Colors of Love

The next step in planning your wedding is choosing a color scheme. Your wedding colors are very important; they will be reflected throughout your ceremony and recep­tion and s:nforce the wedding tone established by your wedding style.

Primarily, wedding colors will beautify your celebration through your bridesmaids dresses and groomsmen attire choosing a color to enhance every member of your wed­ding party is difficult, but traditional colors such as blue, pink, peach, and ivory have the versatility to compliment most features and complexions.

Your wedding color will also be reflected in your bridal bouquet and floral arrangements, and may determine which flowers you are able to use in your ceremony. Unfortu­nately, Mother Nature does not always create the perfect shades in the perfect petals. If you are unable to find a natural flower in your preferred color, silk flowers may be an option. With the latest techniques, silk flowers may be dyed to perfectly match your color scheme while looking as fresh and natural as real blooms and blossoms.
Your wedding invitations should also reflect your wed­ding color scheme.

Many options are available for promot­ing your personality through color on your wedding invita­tions. Colored papers and envelopes provide one attractive solution; however, if you prefer white or ivory paper, using colored inks.and colored envelope linings also adds vivid beauty to your celebration. Several neutral invitations also include hints of pastel colors on embossed flowers and designs to reflect your wedding color with subtlety. Dis­cuss all of these colorful options with your experienced Carlson Craft dealer to determine the right one for you.

The meanings of colors may also influence your color scheme decision. Through years of tradition colors have grown to imply feelings and emotions as well as reflect your personality. Choose a color to enhance the season, make a statement, reflect your tastes, or achieve your dreams.

Blue. Your choice of this traditional bridal color reflects your commitment to marriage and belief in love. From the fresh look of vibrant blues to the classic tradition of beau­tiful pastels, your selection of blue tones personifies your blissful happiness and endless love.

Burgundy. The rich and luxurious shades of burgundy establish a feeling of elegance and sophistication. A burgundy wedding illustrates your powerful aspirations and goals of excellence. The rose tone of burgundy’s softer side makes your wedding as delicate and as intimate as you are.

Ivory. Ivory weddings reflect classic traditions. This subtle romantic shade produces wedding memories of grace and distinction. A contrast to brilliant white, ivory’s soft tones enhance the glow in your cheeks and love in your eyes.

Lavender. Passion and romance combine in the laven­der wedding to create a mood of magical whimsy. Your old-fashioned values and modern day dreams unite to create wedding memories of a lifetime.

Peach. The soft, muted tones of peach illustrate tranquil­ity, harmony, and peace. Choosing peach as your dominant wedding color extends a message of warmth and Jove to your special guests and new family.

Pink. Pink weddings are filled with lacy romance and flowery femininity. Through its soft shades of innocence, pink represents your girlish dreams, starry-eyed ideals, and everlasting love.

Red. In every language, the color of love is red. A red wedding depicts your intense emotions and bold romanti­cism while conveying a message of charm and style. Your red wedding says more about your feelings than words ever could.

Black and White. A wedding of distinction is created with the striking combination of black and white. This dramatic color scheme reveals your taste for the ultimate in elegance and sophisticated romance.