Chocolate Brown Weddings
But now, it's like the most visible Hilton heir: Paris — just Paris. Everyone knows who you mean.
Chocolate Brown is the color that fuels any number of high-flying color schemes. It's the go-to hue, whether it's a fall wedding that needs a touch of naturalism, or a fresh concept by a "design progressive" bride armed with a Gocco press, a bucketful of Etsy bookmarks and shelves groaning with artisan papers.
Alas for the chocolate-tigued, that's a migration not likely to happen — at least not soon. The world's still crazy-in-love with chocolate, and all its savory cousins: coffee, mocha, tan. Its hoped-for heir apparent, steel gray, has made inroads ... but has yet to take the wedding world by storm.
And that might not happen right away, because among the neutrals — unlike gunmetal gray! — chocolate brown is warm. Inviting. Feminine, even.
Pair it with just about any imaginable pastel or bright tropical hue, and you've got intimate, instant chic.
How to Get Down With Brown
But later on in the craze, we started to see new hues: butter yellow, lime or apple green. And that original pink got bumped up to sizzling fuchsia. We saw ultra-warm pairings like salmon, peach and burnt orange take their cue. So did aqua and teal.
As royal purple and eggplant colonized the pages of Vogue, they too started flaunting their charms against a field of chocolate brown. So did lavender.
Now, cutting-edge weddings interweave brown with fire-engine reds, copper and oranges, adding exotic touches like pin-tucked linens and fringe. Sometimes, you see brown with burgundy, a dark but elegant pairing ... and sometimes with crisp, patterned black and white.
Beautiful Byways
To most eyes, it's the warm and 'poppy' colors that meld best with chocolate brown. Still, there are blessed exceptions. Cool sage and brown launches the ultimate West Coast palette, especially with twigs or branches, bamboo, palm-leaf, handmade papers and other natural materials.Also down with brown: monochromatics like champagne, khaki and cream. All this adds up to a Tuscan vibe that's positively royal. Just add dabs of gold, olive or brick.
Designing Brides
Everyone knows the traditional wedding: tulle, rose and shasta daisy affairs infused with lavender, pale yellow and other blushing hues.Then, you've got naturalistic weddings — keyed to the blazing hues of a New England hillside in fall.
Here, you see all those sassy, style-infused hallmarks of modern events: patterns (paisleys, damasks, moroccan or henna-style, just to name a few!). And bright chunks of contrasting satin ribbon.
Then, you see cakes stacked in 'gift box' designs, or flaunting quilted, embossed or hand-painted fondant, ribbons, or graphic accents (polka dots, swiss dots, art nouveau swirls or preppy stripes, anyone?).
And modern centerpieces look sharp in this setting: think trays full of wheat grass studded with gerber stems. Or clear cylinders filled with 'drowning' florals and topped with a floating candle.
Papers are uber-important, too. As for invites? Spunky and graphic, if not outright letterpressed in some swanky coastal atelier.
In other words, chocolate brown weddings really are all about detail.
Dialing Up Table Details
Because brown functions as a neutral and can be dark in quantity, this wedding offers the perfect excuse to mix up table linens and centerpieces. Drape some tables with chocolate brown linens and others with cream or mocha, alternating overlays.Then, for focal points, mix up your centerpieces in color and style. If your colors are pink and brown, work in some pale green and peach blooms to add depth to your palette. Use higher centerpieces on some tables, lower on others, and simple lanterns or hurricane lamps on still others.
Funkified Florals
Want actual brown blossoms in your bouquets? Take a look at chocolate brown cosmos, hot chocolate mini-callas, or sultry leucadendrons, to name a few: all of which look fabulous with cream mini-callas or green orchids. Fiddleheads are another super-stylish accent.
For bridesmaids in brown, monochromatic cream bouquets in a tight posy style are simple but stunning.
Over-the-Top Touches
As always, a candy buffet looks terrific in a color-popping wedding like this one.For fun photo ops outdoors, hand your bridesmaids some super-bright parasols in your alternate color and ask them to pop 'em. They'll look like free-wheeling flowers in pics.
And here's one fun last idea for chocolate brides: liven up your bridal attire with a pair of bright heels to match the theme: fuchsia, teal, or lime green!
Talk Back!
Tell us about your chocolate brown wedding. What's got you stumped? What gorgeous designs have you found, or created?
hi!
i really like your website….it provides a lot of insight, too much perhaps that i’m getting crazy with the color scheme…i need help! my fiance and I both love the chocolate brown and apple/mint green color, could we add crimson red in the palette or is dark pink better? we’re getting married in July 2010 and i’m going to send the link of our venue…please…please.. please help us….without the colors, we couldn’t move forward…thanks a lot… http://www.weddingsatsplendido.com/
I think either color would work . . . your reception site has lots of wood and either color would work. Brown with red accents and just a touch of granny apple green would look very “fresh” . . . you could also go for a clean, sleek oriental look. Good Luck!
thanks….any ideas on the table settings?
Brown tablecloth
brown or green napkins
white plates
red and green apple centerpice OR
green apple centerpiece w/red votives or red rose petals scattered on the table OR
a green and red floral centerpiece
The photo on the inspiration board is as close as I could find . . . .I think a little red would
in the centerpiece would make the table “pop”
Also, a centerpiece made with a green wine bottle and red flowers would work
thank you very very very much nancy! now, i can visualize the colors blending well together…thanks…
i’m planning a brown and blue wedding and cant seem to find the right cake, bridesmaid dressing and the perfect gown with a little touch of brown
I highly recommed going to the Alfred Angelo and David’s Bridal websites and mixing and matching a blue dress with a brown sash.
Hey Brides,
I have a tone of baby pink and brown items for sale. I have pillow,garter etc..
hey! I am gettin married in May 2010 and am using brown with pink accents. Do you have pictures of your items you are selling and a complete list of the items, because I am very interested! thank you!!
my wedding colors are chocolate brown with pink accents. do you think it will be too much brown if i use brown linens and napkins?? or will it look nicer if i use white linens to cover my round tables with brown napkins and use some pink to tie it all in???
ashley,
you could have white linens and brown napkins which will look great! or have brown linens with white napkins. but i would have chocolate linens with pink accents and pull the white in the plates.
*pics
i agree with this suggestion! very classy and elegant
Hi there, I’m not getting married until 2011, but I’m trying to get a start on some planning. I’m stumped on colors. I had wanted lavender and pink, but I love the chocolate brown and pink color theme. I am having red tulips as my flower (its the first flower my fiance gave me). I would even mind having all colors, but wouldnt know how to incorporate them…it does seem like a lot of colors maybe. Any help on a decision would be EXTREMELY appreciated. :) Thank you so much.
melissa,
i wouldnt recommend searching for colors until you book your venue. You will want colors and style to go with your location. Which month are you getting married? Spring or Summer would be a great choice cause you could have a main color scheme of chocolate and white and pull in spring bouquets of different colors. Location is everything, it could be the venue wouldnt go well with multi colors depending on if it is ornate or simple. If you already have your venue, do you have a pic or link?
I’m geting married August 2010. I am having chocolate brown with lime green accents. My flower is white calla lillies for some calmness. So far all I’ve been able to find are chinese lanters and tulle. I’m not the most creative person so any ideas for reception decorations would be so much appreciated. Thanks ladies! And congrats to everyone. It’s so nice to know that I’m not alone!!
allieS,
do you have a picture or link i can see the venue? that way i will see what decor ideas would go?
I love all the pictures and ideas you have for your weddings. I need some help. I am the mother of the bride and we live almost 1000 miles away from each other. I could really use some help trying to find my dress. She is doing chocolate and coral and I can’t seem to find the perfect dress. I am about a size 22W and 44 years old. I just can’t wear all the styles I am finding. Her wedding is in October….HELP!!!!!!
June,
here are some guidelines…
*dress style
you could wear a beautiful mocha dress with heels and jewelry. just make sure it suits your skintone, eye and hair color. you will be radiant. stick with the formality of the wedding.
* another great guideline
* the mocha suit on this page is what i am leaning to, if it suits your skintone;very elegant
Hello all,
Initially my fiance and I wanted the classy butter yellow, green, silver and white for our late spring wedding June 05,2010. We have decided to have a cocktail reception in a penthouse suite that is darker in color, yet beautiful… I am wondering if I should incorporate chocolate brown into my color scheme? Any ideas will be greatly appreciated! I dont want to be tacky, but what about cupcake tier cakes with a cake for us to cut into?
Thanks again!!
JenL,
if it has alot of brown already i would suggest not adding more brown. could you post a pic of the venue so i could double check? thanks!!
Love the cupcake tiers and cake to cut! keep that one!!
Stacey,
Thank you for all of your help….. These are the best pictures that I could find. It is much more beautiful in person. It’s fully furnished in the pics, we are looking to have 80+ guests in a 2000sqft penthouse…
I do not even know where to begin, as far as decor….
JenL
JenL,
i think your right on target with your color scheme. i didnt see the reception area with tables?!? this decor would be best with cylinder vases and floating candles. it would compliment the style of the room very much. i wouldnt add any more brown to the room. i do love the ideas of fresh greens, crisp white, and creamy yellow. very simple glass bowls of fresh green hydrangea, white tulips, and creamy yellow roses would be great for this room. not to big on the centerpieces though. minimal touches would be best. the room is gorgeous as is. you can get away with white table linens, keep them clean and sleek, adding chocolate brown napkins would look great as well. it would look so good to take the flowers i suggested and submerge 1 of each in the cylinder with floating candle. this would be enough to make a statement. you could put small votives of pale yellow in glass votive holders. ( look for small glass holders of the thinner glass that looks like a very tiny cylinder vase). to add more ambiance have scattered cylinders in strategic spots. i suggested the flowers above for spring and a more clean, minimal flower.
JenL,
this board i made has brown accents. when paired with enough light or bright colors it gives a very polished look which is needed for this venue.
* this will work perfectly too, it has a subtle loft feel to it.
Hi All
I have been impressed by all the comments posted and would like some assistance with colour schemes for our upcomming wedding. My dress is natural white colour ( super smooth paper silk) and I have seen beautiful chcolcate bridesmaids dresses. Can these colours work together? Our venue is retaurant and has a lot of wood and black chairs - I am worried it the colours may be too heavy or clash? I am big on clean and crisp. Please help.
claire, oh that would be beautiful. can i see a pic of the venue? i am big on a clean and crisp look too. i will see what could work best and visualize how the brown will look, with out it giving a drab look to a festive event. are you wanting to add an accent color? or go with crisp white and brown only?
