Traditionally, such a celebration as a wedding has always been associated with the white color, meaning innocence and chastity. That is why wedding decorations, bridal dress, and the groom's shirt, as a rule, were in light shades. However, time does not stand still, and today an increasing number of newlyweds are deciding that a wedding in color is an ideal option.
Top 10 Mistakes
1. Too Many Colors
If you dream about a bright wedding, it does not mean that you should use as many shades as possible in the decor. With rare exceptions, such a palette will look fragmented and tasteless in your wedding photos. Combining 5 or more colors together is quite difficult. It is better to limit yourself to 3-4 primary colors, but if you want more variety and depth - add several shades of the same color or make a rich palette of similar shades.
2. Lack of Colors
It is very difficult to make a single-color palette interesting - here you will have to play with different textures and materials, otherwise, it will turn out to be quite boring. This does not mean that instead of your favorite whites and beige shades you should use bright pink and yellow, just dilute the neutral gamut with more saturated colors, which will emphasize attention and add zest to the concept of the wedding.
Even at a minimalist wedding, the classic black and white palette can be complemented with delicate olive or blue hues.
3. Following Trends
Remember, trends change every season, and photos from your wedding should be pleasant to you even after 20 years! Therefore, use trend colors only if they are truly “yours.” Otherwise, it is better to give preference to less fashionable, but more suitable colors for you, which will convey the right mood at your wedding.
4. Bright Shades as Base Colors
The color palette should complement the decor of the wedding site, and not over-attract all the attention. Even if your favorite color is orange, you should not choose tablecloths, chair covers and flower arrangements of bright mandarin color.
As a base, it is better to use either neutral (beige, ivory, light gray), or light, powdered shades of the primary color. This will help to place accents correctly and at the same time will not “overload” space.
5. Classical Duets
A winning combination of black and white, red and green or white and pink cannot be called a mistake - after all, these shades are really combined with each other and are often used at weddings. But allow yourself to move away from the common standards and get a little creative. Dilute the classical duet with an unexpected third color or experiment with shades of primary colors.
6. Forget About Textures
Burgundy satin ribbons and burgundy cotton tablecloths will look different, so along with the color palette, it is important to pay attention to the fabrics and materials that will be used for decoration. They should be combined not only with each other, but also with the general style of the wedding (for example, wood and burlap are ideal for a rustic wedding, but at a celebration in a glamorous style will look out of place).
7. Color Palettes of the Area and Decor
The color palettes of the area and the decor should be in harmony with each other: you will never be able to create a fascinating gothic atmosphere in a bright restaurant, and, conversely, a dark loft will negate all the delicate decor in light peach shades. In order not to have to completely change the style of the area, initially look for the one that fits the chosen wedding concept.
8. Select Floristry Tone to Tone
Unfortunately, no one can guarantee that the shade of lilies in bouquets will be 100% the same as the color of tablecloths or bridesmaids' dresses. In addition, if you choose blue, purple, emerald green, and other rich colors for your celebration, it will be really very difficult to choose flowers of the same shade.
Therefore, instead of insisting on strict compliance, it is better to ask the florist to make floral arrangements in shades that complement the selected palette, rather than completely copying it.
9. Polygraphy
Invitations, seating cards, gratitude cards - printing details carry two important functions: informative and aesthetic. From here two rules follow.
First, the printing should be designed in accordance with the general style, so it will initially set the tone for the upcoming holiday and will look harmonious on the day of the celebration on the tables of the guests. Secondly, you should not sacrifice informational content for the sake of beauty. If the font on the layout cards is very beautiful but completely unreadable - there will be little sense for guests in them.
10. Lack of Dress Code
Unfortunately, you will not be able to control which outfits your guests choose for the wedding, but it will be better to tell them about your wishes. For example, you can specify the color palette of the wedding in the invitations: then each guest will be able to find what suits him, and at the same time will not stand out from the general style.
And if you arrange a themed wedding with an emphasis on a particular color, for example, yellow or green, you should not expect that all guests will be able to choose an outfit of the desired shade, so it is better to invite them to choose the right color accessories.