Chocolate Brown Weddings
Once upon a time, 'chocolate brown' went by a variety of names in bridal world: cocoa. Espresso.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!
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!!
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( 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!!
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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!
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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)
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( 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)
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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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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, this is just me and I’ll think about it more, but I don’t see why you have to depart from your favorite colors at all. Choc brown, lavender and champagne is a gorgeous color scheme, perfect for fall. This is a sumptuous dress so I’m imagining a fairytale, ballroom setting (you need some sparkle on the tables with that dress). Bridesmaids in choc brown with lavender sashes. I’ve seen some gorgeous weddings with these colors so I’ll look for a few pics. Also, I’m reposting a board from earlier with some of these colors.
Also, I personally love the departures from white gowns. I think it injects a lot of personality and European and Australian brides have been doing this for years!
Thank you Dawn!!
Denise also check out Eric & Mary: A Purple Wedding Dress, a Pink Ring & a Locket — what a beautiful couple, and she looks fabulous in her dress!
Hi im new at this!! my bm’s are wearing chocolate brown with pink sashes we decided on suits instead of tuxes but i really wanted black suits but i cant figure how to tie the brown with the black any ideas?….and if brown suits are the only way should my fiance where black. or brown like the gm’s? … im soooo lost 8O PLEASE HELP!!!
thanks
kim=)
Hey Kim! I work at a bridal store and something that looks nice is a tux that we have that is black but has a brown stripe in it. It is very classy. Just thought I would let you know what is popular there.
i saw a suit somewhere. but the black and brown does look good. the suit that i saw was black with brown tie to match the girls brown dresses. hope this helps!! i would go with this, it looks fab. with a pink bout.
I agree. Black and brown are fantastic together!!
I really like the dark chocolate browns with black too but here’s a lighter brown that looks hot with black!
Hey Kim, I am having the same problems, I want my husband to be to wear a black tux but the girls dresses are chocolate brown and pink. I am lost as to what the men should wear along with my husband to be. Any ideas and if you have any pictures please pass them along to help me out. Thanks alot and good luck to all the brides to be.
Joanna :-)
joanna, just go with the same brown and black tux add a matching pink bout. if you like you could have the groom in simple black with black vest. simple is key here that way it wont be to overpowering!! good luck!!
My colours are mainly chocolate brown and gold. The plan at the moment is Table decor – brown tablecloth with ruffled gold overlay in centre of table – flower centre pieces. Ivory chair covers with gold tie backs. Its a garden wedding in very hot south africa in October 2008. Please assist me URGENTLY to make it more colourful. wat do u think of adding oranges. Wat shd the BM’s wear something that goes well wit decor – I can’t think anymore….help help help!!!!!! any other ideas welcome ASAP thanx. (My dress is ivory)
Nya…I would def add some orange and maybe a yellow gold color it will blend nicely with the godl and brown. You coudl scatter small pumpkins on the tables or gourds. Also try to carve a pumpkin with your initials in it and place on the place card table.
thanx lori, some great ideas…..WAT ELSE? lol
i have now chosen browns, golds, oranges, yellows, reds, ivorys (sunset colours). I dont think brown dresses wil be ideal. wat colour wld be nice that is sunsetty. two BMs. and wat about grooms men? my hubby to be wants to wear choc brown suit!
all help welcome…thanx
Hi Nya,
i am lookign for a brown tux for my hubby to be. The tux line called after 6 has a nice chocolate brown tux. Your groomsmen may look nice in khacki with brown ties and shoes…what do you think?
Glad I could help.
the GM will be in black suits with chocolate brown waistcoats and cravats, ivory shirts. with sunset coloured buttonholes (boutonnieres) …….this is hard work !!!!!
Anoth problem is that I cannot be there to see and plan in person, so my relatives r doing all the running around until i get there. Iv just been told they dont have brown tablecloths only white. So they suggest white tablecloths with gold and brown overlays. overlay material is oganza(chiffon) and they suggest alternating the colours on each table. chair tie backs will be gold and brown alternated on each table……i welcome opnions from u all
I am getting married next month. Our colors are Chocolate brown, Champagne, and Ivory. My maid of honor is wearing Champagne, my brides maids are wearing mocha and my flower girl is wearing a dress just like mine is white. Groom is wearing a black tux with white vest, groomsmen are wearing champagne vests. My linens are Ivory table cloths and ivory chair covers with chocolate brown sashes and napkins. Centerpieces are tall dark brown branches with crystals and candles. What do you do for flowers???
I am planning a wedding for next September and my colors are Canary,Truffle, and Ivory. My bridesmaid gowns are yellow, the junior bridesmaids are wearing truffle, and the guys are wearing ivory tuxes but I am not sure what color vests they should wear (yellow or truffle?) and whether or not my maid of honor should wear an ivory gown or tuffle. What do you all suggest?
I am looking for a chocolate brown tux. has anyone rented one? If so where from? thx!
Hi Lori, My groomsmen will be weary chocolate brown also. I am going for the darker, more espresso, brown so for me it was IMPOSSIBLE to find a tux in that shade. I decided early on to go with suits so we found some great ones at S&K and Men’s Wearhouse. However if you are looking for more milk chocolate brown tux, only a few companies do rent those….I guess they are not as popular! MW Tux, President Tuxedo are two that had them. Also, I found a great one from Jim’s formal wear called “Parisian”. Also try Cape Fear Formal Wear. The only disappointing thing would be that sometimes I would find the tux on the internet and then go into the store and that particular store would not have it. So from experience, even if you find what you want with “jim’s formal wear”, call the local store to verify they have brown tuxes before you make the drive!! Godd luck:P
I am planing my wedding for May 9 and i love the idea of using the brown and pink/fuchsia color combo…thank for the pics and great ideas..