Hi Stacey I dont have any photos of the venue as yet but there is a website with a few shots at http://www.musselbar.com.au We can use the black and white chairs or have them covered. I had intially thought crisp black, white and brown colour theme but since looking at your website I have seen some beautiful and subtle blue and brown combinations. Would you suggest other accents? Will the blacl and white chairs be too distracting? The dress (named lilly) can be found at http://www.samanthawynne.com.au/pages/default.cfm?page_id=40926at - Thanks for your help - you are amazing
I think those colors would be great together . . . but just to keep it from being too dark, punch up
the color scheme with some gold. Gold flatware, gold napkin rings, gold bows, gold votive holders,
or gold branches in the centerpieces. Use gold braided “rope” on the layers of the wedding cake. Use gold braided rope with tassels to bundle up material on the head table to make swags. Polished gold adds to the earthy warm-ness of the brown, or sparkly gold can add a little sparkle to make the brown “pop”.
HELP!! I am decorating for a wedding and the bridesmaid dresses are chocolate brown, the flowers are a rose color, almost fushia.
What color should the tablecloths be in the reception hall and also what color should the pew swags be and the pew bows in the church. She wants to use white tablecloths but I don’t know if they will look good since none of the flowers are white.
HELP PLEASE…wedding is in 3 weeks.
p. sapp,
actually white tablecloths will be perfect for fuschia flowers. it will lend a crisp, refreshing look. white will keep it simple, add creamy brown napkins and add a brown favor box with fuschia ribbon or an extra touch with one single fuschia flower at each placesetting. for the swags and bows, what color is the church? sometimes white is the better option due to it going with everything.
p. sapp,
some links…
*wedding pics
have white chair covers with brown sashes, even consider brown table runners. let the fuschia pop only in the flowers, for a elegant look and warmness brown will lend to it. adding only pops of the brown will do the same or similar look a brown cloth will do.
*fuschia wedding
here is an example, it is simple elegance…
*love it
do you still have these centerpieces?
I’m getting married in April 2010 and my fiancee and I have chosen Champagne, Dark Chocolate Brown, and antique gold for our wedding colors but I have no idea what to do with any of them. Can you help me please?
kayla,
*chocolate and champagne wedding board
*brown and champage color scheme
*brown and gold wedding inspiration
were youwanting to use chocolate or champagne linens? i am gonna put you a baord together tomorrow and post it. also what color will the bm dresses be?
kayla,
hi again! i made you a board. since i was unsure of the type of wedding you’d have i made it romantic spring. if you want to make it more modern i am gonna give you a link so you can pull ideas from there.
i thought a simple table would be stunning. you can opt to have elegant brown napkins or put a champagne topper over luxurious brown linens. table runners are also an option. mixed rocks or colored crystals are great to pull in a lil’ color in centerpieces ( saveoncrafts.com). i chose a mixture of flowers in whites and champagne roses. you will see hydrangea but you dont have to use those. you can go with all one flower if you prefer. but i do suggest pulling in a lil color in the flowers. champagne roses can look a lil gold, so that is a plus. more modern? square vases or cylinder vases brimming with spring branches. have cylinders with candles down the aisle. in your reception, if your reception is plain doll it up with patterned linens. the simplest would be champagne adding a textured brown napkin. keep flowers simple and streamlined such as callas with curly willow( which will pull in more brown from stems) for the gold keep it accents only. favors, ribbons, etc. have amazing lanterns overhead. i will make you another board to show how it could look.
kayla,
here is the modern board
Hi ladies. First, I’d like to say how great it is that all of you women are on here to help us brides to be. I’ve read nearly all the comments on here and I think it’s great how you all give your time to those in need…including myself!
I’m getting married on September 18, 2010 and I’m having trouble with picking colors. I’m choosing my colors based on my invitations, which are DIYers. I attached a picture of the invitation. Now, my question is this: Since the invites are brown and beige, does that mean my dress has to be beige? Also, I know I love and want brown as my main color. Should I be choosing another color besides brown and beige? And if i’m choosing another color, what does that color go on? Flowers, dresses, etc?
Thanks for all that you do!
No at all! You make the rules. I am wearing white and all my stationary is biege because I think it looks pretty and classy!
At some point, you’ll probably have to add in another
color . . .unless your going to have brown and beige
flowers with brown ribbon. My suggestion . . .
go see your florist, and have him/her pick flowers
that are appropriate for the season, AND that go with
your main color. Where to add them? Your flowers,
(bouquets, boutonierres, centerpieces), candles,
and if your like, programs, cake, linens, well . . .
pretty much anywhere you need a shot of color.
I love brown dresses . . . I think it looks good on almost any skin tone, is very classy (and classic!),
and adding just a touch of color punches it up a little
bit. Since your getting married in September, I’m
adding on some photos from my niece’s wedding last
September. Her b’maids wore mocha (dark brown)
and latte (beige). The bride is a redhead, so the brown also didn’t clash with her hair. Your invitations
are cute . . . good luck with your wedding.
I am getting married in october and I used the same invitations! Beware on the inviations the stickers dont hold to well and we had to use super glue to hold it shut. Also I am going with the Brown Bridesmaid dresses and then the Pool blue flower girl and Pool blue ties for the dads. Brown is the main color with the blue accent.
I love your invites. Where did you get the materials for these as I noticed they are DIYers and I’m hoping they are in my price range!
Actually, it’s a complete set that I purchased from Michaels. They have all different kinds. Check them out at their website. I think the brand is “Brides”.
I am getting married in a year, and I wanted to know if I should only incorporate just coral, chocolate, and yellow or what because it seems like I am just adding colors.
nydia,
those are beautiful colors together. have chocolate as your base and coral and yellow as your florals. it would really be elegant. what type of wedding are you wanting?
*wedding pic ideas
*yellow and coral wedding board
*brown and coral wedding board
*brown yellow peach wedding board
my man and i are talking about our marriage and one main thing keeps coming up. the color scheme. i was thinking either purple and chocolate or peach and teal. or some kind of mixture. hard to pick something that will compliment us both. im african american and hes white.
lost in a sea of color,
the best thing to do here is you each pick a color. or look at your venue and see what colors compliment it, then make the details about the 2 of you. can you tell me a bit about your likes are and i will see if i can help! also when are you getting married? and what type of wedding do youwant? you can also combine the 2 colors schemes above. have chocolate as a base color, then add florals and touches of a shade of purple and peach. do you like bold colors or soft? another easy solution is pick 1 bold color and set it against a neutral. shimmery champagne beige and coral is a great scheme, with the bridal party in chocolate. this is also great because the only colors in florals you will need is the bold color(coral). and you can make it even easier by choosing one type flower( example: coral roses) with you or your bridal party carrying white with elegant chocolate ribbons. if you still want a small bit of teal, you could add a few peacock feathers. but i would make that very subtle. another great color is grey paired with a bold color. here is a site that shows table ideas( linen company)
*table pics
it might help to look at pics
lost in a sea of color,
also, sign up free at theknot.com, once you do click wedding photos then it will show color galleries, that will help tremendously. if you like the color scheme i gave let me know and i will make the board
lost in sea of color…..
here is a sample board i made to show what the colors i suggested look like. i chose more brown, so i didnt really show alot of the shimmery beige, its in the chair covers and linens.
My suggestions . . . keep the men in simple black and white
tuxes, don’t get fancy. For the women, if you like purple,
try using platinumn, silver or pewter as a base and then
add what shade of purple you like as an accent. Also,
I LOVE the soft peachy color terracotta (see David’s Bridal)
or shrimp at Alfred Angelo. If you go to the David’s Brial
website, set up an account (give your email and a password)
then you can click on Dress Your Wedding . . . you pick people
(adults, kids, men, plus or missy sizes), you choose from 4 different skin tones, 4 different hair colors then add the dresses
and sashes, purses, shoes, etc. It’s sort of like playing with
paper dolls. I just visited and used terracotta and latte-
there aren’t a lot of terracotta dresses, but it’s a very flattering
color on anyone from a tan to dark, dark skin.
My wedding colors are chocolate ivory and red and my bridesmaids are wearing chocolate and ivory sashes what should the groomsmen wear
brittany,
hi!! it depends on the look you are after. i have seen black tuxes or suits with brown vests and ties that look great for the guys who arent fond of wearing all brown. though brown looks equally great. some brides prefer not to have black tuxes/suits against brown dresses but the look is amazing.
*black and brown tux
*black v. khaki v. brown
here is another idea, just have the simple brown with ivory….
*wedding forum
Hey ladies! I just got engaged last month and set my wedding date for late September 2010. I am at the “choosing colors” stage and my mind has gone from color to color. First let me paint a picture for you…our wedding will be around 6pm in NC. The wedding will be outside (lots of greenery) and the reception will be on the roof (possibly) overlooking the city lights, but there is also an inside area that will be decorated as well. Our reception theme is a SOUTH BEACH THEME (candles, ottomans, pillows, curtains, etc).
I am STUCK on the color coral. I cannot let it go! I really like coral and eggplant but my fiance’ does not like the eggplant. He likes aqua and brown. I hate to admit it, but I also like aqua and brown together. I have also thought of coral and aqua; coral, aqua, and brown; and coral and lavendar. I am SO confused! I don’t want the reception to look tacky because it will be at night and we have these bright colors, but at the same time, I do not like fall colors. I thought about a light color paired with a dark color to bring down the brightness.
Please help ladies! My fiance’ and I are not traditional people so we are open to just about anything. Also, I will have calla lilies and/or tiger lilies in a square vase as my centerpieces. Just thought knowing the flower will help. If anybody can put together a board (because I am a visual person) that will be great! Ttyl
I would recommend going with aqua (teal), brown and coral. There are beautiful coral roses that you can pair with the callas. The aqua could be used for accents and the coral roses will pop against the brown and aqua combo. I am having teal and brown… I am using callas and white and burnt orange roses. It looks great! Plus I think a bright color really adds life to the cool and neutral pallet.
Good luck!
Brown with coral and aqua highlights . . . it works for me.
Brown makes it classy, aqua and coral make it beachy.
Sorry, meant this to be posted with my previous comment.
Nancy,
I LOVE this cake! It is simple yet chic and incorporate those colors! LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!
I’M GLAD, I’M GLAD, I’M GLAD! I like the bold colors,
it stands on it’s own, no need to decorate the cake
table other than a plain tablecloth. When using
bold colors, I’m a big believer in the KISS theory:
Keep It Simple, Silly!
Tiff,
Just thought you might need to know: that cake is on the website:
http://www.papilloncakes.ca/
The bakeries in Canada.
tiffany,
i watched this wedding episode on tv….
