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They\u2019ve done it! That special someone has finally popped the question and wedding planning is in full swing. Potential dates, venues, dresses, suits, and 1,001 other things need organising. It\u2019s exciting, thrilling, and a little daunting. It\u2019s almost absurd that creating your personal wedding colour scheme might be an intimidating idea. Of course, those colours have to match, complement the venue, hit the ambience, and support, well, everything.<\/p>\n

Where do you even begin? Do you go for dusted rose or royal emerald, pale apricot or muted teal? What even is hunter green?<\/p>\n

Feeling a little overwhelmed? That\u2019s ok, step back and take a breath. Just because planning the big day is stressful doesn\u2019t mean you and your fiance can\u2019t have fun making preparations. And let\u2019s face it, there\u2019s something entrancing about mixing and matching potential colour combinations to find that perfect fusion of hues that is you.<\/p>\n

So sit back, pour a glass of prosecco, and we\u2019ll walk you through how to create a selection of potential wedding colour schemes. We\u2019ll even share three of our favourite palettes at the end!<\/p>\n

Picking Your Base Colour<\/h2>\n

At this point, you\u2019ve likely already got a few colour combinations in mind. That\u2019s good, keep them handy, but first, we need to narrow your choice down to one specific colour.<\/p>\n

This is your base colour, the foundational element of your potential wedding colour scheme palette. While we want a varied and complementary selection, having a base colour is vital to ensure the rest of your chosen tones blend perfectly rather than clash horribly. And as the most prominent colour in your palette, getting it right is essential.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, it\u2019s very easy to do. It could be as simple as picking your favourite colour or matching the hues of your chosen flowers. Perhaps there\u2019s a colour that means a lot to you and your partner or that compliments you physically? Make sure you check out our complete guide to choosing wedding flowers<\/a> to give you some inspiration!<\/p>\n

Thinking about these things is a great place to start while considering how your chosen colour is going to interact with other key wedding elements.<\/p>\n

What Is Your Venue?<\/h3>\n

Arguably the most important part of any wedding after the date, your chosen venue is going to play as much a key role in your choice of base colour as yourself. You don\u2019t want your choice to contrast sharply with the venue’s decor so there are a few things to consider.<\/p>\n

Is it indoors or outdoors? Certain colours complement certain places. More natural colours are going to suit an outdoor venue far better than bright pastels.<\/p>\n

Will that first dance in a dazzling ballroom or rustic barn? Barns and marques again offer more neutral colours, letting you be more daring in your wedding colour scheme. Preset venues on the other hand, like stately homes, are going to have elements you can\u2019t change. If the carpet\u2019s a deep navy blue, you\u2019re going to want a colour that compliments it.<\/p>\n

What Atmosphere Are You Going For?<\/h3>\n

Going the traditional route? Black or white are the obvious choices and both lend an air of sophisticated style. Planning something more bohemian? Perhaps select a forest beige or green.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to consider the type of vibe you want your wedding to have. Striking jewel colours like ruby and emerald give off drama and Hollywood glitz whereas lighter hues like sky blue give a more carefree feel.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s The Season?<\/h3>\n

Spring, summer, fall, and winter all give off different moods and you might want your base colour to reflect that. Here are some of the more popular colour choices for each of the seasons:<\/p>\n