Posts Tagged ‘Color Palette’

Flowers by color–orange

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Vermonters have been pretty spring-focused lately, but since I have been talking with a lot of my October brides lately it feels like a good time to share some orange inspiration photos.  Although this color board is clearly autumn inspired, orange is not just for fall!  Mix it with pinks, purples, yellows and greens in any season. 

10 of my favorite orange flowers are:

Leonidas roses, mango callas, gerbera daisies, Asiatic lilies, snapdragons, dahlias, hypericum berries, orchids, spray roses & ranunculus.  Below are a few orange details from the past couple of seasons.

Inspiration board autumnal 

Flowers by color–yellows

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

If you’ve been paying attention you know that gray is the color this year.  It’s a great shade that has both a classic and a modern feeling for your wedding (think bridesmaids’ dresses, linens, or invitations) and if you are really paying attention you’ve seen gorgeous yellow tones  popping off of gray, white & black palettes for a little while now.  

Here are 10 of my favorite yellow flowers for weddings:

Freesia, snapdragons, spray roses, sunflowers, rudbekia (aka black-eyed-susans), ranunculus, zinnia, lilies, callas & tulips.

Flowers by color–blues

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Blue can be beautiful.  From sky blue to navy to what we often call “Tiffany”, blue can be a great starting point or accent to your wedding palette.  In terms of flowers when we say blue we are usually talking about purple because there are very few flowers that come in a true blue color.  Purple iris are often considered blue as are grape hyacinth & campanula, while forget-me-nots are unmistakeably baby blue.  Use blue blooms as an accent with whites & greens or be bold with contrasting yellow & orange tones for a bright, summer splash of color. 

10 of my favorite blue wedding flowers include:

Nigella, forget-me-nots, tweedia, delphinium, hydrangea, thistle, anemones, hyacinth, eucalyptus & bachelor buttons.  Under no circumstances should you consider using dyed blue flowers for your wedding!    

Flowers by color–light pink

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Some brides are hot pink, while others prefer a lighter shade.  I personally like them mixed together so you get the best of both worlds!  Last Monday I featured hot pink designs so naturally it only seemed right to highlight paler pinks today!  Pink blooms featured in this inspiration board include ranunculus, roses, nerine lilies, lisianthus, Ti leaves, snapdragons, sweet peas, orchids, peonies, gerbera daisies and dahlias. 

Flowers by color–hot pink

Monday, January 25th, 2010

10 fantastic raspberry/hot pink wedding blooms for Vermont weddings are:

Garden roses, peonies, callas, phlox, echinacea, nerine lilies, waxflower, sweet william, dahlias, & zinnias.  Pair these pinks with chocolate browns, shades of orange and peach or yellow, purple & green.

Inspiration board raspberry pinks

Flowers by color-whites

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Maybe I’m inspired by all the snow outside, but I think white weddings will always be classic!  Here are 10 of my favorite white wedding blooms:

Orchids, roses, callas, lisianthus, dahlias, lily-of-the-valley, peonies, lilacs, hydrangea & ranunculus.  Mix these blooms with each other, add green accents or select another color for a punch like yellow, burgundy or orange if you want to customize your palette. 

Inspiration board whites

Flowers by color-purples

Monday, December 28th, 2009

10 beautiful wedding blooms in the purple palette are:

Hydrangea, larkspur, delphinium, lisianthus, lilac, hyacinth, fresh lavender, anemone, veronica & campanula.  Consider mixing purple with green & white tones that are as bright or subdued as you like or make a bold statement with orange, yellow & red accents for a combination that represent mid-summer’s splendor.  Tip:  If your attendants are wearing a shade of purple have them carry bouquets in a contrasting color like yellow or white with greens.  You can include a few purple accent tones if you prefer a more matched look.

purple bouquet

purple veronica, spray roses & ranunculus with orange and yellow tulips & snapdragons

purple lavender blue centerpiece

mint julep cup with purple hydrangea, lavender spray roses & ageratum for cocktail tables

purple white lavender bouquet

lavender callas, lisianthus, tuberose, roses & ageratum with eucalyptus & lamb's ear

Great dresses for your girls

Friday, December 11th, 2009

In a perfect world each of your attendants would have a dress that she is happy with.  Some of my favorite colors for bridesmaids include:

Plum, espresso, green (sage, celery or emerald), navy, fuchsia & black.  Add pops of color with shoes, sashes, pashminas, flowers and jewelry.

Attendants’ attire & etiquette

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Six Wedding Party Tips for 2010  Unlike the days when puffy sleeves and pastels were all the rage, it is totally fashionable to have a fabulous wedding party! 

1.  Consider having your girls wear different colors or styles of dresses (just in case everyone doesn’t feel she can pull off the color and strapless cut you may have in mind).

2.  Coordinate the girls’ look with matching shoes & handbags.

3.  Use bold, beaded jewelry to finish the look no matter what your style.  Necklaces, bracelets and earrings all work to accomplish a matched style. 

4.  Perfectly match pashminas to your palette or add another pop of color to pull the look together.  By the way, any of the aforementioned items would be thoughtful gift ideas from you to your maids!

5.  Picture your groomsmen in matching suits (instead of tuxedos–particularly for mid-day ceremonies) with coordinating shirts & ties in your chosen palette.

6. Bridesmaids & groomsmen prefer to be seated with their dates instead of being separated by head table status.  Everyone will love you for this one!

Pleasing palettes

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Selecting your color palette is a personal decision.  Here are 5 color combos to consider:

White/Ivory & Greens–A classic palette that works no matter what the season and will never go out of style.  It can be modern or vintage, high-end or casual and when it comes to flowers you can put the emphasis on the green or the white depending on your personal taste.  Yellow or peach accents can add a twist while keeping the look clean.  Flowers suggestions:  roses, callas, peonies, lisianthus, tulips.

Eggplant & Olive green–Mix deep tones for a lush, rich palette that makes a bold statement.  Choose green linens with centerpieces of various purple blooms and incorporate artichokes, figs or purple grapes for a natural eggplant tone.  Add candlelight and perhaps a touch of blue (periwinkle or navy) or white to compliment this combo.  Flower suggestions:  anemones, dahlias, callas, orchids, hydrangea.

Orange & Pinks–Truly a fun and interesting composition that can focus on raspberry pinks and deep orange tones or paler pink accents with orange, white and yellow.  Imagine raspberry pink or tangerine dresses or linens for a unique summery look that can transcend any season.  Consider using fresh raspberries and orange slices to decorate your cake.  Flower suggestions:  dahlias, callas, ranunculus, roses, lilies.

Navy blue & Yellows–A sophisticated palette that can also be fun.  Partner these colors for a bright, clean look with a preppy feel.  Picture dark navy attendants’ dresses and bright yellow bouquets with hints of white & green.   Flower suggestions:  freesia, ranunculus, roses, delphinium, snapdragons.

Pink & White–Almost needs no introduction as it is such a classic union, however the spectrum of pinks can make this look sweet or saucy.  Select pale pink blooms with white hydrangea for a more subdued, traditional wedding look or add punches of fuchsia for a more dramatic contrast.  Flower suggestions:  sweet pea, tulips, dianthus, bouvardia, nerine lilies.

Whether you lean toward the traditional or tend to make a statement your palette should be something that not only appeals to your personal taste, but also works with your venue and season.  Lighter colored blooms can help brighten a darker space, while deeper tones can bring the focus to the tabletops in a large space.  Work with what you have and have a beautiful wedding!