Picking your Wedding Color Scheme
| For most of the bride’s I talk with the single most important wedding design decision is the color scheme. Here’s what two of them had to say when I asked “how did you pick your colors?”
“I have always loved the color red. So, for me it was a no brainer that it would be a part of my colors. I went a little out there with the accent and chose a bright pink. Super cute!” – Shannon Hill, California “
It was beautiful! I have been dreaming my wedding up since I was three years old. I always pictured pink and white and that’s what I chose. ” – Susan Rogers, California
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Look to Mother Nature.
Look at your garden, the sky, the ocean, or your neighborhood park for color inspiration. Who knows you may be inspired by some of the elements you pass by everyday. The photo to the right is an excellent example of this. Check out the color of the sky and the reddy-pink of the leaves. Isn’t that an amazing color combo? If you have a favorite flower that you want in your bouquet integrate the flower’s color as one of the colors in your scheme. |
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Consider your surroundings.
Take a look at your ceremony and reception site. Are there certain color schemes in the existing decor? For instance, the wall color, flooring, chairs, etc. Don’t fight these elements – work with them. A great example of this was when I was recently working with a bride and she was concerned about the “ugly”black chairs in the reception hall. She didn’t have the cash to cover them or replace them so we incorporated a touch of black into her scheme. Instead of just a monochromatic blue on blue we integrated black as a secondary accent. |
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It’s all about YOU!
If red is your favorite color, but your hair color is also the tone — you may want to avoid it as a primary color of your scheme. After all, you won’t be wearing the color, but you will be photographed next to your maids and you want to look as fantastic as possible. So I say, pick a color that compliments your skin tone. |
 photo from www.ariadress.com |
