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Color scheme refers to the colors chosen by an engaged couple to use throughout their wedding.

Color Wheel

Complementary - Colors that are on opposite ends of each other on the color wheel.

Analogous - Colors that are adjacent on the color wheel.

Monochromatic - Variations of the same tone.

Primary Colors - Colors that can be combined to create other colors (Red, Blue, and Yellow).

Secondary Colors - Colors that are created from primary colors (Green, Orange, and Purple).

Tertiary Colors - Colors that are created by mixing primary and secondary colors together. (There are six tertiary colors:Yellow-orange, Orange-red, Red-violet [orchid], Blue-violet, Blue-green [turquiose] & Yellow-green [lime])

Tips

For Choosing Your Color Scheme

• Visit a fabric store and collect paint swatches for inspiration.
• Choose colors that complement the carpeting and decor of your setting.
• If you want to use a particular flower, you can build your color scheme around that color.
• Consider what type of mood you want to evoke.
• Consider the season - spring and summer colors tend to be lighter while fall and winter colors tend to be darker.
• Think about themes or motifs (such as leaves) you might want to use throughout your wedding.
• Pay attention to your favorite colors or colors you are the most drawn to.

Where To Inject Your Color Scheme

• Flowers and decor
• Invitations
• Bridesmaid dresses
• Wedding cake
• Favors
• Table linens
• Tuxes (ties, vests, pocket-squares)
• Programs

Popular Color Schemes

• Black, white and yellow
• Light pink and chocolate
• Red and black
• Blue and white
• Light green and light pink
• Teal and red
• Green and yellow
• Burnt Orange and Burgundy Red
• Fuschia and Sky Blue

Weddingbee Posts

Posts On Tips

• Cherry Pie’s Preferred Color Palette Picker! by Mrs. Cherry Pie
• Color Scheming by Miss Plumeria
• Color Palette: Making Your Own by Miss Bird of Paradise
• Color Schemes Contest

Posts On Weddingbees' Color Schemes

• Not All Colors are Created Equal by Miss Blush
• On Lost Productivity and Color Addictions by Miss Cheese
• Color Palette by Miss Spring Roll
• Dreaming in Color by Miss Meatball
• Aubergine Applied by Miss Peacock
• Inspired by Miss Tiramisu
• Picking A Palette by Miss Sundae
• ***WARNING: The Following Post May Cause Cavities*** by Miss Shortcake
• Color Crazed by Miss Hydrangea
• Color Revisited by Miss Cupcake
• Who's Weird Now? by Miss Bubblegum
• Ticked Pink... And Green by Miss Donut
• What Theme? by Miss Canary
• Shades of Robin by Miss Robin
• Random Nothings by Mrs. Licorice
• A New Inspiration by Miss Dahlia
• Inspiration Board by Miss Chickadee
• Color Scheming by Miss Penguin
• Color Inspiration by Miss Magnolia
• Our Color Inspiration by Miss Bell Pepper
• How We Chose Our Wedding Colors by Miss Tulip
• Our Color Scheme by Miss Raspberry
• Colors! by Miss Lime

External Links

• Palette Generator via Flickr
• Color Palette Generator via DeGraeve.com
• How To Select A Wedding Color Scheme via eHow