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!
Hello,
I am helping to plan and coordinate my cousin’s wedding (June 2010). She wants to do peach, ivory and chocolate brown. Can anyone suggest how to pair the peach with the brown. The bridesmaids will wear Peach dresses and the groomsmen in brown tuxes.
Any suggestions. Not sure if they really go together.
Tanya,
Gorgeous color scheme.
* this is more coral but it shows how it can look
* wedding board
* I gave you brown and pink cause peach can either go more orange or more pink depending on the shade. It looks pretty much like this
* beautiful
* or this
Tanya,
* idea
Tanya,
* this is a great site to show how well the colors go
thats funny…
my colors are ivory turquoise and chocolate brown
Hi Ladies!
I’m getting married this may and i was planning to do brown and light blue, but then when we bought the bridesmaids dresses none of my girls liked the way the brown or light blue colors looked so we went with marine (dark blue). i thought i could still make the brown and light blue work but now my aunt’s freaking out saying its too many colors. can i still use my original colors??
Lexi,
Oh it is beautiful when paired together! I made a board to show you. I used hydrangeas in pale and deep blue.
I am using chocolate and green..more of an apple green. I was wanting another color too, maybe just in the flowers though. Can someone help me find pictures of green and brown weddings with a little splash of pink thrown in?
Megan,
* pics
hey
am planning a wedding for sometime this year and i was thinking to use chocolate brown and yellow…but i am wondering how it will all look..think its more on fear of the outcome since i have never seen that combination….
any ideas :
naomi,
chocolate and yellow is a great combo!
* some ideas
* real weddings
* xtra pics
thanks for your response
how do i combine the colours onto the mens suits….the are wearing black suits..but i dont know how well they can incorporate the colours chocolate brown and yellow
thanks
naomi,
You could have them in just traditional black with a colored boutonniere or have them wear a chocolate vest with black. Black is a classic traditional look which goes with everything, even is the girls wear chocolate. Think any formal event, like balls, charity functions, red carpet. Guys wear black when the girls wear all different colors. It is timeless.
* here is black and brown tuxes, they look sharp!
Hi all. I am planning my wedding for August of 2010. I have fell in love with all the manzanita centerpieces. I am using chocolate brown and green. It’s a small wedding, there are 12 round tables and I am putting the branch centerpieces on 6 of the tables and the other tables i have some tall vases i thought about putting some green apples in. I found that manzanita actually means “little apple” so i thought this would work out well. Does anyone think this will look crazy?! I am so stressed! Also, I just ordered brown tablecloths for the tables but am having white chair covers…some have told me this wont look good but i dont have the extra money to get brown chair covers as well, plus i think it would be too dark…please HELP!
Megan, It will be fine. Just put white napkins on chocolate linens. Keep the green to the centerpieces. See how much chocolate sashes are. You may be able to get a great deal with your table linens and chair covers.
*Look close at this board, reception
* I gave the tips above if you decided to use sashes but look at how brown and white will look, with the green? WOW! beautiful! Love those white napkins!
Megan,
I think I would keep the vases of apples for the centerpieces for a fresh look then have a manzanita branch centerpiece on various tables, like placecard table, etc. around the room in well placed spots. consider buying crystal garlands or prisms to hang from a few branches.
Hi all,
I love all your ideas.. i particularly like the last modern board made by Stacey!
Can anyone tell me where you find these? I was wanting a candlelight ceremony, and that one looked gorgeous! Thanks
Tara,
Hi! Which pic were you referring too? I have the details on all the boards and I will gladly pass it along!
Hi!
I am getting married August 28, 2010 and I want to use chocolate brown as one of my colors. The guys are wearing black tux with brown vest so I was thinking of also using black as a second color. I know both those colors are dark so are there any recpetion ideas that would incorporate both those colors and not look so dark?? Im open to using a brighter color as well…..HELP!!!
Richelle,
What are your venue colors? and what type theme do you have? Also are there any certain colors you like/dislike? I like to ask what colors the groom likes too. It could be his favorite color would be perfect!
