Your Wedding: Choosing a Color Scheme

Choosing a color scheme for your wedding will help set an atmosphere that reflects you. No matter the color scheme you choose, you can create a simple or sophisticated wedding.

The color scheme you choose, generally carries over into the decorations for the wedding and reception, the attendants attire, table settings - everything!

Suggested color schemes:

Pink - pink is very feminine, yet romantic. There are many shades of pink from pastels to very bright and bold. You can add a neutral color such as white or ivory.

Red - red is a timeless romantic color and clearly speaks of love. Red works well with any season, but especially in winter. Red can be combined with white, very light pink, ivory, gold or silver. Black attire for attendants looks great along with red decorations.

Pastels - pastels work beautifully for the more subtle and elegant taste, whether a very light pink, peach, blue or green.

Ivory and gold or silver - ivory is very elegant and mingled with gold or silver creates a sophisticated atmosphere.

Dramatic - if you prefer a more dramatic scheme, choose bolder colors such as a combination of deep purple and turquoise, deep purple and lilac or deep purple and lime green. These colors can add zest to your wedding, yet be very tasteful, especially if toned down with white.

The season in which you have your wedding can be a deciding factor for choosing your color scheme, but more importantly, it should be colors that create the atmosphere you are aiming for and suits your personality.