11 Mistakes Brides Make When Choosing Their Wedding Colors

Choosing the colors that will take center stage on your wedding day is not always an easy task. After all, there are so many hues to choose from! And, it will affect everything from your flowers and invites to your bridesmaid dresses and overall décor.

Before you make your final choices, you’ll want to take a look at some of these common mistakes. Avoiding them can help you make sure you’re big day looks perfect in person and in photos:

Before making a decision, you must see the colors in person, says Shelley Grieshop of Totally Promotional. “Because cell phone and computer screens are often calibrated differently, the color a person sees can be quite different than the item’s actual color,” she says.

It’s important not to forget that the venue should have an impact on color scheme selection, says Lindsey Bennett of Azazie. She recommends working with your wedding setting and not against it when choosing your color palette to ensure a beautiful look.

It’s essential to determine a color theme at the onset of planning, as it can carry through the décor–from flowers, table settings, and parting gifts, to bridal party attire and bridal accessories, says Bennett. “If you start adding colors randomly during the planning process, your design direction can look a bit scattered,” she says.

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