Apr20
This color palette was inspired by the image in the top right corner from Jane Heller on etsy. I’m also loving the sketch of that amazing dress!!
Picture Credits:
top row: 100 Layer Cake via Wiley Valentine, Martha Stewart via Snippet and Ink, Jane Heller via Wiley Valentine
middle row: Martha Stewart, Rebecca Thuss, The Knot
bottom row: She Walks in Beauty, Jose Villa via Snippet and Ink, Rebecca Thuss
Apr15
This color palette is for one of our readers, Linda. We helped Linda with a color palette for her wedding, which we featured a couple months back. Now Linda is throwing a birthday party for her grandma, and wants a little help with some color combinations. Linda writes:
You were such a huge help for my wedding and I was wondering if I could get your assistance on another type of color palette?
It’s for my grandma’s 70th birthday in November. I’ve attached a photo of a cake that is kind of my inspiration so far, but we are so early in the planning I could go in any direction really. I was thinking maybe a blush pink or light peach and gold event. With her birthday being in November, maybe there is another color direction we should go in? She love sparkle (bling!), lace, and homemade.
I’m so excited to be able to help Linda out again!
As far as colors, I think I would do peach and gold with pink accents. Since the party will be in November, the gold will help it be a little more Fall oriented. However you could also throw in some burgundy, or deep red. The picture below, which is also in the color palette, really sums up what I envisioned for this event. Lace with little sparkly details. Feminine and elegant with hints of handmade charm.
I think decorating the tables with little bits of lace would be beautiful, as well as adding little bits of sparkle here and there. If Linda doesn’t want to splurge on flowers for the centerpieces, she could do little arrangements of photos of her grandma growing up. Throw some candles in there for a little extra something.
Here is the color palette I designed for Linda’s grandma’s party. I hope it can help Linda envision what she would like for her grandma’s birthday celebration!
Picture Credits:
top row: courtesy of Linda, Brides.com, Rebecca Thuss
middle row: Wildflower Linen, Martha Stewart, Rebecca Thuss
bottom row: Love, Luck and Angles, Wiggy Floral, Brides.com
Mar9
This color palette was inspired by the floral arrangement in The Devil Wears Prada, when Andy is sitting in the hotel room in Paris talking to Miranda. The arrangement is right behind Andy and its stunning! Sorry I couldn’t find a picture but you’ll get the idea with the board. =)
Picture Credits:
top row: Lazaro Bridal, Brides.com, The Knot
middle row: JM Flora Design, This is Glamorous, The Knot
bottom row: Bella Sera via Snippet and Ink, Tapestry Flowers, Jennifer Skog
Feb16
This color palette is for one of our readers, Emily. She writes:
Lately I’m second guessing everything and I’m really worried that its not all going to come together right. The feel of our wedding…defined by the maid of honor…is old fashioned, simple, elegance. That’s what I hope to get across at least. We’re sticking to pale pink and whites for all bouquets even on the tables…those will be simple simple arrangements on the tables…
Do you think I should add purple to my palette or should I just keep it with the 2 colors? I know this isn’t a huge concern to anyone else I ask but it is to me. I would really appreciate any help you could give me. I love the simplicity of the white and pale pink but I love this purple color too and I just don’t know what to do.
To answer Emily’s question, yes I think she should incorporate purple into her celebration! Not a whole lot of purple, but as an accent color. Here is what I envision for Emily’s celebration.
Bridesmaids: Since the bridesmaid dresses will be purple, there isn’t too much of a need to incorporate the color elsewhere in the ceremony. Bridesmaid bouquets could be all pink. Stems could be wrapped in white, purple or pink.
Emily (bride): Emily’s dress is the one in the color palette, which I absolutely love. I think her bouquet could be all white, or white with a few hints of pink. She could accessorize with purple shoes to bring the purple color to her outfit.
Groom and groomsmen: Emily tells me the guys are all in tuxes and the groomsmen and dads are wearing a slate gray vest and tie. They could wear a pink or white boutonniere with a little purple in the boutonniere if they wish.
Ceremony decor: I think the people pretty much have the color purple covered. For a little ceremony inspiration I simply LOVE this photo by Jose Villa.
Where to use purple at the reception:
I love the idea of white table cloths, pink and white floral arrangements, and purple napkins. If Emily wanted to have a simpler table, she could use all white linen, pink and white floral and tie it all together with a purple bow. I also love the idea of using fruit. Emily could do the centerpieces in silver vases, and surround table below each centerpiece with grapes still on the stock. She could even intertwine grape vines with the grapes to add a little green. I couldn’t find a picture of that exactly, however here is a little inspiration via Oh How Charming.
