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!
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!! :clapclap:
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?
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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?
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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)