I got the inspiration for this color combination from a unique place - Leonardo da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa. Da Vinci was a master of chiaroscuro - the act of adding smoky, shadowy undertones to his paintings to give them added depth and mystery. The Mona Lisa is a great example of this smoky technique and uses an interesting sienna brown and green color scheme that would be perfect for a vintage or rustic-inspired fall wedding.
Leather & Light Sage:
Just like da Vinci, start with a strong base of rich shades of brown. Play with texture whenever you can. I love the texture of soft leather for a wedding. It's easy (and classic!) to pair it with lace, and comes in a variety of great, rich neutrals. Have the groomsmen wear khaki tan or gray pants and suave leather blazers, and adorn the bridesmaids with feminine leather belts like the flowery one cinching the waist of the model in the second picture on the top row of the inspiration board.
You can also incorporate the warm, autumnal texture of worn leather in other places, like bridal jewelry, shoes, guest books, and even table runners. Once you have a solid foundation of warm brown, add various shades of medium to light sage green (just like da Vinci would have done while painting the background behind his beloved Mona Lisa). If you're looking for a third color, definitely go for a feminine ivory or cream selection (look to the bride's dress for inspiration) - and don't forget to layer different textures for a distinctly fall feeling! Sprinkle a few ivory blooms into a sea of green bouquets, and add hints of lace to soften the rustic leather decor into a more romantic, vintage scene.
Use this color combo for your spring events, too! The warmth of the brown goes perfectly with the coolness of the green, making this color scheme a great choice for either season that crosses the boundary between hot and cold.
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Leather & Light Sage:
Just like da Vinci, start with a strong base of rich shades of brown. Play with texture whenever you can. I love the texture of soft leather for a wedding. It's easy (and classic!) to pair it with lace, and comes in a variety of great, rich neutrals. Have the groomsmen wear khaki tan or gray pants and suave leather blazers, and adorn the bridesmaids with feminine leather belts like the flowery one cinching the waist of the model in the second picture on the top row of the inspiration board.
You can also incorporate the warm, autumnal texture of worn leather in other places, like bridal jewelry, shoes, guest books, and even table runners. Once you have a solid foundation of warm brown, add various shades of medium to light sage green (just like da Vinci would have done while painting the background behind his beloved Mona Lisa). If you're looking for a third color, definitely go for a feminine ivory or cream selection (look to the bride's dress for inspiration) - and don't forget to layer different textures for a distinctly fall feeling! Sprinkle a few ivory blooms into a sea of green bouquets, and add hints of lace to soften the rustic leather decor into a more romantic, vintage scene.
Use this color combo for your spring events, too! The warmth of the brown goes perfectly with the coolness of the green, making this color scheme a great choice for either season that crosses the boundary between hot and cold.
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Follow Invites by Andrea on Twitter!
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Shameless Plug Time: Love these color combinations? Looking for custom stationery made to match these colors (or whatever other color combinations you're using for your event)? Visit Invites by Andrea to view more samples, download a catalogue pdf, or fill out a design request form. Or shoot me an email to ask me your questions or learn more information.
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