Wedding Planning Basics

Choosing a Wedding Color Scheme

When planning your wedding, choosing a color scheme is of utmost importance. Your wedding colors will be reflected in your invitations, decorations, bridesmaids dresses, flowers, and much more. It’s important to choose colors that you like, but there are other elements that can come into play as well. Here are some tips that can help you decide on the perfect colors for your special day:

Personal Preference:

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A simple way to choose your wedding colors is by personal preference. One popular idea is to allow the bride to choose one color and the groom to choose another. This can result in a variety of creative choices that echoes the favorite colors of the couple getting married.

Going by the Season:

The season in which you get married is another factor you can consider when choosing your colors.  For example, a spring wedding could feature colors like green, pale pink, buttercup yellow, sky blue, or any other shades reminiscent of spring blossoms. For summer, think bright, rich tones or go with a fun ocean theme and use shades of beige and turquoise. Fall weddings are great for shades like orange, rust, red, yellow, and brown. And for winter, you can go with red and green for a holiday feel or invoke a winter wonderland with shades of dark blue and sparkling silver.

Choosing Colors by Theme: If you’re centering your wedding around a certain theme, choosing colors can be simple! For example, use the colors of sand and water for a beach theme, or go with soft mauve and rich gold for a Victorian theme. Silver and red is great for an elegant gothic look, while shades of pink are perfect for anyone seeking romantic, traditional wedding colors.

Final Thoughts on Choosing Wedding Colors

The most important thing when choosing your wedding colors is that you’re happy with them.  When deciding on two colors, always look at them together in various arrangements to make sure they go well together. You can choose complementary colors or contrasting colors depending on your preference. The right wedding colors can add to the romance and magic of your wedding day, so make sure you choose colors that you really enjoy regardless of theme or season!

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