Choosing the Right Color Scheme for Your Wedding

Many brides find it difficult to choose colors for the wedding. If you are not visually oriented, and your partner is not, this can seem a particularly daunting task. However, there are a few tips that can make choosing colors more enjoyable, and less stressful.

The wedding and reception should be a beautiful expression of oneself. A good place to start when choosing colors is to think of a color you like, or a flower you like. Flowers come in a variety of colors, and this is an excellent place to start when choosing wedding colors. The flower can serve as an inspiration for your colors. If you like orchids, purple is a good color. Daffodils, tiger lilies and delphinium are all lovely flowers that have distinctive colors. Additionally, think about the colors you like to wear, and what decorates your home. These are colors you are comfortable with, and that can add a personal and unifying touch to your day.

Another way to choose colors is to think of the season of your wedding. Winter weddings suggest deep colors: burgundy, dark blues and greens, silver. Spring is a bright season, full of fresh blooming colors and summer calls to mind pastels. Autumn harvest colors include rust, orange, yellow and brown. When you match your colors to the season, you are in an especially appropriate setting, as many people choose to marry during a time of year they particularly enjoy.

One color and one or two accent colors are most common for weddings. First choose the primary color for your wedding, and then think of the accent colors. If you have a shade that you especially like, but are unsure of the accents, a color wheel can be a good aid. Most wedding planners have a color wheel, and they can be bought at any art supply store.

One idea is to use monochromatic tones, which means different shades of one color. Using your color wheel, however, you can determine related colors and complementary colors. Related colors are next to each other on the color wheel, and complementary colors are across from each other. This will help you create a visually pleasing wedding and reception, while still highlighting your preferred color.

Bridesmaid dresses, flowers and decorations should all incorporate the chosen colors. With a little thought and planning, you can present a comfortable and attractive look for your wedding and reception.