Choosing your wedding colors

One of the earliest decisions you need to take while planning your wedding is choosing the right color combination. Most people go for a theme of two or three colors which can be applied tastefully across decorations, clothes, ribbons, flowers and even on the cake.

So before you can decide on the details of your wedding you need to get the colors down.

1.    First go through a few fashion magazines, and check out discussion boards on color trends for the season in which you’re getting married. You don’t have to follow the fashionistas, but it will give an idea of good color combinations.

2.    Look at the venue. You may get ideas of contrast or match depending on the background of the place you’ll be saying your vows at. If it’s an outdoor location be sure to keep in mind the time of the wedding. The sea can look a very different blue in the afternoon light, than in the evening sun.

3.    Imagine your bridesmaids. How do you see them? Bright and colorful, soft and subtle, deep and elegant? These thoughts can give you insight into your color taste and preferences.

4.    Think of your wedding gown style. (Luckily it’s white so no color issues there, right?) If it’s a vintage dress look at what colors suit that particular period. If a sleek, bold modern dress, find out what colors exude that attitude.

5.    Next do the legwork, roam around looking at colors. Your own house, a store for evening wear or bridesmaid dresses, ads that feature weddings, even interior décor magazines will give you hundreds of color combinations with examples of how they can work together.

Don’t forget to give yourself some time to stew on your chosen colors till you’re sure they’re the ones that represent you best.

And also, as always, keep an option available.