Many people who are planning a wedding already dread trying to pick the right colours. Even those who are planning their engagement are already starting to think about colours – as the colour of the ring and engagement party will set the floor for the wedding day.
Everything has to seamlessly work together. You need to consider the colour of the bridesmaid’s dresses, the flower arrangements, the tables, the decor, the guest’s attire and more.
To help you on your journey to understanding colours, from your proposal to your wedding day, here are some top tips.
#1 Consider your engagement
If you are not collaborating with your partner on your engagement, then you need to think carefully about what your partner may like or dislike. For those serious about their wedding, it needs to seamlessly fit together. When it comes to engagement rings, there are many coloured lab grown diamonds to choose from. Consider your partner’s favourite colours and what they might want their wedding to look like.
#2 Get inspired
Picking colours is one thing, but seeing them come to life puts them in a whole different light. You want to make sure that the colours you like look the same when they are presented in your decor. Unfortunately, colours can often look different to what you envisioned. It is therefore important to consider them in different ways. Head to visual platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest to look for colour palettes. Save all the ones that you like. Remember to look at the colours you like, as well as colours you may not have considered.
The great thing about this is that when you look for inspiration, you might easily find what you want for your wedding day. You might also be inspired by colours and themes you never thought you would be.
#3 Find complementing colours
The traditional approach is to find your main colour and then find complementary colours. This will help you bring together a colour palette for your wedding, which you can then build on when choosing things like bridesmaid dresses, table decor, flowers and more. You can speak to a professional about colours, or you can look at colour wheels and palettes online.
It is important to know that complementing colours to create your palette is only one option. Many people are now choosing colours that clash with each other or just choosing whatever colours they want. It is entirely up to you, as it is your wedding day. Regardless, put your colours into mood boards so you can see what they look like together. You can also seek the support of trusted friends and family to give their opinions. You can build collaborative mood boards on platforms such as Canva.
Planning a wedding is hard enough, let alone when you need to choose the most perfect colours for your big day. Colours impact the mood and the atmosphere of the day, so you want to make sure you choose them wisely.