My colors are chocolate, clover green(david’s bridal color) and gold. I was thinking of doing chocoate linens with chocolate chair covers and clover sashes with gold chargers. And have the centerpieces with calla lillies or some other type of white or cream flowers in it. Is this too much chocoloate or should it be okay?
Deb,
sounds wonderful. I like the idea of using simple calla lillies with this, cause I think the green stems in a clear glass and candles would really look nice, complimenting the clover even more. If you want I could look at your venue. Just provide the link or pic and I could envision how it will look in the setting.
Thanks Stacey! Here is a link to their website. They don’t have good quality pics on there, so I’m not sure how much of a help it will be, but here you go
http://www.walkertheatre.com/index.asp?p=50#grand
Deb,
Why not have brown linens with gold chair covers, brown sashes, then pull your green in the centerpieces with green/white florals. For extra green find green/gold candle holders and simple white votives. or something like this…..
* i like this table alot putting the clover in the napkins. pulling in the white callas and green flwoer like hydrangea or green orchids. If you do it like this then have chocolate linens with or without white sashes. I also love the floating centerpieces in the background. pulling the gold into your favors, cake, and votive holders. This would compliment your setting very well.
Thanks Stacey!! I love that idea!! That’s exactly what I will do. I think it will look great!!
I would love to see pics of your wedding. My daughter’s colors are sage, choco, and cream.
June 6, 2010 wedding in at 6:30 eve. ceremony outdoors in austin
I wish I was getting married before your daughter so I could have sent you some pics, but I am getting married in September.
Hi there. I’m getting married next October and I’m looking to do a monochromatic wedding so as to be a sort of contrast to the bright fall colors that will surround our outdoor wedding. I have been thinking black, brown (the bridesmaid dresses are chocolate), and cream with variations of the brown elsewhere just so it isn’t too dark. The problem is, I can’t find pictures of monochromatic weddings, and I really don’t want to do something that’s common like brown and blue or brown and orange for fall. I guess I should add that I’m looking to mimic a sepia-toned antique photograph. Everything thus far is going for the vintage look. Can you help me with this?
Andrea,
I have a board maybe you can see the brown/black.
Andrea,
*Brown and gold would work really good.
* this really looks sepia
* look at the coloring on this invite, pretty close?
* love it!
* pic
* oohhh, like this.
* this too
* brown weddings
* more pics
Andrea,
Here is brown/cream…
* link
* with ivory
Hi stacy , Im getting marry in June 19 in a country club in california, is a really nice place, a lots of wood and nice green courtyard as a view. I picked lilac color, but people suggest i should combine it with another one. Any ideas that can help me to make it really pretty…. also ideas of decoration, i have seen really nice coments and suggestions you make, please can you give me some advises.
Rocio,
* paired with green
* another view of same wedding
* stunning when paired with grey
* real weddings
* classic when paired with brown
* using light to dark shades of purple ( monochromatic color scheme) gives a very elegant look without using other colors
i actually think if you use the monochromtic color scheme it will look GORGEOUS! paired with simple white or ivory. accent the flowers and centerpieces with crystal branches. have florist add crystals or rhinestones in centers of roses in bouquet or use rhinestone bouquet wraps. with the venue description, I think the monochromatic will accent its beautiful setting.
How about a contrast color like silver. Are you doing a white or ivory?
HELP MY WEDDING IS JUNE 12. 2010 AND I’M LOST ON DECORATIONS FOR THE CERENONY AND RECEPTION. BOTH CEREMONY AND RECEPTION ARE OUTSIDE, MY COLORS ARE FUCSHIAI AND EXPRESSO. CAN YOU PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH SOME IDEAS AS FAR AS TO DECORATIONS AND WHAT COLOR CHAIRS AND LINENS WOULD GO REALLY WELL WITH MY COLOR THEME.