*real wedding pics
*karen tran weddings ( i cant tell you how great this website is, check it ALL out)
i made you a board. i used aqua and brown as the staples in the color scheme then i added small touches of coral. i found some lounge pics that i thought would add the perfect touch to your wedding. i had one pic i toyed with, wedding was on a stone balcony but i didnt use it cause i thought it looked less modern and chic. the venue pic i used for the ceremony could easily be the ceremony and then transformed into a chic lounge area since both have the white curtains and draping. for an outdoor ceremony, i would have a simple arch with billowy white curtains to mimic your sitting area. up the aisle have 2 foot tall glass cylinders filled with floating candles or just pillar candles. finish area, if at dusk or night, by adding simple votives around the ledge. it will give you a simple chic look that will give tons of impact for practically pennies. let me know if i was heading in the right direction!!
Stacey,
You hit the nail on the head! I saw Wanda’s wedding from “My Fair Wedding” and absolutely fell in LOVE with her reception. I looked at the board you made me, and I adore it. I never thought about the drapery at the ceremony, but it actually looks very good.
I did change the color of the wedding though. I’m thinking about coral and Tiffany blue with hints of purple (haven’t decided on a shade of purple yet). Stacey, because the ceremony and reception will be during the evening, I don’t want the colors to be too loud. Do you think those colors would work? I really need your help. I value your opinion more than you know!
Does anyone have any pictures of a coral and chocolate wedding with red accents? I am having trouble selecting colors for my wedding. I love the color chocolate but my venue is crimson and gray. Does anyone have any suggestions?
from http://www.jacquespastries.com (beautiful cakes!) These are a little more orange than coral, but you can still get a general idea. Chocolate dresses with coral roses and a few red flowers would be nice!
I am getting married February 27, 2010 in a castle in Ga. The only thing I know so far is that I am using champagne as a wedding color. I was thinking about using chocolate brown and another color. Any suggestions as to the other color and what type of theme or so would go with my wedding. I know it’s winter but don’t want to do snowflakes. Please help.
Okay, I’m gonna go crazy . . . and say peach or coral.
Brown and peach flowers with blush ribbon, large glass cylinders for centerpieces filled with brown, peach and champagne
(gold/bronze) Christmas tree ornaments. A chocolate fondant
cake with champagne colored ribbon and peach flowers.
shanequa,
*castle wedding reception
you could consider the only color i would add here is to brighten castle walls, a creamy white with white roses with apricot or the peach centers ( like nancy b. suggested) with lots of greenery. set against shimmery champagne linens, accented with brown. pull in accents of silver.
*Tammy & Paul in Colorado
* great site ( i just sent another bride tothis site; you gotta check it out too!!)
shanequa,
your best source is http://www.google.co.uk/ to check out castle weddings and castle real weddings. have fun browsing!!
my wedding is in march 2010 and my colors are red chocolate and ivory and champange what colors should the brides maids and the groomsmen should were
I will be getting married around the same time! My colors are in common except I am using teal instead of red. I recently went to DB and my bridemaids tried picked truffle bottoms (long skirts) and champagne tops witha brown sash. However Red with a champagne sash would work nicely as well! Then the guys could wear black tuxes and red vests. It depends how much red you want and whether it is more an accent color or primary. My primary colors are brown and champagne with teal as an accent color.
Hi ladies! I am having SO much trouble picking colors… I am getting married in October 2009 in NY. My main color is chocolate brown and I love fall colors, but I am leaning more away from them now. I was originally thinking of using ivory with deep purple and peach/coral for accents, but now I am drawn to the champagne/gold/blush type colors… I think I am looking for something romantic, classic and elegant, but also a little modern… I need major help! The only reception detail I have decided on is the favors - maple syrup from the Adirondacks, and I think the gold color will complement any of the above ideas. Anyone know where I can turn for more inspiration? Any comments on the colors? Thanks!
melissa,
i agree with the the brown and champagne/blush/gold combo. peach is so close you could add light peach in the in the mix to. if you are looking for modern have sleek calla lilies in tall vases or cylinders of submerged roses, you could even think about topiaries atop clear glass cylinders, add candlelight for romance. pick a wedding invite that has an edge to it, like a more modern shape.
*wedding forum
*Inspiration Board: My wedding colors…
*brown and pink wedding
*Inspiration Boards: Blush Pink, Chocolate Brown, and Cream
brides, i noticed lately there have been some requests for chocolate and red, so i made a board. i put both styles of guys attire and 2 for the girls. i hope it inspires!!
I have read several of the comments, but I am still having trouble finding a few photos that depict a brown and burgundy/wine color scheme for a wedding. I would really like to use that color scheme for my wedding on 8/01/09, but my MOH and several others do not think that combination will look good together… I’m trying to find photos to show them that it will, so they will trust me and stop trying to change my mind. I’m thinking brown tuxes for the guys, but that my MOH is afraid that they will look like UPS men. Help!
ann,
they will look wonderful. another way is toput guys in black with brown vests and ties, this is a super classy look. also theknot.com if you gounder wedding photos then color galleries you will find pics.
you will have better results by googling brown and red wedding board then brown and red wedding also try chocolate and red wedding board. go with what you love, if you cant find anything there, then let me know, they wont look like ups men!
* wedding boards
you have a GORGEOUS wedding scheme!! i love it!! dont change a thing!!
Thanks! All of the comments have helped so much! I went with a brown tux and vest for the guys.
However, I am not stumped with what color my mom and my fiance’s mother should wear… The bridesmaids are wearing burgundy and the groomsmen are in brown….
ann,
the mom’s could choose a color that looks fantastic on them. they shouldnt wear burgundy etc. however think pink, mocha, blush, champagne ( as long as you are not wearing ivory or champagne) i wouldnt use a pale chamapgne i was thinking more champagne gold.
One way to help combine brown and burgandy would be to use gold as an accent color. (Burgandy and gold go great together).
I agree with Stacey, try using brown vests for the groomsmen and a bronze or gold vest for the groom.
try
http://www.weddingswithtara.blogspot.com/2008/07/tony-and-angie.html
There is a photo of a cake and a table setting . . . this
couple used a dark mocha brown. I think some gold rope on
the cake layers or the use of gold flatware or plates would have
made the burgandy color pop a little more.
Go to the David’s Bridal website . . .
go to the Design Your own Wedding area and
dress your “bridesmaid” in dress D18293 (or any other dress that comes in truffle - a medium brown), then add a
cabernet color sash. This is a good idea of how the colors would go together.
Also try the Alfred Angelo website, click on seperates,
try wine tops with expresso skirts
I am also wanting to do a chocolate brown and deep red wedding and am also having trouble finding photos and decorating ideas as well as bridesmaid ideas. Have you found anything helpful. I am actually planning to have chocolate brown, deep red, and some small splashes of yellow. Any ideas?!
try this: Moya + David
We are getting married in June of 2010, and want Chocolate and Red for our colors. i would like some more ideas on dresses and boards than what i have seen. Please help
stacy,
you can also google image chocolate and red wedding, you will get fantastic pics there!! also try brown with touches of red wedding. you can also check out theknot.com under wedding photos then color galleries. let me know what type of brown and red wedding your after, elegant or simple?
I am looking at chocolate brown and burgandy or something deep, romantic. We are getting married at red rocks in Colorado. I am also thinking of having ivory as an accent. I love the Dark red lillies and roses. I was thinking on having the guys wear all black. Not sure
Stacy,
i have a website tocheck out. projectwedding.com under photos you can type in any color you want tosee how it looks. the real weddings are gorgeous!! i especially love this one! i know it’s not red but it has romance all over it!! 
i thin this is a super romantic scheme!
*real wedding
and this one…
*another real wedding ( utterly amazing!)
Stacy, more pics!
i have choosen truffle and latte for my wedding colors, but after reading all the post i notice everyone is somehow incorporating other colors.
i need help do you think i should leave by colors as is, or should i try and tie in another color and if so how and where should i do that??????
jennifer,
hi!! you could have another color, if so, what is your venue colors. you might be able to pick up something from there. i do LOVE a brown and cream or brown and white wedding though! VERY classy!
google image brown and white wedding also crown and cream wedding
if you want to add another color consider green brown and white
google image brown and green wedding ( though i love the simple brown and white the best!) elegant
thank you i found really great pictures and really good ideas. here are a couple of cake i found as well.
I think of silver and gold as “neutral” wedding colors . . .usually,
they are already incorporated into the wedding color sheme because of the jewelry. Gold adds a touch of sparkle to browns.
Wear gold ornaments in you hair, tie a gold sash around the
bride and grooms chair, Tie gold ribbon around the bouquet,
add SMALL gold accents to your cake, wear gold shoes, use gold ribbon on your favor boxes, etc. Just remember, when
using gold . . . less is more. Use SMALL accents as not to
overpower your other colors.
Hi, I’m getting married early 2010 and thinking of a colour scheme or chocolate brown and burgundy with gold accents, but I am clueless as to who would wear what colour and how. Help please. Also I would love to wear a gold bridal gown, will that be ok?
kerry,
yes! a gold bridal gown is perfect!! especially if its light gold. have the bridal party in brown with burgundy or creamy white flowers tied with brown satin ribbons. for you carry white if bridal party carries burgundy or burgundy if they carry white. then in your reception depending on what mood your wanting to set. have creamy white linens with simple burgundy flowers and curly willow, accent with brown napkins to pull the brown out of the curly willow or grapevine if you prefer. if you like the grapevine idea have that in arch, centerpieces, and places that would add a romantic touch. for arches consider adding white lights. let me know what ya think.
kerry, forgot to mention google image chocolate and burgundy wedding then chocolate and red wedding board; brown red gold wedidng board. i used red (more results)
Hi Kerri,
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I just got married on May 30 and love the idea of wedding gowns with color it shows that a person can thinks outside of the box. my colors were choc and lavender with kiwi green as an accent. My dress was midnight lavender(my first thought was light gold or dark champagne) but I saw this dress and fell in love one reason is because purple is one of my favorite colors. I’m attaching a snapshot that a guest took, it was at the end of the reception, so please forgive the hair and make-up
Hi, I’m getting married in july 2010 and LOVE LOVE LOVE your dress…would you mind my asking where you bought it? My colors are the same as yours, chocolate and lavender…I live in Canada, so if I at least know where you bought it I can find out who makes it and see if I can order one…by the way, you looked beautiful!! :o)
Thank you,
Linda
Please help. Is it there another way to thank the wedding party without havin a “rehearsal dinner”? We are doing this ourself and funds are limited. any thoughts will be helpful.
denise,
no you dont have to plan one. they are not necessary at all.
*do you have to have a rehearsal dinner?
