Looking for a great color palette for your wedding? You need only look to nature for your source of ideas. There are color schemes as varied as the seasons, and you know that if the colors blend well in nature, they will be harmonious for your wedding as well. These are some beautiful wedding color palettes inspired by nature.
Sunrise / Sunset: For bold sun-drenched colors, use the sun itself as your inspiration. Shades of golden yellow, orange, and pinkish-red are just gorgeous together. If you like, you can balance out the warm colors with a little bit of sky blue. Sunset colors would be ideal for a summer wedding, especially one by the ocean. Choose one of the main colors for bridesmaid dresses, and then use the rest in combination for everything from flowers to linens to stationery. Your signature cocktail? Tequila sunrise, of course
The bride wears an exquisite gown on the day of her wedding, for the ceremony. The fall, color and the style of the gown highlight the cultural and religious background. The color code for most of the western wedding dresses is white. The main color is generally white, but designers do experiment with hues of cream, ivory, ecru and other pastel colors. The marriage of Queen Victoria that took place in 1840 set the trend of wearing a white gown. The color has become popular since then and most of the wedding gowns worn are white. Black is considered the...
Woodsy: Nature loving couples will adore the shades found in forests and woodlands for their wedding colors. Think shades of green like moss and fern, mushroom brown, cream, and bark. The green shades would be lovely for bridesmaids, and the cream tones ideal for the wedding gown and flowers. The bride may wish to wear unique handcrafted bridal jewelry in warm tones to complement the color palette. If you like the idea of a little contrast, bring in accents in deep violet, as if you stumbled across a patch of violets in a shady forest.
Peacock: Of course, there is nothing to say that nature inspired hues need to be understated. If you really want to make a splash with your wedding design, take your cue from nature's flashiest creature: the peacock. The vibrant and rich shades of peacock blue, purple, jewel tone green and gold are perfect for a bride who loves high style. Peacock colors would be absolutely stunning for a New Year's Eve wedding Not only can you choose dresses, flowers, and linens in the fabulous color palette, you can incorporate real peacock feathers into the wedding. The colorful feathers would be amazing tucked into bouquets and centerpieces. The bride can even wear a special headband made from crystals and peacock feathers which lay flat against the head. Such a unique headpiece will call for equally special handcrafted bridal jewelry.
Denver, CO (Vocus) December 7, 2009
This year, brides and grooms opted for darker, tried-and-true hues and less formal weddings, according to a recent survey conducted by My Wedding Workbook, the next-generation wedding software with more than 12,000 registered users.
"Regardless of whether trendsetters predict a renaissance of orange and lilac and of tuxes and ballroom gowns, engaged couples still tend to choose the colors and styles that they're comfortable with, and this year they opted for more comforting hues and styles," said Jeff Kear, co-owner of My Wedding Workbook and its sister Web site, My Wedding Workbook Pro, the...
Icy Blue: For a winter wedding, try a color palette that looks like snow: brilliant white, icy blue, and touches of silver. It is the perfect color scheme for a wedding in the frosty winter months. By the way, if you love the colors but find the "Winter Wonderland" theme to be a bit too literal, instead of snowflakes, use the icy blue color group to create an Art Deco inspired celebration. The cool sophisticated colors would be just right, and the sleek lines and high design of Art Deco would make for an ultra-chic wedding.
Autumn Leaves: It may not be the most original idea for a fall wedding, but the reds, oranges, and yellows of fall foliage are always beautiful together. To break up the hot colors, add touches of a dusty green or a straw color. All of the natural elements of fall will lend themselves perfectly to decorating in this color palette: leaves, pumpkins, haybales, wheat, and berries will all combine with ease to create a rustic and cozy feeling for your fall wedding.
