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Pretty in Pink

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Picking a color scheme for your wedding can be as tricky as finding the right groom. Okay it’s not that hard, but brides can spend hours contemplating something as simple as colors and what hue accompany them on their wedding day. Luckily, Pantone selects one shade each year and dub it the color trend of the year. The color picked to represent 2011 is honeysuckle, which is an absolutely perfect hue for a fall wedding. It’s bold, bright, romantic, and the perfect blend of red and pink.

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Pantone describes honeysuckle as “Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing ‘everyday’ about it.”

braceletmichaelclutchhead{Images from: Ami Designs, Michael Muramoto, Sir Tom, Sweetly Fallen}

Incorporate this subtle red and vibrant pink into your wedding in several ways. Dress your bridesmaids in a sharp honeysuckle dress and they’ll look flirty and devastatingly gorgeous. This rich shade also works great as an accessory—think shoes, jewelry, and handbags—for that extra little pop the day of.

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As the bride, keep things simple and go for a classic and simple gown and pair it with a pair of vibrant heels. Spicing up your wedding-day look can be as simple as wearing a pair of colored shoes, putting a flower in your hair—honeysuckle, of course—or adding a bit of flair to your wedding dress. The possibilities are endless.

decor{Images from: Fairy Tale Favors, Razvan Photography, Project Wedding, Hostess With the Mostess, Koyala Wholesale, Pom Tree}

Dress up your reception with help from honeysuckle. Simple pomanders situated throughout your space will brighten up the ambiance. Pick shades of pink to appear throughout your tables and it’ll instantly create a romantic mood. Choose the sweet honeysuckle as a centerpiece and send your guests home with a gorgeous rose-colored candle as a favor.

But if using a solid hue of honeysuckle isn’t really your style, pair it with a different color altogether. Honeysuckle and yellow and honeysuckle with navy are two unpredictable pairs that compliment each other extremely well.

other colors{Images from: Brown-Eyed Belle Julie and Amanda Wilcher Photography}

Play with color combinations and different shades of honeysuckle to see what works best for you. If you’re a fan of pink, this 2011 color trend will make your wedding that much more special.

Winter Wedding Color Splash

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

If you’re tying the knot in the dead of winter, liven up the celebration with bright, bold colors. Winter weddings don’t have to have color schemes including darker colors, so spruce up the occasion by mixing a variety of hues. Picking a multitude of colors is a perfect option for not just a winter wedding, but a spring or summer wedding, too.

I recently stumbled on this photo my heart went pitter-patter just thinking of how perfect they would be for a bridal party. And the best part is that the girls would definitely wear them again—with shoes that cute they’d be crazy not too!

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Dog-n-Bird

If you’re wondering how to pull off a multi-color ensemble, pick one main color and let the girls pick different colored accessories—shoes, necklaces, earrings, hair pieces, etc.— in big, bold colors.

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Love The Schulzes

And don’t forget about the men! They may not like to admit it, but they wear accessories, too. Dress them in funky attire with clashing-colored socks, mismatched ties, or different shades of shirts.

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Polka Dot Bride

One of the easiest ways to incorporate a splash of color into your winter wedding is to pick a variety of colorful flowers. Who says your bouquet is limited to one variety? Spruce up this shindig with not only different colored flowers, but put several different flowers in with the bunch. A simple, colorful bouquet will pop against the traditional white gown.

onecharmingkim{Images from: One Charming Party and Kim Jackson Photography}

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Whisk Kid

As for another visual treat, skip the classic white wedding cake and opt for a vibrant sweet treat. When it comes time for the cake cutting, everyone will be talking about how smashing it looks, and your guests will yearn to have a piece of it all to themselves. But if you’re set on a traditional white-cake route, consider mixing the layers inside with the colors of the rainbow. Guests will flip over how great it looks, and then compliment you on such a great selection.

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Images from: Beth Armsheimer, Philly Wedding, and Land Locked Bride}

If you’re looking for a simple way to let your party continue after your guests have left your wedding, send them along their way with a keepsake wedding favor jar filled with colorful candies. Jelly beans, M&Ms, candy corn, mints, or any other tiny treat will work. Just pick a few different colors to include in the jars.

fairyPersonalized Mini-Glass Wedding Favor  Jars and Personalized Wedding Favor Candy Jars

But if adding vibrant hues to your big day is a little to extreme for your tastes, fear not. Pose for photos against a colorful wall and all eyes will be set on you.

hififizlewink{Images from: Hi-Fi Weddings and Fizelwink}