There are a few rules to remember
when choosing colour Schemes and Themes, here are four main colour
schemes that work really well together.
*Monochromatic - this colour scheme is achieved
by the use of a single colour and the varying shades and intensities
of that chosen colour. The chosen colour is usually determined
by the dress colour. For example if a Bridesmaid was wearing a
mid pink dress, a Bouquet of Hot Pink Oriental Lillies, Mid Pink
Roses and Soft Pink Hyacinth would harmonise well and portray
a monochromatic colour scheme.
*Complementary - with this colour scheme you
can create a great contrast. Colours that appear directly opposite
each other on the colour wheel are complementary, For example
if a dress is yellow , then its complementary colour is violet.
A bouquet of purple Sweet Peas, mauve Lisianthus and touch of
yellow Roses to link in dress colour would make a lovely complementary
colour scheme.
*Triadic - a colour triad is made from three
colours that appear the same distance apart on the colour wheel.
For instance Red ,Yellow,Blue form a triad of colour. The Bouquet
would have the three different colours used with one of the colours
being the dress colour. For example with a red bridesmaid dress
a bouquet of bright red Gerberas, Blue Iris and Yellow Ranunculus
would form a triadic colour scheme.
*Analogous - This scheme is the use of colours
which lie adjacent to each other on the colour wheel with in a
90 degree angle. For example on the Colour Wheel
YellowOrange, Orange and RedOrange. A bridemaids dress or a reception
venue room would establish the base colour. So with an orange
dress or a room with orange walls or a table cloth, Yellow Orange
Roses, Red Orange Calla Lillies and Orange Cumquats creates an
Analogous scheme.
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Theme Colours
When choosing a theme for your wedding day whether you decide
to have a colour scheme involved or not, remember that different
colours can create different feelings, moods and emotions which
in turn help to portray your theme.
Bright colours portray and create a happy, fun, party type of
theme
Pastel colours create a softer, romantic look
Whites, Ivories and Creams portray a classic, elegant or more
traditional theme
