Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, so wanting every detail to be perfect makes sense. With so much to do, knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Choosing a color palette is an excellent first step, as this decision will inform so many other choices you make — your flowers, your photography, your decor, what your guests will wear and what you, as a bride or groom, will wear.
Here’s how you can select the perfect palette for your big day.
The most vital thing to remember is that this is your wedding, so you have the final say. Family members and event planners may have input, but you should pick colors that make you happy. And if you and your spouse-to-be like different tones, you can always merge your tastes for a unique wedding style.
Knowing what type of wedding you like will help you narrow down some color selections. For example, romantic styles generally have softer colors, whereas rustic might have more neutral shades and modern may feature bolder hues.
Also, remember that you can use current trends to help you figure out what style you like. Some popular 2024 wedding trends included tonal design palettes that use different shades of the same color.
The season of your wedding may also impact your color decisions. The following colors are usually associated with each season, although you have the flexibility to switch things up as you please:
Booking your wedding about a year in advance is a good rule of thumb, so you will know what season your nuptials are in well beforehand.
While you can choose your wedding colors before you pick a venue, it’s often easier to do things the other way around. This way, you can keep your location in mind when selecting colors. If you’ve picked an outdoor event with a lot of natural greenery — such as a wedding at a golf club — you might want to choose colors that complement the environment.
If you already have a specific color scheme in mind, you can look for a venue that matches your desired colors.
Your color scheme should tie all the elements of your event together, so keep it in mind throughout the wedding planning process. The tones you select will affect the following aspects:
Creating a cohesive look means including your chosen tones in all areas of the wedding, but it also entails choosing colors that work well together. You don’t need to select just one color for your wedding. Many people opt for primary, secondary and accent colors to have variety.
Ensure these tones work well together. If you need help knowing which colors go with each other, you can use a color wheel to help you play around with different combinations.
Keep in mind that, depending on your wedding’s scale, you might not have as many elements to work with when it comes to creating a cohesive look. Luckily, you can still bring your colors together even with a micro wedding, as long as you know what you want the final look to be.
Finally, you need to have a place to keep track of all of your ideas, possibilities and things you like. Having a mood board is a great idea.
A mood board is a place where you store all your wedding-related inspiration, and you can break your overall board into smaller sections. Having one dedicated to your colors is a great way of seeing everything visually to help you figure out what does and doesn’t work for you.
You can use an app, store photos on your phone, print them out, or create a physical poster. Regardless of how you do it, every time you see something you like, add it to your board so that you know where to find it.
If you’re based in Central Pennsylvania and looking for a venue to make your wedding dreams come true, Colonial Golf & Tennis Club is here for you. We offer in-house planning assistance to help you bring your vision to life. Our team pays close attention to every detail to ensure that your day is elegant and everything you hoped it would be.
If you want to visit our grounds or learn more about our wedding offerings, contact us to see how we can make your big day even more special.