*Planning a Rehearsal Dinner
my suggestion if you choose to have one is keep it casual in a backyard or a church hall. i wouldnt overthink this. simple menu can be what one of my friends had. (disposable) trays of spaghetti, rolls, a huge bowl of caesar salad( this eliminates having to buy dressing) and (disposable) trays of strawberry shortcake. everything was disposable plates, forks, glasses, etc. it was laid out buffet style and evryone helped themselves! i have been to seated rehearsal dinners and the casual was by far my fave!! the food was soooo good and everybody preferred it over plated dinners. if you choose to skip this but still want a moment with your family and wedding party. have simple cake and punch. alot of folks overlook this simple yet joyous cake and punch or champagne idea. make sure your cake is not your normal cake and icing. have a super special cake like is on restaurant dessert menus. like a hazelnut chocolate cake or key lime cake. you could even have a great coffee ( have decaf for those who cant sleep if they drink caffeine) and pie. who dont enjoy going out for just coffee and pie or cake? have other beverages for those who dont care for coffee.
*Cheap Ideas for a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
*How to Plan a Memorable Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
*rehearsal dinner ideas
I agree that rehearsal dinners should be kept casual . . . unless, of course, your dad is a millionaire. Just make sure everyone is told how to dress, that is, casual is polo shirts and khakis for the guys, sundressses, or slacksuits for the girls, NOT
cutoffs and a hooters t-shirt. Personally, I think everyone needs
to relax the night before the wedding. Keep the alcohol down to a drink at dinner, or none at all. Throw some bar-be-qued
hamburgers in the crockpot, have some pasta salad and brownies for dessert. I have been in several weddings, and I
was GRATEFUL not to have to go buy another dress for the
rehearsal dinner, and out of town guests will have fewer
things that they have to pack. Have photos from your bridal shower to pass around, turn on the radio for background music,
and break out Trivial Pursuit. Make sure to have someone with a camera and have fun. The people in your wedding party love you and are more interested in having fun than they are in
having a fancy meal. Last year I was the photographer for
my neice’s wedding . . . the reception was held at a nice
resataurant and we ate filet mingon for dinner, but we ordered
out for fried chicken and macaroni salad and set up tables in
her Dad’s garage after the rehearsal. If someone volunteers
to make a cake . . . let them! If your future sister-in-law makes a mean tuna casserole . . . let her bring one!
Someone’s roses are in bloom? . . . break out a old glass coke
bottle and stick a few in water!
Hello new brides to be, I just recently gotten married 3/28/09 and my wedding colors were chocolate brown and tiffany blue, I have some items that I’m selling if anyone is intrested…I have chocolate brown gift bags with white tissue paper with chocolate brown and tiffany blue polka dots on the tissue paper (really cute) (80 bags)
never been open and still in the packages, if interested please email..good luck on your upcoming weddings…email mfrazier88@hotmail.com
I am getting married on September 19, 2009. I want to use chocolate brown and teal. With Teal being the primary color and the chocolate being the accent color. I want to have teal dresses with alittle brown on them. I thought I would use chocolate tuxes with a teal vest, but I don’t know. Will brown tuxes be ok, or should I use black tuxes?? I don’t think black and brown should be worn together!! I NEED HELP!!
morgan,
i do love the idea of chocolate tuxes. it is really a matter of taste. if you dont like brown and black together then by all means, use the chocolate. with teal it will look gorgeous!! google image teal and brown wedding then teal and brown wedding board. replace brown with the word chocolate for xtra results.
I am renewing my vows on september 12th and My colors are cream and chocolate. I think you should look for a lighter color like off white, blue, or beige for your wedding. Good Luck.
Hi morgan,
i think you could have them wear white tuxes. me and my fiance thought about that for our may 2010 wedding but we decided white was better.
I think the black tuxes with the teal dresses and the black tux will look very classic and elegant. By adding the brown accents to each it will look cohesive yet complimentary. I am actually considering these colors as well.
I have a flower dilemma with this color scheme. I want to use white calla lilies, but would love a bright contrasting rose or tiger lilly flower. What colors do you girls suggest?
laura,
i think a shade of pink or dreamsicle orange or coral roses would look beautiful with this!!
Morgan,
I am also using chocolate tux’s!! my wedding is 8-22-09 and my colors are truffle and latte which basically are chocolate and kahki. i got so much grief from the groosmen when i told them they were wearing chocolate tux’s but they are really nice and in good taste.
Are your bridesmaid dresses going to be latte or chocolate? That is what I am kinda unsure about. I am not sure I like the teal dresses with the chocolate accents anymore. So now I knida wanted to go with brown dresses, but if the guys have brown tuxes then wouldn’t that be too much brown? I had also considered the brown with a latte or cream color instead. But I just think that will be too much brown! I have also seen black tuxes with brown vests! Actually, I have seen alot of people do that! I am just kinda stuck on what to do!
morgan-
my bridesmaids dress are latte ( so the lighter color) and they have a brown sash.
Hello to all,
My God-daughter is getting married August 8, 2009 and she is having her 6 bridemaids in cocoa and her 2 matrons in champagne with the cocoa sash. The bride’s gown is ivory with latte trim (beautiful). We thought we should add some color to the wedding party, so we decided on tangerine orange bouquets for the bridemaids and matrons of honor. These bouquets has orange, ivory and a hint of yellow flowers in them and we really like them. Should we add any brown in there at all? The groom has decided that he wants black tux for himself and the groomsmen, but I hate that idea because there is such a nice brown tux that I think would bring the wedding party together. I need your advise as to just leave the bouquets as is or add some brown accents into the bouquet? Also should I just leave the black tux idea alone, since it is his wedding too?
Hey Ann, maybe you can show him the tux in brown that will be in my wedding and how nice they look and maybe he will go for it..
ann, this is what i would do. have the guys wearing the black with champagne vest it will look fantastic!! plus it is failproof! i looked at black tuxes with the latte but i do prefer the champagne i think it will give a crisp classic look. have latte ribbons around the bout. for the groom have him in black and champagne with different color bout. this will make it known that he is the groom tie his bout. in the same ribbon as the brides bouquet.
ann, oh yeah i wouldnt worry about adding brown to the bouquets. unless you want to wrap the stems with a latte ribbon?!? cause to many colors may make it clash because of the latte shade.i found some latte pics and with the black tux and then the brown ; the brown threw it off somehow, and i do love the black tux with the champagne/latte better( in this case) than the brown, i thought it made it look so good!!!!
Hey Ladies,
I’ve read how you have helped everyone out Help me please
Ok here I go,
My groomsmen are wearing chocolate brown suits with the vest and ties the color of the girls dresses. The bridesmaids dresses are cream and my maids of honors and matron are wearing latte. But i’m trying to find bouquet colors. The men in chocolate brown suits are wearing white calla lilies boutineers and the cream suits and ivory suits will have on brown calla lilies. Please Help with the bouquet colors… Can you also give me some links to go to. I’m going to try and make my own but if there are some more reasonable that will help too.
bre,
first things i need to know are: what colors will you not consider? what are some colors you love? and third what does your venue look like? if i know the colors then can find some colors that will compliment. also what is the wedding date?
Stacy, i responded to you about the colors, i’m now thinking about getting the girls one burnt orange calla lily and wrapping the stem in chocolate ribbon and just white calla lilies for myself what do you think
bre, i think that would make a simple yet beautiful impact. i love simplicity, it tends to speak volumes!!
I am getting married 10/09 and really love the chocolate brown idea and ivory. I can not decide between a green or a cranburry color. Some of my bridesmaides, and myself are plus sized and thought that the brown would be flattering on all shapes. Any suggestions? I have 5 bridesmaids, and 2 flower girls. I was planning on having the guys wear brown tuxes or black with brown vests.
suzanne,
brown is a great color!! wow tough decision!! i would personally choose them all!!! google image brown and green wedding then chocolate and green wedding. one thing you can do is choose sage green and add cranberry flowers in the mix. it would look real good. also google image brown and red wedding. have the green in the greenery but dont have dark green have a medium shade.
*Inspiration Board # 3 Apple Green & Chocolate Brown
*Inspiration Board # 133: Chocolate Brown, Cranberry & Ivory
*Inspiration Board # 38: Green, Cranberry & Ivory
*Inspiration Board # 150: Red & Chocolate Brown
:) I love this site … I’ve picked up some good tips/got some good ideas and reaffirmed some of the things I was worrying about.
Any opinions on centerpieces? Our wedding is in June - chocolate brown, peridot (a light sage/mint green), and ivory .. it’s on the formal side - I was thinking of a floating flower / candle in a vase with coffee beans / etc … any suggestions for a good DIY? I’m on a budget - I spent a lot on the reception hall, honeymoon, etc .. time to crunch! :-P
Also favors, I bought 200 personalized green/brown chocolates from theknot.com - should I bother going farther? Wrap them? Add candles? My mom insists that it’s enough - I’m getting all wrapped up in this big white wedding!
kristen,
the favors you have are plenty. if you wanted you could get a simple favor box (check out favorideas) and place at each table setting. i absolutely love the coffee bean idea!! just add flower petals around the base or sprigs of greenery in and around candle bases. another idea is to submerge greenery or orchids on a stem even a simple rose in the vase withthe coffee beans and candle. it would look stunning.
google image coffee bean centerpiece and also submerged rose centerpiece. for the submerged rose you could go to walmart or a local floral market and buy (1 rose per centerpiece) think 1 dozen would do 12 tables. just buy vases, coffee beans. take one cylinder with the rose and floating candle and set it in another vase of coffee beans. or do a trial run of coffee beans in water to make sure it doesnt tint the water.
i want a chocolate brown wedding. i cannot decide between green, red, and yellow. can u help me?
leslie, when is your wedding? and what does your venue look like?
Hi ladies, nice sale going on at AmericanBridal. They have a large cross-section on clearance (favors, accessories, bridesmaid gifts, tote bags etc.), but on top of the clearance they are running a 50% off coupon. This applies only to clearance items, but it really knocks the price down! The coupon code is clearance50 and you need to enter it into the coupon field at checkout. Here’s the link:
* American Bridal Clearance Sale Happy hunting!
Hi guys my wedding is not until September 2010, but it’s never to early to begin picking colors. I really like Chocolate Brown and Aqua, but then what color of flowers? Would orange flowers be too over the top? Help please :)
sherri, love it!!! i have found some links…. the colors may be a little off.
*Board #229: Hot Air Balloons and Polka Dots
i also posted some pics i found google imaging.
sherri, here is a board i created, i hope you like it. i decorated for the middle of summer and fall. if you want to know where a product is from let me know!! thanks
Hi guys my wedding isn’t for a while but i would like to get started with the planning process. I would like a color scheme of peach, chocolate, and ivory i really need some ideas
mae,
i have some pics for you! I love this color scheme! it disappeared for a small while, so happy to see it again! i would add just a touch of the green to it to make it pop even more( but only a touch as in pics)
mae, more pics.
