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How to choose your wedding colours
Choosing your colour palette is the most important part of creating your wedding’s decor scheme. A good colour palette not only reflects your own tastes and personality, but also sets the ambience that captures the overall style of your wedding. It’s no wonder that finding the perfect colour scheme can seem like a very daunting process, but with some of our tips, you’ll find your look in no time!
Whether you already have a particular style in mind or if you have no ideas at all, it really helps to visualise a colour palette to decide if it really works for you. One of the best ways to do so is to find plenty of examples of colour combinations that suit your style. Get hold of as many bridal, fashion and decor magazines as possible and make a scrapbook of all your favourite images. The internet will also be an invaluable source of inspiration; there are so many gorgeous blogs and websites just waiting to be explored! Paint colour sample cards and fabric swatches are excellent tools for mixing and matching colours (and they’re usually free too).
Your venue must be taken into account when you select your colours. Are there any colours that you’ll have to work with? What type of lighting will you be using? What sets the venue apart? A setting with dramatic views or lush gardens will be a visual feast in itself, so bright colours or busy patterns might not be as effective. In contrast, if you have fairly minimalist space to work with, be a bit more daring and let the colours do the talking.
The seasons can also guide your choice. We are fortunate to have a fairly mild climate in South Africa, but there’s no doubt that some colours will work particularly well at certain times of the year. Cool blues, vibrant brights and crisp whites are perfect for summer, while richer shades such a chocolate brown and burgundy are well suited to winter and autumn.
Colours also set moods, so consider what type of atmosphere you want to create. Lively and vibrant? Go for a deep magenta or yellow. Calm and collected? Try delicate creams and ivory.
If you want to use a bold colour such as purple or red, be careful not to make it too overbearing. Rather work with a neutral palette and introduce the colour as an accent shade in the flower decor, stationery and so on. Furthermore, try not to combine too many colours, because a busy palette can easily end up looking disorderly and over the top.
We prefer to choose two colours that work really well together and be consistent in their use. Every element of the wedding should reflect the style, from the invitations and flowers to the confetti and favours. If you’d rather use one colour, perhaps use different variations of the shade to add visual interest.
Lastly, if there’s one golden rule about choosing your colour palette, then it’s to remember to be yourself. Your wedding day should be a reflection of who you and your partner are, so stay true to yourselves and fun have!
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