How to Avoid Wedding Colors Mistakes

new year's engagementWhen the ball drops on New Years, many will also drop to their knee and ask the question of a lifetime. As couples celebrate in the midst of the falling confetti and the loud noise-makers, they know they are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime.

Once the excitement begins to settle down, however, couples now realize that they have to do a considerable amount of planning. As a part of the planning adventure, selecting the right wedding colors can be an enormous task. The wedding colors will guide the couple as they make a number of different decisions, including the colors of the dresses for the bridal party, the table linens, the flowers and more.

The right wedding colors will be unique to the couple and each pair should select ones that fit their vision for their wedding and their personalities. There are, however, a few rules of thumb that can help couples avoid potential mistakes that might result in final decorations that do not look as beautiful together has hoped.

Selecting colors that do not fit the mood of the wedding

Although couples want to select colors that they adore, it is important to also make sure that the colors match the tone of the ceremony and reception. For example, an evening, formal wedding might not fit well with bright purples, yellows or pinks. These colors might instead look fantastic for a lovely outdoor wedding. Instead, the indoor ceremony might look better with bolder hues, such as the romantic red of a rose.

Finding balance between the colors

The colors selected should be complementary, but remember that does not mean they have to be used equally. Instead, select one that will be the main focus. Use the more muted color as the complement. It will help give the main color the spotlight without everything looking too distracting.

Do not neglect the colors of the venue

It is a mistake to select colors in a vacuum without considering where the colors will be displayed. Instead, select colors that will match the lighting and colors already present in the venue. Soft purples, for example, might match well with certain indoor venues.

Planning the perfect wedding is an exciting venture that countless couples embark on after a New Year’s proposal. Selecting the right colors can help get the planning underway and make a large part of the decorations start to come together. At Rose Hill Flowers, we look forward to helping you plan your big day.