a venue link or pic to see what compliments it best. Thanks!!
Hi,
I am having the colours ivory, sage green and pink. It’s mainly going to be green but I love cherry blossoms so I want them to come through in th ‘pink’
Hi Stacey,
Just wondering if you had any ideas on my comment above
Sam,
* see this
I would make cherry blossoms my motif. Printing it on all paper goods. Think about sage linens with white chair covers and sage ties, pulling in the pink cherry blossoms for your centerpieces. Can I see your venue link or pic?
* check this out too
Sam,
Can I get a look at your venue pic or link so I can see what will work. I got a few ideas and wanted to make sure how the linens etc. should be done and colors. Thanks! Also what color will your bm’s be in?
Hi Stacey,
I posted on salute the spring with a cherry blossom (December 6 2010), I was going with burgundy theme but have changed the colours. It is the same venue but with the green, cream and pink. The bridesmaids are in a light pale sage green, the flowergirls in pink :)
Sam,
I cant seem to find the comment for the venue. Could you repost it? thanks!
sam,
* see this
* then take a look at this, and also this
Sam,
Take a look at this beauty….
Imagine adding cherry blossoms to a mix of florals in shades of pink.
Sam,
Just happened on this wedding and thought I would share….
hi stacey i really like ur ideas would mind to send me a copy of pink and green motif?every idea will help me decide to make my wedding as perfect as any wedding..
thank u and more power…
marie
Marie,
* pics
* some real wedding pics
Thank you for all your help and ideas. I do need a little more help, my best friend is getting married a month before me and wanted to do navy, fuchsia and white for her colors because her venue has a lot of white in it. She says she can’t find anything that looks good and thinks she might need to changes her colors!!!
She doesn’t want to change, so if you have any ideas 
or things i can send her that would be greatly appreciated.
thanks again,
Serena
Serena,
Oh I love fuschia and navy together! It looks amazing!
* some pics
* more pics
* here is just navy and pink random pics but they are so pretty!
i am haveing a party i want to use pink, line green. i will be using white chair covers with sashes. but i do not want it to look like a wedding, so what can i add or do to make it look like a party??
Teresa,
* this is pretty great
Teresa,
* more ideas
I AM IN A BIND I’M HAVING A FUCHSIA AND LIME GREEN WEDDING WITH BLACK AND WHITE ACCENTS FOR THE COLORS, OUR THEME IS FAIRYTALE/PRINCESS. SO I’M HAVING ISSUES FINDING LIME GREEN ESCORT CARDS AND FUCHSIA TABLE CARDS. I WANTED MY TABLES TO BE DISNEY PRINCESS NAMES INSTEAD OF NUMBERS BUT I CAN’T SEEM TO FIND ANY COLORED PAPER THAT I COULD PRINT ON MY OWN OR ANY THAT WORK WITH THAT IDEA. I COULD REALLY USE HELP. I ALSO NEED HELP FINDING WEDDING INVITATIONS???? I APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL IDEAS!!!!!! THANKS A BUNCH
Serena,
* just found this
* this site
* results for cardstock
* some ideas
Serena,
* real wedding decor ideas
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If you go with a simple black and white you could add fuschia and lime ribbons on diy invites etc. It would be easy to find at wal-mart, craft stores etc. You could even attach jewels on the invite ribbons.
Hi.
I’m from Malaysia.I plan to have a wedding near the lakes..it will probably be at nite since it is very hot in the afternoon.Do u have any colour suggestions?The wedding will be somewhere in May/June 2011.TQ
inamarsha,
do you have a venue link or pic? If you are having an evening wedding I suggest light colors or colors like hot pinks etc. Those that tend to show up well, blues and purples will look grey at night and fade into the background, unless you have great lighting.
Hi Stacey,
I am having a really hard time choosing my colors for my Spring wedding. I am getting married in May 2011 and my venue is all white with hard wood floors located on a black water river. I kinda call it the “new” rustic look. I keep going back and forth between pale pink and champagne with green accents, black and white with hot pink and apple green accents, and purple, pink, and green. I want it to be more traditional than modern. I really want it to be romantic with lots of candles, flowers and greenery, and twinkling lights. I have attached a few pictures of my venue. Can you suggest a color scheme that would go best with this venue and allow me to keep the look I want while still making it look springlike? Thanks!
Just to add a note…I love the garden theme wedding you have on this site.
Jersey,
* this would be completely amazing in your venue.
* more of the wedding
* last pic
Jersey,
* this is beautiful
* this is nice
* my style boards to look thru
Jersey,
* this would suit what you are looking for. traditional look in the crystal, modern colors, etc. Like it said a fresh take on the traditional wedding-which fits what you describe.
Stacey,
Thank you so much! I just love the ideas you’ve given me. The last one is definitely my most favorite! I love your boards and I will definitely look through them as well. Thanks for your great ideas!
