Jumping off from Marbs’ previous entry about the beautiful (and very unique) ALL BLACK-themed wedding she attended (part 1, part 2), I thought it would be a good idea to share some tips on how to choose a color theme for your wedding.

THE EASY WAY: google. Yes, the internet is definitely every busy bride’s friend. These days you can search for anything online, including “wedding color palettes” and come up with a gamut of interesting resources.

But since we here at WE HEART WEDDINGS are advocates of having your day your way, let’s take it a step further, shall we?

THE CREATIVE AND PERSONAL WAY: Why not take color inspiration from something important to you? Like, maybe the cherry cheesecake you and your sweetie first exchanged “I Love Yous” over.

From that image alone you can already pick up a classy and good-looking color combo:

Pink and different shades of brown is an elegant and classy combination so the addition of extra hues make it even yummier than it already is.

OR let’s say you and your honey share a love for the music of Weezer? (Sorry, I had to insert that one being a Weezer-nut myself)

Their album covers can inspire a fun theme that looks like this:

The vibrancy of this motif suits a young and dynamic couple, possibly those of you who are looking for alternatives from the safe but tired frou-frou look.

There’s so much more you can take color inspiration from: sunsets, a concert ticket or poster, your pet, a postcard from a vacation you took together. What’s important is that these items are important to you and your groom, then all the more that your wedding theme will be significant and personal.

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The color theme for my own wedding in 2003 was sparked by a love my husband and I share for star fields. I also recall being entranced by a children’s story I once read that talked about a fairy dressed in a gown made of the colors of twilight and moonbeams. Thus we came up with a shades-of-blue plus silver motif:

Everything from the gowns and the table decor to the giveaways matched the theme which made for a memorable evening for my husband and myself. [Shoutouts to designer Tippi Ocampo, who was also one of my matrons of honor, for the beautiful starry night-inspired gowns and our good friend Terry Uy for the lovely photos].

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Til next time, here’s wishing all of you fun wedding preparation moments.

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