Choosing Your Wedding Colors

Your color scheme is so important; it alone has the ability to set the tone for your wedding.  We’ve all been to a wedding like my Cousin Besty’s.  She had 18 months to plan her wedding with a decent budget, but there is no flow in décor, color scheme or the flowers.  That being said choose your colors thoughtfully.  Here are some of the important elements to consider in select your colors - the basis for your wedding flowers, linens, bridesmaids dress and decor.

Your Fiancé:  Even if your fiancé doesn’t have a strong opinion about any of the other wedding details he might have a glaring reaction to the color(s) you’d like.  If you’re just crazy in love with hot pink, but the color makes him gag (literally), find another color you both can agree on.  After all this is only one of the many compromises you’ll be asked to make in your life together as Mr.  & Mrs.

Your Venue:  Unless you’re planning an outdoor wedding, your venue should be considered.  Look at the colors used in your location’s décor - carpeting, chairs, drapery and paint colors.  If the site already has strong colors, it’s best to select a color scheme that complements, or at least doesn’t clash.  What if you have your heart set on a certain color that you can’t make work with the venue?  You just might have to consider selecting a more neutral site.

Your Favorite Flower:  If chocolate cosmos are your favorite flower of all time (at least currently), there’s no reason why they shouldn’t make it into your décor scheme.  Incorporate the flower color – by making it the dominant color or using it as an accent.  Your floral designer will be able to make it come together, if they say they can’t look for another designer. 

The Season:  Going with seasonal flowers is a natural choice no matter what time of year you’re tying the knot.  It’s also a very effective way to keep to your floral budget.  So let the colors of the season be your inspiration.  This doesn’t mean that you’re stuck with pastel colors during Spring or brown and orange during Fall.  Think outside the box when it comes to the seasonal flowers, such as orange and purple for a contemporary fall wedding.  Or bright blue and yellow for a vibrant Spring wedding, your floral designer should be able to guide you into discovering the possibilities for your florals and more. 

Your Favorite Color:  Still not sure what color to go with?  Look around your home or in your closet for color clues.  What dress, pair of shoes, or collectable do you love the color of?  If you go with a color you love, surrounded by friends and family you love, to marry the man you love – what could be more perfect.