| When it comes to wedding receptions, there are | | | | unorthodox color like blue or pale purple. The |
| a lot of details that can make a difference. | | | | effect can be startling and extremely fashionable |
| Candles, flowers, table linen, music and of course, | | | | in appearance. Of course, red is almost always |
| location are all important. However, there is one | | | | the prevalent color at Chinese weddings, where it |
| overarching theme that to some extent, dictates | | | | is believed to bring luck and happiness. On such |
| the parameters of all such details-the color | | | | occasions, red is usually paired with gold. |
| scheme. In the movie "Steel Magnolias," Julia | | | | The color purple, with its traditional associations |
| Roberts's character proudly proclaims "My colors | | | | with royalty, can create a very luxurious |
| are blush and bashful," to which her mother | | | | ambiance at a wedding. This impression can be |
| replies, "Her colors are pink and pink. That | | | | heightened by the use of hints of gold, creating a |
| sanctuary looks like it's been hosed down with | | | | sort of gilded atmosphere. But for a less |
| Pepto-Bismol." And a few minutes later, we see | | | | traditional, fun approach, purple can also be paired |
| that this is so. The colors chosen for a wedding | | | | with bright, almost neon colors such as magenta |
| affect every nuance of the atmosphere. | | | | or tangerine. The effect is very cheerful, creating |
| Fortunately, with a little ingenuity, there is no color | | | | a heightened aura of festivity. |
| that cannot be used to celebrate the couple's big | | | | Weddings featuring a blue color scheme can be |
| day. | | | | very dramatic or very relaxed, depending on the |
| The key to an attractive wedding color scheme is | | | | hue of blue selected. Deeper shades tend to |
| not to overdo a single hue. If the colors chosen | | | | invoke a stately, sophisticated atmosphere. Such |
| are too similar, they will just blend together. On | | | | blues are often combined with gold and/or silver, |
| the other hand, if the colors contrast with each | | | | which adds to the sense of decorum. But lighter |
| other, than both provide a palate against which | | | | shades of blue can create an atmosphere of |
| the other can be displayed. For example, when it | | | | cheer and even whimsy. Shades of turquoise are |
| comes to summer weddings, green helps create | | | | very popular at beach weddings, which often |
| an appropriate atmosphere. But don't combine | | | | feature details like starfish and brightly colored |
| pastel green with forest green. Instead, consider | | | | orchids. Turquoise can be effectively paired with |
| pairing jade with white, pale pink or silver. The | | | | other bright colors to create a tropical |
| paler color allows the jade to stand out, creating | | | | atmosphere. |
| an impression of green without being | | | | If you really want to wake up the guests, shades |
| overwhelming. | | | | of orange can be used for beautiful fall weddings. |
| Many winter weddings utilize the color red. Of | | | | Orange has to be used carefully, as its brightness |
| course, the danger is that if green is used as the | | | | can be easily overwhelming. However, used in the |
| pairing color, the decor will come off too much like | | | | correct combinations, such as with a deep |
| a Christmas party and not at all like a wedding | | | | chocolate brown, it can be very attractive, |
| reception. To avoid this problem, try an | | | | striking and seasonally appropriate. |