I love these seating cards via Martha Stewart. Lavender always lends an old fashioned feel, plus its a great way to incorporate the purple color. These can also be used as a favor, as guests can take them home and use them in a drawer to give it a fresh scent.
Another idea for some purple accents would be to tie the chairs with a purple bow. Via The Knot. If its not in the budget to do every chair, consider just doing the bride and groom’s chair.
Finally, here is the board I designed for Emily. I hope this post can help her be able to plan the wedding of her dreams!
Picture Credits:
top row: Michelle Rago, Michelle Rago, Courtesy of Emily
middle row: Zenadia Design, Courtesy of Emily, April Reed
bottom row: Olivia Oberlin, The Knot, Martha Stewart
Feb4
This color palette is for one of our readers, Amber. She writes:
I am looking for a fall color scheme that will work with my red hair 
I have very bright red hair and love the idea of using lots of fall colors, but am afraid I will start to look like a pumpkin or our large wedding party will just look funny. I am almost 30 and want a look that will be elegant and a little sexy, can you help?
For Amber, we decided to go with dark red and light green as her main colors, with apricot and plum accents.
I envision the bridesmaids in dark red dresses with green and red bouquets, such as the bouquet in the color palette. Amber’s bouquet could be a combination of red, green, apricot and plum to pull all the colors together. To incorporate the “sexy”, shoes as well as the chosen dresses can help the event be more “sexy”. Also, I think the darker the colors make for a sexier event.
To incorporate the colors into the reception, I love the inspiration picture in the color palette by Details Event Planning. The plum colored tent looks beautiful against the accent colors on the tables. I also love the idea of incorporating fruit into the decor. Since most of these colors are fruit colors (red apples, green pears, plum plums and apricot apricots) its a great way to use the accent colors.
Here is the color palette I designed for Amber. I hope it helps her be able to plan her special day!
Picture Credits:
top row: Rebecca Thuss, Lazaro Bridal, Details Event Planning
middle row: all photos by Elizabeth Messina
bottom row: Lazaro Bridal, Details Event Planning, Rebecca Thuss
Jan7
I am so smitten with this color combo. I love the soft romantic and elegant feel it has. Perfect for a wedding any time of year!
Picture Credits:
top row: Rebecca Thuss, LaFleur Weddings, LaFleur Weddings
middle row: Lazaro Bridal, Rebecca Thuss, Rebecca Thuss
bottom row: She Walks in Beauty, LaFleur Weddings, Rebecca Thuss
Nov21
The color orange is so vibrant and happy, I simply love it. Its perfect for practically anytime of year, especially fall! This color palette was inspired by the Ariella Chezar bouquet in the top middle row of the palette.
Picture Credits:
top row: Olivia Oberlin, Ariella Chezar, Brides.com
middle row: Oh How Charming, Jenny Yoo, Karen Cunningham via Snippet and Ink
bottom row: Brides.com, Elements of Style, Zenadia Design
Oct10
Continuing with reader requests for color palettes, here is light pink and red. I love the soft romantic feel of this board. It reminds me of Valentines Day without being overpowering. =)
Picture Credits:
top row: Martha Stewart, J Crew, Martha Stewart
middle row: Martha Stewart, Rebecca Thuss, The Knot
bottom row: Rebecca Thuss, Rebecca Thuss, Brides.com
Sep26
Moving right along with color palettes, this one is inspired by Jessica’s comment:
I’m getting married next October in an urban loft in L.A., and we’re going with a plum/pewter/white color palette to compliment the contemporary vibe of the venue. Our style is an eclectic mix of mid-century modernism and a warm, cozy Moroccan whimsy. It seems that not a lot of people incorporate purple in their weddings, so I’d love to see an inspiration board with lots of plum and eggplant shades.
I had quite a time trying to capture the feeling of the event in this board, while maintaining the color scheme. I can totally picture the event, and hope I was able to help Jessica glean some inspiration.
Picture Credits:
top row: Squareroot Design, Aaron Delesie, Luna Bazaar
middle row: Jenny Yoo, Decor8, Brides.com
bottom row: Decor8, Oh How Charming, Brides.com
Jun27
This color palette was inspired by this wedding dress from brides.com. I love the vintage feel the picture has so I tried to give the color palette a vintage look as well. Again, I was able to incorporate an invitation by Zenadia Design into the color palette and I am so excited about it! This color palette would be perfect for an evening affair in the spring or summer, or a lavish fall or winter wedding. Incorporating more pink into the color palette would definitely make it more spring friendly!
Picture Credits:
top row: Lazaro, Oh How Charming, Michelle Rago
middle row: April Reed, Brides.com, Zenadia Design
bottom row: Rebecca Thuss, Oh How Charming, Olivia Oberlin
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