Choosing Your Wedding Color Scheme
The colors you choose for your wedding day set the style and tone for your
entire event. You can use color in your bridesmaids' dresses, decorations, cake,
favors, flowers, accessories, table linens and even the invitations! Choose
colors you love, but also consider the following:
- Where is the wedding and reception? Choose colors that complement the
setting. Consider the carpeting, drapery and decor, etc.
- What mood do you want to create? Vibrant colors add drama, while soft colors
evoke a more romantic atmosphere.
- What time of year will you marry? The season may influence
your color scheme. Spring and summer colors tend to be lighter, while fall
and winter colors are generally darker.
Although much has been written on how
colors effect
our moods and emotions, colors mean different things in different cultures,
so avoid focusing too much on them. The following two tools can help you choose
a coordinated color scheme.
- Color Wheel - A color wheel helps you choose coordinating
colors. It is made out of three primary colors: red, blue and yellow, plus a
blend of in-between colors. Below are three color-choosing strategies that will
ensure you pick a well coordinated color scheme. Learn more about color
theory or visit Color
Scheme Designer to try out some color scheme ideas.
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- "Complementary" colors means choosing colors that are opposite each other on
the wheel, such as red and green.
- "Analogous" means the colors lie next to each other on the wheel, such as
red, red-orange, and orange.
- "Monochromatic" means variations of the same tone, such as bright red, dark
red, etc.
- Color
Palette Generator Tool - This handy (and fun!) tool allows you to upload
your favorite photo and generate an instant color palette.
Tips: Try to limit your main colors to two or three so as not to look too
jumbled and stay consistent with your colors throughout the wedding site. Use a
few subdued colors for an elegant look
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