Jersey
hi stacey, please give me some advise, which one do you think the best color: pink-green-turquoise or pink-purple-turquoise?
Angie,
Both look great actually but what does your venue look like?
* if you look closely you will see pale purple in the bouquets
* rest of wedding
Hi Ladies,
Am having my wedding in Feb 2011.Am thinking of using 3 combos. Jade green, lime and burnt gold.Please advise if this three combos will work for an outdoor reception
Do you also have some sample decors?
Sella
Sella,
I made you a board. I hope you like it.
I AM TRYING TO PICK MY FLOWERS AND I HAVE THIS VISION IN MY HEAD BUT I COULD USE OPINIONS. MY COLORS ARE FUCHSIA, LIME GREEN AND WHITE, SO I WAS THINKING FUCHSIA AND LIME GREEN HYDRANGEAS WITH WHITE CALLA LILIES AND A FEW STARGAZERS. DO YOU THINK THIS WOULD LOOK GOOD????
Serena,
Yes, It sounds beautiful.
* some pics
* here are some bouquets that are close
Hey…..my colors are yellow,silver n green…..I knw nobodiz sees it like ME….I want my 5 bridesmaid in yellow n maid n matron in a green…I cnt find my yellow 2 make sure dat it will compliment their skin….I wnt the groomsmen in platinum tuxz….ME N MY GROOM IN WHITE…..WHT DO U THINK….I dnt want MY WEDDING 2 look like a SPRITE BOTTLE…..PLZ HELP
KConFidEnTBrOwN,
I actually think it will look very nice. What are their skintones?
KConFidEnTBrOwN,
*this may help
hi i’m having my wedding on 9/24/11 in lake tahoe, CA. The ceremony is on the terrace and the reception is in the crystal room if you look at the link for the venue. I want to do pink and green for my colors. I think fuchsia and lime green. The venue has a lot of white or ivory depending on which i choose and i don’t know which would look best?? I need a lot of help coming up with ideas. I know i want to have the bridesmaids in pink dresses with green flowers. Pls help
Thanks, serena
Serena,
Beautiful place. ivory with fuschia and green would give it a less crisp much softer look, where white will give a more crisp decor. It depends on the style your after. Both would look beautiful. I love the chairs in the venue. I am heavily leaning toward ivory.
* loads of pics
* with brown and ivory
Thank you Stacy. I love the chairs also. I was wondering if you have any ideas for center pieces and flowers??? The venue comes with the table cloths and the venue says they can set the tables for me but it needs to be ready to just be put onto the table. I want to add color to the table because like i said it’s white or ivory and one of my girlfriends is going to help so it’s set correctly but i could use ideas.
thanks
Serena,
* some ideas!
* more ideas
But my fave is the one i previously gave.
Hi stacey,
I’m getting married next year July 08, 2011, And my motif is apple green and fushia pink with atouch of royal blue but the dominant color is apple gree. Is it nice combination also? What do you think and I dont have any wedding theme at the moment for my reception, can you give me any idea?Thanks
Charity,
It is a great combo together. Could I see a pic or link to your venue? Also a great place other than thelocation is what you and your fh like. usually the style the couple loves becomes the theme. If you could tell me a couple things I could look into that. it coudl be a fave movie, era, place, or personal style, etc.
thanks for the reply stacey… It takes away all my worries if this color combination will work. By the way our reception will be in a hotel its an indoor and until now I can’t think anything for the theme, Is it really needed?
Charity,
A theme is not necessary. Just go with what you both love and make it flow together. In vintage weddings there were no such thing as themes. It was just decorated in the brids chosen colors. But if you wanted something to tie in you could do something as simple as a monogram on invites, programs, cake, bouquet ribbon, etc.
Thanks a lot, By the way one more thing, can you give me any idea for the flowers, what flower I will use as my bouquet, for the entourage, for the bridal car and the center piece, that suite with my motif coz the supplier is already asking me but I can’t give any right now. maybe if you can give me any link or pictures it will be much appreciated. Thanks and More power to you.
Charity,
Orchids and roses are nice. it would really depend on the floral budget. Hydrangeas are another beautiful flower and come in an array of shades. This could be a shade of blue for the wedding. I would talk to my supplier for some great suggestions. The great thing about green orchids is they have a fuschia colored center. You could pull the blue in with vases or in some writing on the programs.
*bouquet
Actually this site has alot of bouquets you can search by color.
Okay, people. I need all the help I can get. I am having a pink & green wedding August of next year. I don’t want to over do it with either color so any ideas you have would be great! I need help with everything! I don’t have any pictures of the church or the reception area, yet. Also, I would like my MOH to be in pink & the bridesmaid to be in green. The Groom is going to be in white, don’t know what color vest for him or the groomsmen. Bring on the ideas! Thanks!!
Danielle,
* pics
* real wedding
For the gm you could have classic black with white or you could match the dresses. Depends on how colorful you want your wedding.
