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1. Burgundy and Orange
2. Yellow and Pink
3. Blue and Silver
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Choosing the Perfect Wedding Color Theme

Color is integral to your wedding theme, from the bridesmaids’ dresses to the flowers in your bouquet. Some women know from the day they are engaged exactly what colors they want for their wedding, while others can’t decide between several favorite colors that they envision for their big day.

Wedding color themes rely heavily on personal preference, but there are a few things you should keep in mind when you’re selecting the colors you’ll use for your own wedding. First, think about the time of year for your wedding. If you’re having a spring or summer wedding, fresh, clear colors will look lovely, especially against tanned skin. You can go with soft pastels for a romantic look, or go with bold, bright colors for a more dramatic look. Either of these are ideal wedding color themes for warm weather celebrations because they are tied to bright, sunny days and floral shades.

If your wedding with be in either the fall or winter, you’ll want to consider deeper, richer shades such as jewel tones. Keep in mind that jewel colors come in almost every shade – Topaz, Sapphire, Ruby…the list is long. The key is that the shades should be saturated, deep and rich, not washed out or too bright. Also keep in mind that pastels or soft hues will seem more romantic while bright, bold shades will add drama.

You should also consider whether you want analogous colors, which are closely related colors that lie next to each other on the color wheel, complimentary colors, which are opposite each other, or monochromatic colors, which are shades of the same color. Analogous colors might be red and bright orange, while complimentary colors include purple and green.

Wedding Color Themes for Today’s Brides

Today, the trend in bridal colors usually focuses on two different colors either alone or with a neutral third shade such as platinum, gold or bronze. Below are some of the most attractive wedding color themes modern brides are using:

Black and white wedding themes are striking for their modern sensibility and contemporary feel. These are also very elegant looking and are especially nice for an evening wedding. Just be sure to add a touch of color to break up the severity of so much black and white by putting some color in the bridesmaids’ bouquets or simple colored sashes. Red roses or mixed bouquets of bright flowers look smashing with black and white wedding themes.

Pink and black wedding color themes are quite popular for their combination of classic style and a more feminine, contemporary feel. Many brides are even wearing gowns in soft, blush pinks instead of white. Either way, floral arrangements in pink give you lots of options. There are flowers in everything from the creamiest, pale pink sweet peas to bright, hot pink Gerbera daisies for terrific impact. When choosing bridesmaid’s gowns in pink, choose a mid-range pink to avoid a “bubblegum” look, and go for a soft shade of pink that will make their skin glow.

Earth tone or brown wedding color themes have only recently gained popularity as brides have looked for sophisticated alternatives to black for coordinating with colors. In fact, brown bridesmaids’ dresses look lovely for fall weddings and coordinate with the many autumn flowers available such as tiger lilies, mums, roses and daisies mixed with berries. Brown tuxes look great with gowns of yellow, gold, rust, peach or burgundy. You can also go unexpected by combining brown with aqua or sage green.

Orange wedding themes have gained popularity in recent years for weddings because they are surprisingly versatile. A warm, pumpkiny orange is fabulous for fall mixed with greens, browns or burgundies. If you want a bright, tropical feel, match orange with accents of fuchsia or aqua. Lighter, peachy shades of orange look wonderful with lots of colors, including deep greens and navies.

Blue wedding color themes have always been popular, and it’s not surprising considering the wide range of shades you can work with. Sophisticated navy gowns look thoroughly modern, while a romantic dress in the softest shade of sky blue can also be gorgeous. Blue flower bouquets can include cornflowers, delphiniums, lilacs, and hydrangeas.

And for the ultimate “royal” wedding, consider a purple color palette. This vibrant shade is particularly appealing because the color is flattering to almost every skin color and wedding bouquets can have a gorgeous array of shades from palest lavender to the darkest, purple-blacks. For a softer look, match lighter purples with soft greens or pinks, or in the fall you can have purple gowns with fall accents the color of autumn leaves.

The final decision is yours – whatever color makes you happy and brings to mind romance and joy is the right wedding color theme for your special day!

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