I just did a Fushica and Expresso wedding in Altanta Geogia in Novermber 2009. We used expresso table clothes with Fushia Pink runners. Centerpieces were 15″ glass with branches and fushia pink gerber daisies. The chairs for the wedding were white. We tied Fushia pink sashes and expresso sashes on the chairs. We used sherards hooks with kissing balls made up of fushia pink gerber dasies with expresso ribbon… Really beautiful…
Hi Michelle,
I am getting married in August of this year and my colors are the same. I am also using the espresso table clothes and fuschia runners, but my dilemma was the white chairs. I didnt want to spring for chaircovers, but didnt know if the white chairs would look nice. By any chance to do you have a picture of your reception table to post. Thanks
Tonya,
* here are some links
* fuschia with chocolate runners would really be beautiful
Hey Ladies! I’m getting married in August of 2010 in North Carolina. The place in which we are having both the ceremony and reception is a cottage on a lake that has a guest house, party house, tons of land and trees. It is beautiful! I want to keep the mood very happy and upbeat. My original color was pewter with hints of black and white. I love the color because it screams power and sophistication. However, after looking at a million websites and television programs, I am really loving chocolate brown with a bright yellow (since it will be summertime) or yellow and orange. I also believe that it will be easier to find favors and flowers around the two latter combinations. Thoughts? Ideas? Feedback? Plllleeeeaaassseeee. I’m meeting with my bridal party soon so I would love to hear back from you. Thank you so much and congrats to all of the other brides on here.
Shelley
shelley,
i really love the idea of brown with lots of white, yellows, with orange.
I just ran across this and was hoping I could pass it on to someone, check it out…..
*jawdropping!
let me know what ya think!!
Stacey, thanks so much for your response. I looked at the link and it was absolutley beautiful. The flower arrangements were great (especially since I’m also looking for ideas). I will definitely consider the brown, orange, and yellow combos. Thanks again!
Wow! Tons of great info here! I’m getting married on February 18, 2010. My dress is champagne. The bridesmaids looked really nice in DB’s truffle dresses next to me in my dress. I wanted to add ivory for decorations and one other color, but I’m having a hard time choosing something. I wanted burgundy, but now I think it might be too dark with the champagne wedding dress and truffle bridesmaids. Any suggestions? Also, do you think it will look OK if my dress is the only champagne colored item or do I need to incorporate it in the decorations, flowers? I want this other color to be in the bridal party somehow too….flower girl and ring bearer maybe…and/or accents on the bridesmaids? I’m so overwhelmed with the color decision…please, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I’ve added pics of the venue too:) The walls are a mocha-colored.
Jill,
* look at this. I think this is gorgeous and would really compliment the room ( of course you could keep the centerpieces more simple, i thought the colors would be great)
i actually think burgundy would be perfect! if your wanting something a little softer green is beautiful. submerged green orchids surrounded by candles. white linens, champagne runner. you could also do a soft brown runner or table linen with burgundy rose centepieces and candles.
* idea
*the knot
* color idea pic
Jill,
here is a board i threw together to show how beautiful the burgundy is.
Thank you so much! I love the ideas! I am going with a deep red, so your suggestions were perfect.
Hi, i see the venue pictures and the place looks amazing. if you dont mind my asking, what state and the name of the venue please? and also i think burgundy just might be ok or in that color family
hi,
im getting married in june 2010 , and i really dont have a theme my colors are green olive and chocolate ( dark brown ) do u think i can still make something pretty ? i didnt know about themes
wendy,
oh yes! i would use all cream or white flowers in one type such as roses to give it a romantic “pretty” feel. plus it makes it super easy with one type/color flower.
* lots of beautiful pics
* real wedding
*real wedding project wedding
Stancy thanks a lot for your ideas it really help me a lot specially cause i have being very busy lately. But your ideas and links were very helpful!
Cream color roses with a soft, sheer gold ribbon accent would be very feminine. Or go for a “woodland/forest” theme. Use birch branches in your centerpice, and moss and natural stones as accents. Make small terrariums for centerpices and use wood tables with no cloths . . . just placemats.
Brown and olive give off a warm and comfortable feel . . . it will be beautiful.
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!
Where did you get your DIY invitations?
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”.
hello.. im also getting married in september!
and i have the same invitations! how cool.
well, just to respond to your question.
no. u dont have to have a baige dress to match invitations. you can have a ribbon on ur dress with ur color if u want.
if it helps, my colors are chocolate brown and sage ( its kind of a olive color)
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!