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Party Palette
Chose the perfect hues
for your celebration.
Here’s how:
1. First, choose the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses.
They should complement the bride's gown and tie
together the entire wedding, from the invitations to
the icing on the cake. Here are some suggestions:
’TIS THE SEASON. Let the season dictate the color.
For example, red is a popular pick if the wedding is in
December. Pastels, such as pink or light yellow, are ideal for as many as five colors.
spring; and burnt orange, brown and dark green evoke fall.
BE SPORTY Look to your favorite sports team for the color.
THAT’S THE SPIRIT Go with a color that has spiritual,
religious or cultural significance.
PLEASE YOUR PALS No matter how you go about
choosing the color of the gowns, try to select a color that
will complement all of your bridesmaids. Remember that
if they look good, you look good.
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2. Then, coordinate the rest of the décor, from the
linens to the flowers and invitations, with the color
of the bridesmaids’ gowns. Here’s how:
TONE IT UP Decide what the tone of your wedding
will be. Romantic? Playful? Modern? For a traditional,
romantic wedding, you simply may want to choose a soft
pink and two similar shades of that color as accents. For
a more playful wedding, consider pairing colors that are
opposites on the color wheel. Choosing two or three colors
is usually a safe bet, but many well-done weddings feature
LOOK TO LOCATION Check the décor of your reception
location. If it has wall-to-wall red carpet, you might want
to avoid pink accents and opt for champagne or navy-blue
accents instead. But if the site has neutral decor, your color
options are open.
GO WITH THE GROOMSMEN The men don’t have to
match the ladies, but the bridal-party combos should be
color-coordinated. For example, the cummerbunds or vests
can be similar shades of the bridesmaids’ gowns. Or, if you
are using colors that are opposites on the color wheel, your
bridal-party attire should reflect that. Another option: The
groomsmen’s attire can be void of color (for example, black
and white or grey and white).
SEALED WITH LOVE Your invitations set the tone of your
wedding, so they’re a great place to introduce your wedding
colors.
SMELL THE ROSES Since your wedding flowers need to
coordinate with your bridal-party attire, you should check to
see which flowers are in season and affordable. That might
help you narrow down your color choices.
HUSHED HUES If you carry multiple bright wedding
colors throughout all your décor – from the flowers to
the tablecloths to the cake, for example – then nothing
pops. And dessert colors that are too bright can be
overpowering or seem juvenile. If you insist on adding
brights, choose simple pops of color, such as small drizzles
of color on truffles.
MIX IT UP Your flowers, décor and dresses don’t have to
match, but they should bring all of the components of the
wedding together.