Vermont Vows Magazine

This summer's very berry combinations give new meaning to pick-your-own. A striking combination of pinks and reds reminiscent of childhood trips to the strawberry farm. Celebrate with summer's bold and vivid colors for a cheerful, fun effect that will leave guests craving the season's sweet fruits. A Sweet Bunch - We traveled to Maine and met with some amazing wedding professionals to create our vibrant strawberry color palette.

Anyone who has studied the ever-shifting face of a "mood" ring can tell you that color reveals emotion. The following illustrate just a few of the ways that your cake, flowers, and decor can come together to make a creative color statement that speaks especially to you.

*BLACK & WHITE

Black-and-white may sound perfectly boring, but add a punch of color - any color - and this staid combo jumps to life, creating a look that is at once romantic and edgy.

*PINK, WHITE & SILVER

In addition to sharing great combinations of colors, we're pairing each color theme with a specific material that adds a complementary element - taking the combination to a whole new level with an intriguing texture or a beguiling fragrance, or evoking the quintessential tastes of the season.

*Berries & Blooms

The colors of the blueberry bush with ripening inspire this palette. White, cream, and buttery yellow complete the summery theme, providing a sunny foil against which the bold blues seem that much more vibrant.

*Wildflowers & Wood

Blush - Nothing is more romantic than the soft, delicate tones of a blushing palette that evokes the fresh breezes of spring, the first warm hints of summer, and the promise of love. The monochrome mix makes a big impact, as gentle and intense as a perfect first kiss.

Inspired by the past, this thoroughly modern palette's old-fashioned origins make it the perfect foil for antique details.

Embrace the spirit of summer and enchant your guests with a menu that features the season's bountiful abundance.

TIPS FOR CREATING THE PERFECT BLUSH PALETTE:

One of the best ways to boost your creativity and come up with an overall theme to your big day is by first focusing on your color scheme. Here are a few ideas!

*Raspberry, Orange & Brown

Evoking the crackling fire and autumn's ardent foliage, while anchored in the soothing tones of wood and earth, this color combination feels opulent yet totally natural. The quintessentially seasonal palette lends itself perfectly to a rustic chic style - think barn wedding!

*Plum, Gold & Fuchsia

Still find color confusing? These simple suggestions will give you the confidence to move boldly beyond black and white. A world of color awaits!

- Play with color combinations to see what strikes you. Daring to unite bold colors may surprise the eye and delight you with the unexpected contrast.

- "Peruse decorating magazines to keep up on color trends," suggests Janice Degoosh of The Pink Shutter in Montpelier.

Can't decide on colors? These simple suggestions will get you started.

- Answering a few basic questions can help you pick a direction. Do you have a favorite color? Or a favorite flower? Will you be married in the spring, summer, fall or winter?

There's nothing subtle about this vivid palette, and that's what makes it so much fun. Mix up vivid rainbow brights, add punchy accents and a little bit of insouciant wit, and you'll get a wedding celebration that's all about having a good time.

Summer's sun-kissed color combinations mix bright hues with the bold beauty of a summertime garden.

Rainbows of playful pastels are sweet, especially clustered with vivid summer colors.

Embrace the playfulness that the sorbet palette allows - from your menu to your favors, there are so many options to run wild with!

Skip the nautical navies and reds and drift toward a magical shore-inspired palette of dreamy sea and sand shades that evoke the relaxed beauty of the ocean. It's a palette that soothes and refreshes, welcoming guests to their port of call with open arms and an inviting smile.

Embrace the romance of the sea in your bouquet with unusual details that will delight your guests.

Enchanting visions of a nighttime beach and the romance of moonlight on the ocean are recalled in this seaworthy palette.

For an outdoor wedding imbued with the spirit and style of the polo-club set, crisp red, white, and blue really set the tone. Perfectly proper and utterly relaxed at the same time, this combination lends itself to a reception that's as visually captivating and as fun as a chukker brilliantly played.

Sweetly charming or sleek and modern - it's your call. This palette offers endless possibilities for brides who want to summon the sunshine for their wedding day festivities. It's hard to imagine a more modern color combination than clean white and cool gray, but when you add a splash of sunshine, something magical happens: Things get very, very happy. This is not the palette for brides who take their weddings with a side of irony or for those who want solemn faces at the reception.