11 Mistakes Brides Make When Choosing Their Wedding Colors
An underutilized resource to bounce color ideas off of is your photographer. Bennett suggests touching base with them to get their insight into your color palette and how it will look in pictures at the chosen venue and time of day.
“Our clients are given wedding color palettes of at least five colors,” says Michelle Edgemont of Michelle Edgemont Design. “Any less than that, and weddings start to look too monochromatic. For example, instead of purchasing all of your decor in blush pink, layer in other tones of pink, white, and even pops of grey to create a layered aesthetic.”
Not all hair colors and skin tones work with all dress colors, notes Bennett. “Someone who is pale may look completely washed out in a peach dress, but fabulous in a dusty rose dress,” she says. “Someone with red hair may clash with your burgundy dress selection, but look awesome in emerald. It’s important to take stock of your bridal party and try to choose a bridal party color palette that can be flattering on a variety of skin tones.”
There is a multitude of areas that we can bring color into a wedding along with the flowers, says Edgemont. Choose a pretty linen, set the table with a colored charger, style a colorful napkin, hang a colorful installation above the dance floor, or put a beautiful chair cushion on the dining chairs.
Too much of any one color can be, well…too much, says Bennett. “If a bride absolutely loves one color, pick different shades of the same hue and perhaps tone it down with a more neutral color–such as a subtle grey and/or white–or metallic accents to soften the look,” she explains.
“It’s not uncommon for soon-to-be brides to choose color combinations with poor contrast,” says Grieshop. “Often the colors chosen are long-time favorites of the bride or bride and groom. However, when combined these colors can be a contrasting nightmare!”
Combining neons with pastels is a common mistake that Amy Conrad of Enclave Las Vegas sees. “These colors tend to overpower the elegance of a wedding, and looking back on photos, the bride and groom will focus on color selection rather than special details of their day,” she says.
Mixing ivory and white can make the ivory look dirty–and this goes for wedding attire as well as décor, says Jennifer Borgh of Jennifer Borgh Events.
