Once you’ve decided on where to have your wedding and reception you can then start to think about the colour scheme you want to go with. It is important to consider this right from the start of your wedding planning as it will impact on your invitations, bridesmaids dresses, flower girls dresses, groomsmen, flowers, decorations, cake, bonboniere etc.
Remember, the colours you decide on will dictate how you plan the rest of the wedding so it’s important to chose the right colours so you have the desired impact. The right colour combination will evoke the right emotions and make your day memorable. A great tip when chosing colours is to think like an interior designer and keep it simple so it can be impactful. Try to choose 2-3 colours maximum. If you choose more colours than this you can risk overpowering the wedding and it can look messy and disorganised.
It is always best to think not only of your favourite colours but colours that compliment each other. That you can find flowers, cake, bridesmaid dresses and decorations to suit. Also, think about the time of year you are getting married. Autumn is a great time to embrace earthy tones like chocolate, mocha or olive. While summer you can enjoy vibrant colours like yellows and blues.
Have a think about whether you want vibrant primary colours or a more subdued pastel colours. Remember colours can be quite powerful in portraying the tone and mood of your day. Here are some general examples:
- Pink - friendship, love
- Purple – healing, meditation, spiritualism
- Red – Stimulating, passionate, engaging, energising
- Yellow – Uplifting, attracting, thought provoking and bright
- White – protection, purity, peace.
- Light Blue – healing, happiness, patience
- Blue – Cool, calm, relaxed and balanced
- Dark blue – change
- Green – harmony, refreshing, natural, growth
- Orange – energy, stimulation
Here are some great wedding colour combination ideas to get you thinking:
- Black and white
- Purple and silver
- Blue and silver
- Blue and green
- Blue and pink
- Blue and purple
- Yellow and orange
- Yellow and white
- Yellow and blue
- Sky Blue and Light Yellow
- Red and gold
- Mocha and Blush Pink
- Olive and Mauve
- Mint and Purple
- White and chocolate
- Pale pink and chocolate
- Chocolate and gold
- Fuschia and white
- Fuschia and silver
- White and aqua
- Hot pink and tangerine
- Pink and green
- Emerald and Cream
- White and pink
- Turquoise and neutral tones
- Navy and ivory
- Teal and Coral
- Purple and Sky Blue
- Lilac and Sky Blue
- Mauve and Wine