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Posted 5/25/2008 11:19:22 AM


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Thought this might be a guideline for dress/bouquet colour combos

Wedding Colors

The colours you choose should be a reflection of your personal taste and style.  Your favorite colour, the season or the theme of your Wedding, or simply the colour of your attendants' dresses may all influence your choice of colour.

Some of the favorite Wedding colour themes are listed below:

BlackSelecting a black dress colour theme can be dramatic when teamed with the right flowers.  Create a sophisticated look with a Bouquet in white tones, or use the vibrant colours of deep pink and purple to create an elegant combination.
BlueComplement a blue theme with naturally blue flowers, or create a stunning accent with flowers in shades of purple, pink, yellow, red or peach.
GreenJust about any Floral colour combination will complement this versatile colour theme.  From striking gold and red tones, to vibrant jeweltone blossoms and softer pastel shades.  Accent your flower selections with lush green or variegated foliage.
PeachA natural array of luscious peach toned flowers will accent any shade of peach you may select.  Choose from vibrant lilies to delicate pale peach roses and gerbera daisies to create just the right look.  Purple is a vivid accent colour.
PinkThe palette of pink flowers is endless with a wide range of colorful shades available, from delicate pastel pink to vibrant burgundy.  A colorful mix of pink flowers in varying textures and shades is a romantic enhancement.  Add a splash of accent colour if you prefer.
PurpleTo complement this colour theme, choose from a spectacular selection of flowers in vibrant shades of purple and lavender.  For a garden look, accent with colorful blossoms in pink, peach, and soft yellow.
TealBetween blue and green you will find the popular colour of teal.  Flowers in shades of pink, peach, and purple are favorite accents for teal. Striking combinations of yellow, orange, and white tones also create and interesting look.
White/IvoryThere is a wide and varied selection of various white flowers available to create an enhancing monochromatic look.  Also, remember that just about any flower will look sensational against white and ivory dresses.
YellowEnhance the refreshing look of yellow with any number of Floral options.  shades of pink, yellow and purple blossoms are among the favorites.  Multiple colour garden flower mixtures are always popular.

If you are choosing your colours based on the season these guides may be helpful:

FallColours: reds, oranges, rusts, and mustard yellows, burgundy & hunter, and wine & navy, Café, Champagne, Rum Pink, Gold, Pewter, Maroon, Rich Purples
Flowers: Orange Gerbera, Apricot Lilies, Rust/Burgundy hydrangea, and mixed garden foliage
Fruits: red currants, apricots and apples
Special Touches: fall foliage
WinterRich Red, Forest, Gold, Silver, Blue, Burgundy, Ivory, Sage, White, Midnight Blue, Platinum
SpringPink, Cloud Blue, Lavender, Butter, Periwinkle, Wisteria, Mint
SummerCornflower Blue, Lilac, Celadon, Blush, Coral, White
ValentineRed, Maroon, Ivory, White
ChristmasColours: Red, Maroon, Green, Gold, Silver, White, Burgundy, Hunter Green, Champagne, Ivory
Flowers: Poinsettia, Evergreen, Holly, Baby's Breath
Attire: Taffeta, Plaid, Velvet Bows
Special Touches: Christmas Tree, Wreaths, Candlelight, Christmas Music
New Year'sGold, Silver, Black, or White
ThanksgivingFall Colours, Oranges, Browns, Reds.
EasterSpring Colours
CinderellaColours: White, Ice Blue, Ivory, Pale Pink
Favors: Chocolate truffle mice for favors. They have almond halves for ears and are dipped in white and dark chocolate and coloured cords for tails. (Roll a ball of truffle and pinch one end for the nose. Add the almonds and dip in chocolate. Pipe eyes and mouth details add tail.)
Decor: Check with your local theater / college drama group for any props that will add to the atmosphere. Thrones, Pumpkin coach, glass slipper, Magic Wands, red carpet.
Transport: Check into the rental of a horse drawn carriage in your area. (White horses)
Clothing: A tiara and a huge ball gown is a must for any Cinderella.
Tables: Consider pumpkin candles or napkins picked up in the fall, used in the wedding. If you do not wish to use orange pumpkins you can get clear glass pumpkins or white ceramic ones for decoration. Consider using the favors on the tables. Like the candy mice with a plastic carriage.
Shoes: Start now looking for glass (clear plastic) shoes.
Buffet Table: Glass Slipper ice sculpture.
Music: Get the Cinderella sound track on CD for the DJ. Also the song from Beauty and the Beast as well as the "When you wish upon a star" would be good choices


 

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 


 



 
 
 
 
 
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