Color makes for an integral aspect of every wedding. While the right use of colors can enhance the overall appeal of the wedding by several notches, the wrong colors could dampen even the most well crafted weddings. Thus, it is important that you color coordinate your wedding very meticulously.
Choose your color first
Before you start working on colors for your wedding, the first thing that you need to do is zero down on the colors first. Decide what colors you want to use. When deciding on colors, make sure that you consider the colors of your reception venue. If the venue does not use any prominent colors, you can go ahead with any color scheme. Otherwise, you will have to choose colors that gel well with the colors of the venue. If you have a problem choosing colors, you can refer to the Pantone color book.
Using color at the right places
Now that you have decided on the hues you want to use, the next step would be to figure out how you want to use the given colors. This will primarily depend on the overall feel that you are trying to create. Do you want to create a romantic ambience? Or are you looking for a more zen like retreat? Depending upon the ambience you want to create, you can mix and match colors. For instance, you can use green with cantaloupe to create a natural ambience, but use green with copper and you have a sophisticated décor.
Infusing color into different wedding elements
Apart from the venue décor, there are numerous elements of your wedding that demand a generous dose of color. Consider adding a dash of color to the bridal gown. For instance, a blue or red sash around the waist can work wonders. The wedding invitations should also be color coordinated with the overall color theme of the wedding. Add the color element by using the font, monogram or the ribbon in the same color. Your cake should also make use of the chosen colors. This does not mean that you have to necessarily go in for a cake in the same color. You can add color to your cake by the virtue of pin stripes, polka dots, sugar flowers and the like.
Check for details
When trying to color coordinate your wedding, there are five essential things that you must try and match with the given color scheme. These are attire, invitations, flowers, cake and the favors. Once you have color coordinated these five elements, you can get into the nuances like guest book, table cloth, napkins, centerpieces and the like.
With these simple tips, you will be able to color coordinate your wedding. However, make sure that you do not put your wedding in the 'match much' category.
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