The Greatness of Gray in Weddings
When you're pondering that all-important color palette for that big day, gray probably isn't the first hue that leaps to mind. And yet, brides across the country are finding beautiful and unexpected ways to weave this exact color into their weddings.
Gray is a mid-tone neutral. That means it's child's play to combine it harmoniously with other colors. Gray completely lacks the funereal associations of black (a big plus!), and it's less bold and dark than espresso or navy. Once you start to think about it, you can see why gray is increasingly flying above the radar.
Gray, Orange and Yellow Wedding. From WedSmack.
Give Gray a Fresh Look
There are so many ways to use gray in your color scheme. But to start, you'll need to forget that old Victorian notion that gray equals "boring" or "drab." It's a key color for pulling off a slew of not-even-slightly-bland wedding styles! True — on its own, gray might lack sizzle and pop. But knock it together with almost any other color, and it adds the perfect dash of cool-edged sophistication to a wedding design.Power Gray: A Stunning Way to Play a Formal Setting
Modern brides love gray. One of the most elegant ways to use it: play it off a powerful color like scarlet. Start with a light gray and a deeper gray as your base color. Then layer in some bold red accents, and watch your wedding décor come to life! The effect is modern, elegant and breathakingly stylish, especially with a touch of contemporary pattern.To exploit gray's modern feel in your wedding, start by layering it in your fabrics, such as table linens, and the bridesmaid gowns. A dove gray or pewter makes a chic and minimalist choice for your attendants. Soften gray's austerity by choosing a softer material like chiffon or organza, or add drama with a hint of shimmer.
If you want to add a splash of color near the bridesmaids' faces, try bridesmaid jewelry in a color like red or lime green. Or, keep the palette restrained, and have each bridesmaid wear a clear crystal necklace: très chic for an evening wedding.
The Sunny Side of Gray
Think gray is only for minimalists, modernists and arty museums? Far from it! It can be a soft and romantic complement to "hot" hues like grass green and sunny yellow.An easy way to combine gray with bolds and brights is with the help of a carefully-chosen print. Example: when designing your tablescapes, look for linens in a solid bright, like yellow. Then pull everything together with colorful napkins patterned with gray and a bold, like yellow or tangerine. Finish with china boasting a simple gray border. This is a great way to keep a "bright" from blinding your guests, and it's perfect for a chic tent event.
Gray can be a magnificent player in all types of weddings — which is why it's growing more popular every month. Once you stop to think about all the ways that gray can add elegance and edge to your own wedding, you're bound to succumb to the greatness that's gray.
Any sugestrions for a wedding of colors for burgendy, grey and white dimond? Gown, boquts, table settings, decorations??
Ena Aziz,
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I would be happy to look at your venue if you have a link or pic.
My fiance wants to have Aqua as a wedding color. What would look good with that? Any Ideas???
Larissa,
There are lots of colors that look great with that. What other colors do you like? What about your location? pics or links?
Im having a marigold and gray wedding…what colors should the mothers wear
Nickole1,
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I would suggest a neutral. Something that compliements their skintone yet would blend nicely with the color scheme.
i’m having a pink and gray wedding, does anyone know of anywhere that has gray tableclothes for really cheap?
Hey, I am planning a wedding for June 2011 and finance’ wants our colors to be burgundy and gray. I was wondering are those to colors good for a summer wedding.
Thanks,
Christie
Christie,
* yes you can use those colors
Christie,
Look at weddingwire.com under photos for burgundy weddings by season and category.
* look at this it has a summery feel to it
Christie,
* isnt this nice!
Christie,
* here is a bridesmaid pic with background flowers this would work so well with grey.
I am getting married in May. I am going with the orange and grey color theme. I love it and hope everything looks bright and spring.
Im gettting married in 9 months right from the start me and my sister have been saying gray and my mom thinks were crazy I cant wait to show my Mother this article maybe she will change and like the gray idea like me and my sister fingers crossed.
Gray is great because you can use soft, subtle colors for a sweet, softer look or you can use bright, vivid colors to “punch it up”. Pick out a couple of dresses for your girls to try on and then let your Mom see them. . . gray looks good on almost everyone.
I just posted this on another board, but I love pewter for weddings.
I think if you use victorian colors, it adds an “antique’ feel.
hey i just want to know where you got the gray dress from it is so pretty.
kindly give ideas for a coral and orange wedding theme. is it a good color combo. thanks