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How Do I Choose My Wedding Theme Colours? – Ask The Wedding Expert

April 19, 2009 By 2 Comments
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Question from Faith:

I need ideas on my theme colours…it’s a garden wedding both ceremony and reception.  My second question is- I want to use long tables for the reception instead of round any ideas?

Answer from Wedding Expert Angela:

Hi Faith, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding.  I am assuming it is a summer wedding since you state it is a garden wedding.  What are the predominant colours of the garden?  Green is probably your answer, unless it is full of flowers and has a dominant colour.  Why do I ask this question?  Depending upon your answer you might choose to work with the dominant colour in the setting. 

Assuming green, you could go with pale green bridesmaid dresses, accenting flowers with turquoise, or lime green.  Maybe you want to add a splash of a few colours like purple and pale orange. 

Or you have the choice of picking any colour you love, and ignoring the green background.  Note the photo in this post—an outdoor wedding and a choice of pink and mauve (colours next to each other on the colour wheel).  Watch this video on wedding colour choices to understand picking colours. 

As for rectangular tables instead of round tables, they are treated the same way as round tables.  Long tables do lend themselves to different choices when it comes to table centrepieces.  For example, you could have a row of flower petals along the centre of the table leading to a central vase.  Alternatively, you could have long rectangular containers as centrepieces, with sand and tea lights, or water with floating candles and flower blossoms.   

For both you wedding colours, and your centrepieces, I recommend that you google reception decorations to see what your options are.  What colour table linens do you have available to you?  That might help you decide your wedding colours, too.  Our free video series on wedding planning has three separate videos that address decorations—table centrepieces, and more.  You might consider signing up for them after viewing the one on wedding colour choices.

If you have more specific questions, please feel free to email again.

Angela Fiebelkorn, The Wedding Expert

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Wedding Colours – Using A Tonal Colour Scheme

December 20, 2008 By 4 Comments
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When you are doing your wedding planning, choosing your wedding colours is one of the first steps.  You can choose tonal colours, complementary colours, harmonious colours or triadic colours.  A tonal colour scheme means that you are using the same colour in different tones.  This is sometimes referred to as a monochromatic colour scheme.  One elegant example of a tonal colour scheme for weddings is using white tones—this includes the brightest white to the creamiest ivory.  Your choice of wedding colours will set the tone for the style of wedding you will be creating.   

The secret to creating an elegant tonal colour scheme is the use of texture.  Texture can be described as the actual surface of a design or pattern, or how the pattern or design contributes to the visual appearance of the overall look.  A heavy checked weave in a simple white tablecloth, for example, will give added texture to the decor.  Many reception venues use damask tablecloths because of the subtle texture in the design.  When decorating a room, the use of tulle or sinamay mesh in your chosen colour will add another layer of texture in a cost effective way. 

Look for ways to create texture by using patterns, shapes and lines in your chosen materials—cloth, paper, flowers, etc.  The fluffy texture of large white peonies, next to the simple grace of white calla lilies is another way to create texture in your flower arrangements.  Layering visual patterns in the same or similar colour tones is the secret to creating a rich and elegant look using a tonal colour scheme.

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