One of the biggest decisions a bride and groom have to make before any wedding planning officially begins, is the colour palette for the day. This can be baffling; something that has to be decided on before you can pick the bridesmaids’ dresses, cake, flowers, décor; everything is predicated by this important outcome.

The best way to begin is to pick two dominant complimentary colours and one highlight colour.  Other colours can be added to  intensify and highlight your dominant colours.

If you have already worked with an image consultant in the past, you will already be aware of which colours compliment your complexion and give you that wonderful glow that makes you look your absolute best.

Starting with a blank canvas, the process  will evolves naturally. From the time you were a young girl, you may have  imagined a wedding with deep red roses and  crisp white linens. Or, did you envision yourself in a setting that was classy and elegant; perhaps a dramatic and always proper, black and white theme as your décor?

With  spring and summer weddings, a feeling of calm waters and beach vacations come to mind with soothing Turquoise, a hot colour this season with the connotation of a  faraway beach resort.  Add an ocean blue and the feel  becomes cool, refreshing and filled with energy.

Yellow makes a statement; its always associated with and bathed, in the warmth of summer. It is always a terrific choice, combined with shades of  neutral champagne or taupe.

The new red this season is Tomato Purée, and its zippy and fun, paired with a cream infusion of florals and table linen. Touched with silver or gold, it is a rich, inviting look that is warm and inviting.

When picking your colours, think about your home and what colours you wear most often. These are the colours that  are in your comfort zone; ones that you can live with in harmony and feel good about.

You may want to spend some time in the paint section of your local hardware store or building centre, where you can mix and match the chips to see what your true colour personality reveals.

Whether you are looking for a traditional look, an out-of-the-box, bold statement, or a modern feel, the palette you choose from will add glorious colour to the look and feel of your wedding day.

Whatever you decide on, your day should highlight all your  favourites, from your beautiful dress to your menu to your accessories, and every colour detail in between. When you pick your colour scheme, you will set both the tone and your own distinctive, signature style for your day.

Don’t jump into something that you think you may like; be honest in your colour approach and you will have a look that you will both love and forever remember.

From urban chic, to haute couture there is a combination for you that will inspire the look and feel of your day, and put your own unique, fingerprint on it; guided by what you love.

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We wish you a beautiful day filled with love!

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