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So Many Colours!
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Colour Galleries
The links below give you some ideas of coordinated colour schemes as well as decorations we did using those colours.
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Colour Ideas
- Visit the paint store! Yes – the paint chip samples are perfect to use, and once you pick your colours, you can give the same shade to your cake, invitation, decoration and dress people.
- Choose a dominant colour for your wedding that is present in most of the decorations. The other colors you choose should be accents.
- Availability: check that bridesmaid’s dresses, flowers, invitations, decorations, etc. are available in your colour choices.
- Suitability: You will also want to make sure your colour choice does not clash with your ceremony and reception location.
- Two colours are perfect, and three will still work, but any more than three wedding colors will end up looking un-unified and strange. The purpose of wedding colors is to tie everything together, and the best way to do this is to have everything in one or two shades.
- Don’t just do pastels because they are popular. Think about what you wear normally in your clothing and the shades you’ve used to decorate your home. These are probably colors you are comfortable around already.
- Too much black - while sophisticated, it can end up looking like a funeral, rather than a celebration. If you love black, balance it out with a bright colour, (e.g. bright pink, purple, or gold), or lots of crisp white.
Still can’t decide? We can help you – just ask!
Popular Wedding Colours
These ones keep getting requested year after year. Dresses, decorations and favours are usually available in these colours:
- Burgundy: this colour suits most seasons; combine it with white or ivory and accents in gold or silver
- Pink: romantic and soft, sometimes accented with mint or sage. Silver is excellent with pink and is perfect for the groom and ushers’ vests
- Navy: usually paired with white and silver, this colour works both summer and winter
- Purples: lavender, periwinkle and royal purple
- Seasonal Colours: colours that match the season: spring = pastel, summer = bright, fall = deep, winter = rich
- Black and White: a very classy look, and what bridesmaid can’t use a new black dress? This timeless pair can have a shot of bright colour, such as red or purple in the flowers and dress sashes, as well as centrepieces
- All White: well, not quite, the white wedding usually has a lot of greenery in the bouquets and centrepieces
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Wedding Colours for 2010
We have searched the Internet for opinions of the most fashionable colours for the coming seasons:
- mypersonalartist.com:
- Teal and Coral
Vintage Purple and Sky Blue
Emerald and Cream
Mauve and Wine
Lilac and Sky Blue
Wine and Blush Pink
Sky Blue and Light Yellow
Mocha and Blush Pink
Warm Gray and any Pink or Coral or Blue or Purple
Olive and Mauve
Mint and Vintage Purple
- perfectweddingguide.com:
- Turquoise - Vibrant and pretty, this jeweled toned color has been a favorite of spring brides many times over.
- Deep Red - The universal color for love, so it’s no surprise that Red makes the list for spring.
- Coral - A pick for your spring 2010 beach wedding.
- Violet - A great option for bridesmaid dresses and florals.
- Beige (Champagne) - A muted brown with gray undertones. Perfect for wedding menswear.
- Yellow - Sunny and cheery. Think bright yellow accents at an outdoor garden wedding.
- Blue - Not quite navy, but not as light as Carolina blue. This shade is warm and tropical.
- Pale Pink - luxurious and soft, pale pink looks great on just about every skin tone.
- Army Green - Pair with beige and violet for a subdued color palette.
- Light Gray - A beautiful compliment to this season’s coral and pale pink.
- getmarried.com:
- Monochromatic palettes - this doesn’t mean muted colors, just single color bunches. Vibrant Colors: Orange, green, yellow, and pink. Metal Colors: Gold, silver, copper, and pewter. And black is definitely the new black. Break the rules and show off the darker side of your event.
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