Colors of a Wedding Dress

Are you worried about how each bridesmaid will look in the color you have chosen for the dress? Better yet, are you worried about the color of your flowers? You shouldn’t worry-its your day! Here is a look at the meaning behind the most popular colors you may have chosen for your wedding day.

Classic Black and White

Labeled the ultimate in sophistication, dressing the bridesmaids in black gowns and the groomsmen in black tuxedos has been a popular choice of late. With black gowns, the flowers can be any color that will enhance the look of sophistication. The flowers can also be all white if desired. Table décor can further enhance the theme with gold, silver, or any other solid color.

Yellow/Orange

Considered a “happy” shade, many summer and fall brides choose this color as a theme. As for flowers, there are ranges of yellows, which can be used to contrast the bridal gown. Sunflowers, daisies, zinnias, freesia, dahlias, and butterfly roses offer a variety of yellow-blossomed flowers.

Blue

One of the most popular colors (with the largest variety of shades) is the color blue, which can be used as an intense color, or a soft color. Popular in all seasons, the color blue can add warmth, boldness, and sophistication. Outdoor ceremonies, or ceremonies near a beach work, well with this color,as it plays well off of the water or sky. For your flowers, add blue tones with cornflowers, hydrangea, delphinium, iris, or agapanthus, for a serene look.

Red

A bold color choice, red tends to work best for an elegant evening wedding. The color can also be toned down if the dress contains other colors or is short. Muting the shade of red will stop the “fire engine effect” from happening. Red usually looks best on women with olive or brown skin (women with a lighter complexion can look pale).

Green

Pairing with any other color, greenery from plants or flowers will make the foundation for your color scheme. Light green shades can be found in tulip leaves, ivory, hosta, hydrangea, and orchids. Dark green shades can be found in ivy, leatherleaf ferns, rose leaves, camellia leaves, and magnolia leaves.

Purple

A good alternative to red, purple is both bold and colorful, but doesn't come with red's sexual connotations. Similar to red, purple can make a woman with pale skin look paler, but it can also complement yellowish skin tones. You must be careful when choosing purple shades (some of them can be tacky). Many purple bridesmaids' dresses look elegant, but beware of the flowers. Dark purple flowers can become lost in a dark setting. If going with a darker dress, choose flowers in brighter, lighter shades of purple so they can be seen.

With the variety of dresses and colors available, there are endless combinations for you to choose. And, with careful coordination, you will have a beautiful and colorful wedding celebration!