* Beach Wedding Dress ( dress at this website, just google image brown wedding dress for others, i would seriously think about the brown sash, its a jaw dropper!)
mae, here are the rest.
Stacey, the bouquet you show above is gorgeous! I am definitely going to keep this in mind for my wedding, too!
Wedding date 9-5-09 colors are light blue, chocolate and cream, what color flowers can i use for the bouquet and centerpieces?my bm are wearing brown dresses. and what color linen should i get?help…i have tons of thoughts going through my head and cannot narrow them down
candice, google image blue and brown wedding.
i would have the bm carry cream with brown ribbon. youcarry the blue and cream with blue ribbon it would serve for your soemthing blue. as for linen, i would choose cream with blue hydrangea and white roses, and tie a beautiful chocolate brown satin ribbon tied in elegant bow with flowing tails barely touching the table surface, can use monogram rhinestone pins in center of knot if you wish. i saw this idea once, but havent been able to find it since, gorgeous!! tie it all in with brown napkins, creamy white plates and silverware. add candlelight if ya like, keep the votive holders plain or crystal cut and candles in ivory. but if hydrangea and roses are not inthe budget see waht your florist has in season that is similar.
Hello Lovely Ladies & many Brides to be…..
Yipppeeee 
My wedding date is 01/08/09
And I Truely Cant Wait I am so very happy!!
As Im sure you all know this wonderful Feeling heh!!
Well our Colour theme is Teal, chocolate brown and Ivory/off white with Diamantes.
My Brides maids will be wearing Teal knee Length Ruffle dresses
Flower girls in Ivory Tulle skirts with Teal top and Ivory Sash.
While the Men will be in brown suites with teal cravats.
My Question to you all is has anybody else gone for these colours as i keep hearing Teal is Popular this year
I am in need of Any ideas or pictures with these colours in mind Pls…… From Wishing well’s Through to favours, dresses, Shoes decor…. etc etc…
I have found Teal is a very hard colour to get hold of!!! Flowers especially have proved difficult no fresh flowers are Chocolate brown or teal. but florist have told me i can incorporate Skeleton leaves throughout my boquet died in Teal & chocolate.
All though i love these colours i am hoping it will look Sensational… But will i pull it off?
Hmmmmmmm…. 
I am a bit scared as we all want our day to be the best. I have not had my bridesmaid dresses made yet and have 2 older (age 30) 2 x (10 & 12 yrs) and 2 x (8 yrs old) as i said i have the general Gist.
I would be so Grateful of any info at all Please…. All Ideas Welcomed However small or big they are. Thank you!!!
A Bride to Be…… BecsyB
hi BecsyB,
absolutely!! it loos so beautiful together!! i will say, ivory flowers will set this off beautifully( i would stick with 1 flower type in 1 color) say ivory roses. adding peacock feathers would make it pop!!
just google image teal and brown wedding(loads of pics to look at) then google image teal and brown wedding board. then peacock feathers and wedding ( if your interested in this idea)
I am getting married 9/12/09. My colors will be IVORY, BROWN and SALMON accents….problem is I do not know how to coordinate them into the decor for the reception and wedding party. My BMs will wear brown, GMs Black tuxes but I have no clue what color vest will be OK for my scheme. For the reception anyone with deas on how to include this colors in my centerpieces, cake, FLOWERS
, chair sash, table covers, napkins etc. Someone PLEASE HELP!!! 
hi jessica,i would put brown vests with the black tux. do not worry about pulling black into your color scheme. since you want salmon accents. i would do a traditional ivory and brown reception decor. let that be the main thing you work from. then my flowers would be what i pull the salmon pink in from. my suggestion is use this 1 color not a range of pinks. i actually think a ivory cake with brown and pink dots would look so beautiful even in a swanky setting. for the bouquets, have the girls carry white bouquets( unless you are carrying white) with pink and brown stripe ribbon, like table runner in pic) you carry a pink bouquet. for flowers, its hard to say, depending on your area. ask your florist for a list of in season flowers, these will usually be roses, daisies, mums etc. i suggested ivory/brown table linens because its classic. i suggest brown sashes to tie it in. this will also mesh well in a number of venues. that is what i was thinking classic/easy. for the napkins its a matter of choice but i prefer ivory.
*Pink and Brown Southern Affair ( this wedding is amazing!!)
*Board: Pink, Espresso, Ecru
*Wedding Wednesday: A Brown and Frosted Pink Fete ( i cant say how much i love these striped runners)
for more ideas: google image pink and brown weddings and also pink and brown wedding board. also head to theknot.com under wedding photos will pull up color galleries just check out the brown details and the pink. you can add a pink sash to bm dress or keep them brown. i personally like the solid brown.hope this helps.
Hi
I am getting married on 22nd August 09 and the colour scheme is ivory, sage green and chocolate brown. The men are wearing brown suits, the bridesmaids are wearing sage green dresses:
http://www.bhs.co.uk/mall/departmentpage.cfm/bhsstore/132449/1/1 - bottom left picture. The problem is i dont know what flowers to have for the table centres and bridesmaid bouquets! I was thinking a very pale peach for the ushers button holes and an ivory one for the groom. I like these flowers below, any ideas anyone!! Help! x
(ps i dont know if the pics will work!) But are basically pastels with green leaves.
Donna, i cant stop looking at your first pic. its beautiful!! this is gonna be timeless, elegant and so romantic. for the bm bouquet keep it simple. a lush bouquet of peach roses. dont overthink the bouquets. i am trying to visualize it in my head and peach keeps standing out, but if going with this choose the 1st pic for centerpieces. another idea is to use all ivory/peach flowers with greenery and no other colors in your scheme. cause sage/peach/ivory is a beautiful combo. another beauty is sage and yellow, i have high regards for this color scheme!!
i have a website i want you to check out( below are my favesand some xtra colors that you may not have thought about, i sure hope they inspire!!smile!
this website has the most amazing weddings gallery.
http://www.loopflowers.com/gallerys/eventDesign/event.htm
also check out the featured weddings it just might spark some ideas.
*Enchantment at the Atwood
* Cozy Hearth at the Inn
*Fabulous St. Francis Hotel
Hi Stacey
Thank you so much for your ideas and advice. Its just so difficult trying to imagine everything coming together and i am so scared that everything will clash and look awful!! Its just nice to get another perspective so thanks!!
xx
I need help! My wedding is July 19, 2009! I have my colors picked out. Its a sunshine yellow w/ an espresso brown. My bridal party is huge. About 24 bridesmaids!!! I having 4 of my closest friend in a yellow chiffon dress w/ a espresso sash around the bodice, his 2, and my 2 younger sisters and 3 of my sisters in law wearing just a yellow chiffon dress. And the rest of the party which includes his 2 and my 4 older sisters, and 8 close cousins are going to be in an espresso chiffon dress! I’m trying to picture how it would look but I hardly see any brown and yellow wedding parties pictured online. Has anyone had it and can I see pictures? What flowers should I use? How should the tables be set? What should the grooms men wear…..etc? Lots of questions and I think I’m running out of time! PLEASE HELP!!!!
amani,
hi! google image brown and yellow wedding
* *Jessika & Jeff in Fullerton, CA
*Yellow and Brown Wedding
*Board #303: Espresso and Marigold
* Inspiration Board: Brown & Yellow Wedding
amani,
use 1 type/1 color flower ( i would choose yellow roses or yellow in your fave flower) and use it in abundance. since your on a time crunch, this will simplify. add greenery for a summery look or omit most of the greenery in a modern look. have guys wear tan suits or brown suits or tuxes. to suit formality. if they wear tan have espresso brown ties and vest. i personally love the look of all brown suits/tuxes. it looks classic and so pulled together. as for the tables simple brown or white linens with small square glass containers filled with yellow roses and greenery . if the ceilings are high in the venue then alternate small and tall centerpieces. if you add greenery to your decor ( which i would, cause it simplifys even more;making decorating easier) you could have all greenery( spilling gracefully over rim, like ivy) in tall centerpieces, no flowers. it will look gorgeous!! for bouquets you carry a classic white rose bouquet with yellow ribbon to break the white on white effect. for guys simple rose bout. groom in white gm with yellow, for girls they carry classic yellow rose bouquets with brown ribbon. if you keep this simple and easy you can plan in no time. that swhy i suggested 1 flower/1 color. have all bouquet ribbons the same to keep that easy. it will go even with the mix and match style dresses effortlessly.
I have some photos from my friend’s wedding that was brown and yellow. Her wedding was this summer and I was the moh. I have never posted here (actually here looking for ideas of an orange and brown wedding for another friend where I am her moh). So, I am gonna try to post the links but don’t know if they will show up?!
brides, heh everybody. i just left the 40’s black and white theme website and posted a board i created. since it has a black/brown combo i wanted to post it here as well. i hope you like it. i have included a larger detailed pic of the reception. again, i picked blush pink flowers for bride and pulled the green/white from the centerpieces to make it look timeless and provide the bride and bm with colors that will make them stand out from the black/brown.
Hi I am getting married June 27 2009. My colors are chocolate and patina green. Any ideas on what color flowers I should choose. Any ideas would be very helpful, Thank you.
felicia,
alot of colors could go with this. but for pop and for the june bride i would suggest the pics i posted.
felicia, one more now i think this one is striking against the dress! i will repost dress with it to show you side by side. this is my fave. i love simple and understated though. this would be easy to put together yet make big impact.
Hello to my fellow lucky brides to be!
I have decided on brown bridesmaids dresses and i think i will copy the tip above of monocrome tight white posies for them - my dress will be white/cream with brown shoes and brown painted nails - its a natural/pagan theme - so i fancy pussy willow, wicker wreaths, fircones and lots of candles for the wedding breakfast (late afternoon in early december).
Also great excuse for a chocolate wedding cake! My fiance wants to wear a grayish suit - i saw a charcoal suit above which i think will look nice with brown vest/tie type combination so i am pleased as was worried of getting the groomsmen to match with the brown.
Anyone with any ideas on other flowers/decorations as i don’t want another colour but want to keep decorations interesting?
:0)
I am getting married September 26th 2009. My colors that I was thinking would be pink, chocolate brown and champagne. My dress in ivory, bridemaids in chocolate brown and then the groomsmen in black with champagne color ties. Im not sure if this will look okay for a color scheme. im also not sure about the reception. The centerpieces are going to be different shades of pink. Would champagne linens be too much? Help!
kelly, absolutely! i love your color scheme. i would keep that. then have the champagne colored reception. i want sure if you were having a different shade of pink on every table or a mixture of pink shades in a container on each table. i would choose the latter. it will be elegant, timeless, and breathtaking!!
