Here are the last three summertime color combinations I want to share with you. I hope you find the perfect inspiration for your summer event! :)
Color Combination #1 - Cream, Ivory & Blush
Remember when I talked about using different textures yesterday? That rule absolutely applies to this color scheme, too. Cream, ivory, and blush are very similar shades that feel very romantic and vintage. Since there isn't much variation in color, it's easy to play with different textures. Let each bridesmaid pick her own dress so that everything is a slightly different shade and shape. This color scheme is all about the layering of different textures, especially vintage ones like lace, silk, crepe paper. Think lightweight layers of sheer or almost-sheer fabrics - they create visual and tactile depth that feels soft and romantic.
Vintage attire and decor is all the rage right now, and there are several wedding blogs (such as "Ruffled," which has absolutely gorgeous photos) that feature vintage-style weddings. If you're going the "romantic vintage" route, don't forget to order stationery to match! Invites by Andrea can make custom stationery to fit whatever your event theme or wedding colors! Since I hand-make each invitation, adding different layers (such as ribbon, lace, or see-through vellum overlays) is easy to do, and really sets the tone for a texture-heavy vintage wedding. :)
Color Combination #2 - Pale Blue & Yellow
Pale blue is a color that works well in the winter, spring, or summer. So pair it with a bright, sunny yellow to leave no doubt in your guests' minds about the time of year. The pale blue cools down the eye-catching yellow (and a hot summer day!), and can also feel vintage-y depending on how it's used. (Just think of the "something blue" tradition, and pick out attire or decor that might have been hand-me-downs from past ages.)
Blue and yellow is also a great color scheme for a beach wedding. Use the color of sand as a third color to introduce a neutral into the combination, and use pale blue and bright yellow as accent colors. They'll really pop against the sand and call to mind the ocean and sunshine.
Color Combination #3 - Jewel Tones
Who says you have to choose only a couple of colors? Another color trend that's hot right now is jewel tones (think Mardi Gras, Bollywood movies, or Moroccan fabrics for inspiration). Keep all of your colors saturated and bright, choosing emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue, golden yellow, turquoise, magenta, and violet. Mix and match the tables at your reception, giving each table a different color tablecloth, and let each bridesmaid wear a different jewel tone color to show off the whole spectrum.
Even though there are a lot of colors going on at once, they work together because they're all the same level of saturation. To tie them together even more, add another element, such as a neutral or a bit of shine. If all of your bridesmaids tie a black sash around their waist, they'll instantly look like a wedding party despite their different colors because they all have an element in common. Another idea is to give all of your jewel tone colors the same type of shine - such as a using a hint of glitter on everything, or finding metallic or shimmering fabrics for your decor. By playing up the metallic-ness of the colors, you mark them all as jewel tones, and then they instantly go together.
Did you miss them the first time? Don't forget to also check out Spring Event Color Combinations Part 1 and Part 2!
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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.
Color Combination #1 - Cream, Ivory & Blush
Remember when I talked about using different textures yesterday? That rule absolutely applies to this color scheme, too. Cream, ivory, and blush are very similar shades that feel very romantic and vintage. Since there isn't much variation in color, it's easy to play with different textures. Let each bridesmaid pick her own dress so that everything is a slightly different shade and shape. This color scheme is all about the layering of different textures, especially vintage ones like lace, silk, crepe paper. Think lightweight layers of sheer or almost-sheer fabrics - they create visual and tactile depth that feels soft and romantic.
Vintage attire and decor is all the rage right now, and there are several wedding blogs (such as "Ruffled," which has absolutely gorgeous photos) that feature vintage-style weddings. If you're going the "romantic vintage" route, don't forget to order stationery to match! Invites by Andrea can make custom stationery to fit whatever your event theme or wedding colors! Since I hand-make each invitation, adding different layers (such as ribbon, lace, or see-through vellum overlays) is easy to do, and really sets the tone for a texture-heavy vintage wedding. :)
Color Combination #2 - Pale Blue & Yellow
Pale blue is a color that works well in the winter, spring, or summer. So pair it with a bright, sunny yellow to leave no doubt in your guests' minds about the time of year. The pale blue cools down the eye-catching yellow (and a hot summer day!), and can also feel vintage-y depending on how it's used. (Just think of the "something blue" tradition, and pick out attire or decor that might have been hand-me-downs from past ages.)
Blue and yellow is also a great color scheme for a beach wedding. Use the color of sand as a third color to introduce a neutral into the combination, and use pale blue and bright yellow as accent colors. They'll really pop against the sand and call to mind the ocean and sunshine.
Color Combination #3 - Jewel Tones
Who says you have to choose only a couple of colors? Another color trend that's hot right now is jewel tones (think Mardi Gras, Bollywood movies, or Moroccan fabrics for inspiration). Keep all of your colors saturated and bright, choosing emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue, golden yellow, turquoise, magenta, and violet. Mix and match the tables at your reception, giving each table a different color tablecloth, and let each bridesmaid wear a different jewel tone color to show off the whole spectrum.
Even though there are a lot of colors going on at once, they work together because they're all the same level of saturation. To tie them together even more, add another element, such as a neutral or a bit of shine. If all of your bridesmaids tie a black sash around their waist, they'll instantly look like a wedding party despite their different colors because they all have an element in common. Another idea is to give all of your jewel tone colors the same type of shine - such as a using a hint of glitter on everything, or finding metallic or shimmering fabrics for your decor. By playing up the metallic-ness of the colors, you mark them all as jewel tones, and then they instantly go together.
Did you miss them the first time? Don't forget to also check out Spring Event Color Combinations Part 1 and Part 2!
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"Like" Invites by Andrea on Facebook!
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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