Choosing Your Wedding Colors: What to Consider
By Wedding Expert Elizabeth Corr for GalTime.com
Picking out your wedding colors can be tricky. Not only are there so many to choose from, but you will want to make sure your choices complement each other. When choosing your colors, your best bet is to stick to three.
The first color to consider is your dominant color. This will be the color that is most seen throughout your wedding, such as on your invitations, attendants' attire, flowers and decorations.
Your second color is the subordinate color; it should complement the dominant color. This color will be seen in most aspects of your wedding, such as in details on the invitations, table settings and some decorations.
The third color is the accent color. This color should blend well with both the dominant and subordinate colors. The accent colors will only be seen in small details of your wedding, such as flowers or accessories.
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Picking wedding colors is an important part of creating the overall feel of your wedding. Certain colors contain visual cues that can trigger responses and feelings for guests. The dominant color will be the most powerful. Below is a list of dominant colors and their most common responses from PANTONE.
Bright Red: Exciting, energizing, sexy
Bright Pink: Exciting, happy, hot
Light Pink: Romantic, soft, sweet
Mauve: Soft, subdued, quiet
Burgundy: Rich, elegant, refined
Terracotta: Earthy, warm, wholesome
Orange: Fun, childlike, happy
Peach: Nurturing, soft, fuzzy
Light Yellow: Cheerful, happy, soft
Bright Yellow: Enlightening, cheerful, friendly
Cream: Smooth, rich, warm
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Light Blue: Calm, quiet, peaceful
Teal Blue: Pleasing, rich, classy
Navy: Credible, basic, classic
Bright Green: Fresh, grass, lively
Dark Green: Nature, trustworthy, refreshing
Lime: Tart, acidic, refreshing
White: Pure, clean, innocent,
Black: Powerful, elegant, mysterious
Gray: Classic, cool, corporate
Silver: Classic, cool, expensive
Gold: Warm, opulent, radiant
Knowing how to mix colors - and the meanings behind your favorite shades - can make your special day more personal and more vibrant.
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