Choosing a Wedding Color

Color plays an important role in our daily lives, so it’s only natural that on one of the biggest days of a woman’s life color choices are among some of the most important. Depending on the time of year, time of day, and theme you have chosen for your wedding, there are a wide variety of color choices available. The colors you select can then help you decide on such important items for your ceremony as the bridesmaid’s dresses, bouquets, and the various accessories and decorations that will put a finishing touch on one of the most important events in your life.
Popular Colors for 2011 include:
Spring/Summer – Aqua, Rose Pink, Pale Yellow, Sage Green, Platinum, and Champagne
Fall/Winter – Fuchsia, Purple, Turquoise, Slate Blue, Taupe, and Lavender
Classic Colors include:
Spring/Summer — Periwinkle Blue, Mint Green, Ice Blue, Lilac, Yellow, and Gold
Fall/Winter — Navy Blue, Crepe Red, Black, Tango Red, Deep Blue, Cinnamon, and Hunter Green
No matter which color(s) you pick from the wide variety of the rainbow, one of the most important aspects of your colors you need to pay careful attention to is how they coordinate with one another. Some colors (usually those which are lighter, such as pastels) are better used as ‘background’ colors and are ideal for decorative elements like table cloths. Brighter colors (sometimes referred to as ‘accent colors) stand out from the background, and in more modern ceremonies are seen on items from the bouquet to a sash worn around the waist of the bride.
After deciding which colors work best together, you should then move on to selecting which seasonal flowers or perennial blooms can be tied into your chosen color scheme. Roses come in many different colors and make an excellent choice for more classic and traditional ceremonies. In recent years, brides have been seen utilizing any number of less “popular” flowers like Gerber Daisies, Tulips, and several types of Lilies. Due to their unique ability to absorb colors easily from the water they are placed in, Carnations have become popular as accent flowers and important elements in centerpieces for guest tables.
Timeless Color Coordinates:
Spring – White, Pink, Pale Yellow. Sky Blue, White, Platinum. Mint Green, Cream, Pastel Salmon Pink.
Summer – Brown, Gold, Yellow. Cerulean, Yellow, White. Aqua, Pink, White.
Fall – Red, Green, Brown. Cinnamon, Hunter Green, Cream. White, Orange, Black.
Winter – Silver, Navy Blue, Sky Blue, White. Red, Green, Gold, White. Hunter Green, Silver/Gold, Black.
The colors you select for your wedding will become part of some of your most cherished memories, so take your time in picking your favorites. Consult friends and family for advice if you’d like, or keep the decision between you and your soon-to-be spouse. Wedding coordinators and planners will also be more than willing to give you their opinion as to which colors they like and what will go best with your other clothing, accessory, and decorative choices.
So whether you decide to use the same set of colors your mother used at her wedding, or decide to include that particular shade of blue that’s been your favorite since you were a little girl, your wedding colors should reflect your personal tastes and personality in order to make your wedding the best it can be!