Article by Cornelia O’Hara
From the invitations to the napkins, every bride wants to use pretty colors in her wedding. No wonder jewelers create colorful Swarovski crystal bridal jewelry much to the delight of the bride. And the colors do not always have to be worn. They are also seen in the festivities that follow.
The season can be a wonderful source of inspiration for your wedding day – from the ceremony to the reception.
As flowers began to unfurl in spring, pink is everywhere. Paired with pewter and accented with ebony, blush can add to the mood of romance. Pink roses and calla lilies and blushing hydrangeas fill the wedding day with the color of sweet love. Pewter satin table cloth settings unite the pink colors and ebony colors providing a rich backdrop for the showy details. Embroidered table cloths give a vintage feel to the table runner. Ebony punctuates the table with graceful lacquer chairs dressed in laced and pink ribbons. White traditional wedding cake topped with pink rose and girdled with black ribbon creates a vintage look. This sophisticated spring color combo is indeed memorable and charming.
For a summer wedding, harness the heat by pairing the colors of wasabi and green and pumpkin in a striking combination that feels crisp and contemporary. The bridal bouquet can also follow this color scheme. The organic pin cushion protea and mango calla lily bouquet will pop against any gown. The groom can also get color coordinated by wearing an orange and white tie along with sterling silver orange beaded cuff links. For a unique wedding table, pumpkin colored structure flowers nestle elegantly in a white vinyl container surrounded by accents of wasabi green. As your reception proceeds, trios of wasabi candles brighten the table highlighting the colors of the centerpiece and reflecting in the metal teardrop vases holding single mango calla lily.
The vibrant colors of summer give way to the rich muted colors of fall. The autumnal tones of eggplant and cornflower and magenta blend a romantic vibe to this color palette. This color combination is feminine without being fussy. Paisley print can be added to the invitation design to create a bohemian look. You can fuse your color into your wardrobe since autumn is also the same time when grapes are harvested and turned into wine, the deep magenta can be worn from head to foot – from the sandals to accessories. Purple lisianthus, fuchsia coxcomb and blue thistle look freshly gathered snuggled in their wooden nest scattered all over the table.
When it is cold outside swab your winter wedding with in comforting shades of cloud cream and platinum. Variation of whites can do wonders to keep your guests feel warm amidst the cool wind of winter.
No matter what season you marry in, there are fresh beautiful color combinations for everyone. The e bride will enjoy coordinating her groom to look dapper complementing herpearl bridal jewelry whatever season it may be.
About the Author
Cornelia O’Hara writes articles on weddings, jewelry, fashion, and etiquette for Silverland Jewelry & Gifts.