** An Inspired Wedding (I, II and III)
kelly, apologies for the link. it is the blush pink wedding board. it didn’t post as i intended.
Thanks! The roses would be different shades. I was planning on having ivory table cloths and then ivory chair covers with the dark champagne or almost like a light shimmery chocolate brown and candles and stuff. For the guys ties do you think brown would be okay. I wanted them to be similar to the bridesmaid dresses…thanks for the advice and help!
kelly,
brown would be very nice for the ties. i think your wedding will be a knockout!! happy planning!!
Help! I’m getting down to the wire on choosing dresses and I can’t pick a color scheme. My wedding gown is a champagne color which I’m not sure goes with bright summery colors. I’ve picked out bridesmaid gowns and junior bridesmaid gowns. The bridesmaid gowns are chocolate and I’d like to add some color with the junior bridesmaids (I’m getting married in July). I’m not sure if light blue will work with a champagne wedding gown. What do you think? Any other color ideas?
I would say light pink it looks really awsome with the brown even if it’s just a sash around a brown dress
hope, oh yes! blue will be beautiful.
* Inspiration.
( see how it all ties in, just gorgeous!)
* Jim Hjelm: Style: #JH5870
* Spring Flower Girl Dresses by Smitherman & Barnwell
if your still unsure, go over to jimhjelm.com and look at colors you will see bm dresses, in champagne and light blue dress color pics side by side.
hope,
* Green & Champagne Wedding
i am planning a aug 22,2009 wedding. using aqua/blue and brown. i am having the bms are wearing brown with aqua trim dresses. the guys are wearing black suits with brown vest and ties. i am having trouble finding brown flowers. i know they arn’t natural but want some browns with the blues and creams in my bouquet and center pieces. any suggestions?
I have seen some white flowers tea-stained to make them brown. I am not sure what kind of flowers it works on though. I have seen brown gerbers and lillies, I don’t know how they were made brown though.
sondra,
* Terra Nostra- The Brown Rose
( real rose in brown)
* Autumn Sonata bouquet
( this is fall bouquet, but ask your florist about something brown if you cant get the brown roses)
sondra, i dont know how much these roses are, but they can also tint or dye roses. so i woul dask about that also. brown on tips of cream roses would be amazing!!
What about adding brown “fillers” to your bouquet like berries. I’m doing that for my wedding in Oct. 09 (chocolate brown dresses with burnt orange and yellow flowers and then the berries to add the brown into my bouquets).
you may can do brown roses :) thats what i am thinking about going with –my colors are pool/chocolate/ivory–going to use the combo in my flowers—all open and closed roses with 3 colors (satin flowers that is)
I am having a fall wedding with my dress ivory lace and the bridemaids dresses chocolate brown. I’m having trouble with the flowers. I’m not a big fan of bright oranges, yellows, and reds…but my fiance really wants more than just ivory and brown. I could probably handle a deeper red but I’m not sure. I want to keep everything very elegant, traditional, and simple. Any suggestions for flowers?
nicmar83,
have you considered a simple green? it will keep it simple and elegant as well as traditional. Plus its a unbelievable combo!!
* Stationer Inspiration Board: Checkerboard
* Back to the Drawing Board
* Kadidja and Thomas
for more pics google image brown and green wedding. good luck !
Hi ladies! I am getting married on April 4 and my colors are Tiffany Blue, Chocolate Brown and Ivory. I will have many items that I will want to sell right after the wedding. Here are a few; if you are interested, make an offer and I will hang on to your info and contact you. I will contact in the order the requests were received! Will ship within the US!
Chocolate Brown table covers; these will be approx. 3 feet by 6 feet and are satin. Gorgeous. We are using an ivory tablecloth and putting these over.
Tiffany Blue table runners; these will go on top of the brown, down the middle. They are gorgeous and can also be used as chair sashes. I have 45 of these and 45 matching Tiffany Blue linen napkins. They are at least 6 feet long. (Look at the posting by Elizabeth C in late November for the pictures as I bought them from her!). They are the most perfect shade of Tiffany Blue….GORGEOUS!!
Main Street Wedding card box; as seen on e-bay.
11 Eiffel Tower Vases.
Gorgeous wedding gown from Davids Bridal; ivory with champagne accents, size 16W. Style 9T9315. Only slight alterations will be made to the hem (I’m 5′7). Very slimming dress! Will be bustled. Origionally paid $649 before alterations.
Davids Bridal shoes: Style: Marley, dyed Ivory and a size 9. Origionally paid $49.99 plus $5.00 to have them dyed.
Davids Bridal tiara: Style 9870. Will have been worn once, but will have origional box and tags. $179.00 origionally.
Ivory ring bearer pillow. Purchased from Hobby Lobby for $21.99. I will add chocolate brown ribbon, but this will be removable.
This is a start on my list; please contact me if you are looking for anything specific and make offers on the items listed above. Thanks so much!
stacey.dr@hotmail.com
i am just wondering what type of flowers u used with ur colors. mine are very similair and i’m stumped on flowers.
I am going with ivory and a soft pink in the flowers; roses and lillies are the main focus with some filler flowers and greenery. For the ceremony, we are having two large ferns with roses and lillies in it.
Stacey,
Can you upload a pic of the vases?
I will but it will be a little while; they are at my future mother in law’s, which is about 3 hours away. We are going down there on the 31st and I will take some pics then!
Please send photos
I will be interested to see what you have and the cost of theses items. Do you have anything that would handle 200 people? I would like to see some photo now if you have your thing before I go buy some. Thanks for the info….
how much to you want for the pool runners and choclate tablecloths
very interested in cloths and runners as well as vases thanks
I need any ideas and help for a chocolate and champagne wedding. Im getting married June 13, 2009. I need to know if I should change my colors or if I should add more color to what I have
I’m getting married Nov 2009 and those are my exact same colors too. I think it’s just enough…very neutral and classy! =)
I too am getting married in the fall. I was thinking of a dark blue with brown. What are the thoughts
heather,
i think that would be beautiful. it may not show up well in pics though. my suggestion: put a lighter blue for the flowers to pull it out and give some contrast. blue and brown is a great combo.
* Inspiration.
* Board: A Navy Blue & Copper Brown Wedding
go here: theknot.com then wedding photos blue wedding details. many pics!!
Im getting married in late aug and we are having champagne and brown colors as well…with ivory accessories. the girls are going to be in champagne dresses with gold accessories and the guys in chocolate tuxs
I’m getting married on June 13, 2009. My colors are chocolate and champagne. Im not sure if this is a good idea for colors. I wanted my bm dresses to be champagne with and my mh with a chocolate dress on. The grooms men are going to have black tux with champagne vest on. the best man vest was going to be chocolate. I’m totally clueless about how to decorate the reception hall. I wanted something simple but elegant. I am lost about wedding favors. Time is narrowing please, please help me with ideas. Are these colors not good or choose I choose another color to go with the chocolate??
hi brandy!! you have chosen a beautiful and elegant color scheme! i think i know just the board. i think this would fit so well with your wedding idea. Favors for this wedding should be something edible, like chocolate in boxes, cookies in cream colored organza bags or glassine envelopes(craft store, sealed with a monogram label) make it unfussy. if orchids are not in the budget, there are white flower branches you can use, or use shorter glass vases and think fluffy creamy white flowers with the mint green stems, those need to show it adds a little soemthing to the scheme. or add a mix of white blossoms with mint green flowers for the same visual effect. stunning! you can find glass vases at any dollar store. i hope you love this! this is one of my fave boards!it adds a elegance without being stuffy.
* Cherries & chocolate
brandy! definitely keep your color scheme! i wouldnt change a thing! and with time running out i would keep things the same!! good luck!!
I was wondering what you decided. My daughter Danielle is getting married on the same day in Blacksburg Virgnia at Virginia Tech. Danielle’s attendants will be wearing champagne and chocolate brown dress. We decided to use orchids which will bring in the blue colors and the teal blue. We thinking of using brown sticks in a large vase and blue orchids strunk up and hanging off of the branches. What have you decided to do and if you can give us any idea’s please do so. What have you decided for your invitations?
Same colors and our reception is going to be simple get elegant as well, our reception is going to be more chocolate and ivory colors. each table will have a trumpet vase with ivory Orchids and ivory table and chair covers with chocolate sashes.
I was just reading some posts about the brown bridesmaide dresses and the men in black tux with some brown…what if I had the guys wear black jackets and brown ties??? We’re not really going for the tux look..just suits. Or if this doesn’t work, what would work if tux’s were not wanted??
Thanks,
lori m,
i would use a deep champagne tie like in pics. it looks sooo good with brown dresses. if you are going casual then why not brown slacks and white shirt?
Also see black v. khaki v. brown?
My colors are Brown and Victorian Lilac. So can someone please help me with decorations for tables etc…My centerpieces are tall glass vases with Ostrich Feathers. Im having 4 bridesmaid and 2 wear purple and the other 2 wear brown. Im not sure what color my flower girls or ring bearer or GM should be wear as well. Can some one please help me?
june, ooohhhh! love those colors! don’t see these very much! you might be in luck, cause with ostrich feathers (impact) tables require little else. but think about candles. they would add to the drama. votives would be plenty. i would put the guys and ringbearer in charcoal grey, it goes so well with lilacs. i wouldnt match the vests etc. to each bm, charcoal grey vest included. keep it simple and classic, cause otherwise it could stand out to much, this palette is meant to be romantic and soft. but i would have victorian lilac boutonnieres. For the flowergirl have her in a simple brown dress with lilac bow or other way around. accent with a brown wooded or metal basket. have a ring of victorian lilac flowers in her hair with ribbons. bring more of the brown into the reception. unless you can get your bridal party to wear brown suits, in that case, keep the boutonnieres the same except for groom which, i think should wear a white bout. i wasnt sure of the ostrich feather color but white on brown linens would look fab!! (google image both charcoal grey suit and brown tux)
* Lilac, Platinum and Aubergine
june, almost forgot! one thing you could add is the favor boxes in lilac with brown ribbon on each plate, in pic shown.
june, oops gonna try again.
Stacey,
What would be good Bouquets for me and the bridesmaids?
june, keep it simple. Roses and greenery. i would add feathers to your bouquet only with white roses, beautiful! if you dont like that have simple white roses. and bridesmaids bouquet of colors.
My colors are Brown, White abd Red. I have red star to hang with white lights. I have order my dessert bar, I need help designing it. and I am lost on what type of flowers I sure have for my wedding is July 10th, 2010. We have decided on invitations. but also need help on tabke decor.
thirdtimesacharm,
* Chocolate and Red
* Hot Color Palette Alert: Chocolate and Cherry
* A red wedding color palette ( i was thinking bm in brown, and have cake in brown with red, the brown would just come alive against more all the red)
i do love the red on red with pops of brown hands down!!smile.
