A green colour scheme
According to ukweddingbelles.com, the sophisticated, vintage inspired shades of olive green, khaki and sage are becoming increasingly fashionable for wedding themes. These shades are particularly suited to a springtime wedding, and can be used in conjunction with other shades on the colour wheel to create various effects, from dramatic to traditional and feminine. This article will look at some of the currently hot colours that can be combined with green shades to create an individual and unique wedding palette.
Pink and green
Pastel pink and green are a traditional wedding colour combination, and look wonderful together. A simple matching floral scheme of pale pink and white roses would look absolutely beautiful with this feminine theme, or a more dusky pink hue can be incorporated if preferred. Peachy pink tones also go particularly well with green shades, and can be complimented further by the use of pearl beads, both in floral displays, accessories and table settings Pink and green is a fresh colour combination that is perfectly suited to a young bride, and has a timeless appeal that makes this particular mix of colours a popular choice that will not look dated as you look back through your wedding album in years to come.
Chocolate and green
Chocolate and green as a colour combination has become increasingly popular in recent times, particularly in the field of interior design and home decor. These shades also translate well to a contemporary wedding colour scheme. The Internet is awash with images and inspiration, particularly with regards to beautiful wedding cake ideas. With chocolate brown as an accent shade, the only difficulty may be finding suitable flowers, but this can be achieved successfully by combining ivory-coloured flowers with deep shades of roses, chocolate cosmos, or flowers with a deep brown centre, such as anemone.
Gold and green
A classic colour combination that has an air of grace and sophistication is the pairing of gold and green. Gold is a wonderful complimentary colour to olive or sage shades of green, but as it is so close on the colour wheel, it goes well with deeper and bolder shades of green, perhaps for a winter wedding. A variation on gold is to choose another metallic hue, such as bronze or copper, which also looks amazing when paired with green shades. Bold brides may also wish to add deep purple as a further accent hue, which gives further options when it comes to choosing suitable flowers, such as freesias, hydrangeas and orchids.
A green wedding theme
It is important for the colour scheme to influence every aspect of the wedding. Handmade invitations and wedding favours will look extra special when incorporating the colour combinations outlined above. A winter bride would look particularly fetching wearing a green velvet shoulder wrap to compliment an ivory gown. There are some stunning bridesmaid dresses available for both older and younger bridesmaids. One of the best examples for a young bridesmaid is the chiffon, knee length, sage green dress featured on ilovegorgeous.co.uk. For an older bridesmaid, excellent inspiration can be found on the circuscitykids website. Obviously, when choosing a shade of green, some consideration should be made as to the skin tone and colouration of the bride and bridesmaids to determine which shades suit the wedding party best.
Another advantage of using the colour green in a wedding colour scheme is that the groom may be happier with the colour options available to him. Some men feel more than a little uncomfortable when made to wear a pink cravat, whereas a nice sage green tie may be a little more acceptable to him!
Bold, subtle, classy or traditional – there is a shade of green to suit every taste and theme. From dazzling emerald green through to apple, mint, sage olive and khaki, the colour green can be whatever you want it to be, from calming to highly sophisticated. Green shades can be perfect base colour for a wedding palette, the perfect platform from which to launch creative ideas.
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