Perfect Wedding Guide Presents: Choosing the right colors for a summer ceremony

Summer is considered by many to be wedding season, and as many couples are eager to say "I do" under a gorgeous sun next to a beach or with mountains in the background, they first have to start with their wedding planning.

One of the many aspects of a wedding is choosing a color scheme. Having a wedding in the summer allows for some beautiful colors, causing many couples to opt for this season because of it. Also, the bride- and groom-to-be have a slew of flowers to choose from, making the ceremony and reception as beautiful as possible.

When choosing the right color scheme, couples tend to decide on either bright colors such as green or yellow, or they use pastels. The perfect summer nuptials use these hues for the bridesmaids dresses. The groomsmen could also wear white jackets with the color that the bride and groom choose as an accent to the outfit. This way, the entire wedding party ties in together and complements the color scheme of the whole event.

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Wedding Trends for 2012: Wedding Gowns: Brides.com

We saw lots of unique necklines this season, but "most spotted" goes to the illusion style, in which a sheer, delicate, and often embellished layer of fabric veils skin that would otherwise be exposed. (Think of illusion as "strapless, with coverage," noting its power to transform a sassy, "look at my boobs" situation into something soft, elegant, and romantic.)

Wedding Dress Trends for 2012 Wedding Gowns: Brides.com

Kim K Embraces the Beautiful Black Rosette

Well I’m not sure if you can call it the wedding of the year, after all there was the Prince and Kate; however it was absolutely beautiful - starting with her bridal shower.  If there’s one thing you can’t deny Ms. Kim (or should I say Mrs. Humphries), it’s that the chick has style.  I’m so in love with her linen selection for her bridal shower, the Black Rosette.  Now, while this is not the most cost effective linen option (clearly), believe it or not it’s within your grasp.  And here’s the beautiful thing – you can even keep your first born LOL :)  

View our Linen Closet to request a quote.  If you’re not absolutely sold on it for all your tables, but would love to incorporate this bundle of fabulousness into your event design, consider using it for your cake, sweetheart table or even your gift table.  Be Inspired!

Wedding Themes, Oh Wedding Themes, How Do I Select the Perfect Wedding Theme...

So you’d like to adopt a theme for your wedding, however you’re not sure where to start.  Or, here’s another extreme, you’ve got a head full of ideas and are having a difficult time selecting one – because unless you’re going for the circus theme,  incorporating them all is out of the question.

Don’t panic!  There is a perfect theme out there for you.   A great place to start is with what you DO know.   You’ve undoubtedly secured at least one of these wedding elements: wedding color(s), wedding venues and/or your wedding date.  You can actually start here, let what you have confirmed lead the way!  Here are a few thoughts from a guest writer. 

Wedding Color

Wedding colors are a great jumping off point for choosing wedding themes. Going with popular images and themes associated with a certain color, your wedding theme will be easy-breezy to incorporate along with all other wedding elements. Different shades for just one color is more than enough. For example, there are many shades of blue. Dark blue is associated with navy; pair it with red and white, ropes and sailboats for a lovely navy-themed wedding. Royal blue is, well, royal; combined with silver it is perfect for an elegant, royal affair. Light blue evokes images of sunny skies and clear waters–ideal with a destination wedding.

Wedding Venue

Wedding venues with strong identifying points can inspire great wedding theme ideas. Holding your reception at a ranch is perfect for a romantic country wedding with DIY touches here and there. A museum hall is great for a quirky yet formal affair. A school yard or hall is just the place for a school-themed wedding (and is perfect for couple who met at a school, too).

Wedding Date

Be inspired with the season. Having spring, summer, fall or winter theme weddings is a classic choice. It makes the most of Mother Nature’s free backdrop. And everything is cheaper when it is in season–you just might be surprised at how much lower your flowers will cost when you choose flowers in season.