Color
As I’ve been planning for my own wedding, the MOST difficult decision for me has been about color. Do I want bright colors? Pastels? Do I want the colors to make a statement, or calm the eye? The reason color is so important is because the color scheme will bind the whole event together. Once I choose my colors it will help me make better decisions on so many things… flowers, bridesmaid dresses, table design, cake décor, gifts, what my Mom can wear!?
As an event planner…I’ve learned that the best color choices I’ve seen have represented the personalities of the bride and groom in some way. We use color to convey emotion, visually communicate and represent our cultures. Color should represent our tastes and style.

Here are some thoughts:

Red:
Red, the single most dynamic and passionate color, symbolizes love, rage and courage. Demanding attention, red has great emotional impact. Those who select red are aggressive, impulsive and strive for success. The desire to experience the fullness of life!

Pink:
Pink, emotional in character, connotes a sensitive heart. Universally representing caring and sharing, pink indicates a strong personality. Affection. Gently, you offer love, attention and nurturing.

Orange:
Orange is the color of autumn, spice form and design. In bright tones, orange is jovial, cheerful and playful. Deepened, it becomes exotic and exciting. If orange is your choice, you have abundant energy with an eye for organization.

Brown:
Brown, sensuous and rustic in nature, represents an importance of hearth and home. It symbolizes physical comfort, ease and contentment. Should you seek brown, you are conscientious, steady and dependable. Your inner security, honesty and high virtue show that you take life seriously.

Yellow:
Yellow is truly joyous and virtuous in its purest form. Yellow exudes warmth, inspiration and vitality, and is the happiest of all colors. Yellow signifies communication, enlightenment, sunlight and spirituality. If your favorite color is yellow, this indicates that you look forward to the future, and that you are intellectual, highly imaginative and idealistic. You tend to have a cheerful spirit and have an expectation of greater happiness.

Green:
Green is the color of life, and represents freshness, security and tranquility. Green creates an atmosphere that is calm and restful, and characterizes the intense power of nature. If you select green, you seek stability, balance and persistence. You are a moral and affectionate individual.

Violet:
Violet, the color of luxury, indicates sensuality, passion and depth of feeling. This lavish color creates an unusual atmosphere and provides an unexpected essence. If you like violet, you tend to be unique, highly sensitive and observant. Creative and artistically talented, you tend to have a complex personality.

Gray:
The cold influence of grey keeps it foreign, remote and distant. Grey is preferred by those individuals who put their noses to the grindstone. If grey is your favorite color, you tend to be a careful, articulate individual who is focused and dedicated to your commitments.

Blue:
The color of tranquility, blue is cooling, soothing and orderly. The color of royalty, blue brings comfort and serenity to our lives. If you choose blue, you have a basic need for a calm, harmonious and tension-free existence. Capable, conservative and sensitive to others, you make a loyal and trustworthy friend.

White:
White suggests goodness, purity and innocence. Its elusive nature provides serenity and the essence of perfection. The individual who chooses white as a favorite color seeks excellence and enlightenment in all philosophies. Simplicity, purity and recognition are a constant endeavor.

I also think it’s important to keep an open mind. How about Orange and Sage? Linen blue and Brown? Pink and Red? Unusual color combinations can make your wedding exciting and stand out!

My choices? Hydrangea lavender, scarlet, deep violet, apple green and white!

For more information (or color ideas) you can contact us here at The Cantering Caterer.

Happy Color Pairing!
-Becky