Color set the tone for the entire celebration. It’s the strand that pulls your wedding together, from the arrival of the save the date to the sweet hue of the signature drink during cocktail hour. It can be difficult to pick a palette. For those struggling with the choice, begin by asking yourself a few questions:
1) Which hues am I always drawn to?
2) Have I been to any weddings recently that inspired me?
3) What colors will work (link to flower colors) or clash with our wedding venue or vision?
Think about the big picture: Though you may of grown up loving yellow, it might not be the ideal shade for an evening wedding on New Year Eve. Likewise, shimmering metallic silver might not set the right tone for an afternoon garden reception. So before you pick the lilac overlays or azure blue paper lanterns, think about the big picture.
Orange and Red
A vivid scheme is the way to go with this all star matchup. These complement shades that are the utilmate pair to make your party bright & bold, so you can showcase the whimsical flair at any time during the year.
Bridal Bouquet: Here you can find the flowers that match the season for planning your wedding bouquet.
Bridal Party: Pick a mandarin orange dress and add a scarlet sash. Revers it and have a ruby red dresses accented with a Clementine-orange bow. For bouquets, choose lilies, parrot tulips and orange red rannnculuses
Reception Ideas: This combination calls for eye popping centerpieces. Wrap square vases with poppy paper and top it off with grosgrain ribbon. Fill The containers with a mix of flowers in both tones, or go all red on some tables and all orange on others. For a winter idea, fill large glass computes with oranges accented with peppermint candies. To add fruity flair, server tangerine-flvored martinis with maraschino cherries on the side. Be sure to have Shirley Temple’s on the side.
For a beach wedding, send guests home with strawberries and tangerine flavored salt water taffy or with a packet of red and orange jelly beans.
Yellow and White
Set a golden scene in any month, be June or January. For a cold weather wedding, introduce a warm shade of gray.
Bridal Bouquet: Here you can find the flowers that match the season for planning your wedding bouquet.
Bridal Party: For a Summer fest, have the ladies in sundresses in soft yellow. You can wear a reversible sash that flips form white at the ceremony to yellow at the reception. Put the guys in seersucker with bow ties and bright prints. Incorporate blooms like sunflowers and cymbidium orchids. Bright yellow roses pop against white flowers too add a bit of class to your special day.
Reception Ideas: Focus on texture. Make your own napkin rings of eyelet or lace. A casual party takes on some major personality with tables covered with gingham or checkered prints. Work citrus into our centerpieces by filling compotes and vases with zesty lemons. For dessert add a delicate touch to the tiers of your cake with sprinkling sugar on the daisies. For a signature drink, brew straight from the bottle, lemonade! Yes, place tubs and buckets of Lemonade around the reception areas.
Special Touch: Love Lemon Ice? Treat guests to your favorite frozen desert by serving take out cups filled with this crushed delight
Red and Aqua
Afraid of classic crimon and navy will look to nautical. Get creative and deviate from the traditional tones. Periwinkle would look nice, but why not opt for acquamarine instead. Paring it with scarlet hue for a mashing blend.
Bridal Bouquet: Here you can find the flowers that match the season for planning your wedding bouquet.
Bridal Party: Dress your maids in turquoise and choose vibrant red blooms! Put the groomsmen in navy blazers and khaki pants or have them sport Nantucket Reds. Embrace shades in both palettes with limited hues. For your centerpieces, use burgundy calla lilies, red gerbera daisies, or deep red open roses. Finish off the boutonnieres with turquoise ribbon.
Special Touch: Offer treats of gourment popcorn in red and white striped paper bags.
Black and White
Black and White colors are typically for formal weddings or an afternoon affair. It even lends itself to the playful hot pink, or rich marigold yellow color hues.
Bridal Bouquet: Here you can find the flowers that match the season for planning your wedding bouquet.
Bridal Party: Work some textures and designs into everyone’s attire. Showcase your bridesmaids in polka dot heels or some patent leather pumps, and have the guys dress in plaid cummerbunds and ties. The flowers can be arranged as a monochromatic white bunch, try using white and ivory roses, hydrangea, freesias, tulips and lilies.
Reception Ideas: Balance the table with white porcelain place settings and black table linens. Pile miniature presents in the middle of the table and wrapped in gothic lace papers. Offer your guests, with cocoa bars with marshmallows for a Winter venue, or for Summer, have ice cold mints, raspberries and whipped cream on your desert list.
Special Touch: Hang black and white photos of your parents from their wedding day. Offer disposable camera with black and white prints and photo booth for fun.