* more real weddings
I would also like to add the fleur de lis somewhere in there, if you could give me some links to some ideas, that would be great.
Danielle,
* pics
hi there. im planning to use pink green and ivory / pearl in my wedding in Oct 2012. Actually Im planning to use, green and ivory/ pearl as the main color and pink just to accentuate. but my wedding isnt a day wedding. is it still okay? What shades of green and pink shoud I use? Please help
Cielo,
To make it really pop. If you went with simple green and white onthe decor you could pull in pink pinlighting around the room. It would look magical with votives everywhere! Do you have a pic or link of your venue? So I can see which shades go well?
Absolutely! Sage and fuschia pink would be nice. Or you could keep the colors light to show up well at night. Make sure there is great lighting or even pinlighting.
hie my friend is wedding on the 29/10/11 and she wants to have all shades of pink and mint green l need all the help l can get and it is going to be a garden wedding
Mumu,
* real wedding 1
* wedding 2
Mumu,
*Had trouble posting this so tried it from google engine.
Also google search pink and green weddings for loads of ideas. Some colors may not be exact but will give and idea of what can be done.
I am getting married in april i was wondering should i do pink and green i really love those colors together but not sure about the season
Corina,
*Pink and green are perfect!
* real weddings
I’m getting married October 2011, I really want a pink and green wedding but I’m getting married in the fall and don’t know if that would work .. advice please?
Ashley,
Yes it would be stunning! Alot of brides use more deeper shades, muted shades. Some use bright. But yes! it will be perfect to use!!!
* real wedding
* or this
* this would work
* I love the apples mixed in with this!! Perfect for a fall wedding.
* this is pretty
hiyee!
i’m from philippines, 36 years old (tho according to people, modesty aside, i look 10 years younger) and i’m getting married on 03.12.11 and we are considering a combination of apple green, white and silver..
may i get your comments about it?
thanks a lot in advance.
mhalou
Mhalou,
Love the color scheme very much!! Of course I am partial to silver/grey.
* check out how the silver linens make the white and green come to life.
* more pics
Mhalou,
* more apple green
Also throwing in green and grey pics.
* here
Am getting married in Feb 2011. my inspiration is peacock feather.I would love my maids to wear Marigold dresses.Please advise the best colors to blend with this as well as mens wear.
Thanks very much
Trina,
What color is your venue? I could find some complimenting colors. Actually, peacock feathers with champagne roses with marigold dresses would be beautiful. Or blue is the perfect compliment to this color.
* like this
Trina,
* look at this
Trina,
* another table
Trina,
Teal and marigold would be nice. And pink and marigold would too.
* like this one
This is the reception venue.with me posing.
Trina,
* what if you used pale to medium yellow florals with peacock feathers? I think it would be so pretty here
Trina,
* or this, this is absolutely stunning!
Hi,am getting married in July 2010,my colour scheme is Olive green and silver but am getting problem choosing colours for the grooms maid.I dont want them to put on suits,Ethinic shirt will do but am confused about the colour.
Betty,
Do youwant them in slacks and shirt? Have you got the color for the bridesmaid? Did you mean ethnic style shirt? Thanks and my apologies for not being clear on the question.
THank you for all the flower/tux recommendations—beautiful pictures and ideas! :)
I am loving all this pink and green!! I am getting married next June and having a hot pink and green wedding. I want the girls to wear hot pink, but want to incorporate green as well! I’m not sure what to put the guys in—I really like the suits with green, but will it not be enough if the girls flowers aren’t all green?? HELP please! :)
Nicole,
I would do pink and green florals.
*like these
* loads of pics here
Nicole,
* florals
Nicole,
*WOW
You could easily have the guys in black with pink and green striped ties. I think the green would look good then have the pink and green boutonniere or a neat pink/green pocket square.
Put the girls in your pink dresses… then a green sash that maybe is pinned in place with faux pearls. The guys wear green vest and/or ties, the groom wears white or a champagne color. Make the flowers for the girls more pastel colors of pink with splashes of hot pink and maybe a few stems of a green flower. As for the guys, do the same with their flowers, if wearing any. A simple calla lilly with a pink wrapping the stem will look stunning on their tux’s. Good luck!
Hi am wedding in December 2010, am a dark toned lady and really into Hot Pink & Green theme.Please advise if this colours will work for a dark person. Am open to suggestions and what will work well for the groom.
Thanks
Sella,
Hot pink and green, it will be beautiful and go with what you love! make sure you get the bridal party to try on the shades of pink or green your interested in. You could have the groom in a black suit with white shirt and pink/green boutonniere or pocket hankie.
* pics
Sella,
* more pics
*LOVE this look
Sella,
* here are some xtra pics
i am having a pink and green wedding also… on thanksgiving weekend ….bot the feedback i have gotten about not using fall colors!!!!!