We are planning a June 6 wedding and are stumped about flowers! We have chosen chocolate brown and a light pink color and plan to make our own floral arrangements. My bms will be in brown and the men in black suits with pink vest and tie. We want to find flowers we love that will not break the bank! I understand flowers will give that special touch but, we would prefer to spend more money on other things (… more chocolate YUM!) Any suggestions?
cossandra, for a june 6 wedding i would do wonderful foliage centerpieces surrounded by crystal looking or glass votives, they look amazing in crystal looking containers. it looks so beautiful. and the best thing, you can take ferns or other greenery and diy. leave flowers to the wedding party, simple long stem rose would be beautiful(i love this look, it makes such an impact) or even 3 for them would work with the same greenery from the centerpieces, have an amazing, lush and dripping greenery arch. have greenery for pew markers spilling out of lace looking cones.
also another flower carnations, just google image carnation wedding for amazing pics. sometimes roses can be your overall cheapest flower because they are in bulk. talk to your florist to see what is cheapest in your area. if you dont like this, you can consider economical centerpieces of favor towers with flowing ribbons, favor ideas has what you need for this project! or consider cupcake centerpieces. ( i love this idea!! and sandra lee did the cakes on pedestals in center of table the link provided will give a short video of her work, check out the table decor!!)
* Video: Sandra Lee | Wedding Tables
it is gorgeous. also consider the impact of a single flower in elegant bottle(calla lily, daylily, hydrangea etc.)
* Wedding Flowers: How to Create Beautiful Bouquets from Supermarket Flowers
( love this site check it out!! bouquet pic came from here, you could even get bouquets like this and break them up into centerpieces, i love this bouquet the best for your color scheme, with the greenery centerpieces, i think it would stand out!!)
Hello ladies, I’m getting married 3/9/09 and my colors are chocolate brown & pool (tiffany blue) my bm are wearing pool dresses and my maid of honor is wear chocolate brown dress with a pool sash, the gm are wearing brown tux’s, my fiance and I are having a hard time with the reception, I want to do white table clothes, white chair covers with pool sashes and pool linen (table clothes) and he wants brown table cloths, white chair covers and pool sashes which to me just does not look right, any ideas for us…please help
monika, just some ideas….
what if you met in the middle by choosing all pool linens? they are gorgeous with white chair covers(or better yet if the chairs are brown or white , i wouldnt use chair covers.)
* Lindsay & David in Mystic, CT
( not exactly your colors but a pic to visualize)
* Kam & Michael in Basalt, CO
( love the simple brown chairs with this setting!)
* Lea & Gene in Walnut Creek, CA
( love the tables)
* Meghan & Graham in Philadelphia, PA
(wow!! probably my fave! elegant!)
* Charger Plates
( here is a pic that kinda resembles what he wants, it really is nice, just have plenty of white flowers on table.) have you thought about white table linens with overlays or runners? i hope the pics help, i have marked what i thought would work best! i favored the less adorned chair, or chair cover/no sash.
if you still want chair covers, i would use white or a colored chair cover. let me know what ya think and congratulations of your upcoming wedding!!
monika, look also at first link at everything! such beautiful decor! my fave from here is under elegant weddings scroll to #19 pic, reference # 1843. white chair linens could still work beautifully with this.
* Floral Arts Bahamas
here are some wedding chair decor pics just 4 fun!!
* Ceremony Chairs
( here is another chair sash style just heavenly!! love the all white wedding!!!)
* Simple Wedding Chair Decor
* My Wedding
I am having my wedding August 8 2009….i cant figure out what kind of flowers!!! what kind of flowers are popular during that time?
lacey,
* August Wedding Flowers
* What flowers are in season in august? this is for a wedding so flowers for bouquets and vases are best.?
brides, a simple pink and brown wedding board, beautiful!! no info just the board.
I am planning a simple outdoors mild western themed wedding. The men are wearing denim jeans and white dress shirts. I want my bridesmaids to wear denium and brown with turquois jewelry. I am trying to find bridesmaids dresses with chocolate brown and denim. Any ideas???
RDawn, i searched the internet. my suggestion is find simple brown dresses, straps or strapless, and have denim boleros (buy or have made)with it. and they can take these off if they choose. otherwise have them in brown dresses and tie their bouquets with denim ribbons trailing down front of dress, it will add the pop of denim your looking for. i am sorry i couldnt find anything, but i will keep looking and post back if i do!! good luck!!
rdawn, here are some links, still no luck. have another idea tie a denim sash around a brown bridesmaid dress or vice versa, i have found some superstylish and cutest denim dresses around!! i love the on at target!! talk about wear again!! i think i would put my bm in denim! i am loving it!! tied with a thick satin brown sash and amazing brown shoes!! wow!! who says denim cant be elegant too!! would be gorgeous!
* Isaac Mizrahi for Target® Strapless Denim Dress
(love this dress!!with brown shoes it could be amazing!!, shoes with brown embroidery in a simple but stylish could be just as amazing and chic)
* Deener sun dress in checkers (out of stock, but check out pic)
* Our Denim Dress with Removable Jacket
( the right style looks so good in denim!! the sash could be in brown, add brown shoes! love it)
* Macy*s - Women’s - Calvin Klein Jeans Denim Dress
* Diesel Moka Denim Dress
also google search western wedding wear and denim wedding, lots of links!!
RDawn, pics didnt post…..
Thank you for those ideas! Thanks for the help.
Hi ladies getting married feb 28th 09. My colors are chocolate and Ivory and Pumpkin the guys are wearing chocolate suits, bridesmaids are wearing chocolate gowns I’m wearing Ivory, is the wedding party too dark for pictures. Also instead of bouquets the bridesmaids will have ivory feather fans. All my accents will be in pumpkin do you think its too much chocolate. What about the tables and chairs Im thinking chocolate table cloths and chair cover with Ivory napkins and chair sashes.
Brownsugar
oh my gosh!! renee, i absolutely love this!! and the fans how chic!! no its not to much brown. it will be kinds dark just like black but your photographer should be able to lighten it up. if your worried about this do the ivory tablecloths with brown napkins etc. i think the feathers will lighten it up automatically!! beautiful!!
I’m getting married May 23, 2009 (orginally 9-2009). Colors are chocolate and lavender with lime/kiwi green. What type of dress would you suggest for plus size BMs? what ideas would you have for the tuxedos? Thanks
denise, hope these help!!
* Shopping for a Plus Size Bridesmaid Dress
* Plus Size Bridesmaid’s Dresses
* How to Find a Plus Size Bridesmaid Dress
denise, oops! almost 4got!! brown tuxes( google image) look amazing!! especially with lavender vest and tie!! if you dont like this, then have the simple black with brown vest ( i am assuming bm will be in brown?) lavender boutonniere. (also google image brown and black tux) you will see black tux with light mocha vest which would look great too!! if you put girls in lavender here is a charcoal and lavender tux. charcoal is a nuetral color so it will blend with brown effortlessly!!
* Ralph Lauren Charcoal Grey Sommerset Cutaway #216
Thanks Stacy, yes my girls will be brown/choc. I like the mocha vest for the GM. the groom would have a lavender vest? would you put the BM and/or GM in kiwi/green or just stick with lavender and let the bouquets represent the green. Oh by the way my dress will be midnight lavender. :-).
denise, i just looked at the color midnight lavender!! that color is gorgeous!! you could put the groom in lavender with you or just keep vests same and change the boutonniere. lavender for the groom and kiwi green boutonnieres for the gm. the only thing i am thinking will the lavender vest look “promish”? i think i like the gm in mocha vest with the groom in the darker vest or vice versa. i believe it will be a pulled together and very classy look!! green bouquets next to lavender dresses is soooo gorgeous!! have bm carry solid green which is very hip!! and you carry lavender and green bouquet!! i think this would work best!! its gonna be breathtaking!!
Thank you Stacey, no in wedding or guest will know my color. I like the idea of the mocha vest and lavender boutonnieres for the GM. one question: my BM dresses are going to be in choco. will this work well with the green bouquet ?
also, would you have the BM/MOH in all choco or would you use a lavender sash or a dress that i two-toned (choc/lavender).
denise, i went to dessy.com and looked at dress# 2506 in brown with lavender sash, love it!! i am rethinking my solid green bouquets after seeing these pics i am posting. although the green would be amazing, i think the colors would pop against their dress but i would use “mainly green” in their bouquet. and you can have more of the mix of colors. carry this throughout your decor, except using more of the greenery in the centerpieces etc. choose a wrap style for bm bouquet stems, if you use a sash for their dresses you dont want bouquet ribbons hanging.
had to show you this just scroll down to pics.
* Wedding Inspiration Collage/Pallets …
denise, more pics
I like the flowers. It was suggested that I with my dress, I should let the BM have the same dress. what are your thoughts on that? I am looking at dresses on barijay.com sight style 319,318,815,809,776,526,449 although I like the dress I saw on dessy.com
denise, i like 526. you will definitely need to try them on your bm to see if the style suits. i still think an aline would be the best silouette. its hard to narrow down the right style til you take your bm to try on dresses. go to davids bridal just to try on dresses even if you dont purchase them. or a local boutique. i fell in love with the flowers too. i wouldnt have my bm in the same dress, today in weddings it would be something that compliments maybe with the similar form would be okay. it will still be beautiful letting them pick their own style. davids bridal has the mix and match and it still flows together. one bm may want long dress while the other wants a short one. but i promise it looks fab like that and will be better for different body types. would you share a photo or link for your dress so i could help you better? good luck!!
sure, its a maggie sorreto- rosetta midnight lavender, just in case the picture doesnt show. Thank you!!
I’m sorry it Maggie Sottero-Rosetta. :-)
denise, i would put bm in simple a line dresses. knee length or floor length. keep it simple. you could think about a very simple ruching. but with this you have to be careful, as it may not look good on plus size bm. it didnt suit my daughter at all, being short, it overwhelmed her so much and added weight to her frame. also tea length didnt work, it made her look shorter. i hope you find a wonderful bm dress, keep an idea of mix and match bm separates, i think this is the best way to go!! smile. have the brown with lavender sashes. most definitely. by the way, your dress is so gorgeous! what a color!! i just love colored wedding dresses. also one more thing. a look i love is having all white flowers at reception with bride, bridal party attire and flowers as the pops of color. THEN… reception with the color. i think it looks so good. cause the wedding could be more serene, romantic, then you hit the reception where the colors are and its like wow a party!!
denise, oops i meant all white flowers at the ceremony, in your wedding have white and green in florals.( with exception of attires and bouquets.) then all the color at the reception.
