Pick Your Palette: A Different Spin Palette Picking Tips
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.
- Once you've figured out some color preferences, look at flower varieties that come in those colors.
- For spring and summer weddings, Alison Ellis of Floral Artistry in Jericho, likes to start with a bright foundation of white and green, and than add colors to set a tone. "Adding one or two deep colors, like purple or orange, lends strong character and style to the overall decor, she says.
- Tara Pollio of Tara Pollio Floral-Event Design suggests starting with a neutral palette (sage, brown, taupe) and then spicing it up with pops of color like hot pink, orange, or purple.
- "For linens, color on the tables is a great way to go", says Ellis. Celery and sage always feel fresh and clean; bright oranges and deep pinks, fun and bold can warm things up.
- Bring color to your bridesmaids' dresses with a different color sash for each (orange, pink, green) and a great bouquet in the same color.
