Choosing your wedding colors is a big decision, and one you should make with your groom. After all, this is the only wedding the two of you will have, and you’ll want the colors to be something you both like. It may take some give-and-take, but here are a few ideas that may help you narrow down your color choices and come up with the perfect, unique colors for your big day!
The simplest way to start, is to each think about your favorite colors. Are these colors you are both comfortable with? (ie. If your favorite color is pink, would your fiancé be comfortable wearing, or asking his groomsmen to wear pink? And vice versa, if his favorite is bright orange, do you want your girls wearing bright orange?) If the answer is no, move on...but you can always come back to these favorite colors as accent colors, so don't discount them completely.
Next, is there a special place, or happy memory that is evoked by color? Think of the trips you’ve taken or the best times you’ve had together. Is it by the sea…in the desert…was it during autumn when the leaves were turning? Gather inspiration from these places and memories. Is there a certain color that you both associate with that place/idea/memory?
If you’re still coming up without a color try choosing a favorite item or souvenir. Is there something he bought you that you absolutely love? Or is there a favorite shirt he wears that you think looks great on him? Think of that piece in your décor that you use when you consider buying anything else. Why do you like it so much…is it the color scheme? Think of these things when brainstorming your wedding colors.
Hopefully by now you’ve got at least one color in mind. Think about them in context to your venue, the time of year, and the feeling you want to create that day. Ponder it and really take time to think it over. Your wedding color is not a decision that has to be made overnight. In fact, many brides I speak with throw their wedding colors around for quite some time before settling on a definite color.
Stay tuned for more on “choosing your wedding color” when we discuss ‘accent color(s)’ and ‘putting it all together’.
Until next time, Happy Planning!