Hi Stacy Happy New Year! my date has changed to 5/30. for the ceremony you said to have all white flowers for decor and have green/white flowers for the bouquets and bouts (right)? While choosing the BM dresses I opted for all choc w/o the lavender sash,each girl chose their dress. Can I add the lavender to the bouquets or someplace else and in the bouquets I am putting crystal tipped stems(DIY) to give some sparkle since it will be outside. for the indoor reception you said incorporate all colors. I’ve seen dried hydrengas(?) green and purple/lavender, will these be okay to use for centerpieces?
denise, i think i confusesd you with my comments.sorry.
i read back over what i wrote and i got confused! lol.i was only giving idea xtra ideas in last posts. my main idea: white/green ceremony florals. bridesmaids carry color bouquets but with a more of the green to it, and yours will have mostly color and less green in it.cause i think more green added would pop best against the bm dress. then in the reception have ALL the color with lots of green and lots of lavender. a more serene romantic wedding ceremony then wow them with color at the reception. i was thinking the 3rd in the row (above link) bouquet (since it had more green) for the bm. and the middle bouquet or the second pic in next post(its mostly lavenders for you). i hope i am making sense 
if you have any ?, then please write back!!
Got it!! Thanks!
Thank you Stacey this helps alot!!
denise, you are so welcome!! if you need any more advice just let me know!!
Look at TUX they have a very nice brown mens tux with vest and matching tie (brown and champagne) that’s what my guys are wearing I need some ideas as well for the Plus size bridesmaid though.
Latoyia, are you looking for dresses or inquiring about the color? for color i would keep it brown or champagne make sure it will enhance your bm skintones. sometimes champagne can be tricky. if you are looking for dresses. have you tried davids bridal? they have a great selection, and the girls can try them on and see which is best, plus have it altered if needed.
I started off with chocolate brown as part of my scheme but completely different other colors. The dress I found happened to have a red inset and I love green. After looking over some color samples at Alfred Angelo where we are getting the bridesmaid dresses, I came up with very rich color combination of espresso, claret/apple red, and kiwi. It looks great together! We will probably be having brown mostly at the tables and using red and green apples as the place card holders to add vibrance.
thanx all with yo lovely ideas. Iv come beck from very sunny southern africa where I had my gorgeous wedding with lovely african sunset! Colours were chocolate brown and orange….we looked gorgeous (bridal team) will try and send a pic ……choc brown is IN!!!!!
Hello,
My fiance and I are getting married next fall (setting up a date on Tuesday!) and are looking at having a chocolate brown wedding. I thought originally that I wanted to pair it with coral, then I thought about a really vibrant aqua or teal color instead. Now I’m seeing some of the combinations on here (ie the brown paired with both fuschia and orange/coral) and I’m starting to feel like I’m back at the beginning–not knowing where to start with colors at all. I don’t know what to do!!!
Kirsten, here are some links i will be right back with suggestions.
* Floral Arts Bahamas ( check out everything it will show you many gorgeous ways of incorporating colors)
* Something Aqua, Something Brown
* Board #229: Hot Air Balloons and Polka Dots ( this is what i am envisioning except in your colors)
* Raspberry and teal inspiration board
* Reader Mailbag! Orange & Brown ( see how the pool water and flowers pop against brown)
* Teal & Peach Wedding
* Martha Stewart: Fire & Water
Kirsten, this is what i see, i dont know what pics posted so i will try and resend them. would look fab! when you go to floral arts website click wedding xtras) scroll til you see wreath backed chair) have candles floating in aqua water with natural brown rocks (from wal mart or hobby lobby) in bottom, have coral and creamy white flowers scattered at base of cylinders. have favor boxes of brown with white ribbon setting on each place setting or brown and white programs and brown napkins. i wuld definitely keep my table scheme brown and white and add the other colors in the centerpieces. bm in brown carrying coral flowers, you carry mostly white but with a few coral flowers in bouquet. wedding party wear brown. have aqua wedding cake and vases of floating candles in aqua water or aqua glass grouped here and there. can also incorporate brown containers holding rose petal cones at door for departure. this wedding will be beautiful!!
* Aqua and Coral (light orange) wedding colors??
* Palm Beach Coral & Silk wedding flower package (ebay - what i see for your bouquet with girls carrying solid coral)
Hi my name is Paola Gonzalez.I’m getting marry on July 31-09 we planing to have our wedding with the Dark Brown but we don’t know which color will be the best combination for the brown i have a hard time with this please help me out we like the champagne,ivory.or white please let me know anything…Thank you so much God Bless you……….
hi paola, congrats! oh i love brown with any of those colors!
* Real Wedding by Oh How Charming!
* Wedding Decor Chocolate and Lime
(just scroll for all pics on arrows at this website above, like shown, your flowers should have tinges of color on them instead of all perfectly white)
sorry, paola pics didnt post but all of them are on picasa website.
here is a link i love!! check out both boards!
* Stationer Inspiration Board: Checkerboard
Hey ladies,
I am getting married June 2009. I have changed my colors so many times that my fiance keeps getting upset at me. The last colors I was planning on using were ORANGE AND FUSCHIA, but just a few days ago, I went over to go see my wedding coordinator and she had a table set up with Chocolate brown and Fuschia, and I loved it. I thought it looked more elegant. But if any of you have any pictures that you could share with me, I would really appreciate it. I’ve tried looking for pictures on the internet, but havent had any luck.
Thanks ladies.
yvonne, why not pair both orange and fuschia with brown? both will be complimentary and beautiful!!
* Wedding Wedmesday: Pink, Brown, Orange and Yellow Engagement Dinner
( i know this isnt the right colors but in your shades look how beautiful it can be, with bm in brown dresses. and have brown tablecloths the flower colors would pop!!
* Vegas, baby!
here it is used. its gorgeous!! i hope you love it!! just keep in mind table your wedding planner set up and add bits of orange in the flowers. keep in in flowers only. that way the brown and fuschia will be the main colors. wow this is gonna be amazing!! post pics of your wedding later!! good luck!!
yvonne, one more pic…. let me know what ya think!! and if ya need more help!
* Uniquely Chic Bouquet / Boston Blooms
ALL BRIDES, CHECK THIS OUT, 2 CHOCOLATE WEDDING THEMES DONT PASS THIS UP!!!
* Cherry-Chocolate, and Cherry with Minted Cream
i’m getting married in just a few months. (feb. ‘09) my colors are chocolate brown and strawberry pink. i’m thinking of something like a “sweet” theme. i’m gonna have a cupcake wedding cake and a candy buffet. although the centerpieces have me stumped. help!!! thanks in advance. -leslie
leslie, loving the colors scheme.
See:
* Lime - Strawberry Wedding ( centerpieces like this would be great!!)
* Sweet 16 Centerpieces ( i personally love the lollipops wedding centerpieces!!)
i actually love this for your wedding better than flowers. and i love the tags attached it really does look elegant!! whoi would of thought!! just have your sweet theme and candy buffet as normal then carry the centerpieces to the table, its guaranteed to wow and be remembered and make them smile, that way you have “sweets” all over the room!! hope you like it!! and i really hope you go with this, its not that common and your wedding will stand out!! smile!! let me know what you think!! plus this is soooo inexpensive and easy with major impact!!!
stacey,
thanks. i will most definitely go with the lollipop centerpieces. if you can think of anything else, please do…lol. thanks so much.
oh, one other thing…..do you think it will look tacky ‘cos the groom will be in complete army uniform. i know it doesn’t go with my color scheme. any advice is much appreciated.
leslie, this has been such a dilemma for military brides. but no it wont his uniform will be fine, it will blend and stand out the way it suppose too. i tell military brides to go with what they love ande let the groom wear his honorable uniform. i am sooo glad your going with the lollipop centerpieces, it fits. wont look tacky the blue will compliment the brown. it will be fine!! but if you do want a little blue in wedding have another candy color, tie off your bouquet in a blue( something blue) i promise it wont be overkill.(plus i am sure some of your candy will have some blue)
* Raspberry and teal inspiration board
( not exactly your colors but see how it works here?!?) love it. remember just touches or have ribbons with the brown pink and blue in it. also add blue in cupcakes etc. you just might love it!!i hope his suit is blue!! and not green( if its green then you will have enough greenery and the colors will be fine to tie it in)
* Post Pink
* Pink & Brown
* Bubblegum Wedding
to add more pizazz to the cupcakes make the icing fluffy swirled with edible glitter. ( like in pic)
write back if you need more help!!
HELP!!!! i am getting ready for a wedding on may 30th of 2009. I haven’t really picked my colors but am looking at Merlot red, Burgundy or brown with a contrasting color like lime green, pink or an off white. I love spring and that is why I chose that date. Im kind of looking for a spring theme. I am requesting help with flower ideas and bouquets. I also need reassurance that the colors i have mentioned will go with the season….. thank you
hi lori, this wedding will be a beautiful chic springtime affair. put girls in brown and guys in brown and deep taupe or brown suits. keep it to roses and orchids with fresh greens everywhere!! have reception in brown linens with green napkins on white plates etc. centerpiece of the red roses, orchids, and amranthus. it will be sure to wow!!
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* Lime Green & Red
OK So I finally deide that I am going with Chocolate brown and Red as my colours. My Bridesmaids will be wearing red. The Groom, best man and groomsmen will be wearing Black tuxes. The question I have is Should I stick with red vest and tie’s to match the dresses? Or should I have them wear brown vests and tie’s with a red flower pinned to them??? I fell that I should bring in the brown into the attire as well as the decor??? Help!
either would work. but i like the black tux with brown vest and red bout. will look sophisticated!! Check out Just Got Back from Santa Barbara … (wow!!)
if its to dark for you have simple creamy white linens like below. brown containers with red flowers tie brown into napkins. add brown curly willow like decor to the centepieces for more brown, add greenery. youve got something gorgeous!!
I am planning a wedding for september 09, and I saw a wedding dress that is midnight night lavender. any ideas of what colors the BMs could wear, before I saw this dress, I was going for chocolate/sage/aqua/ or lavender for their dresses and a champagne color for mine? Any ideas will be helpful.
Hmmm … just FYI for anyone else wondering, here’s a maggie sottero in midnight lavender. I was curious what that would look like.
wow, this the dress, its different. what do you think
I’ve noticed that some brides are wearing red or blue gowns. I like the fact that it iis different from the traditional white and ivory. purples, browns, and black are my favorite colors. again my orginal idea was for a chocolate dress/with accents of aqua,sage, and or lavender and for my dress to be a champagne color.
OK,