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Colorful Ideas

  • Black

    Let the black of a tuxedo inspire the details of your wedding. Black-tie bows, bold pinstripes, and sharp details create a striking and elegant contrast.

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  • Blue

    Depending on what shade you choose, versatile blue can be anything from whimsical to classic. Cakes cloaked in pale blue fondant lend a modern touch, while a simple royal blue ribbon can make a white cake even more elegant.

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  • Brown

    Rich shades of brown inspire drama, and can also make your flavor selections a bit easier. Gorgeous chocolate cakes are an unexpected yet classic detail.

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  • Gray

    Gray can be easily incorporated into your color scheme, pairing with numerous other colors. Soft and neutral, gray makes lovely stationery and is beloved by grooms.

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  • Gold

    Glitzy and glamorous gold can be showstopping or subtle. Gold ribbons adorn bouquets, while gold-toned cocktails can be passed around receptions in gold-plated glasses.

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  • Green

    Green details add an element of freshness to your wedding, no matter what the season. From sage-green hydrangeas in the spring to forest-green pine sprigs in the winter, green can brighten up any wedding.

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  • Orange

    Bright and vibrant orange creates a perfect pop of color for the bold bride. Bouquets made of tulips and seating cards made from fresh oranges are vivid details that can add punch to your wedding.

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  • Pink

    Pretty and pale, or fierce and fuschia, pink is one of the most popular colors for weddings, and it's no wonder why. From flowers to cakes to favors, pink makes a statement.

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  • Purple

    Lavender, both the flower and the color, makes a statement much bolder than its hue. It pairs beautifully with other colors, specifically red or brown, helping to add an edge to this lovely shade.

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  • Red

    Red is classic and striking, elegant and bold. Dress your bridesmaids in crimson, or just accent your dress with an antique garnet brooch. If you decide red is your color, there's good news -- it's also good for any season.

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  • Silver

    Clean, crisp, and shimmering, silver is sharp. Pass out bundles of silver dragees at your reception, or highlight your bouquet with wisps of silver foliage. Silver is sure to give a spark to your wedding.

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  • White

    The color of most classic gowns, white is the color most commonly associated with weddings. But don't limit white to your attire alone. White flowers, cakes, favors, and decorations can be striking, and anything but plain.

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  • Yellow

    Buttery yellow, canary yellow, lemon yellow -- each individual shade is unique and creates a different atmosphere for your wedding. Lemony cakes and cool bouquets make beautifully luscious accents.

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