Bang! Crack! Fizzle.... What's wrong with this picture? Your summer wedding colors should burst on the scene like a fireworks, not fizzle up and fade into the background (think muted peach or mauve). But it's so hard to choose wedding colors that a) don't clash and b) aren't so trendy every bride uses them. We rounded up four hot wedding colors for summer.
4 fierce colors for your wedding reception decorations
A Chic Combination: Aqua Blue and Lilac
Bright aqua blue, lilac, and splashes of pastel pink are the perfect palette for a garden-themed wedding. These aqua mini-cube boxes make ideal wedding favors for your crazy color combo. Make sure your colors complement, not compete. Avoid vibrant purple and an equally electric blue -- try a bold shade with a softer one. Go to the paint store and match paint chips to see what works and what won't. You don't want your wedding to look like a circus, unless that's the theme. (Wedding Cake photo by Anne Ruthmann)
Add Some Flavor: Cherry and Lime
Don't be afraid that your wedding will look like Christmas. Cherry and lime is the most flavorful color combo for summer weddings! Drink it in. From cherry linens to lime damask tins, everyone will be talking about your wedding reception decorations when you use these chic colors. Plus, until it becomes as popular as chocolate and pink, you can practically guarantee no one will use the same wedding colors. As a special bridesmaid gift to your ladies, forgo the pea-green bridesmaid dress for bright, flattering lime. (Wedding Bouquet from CordelePhotography).
Look to the Peacock: Royal Blue and Green
If you're inventive, arty, and unusual, how about royal blue and green? Draw inspiration from the Peacock for an elegant ambiance. Use peacock feathers on your linens and bouquet. Peacock feathers turn the average soiree from simple to swinging. Use vintage candle holders and cocktails to give your wedding a 1950's lounge feel. WeddingStand Note: Fake peacock feathers are fine, live peacocks might garner a visit from PETA.
Dreamsicle Wedding: Orange, Purple, and White
Shrinking violets need not apply to this bold color combo. Tangerine, purple,and white might sound clashy, not classy, but no one will forget your wedding when you use these fierce colors. If you like this palette but don't want to look clownish, use purple for your bridesmaid dresses and splashes of orange and white in your wedding favors, flowers, cake toppers, and centerpieces. (Orange Wedding Cake Sifu Renka).
