Which COLOR PALETTE should you choose?

As soon as you get engaged, you’re going to start getting asked a few things over and over: “when is the big day?!”, “which colors did you choose?”, and “what’s your theme?” In fact, if you just got engaged, you’re asking yourself those same questions!

If that’s you, I’m going to help you answer the big color question – as well as all the other questions that come with it, like these:

• How exactly do you choose your color palette, anyway?
• Is there a “right” choice?
• How do I choose colors that are “up to date” but won’t look “dated” in a few years?
• I want my wedding to be unique – what if I choose colors that end up being trendy and everyone else picks them too?

I have a foolproof way to prevent you from worrying about any of this! But first, let me explain what the usual process is…

The usual process:

Most brides, when starting to think about planning their wedding, will look for inspiration in magazines, bridal shows, social media, recent weddings they’ve been to, and most importantly: PINTEREST! They see what ideas are out there, and then pick what they like (which is usually the really pretty and hopefully less popular color scheme. They’re seeing it around, yet it’s under the radar enough that they don’t think everybody else is choosing it too. Now, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with any of this. But let me tell you, I’ve seen too many brides do this, AND THEN CHANGE THEIR MINDS. And when you’ve already made a lot of plans based on the first choice, it can get super expensive (not to mention time consuming) to change it all!

So ok, we don’t want that. How do we prevent it?

Well, the answer is to know your personal coloring and style. Those never go out of fashion!! So yes, there IS a right choice – and that is to mirror the coloring and style you’ve already got. We’ve all been given unique color characteristics (our hair, skin, and eyes) with different contrast levels, varying from high contrast (think black and white) to low contrast (think white and off-white).

Even though I’m a wedding planner, I got certified in color analysis for the specific reason that YOUR COLOR PALETTE MATTERS! The specific colors you choose to surround yourself with on your wedding day should complement your personal coloring. When we wear (or surround ourselves with) our BEST colors, our face will be the first thing people notice – not our clothes, not our wrinkles, not our dull skin, not our blemishes. Instead, our skin glows more brightly, our complexion smooths out, and they just see US looking beautiful and put together! And we want that everyday – but definitely on our wedding day when all eyes are on the bride.. right?

So when you choose your best colors (more on that in a second), you solve the remaining two questions:

• How do I choose colors that are “up to date” but won’t look “dated” in a few years? When you choose colors that are YOUR colors and reflect your personal style, they will be timeless, because it’s what you love. It doesn’t matter which trends come and go – your choices are based on YOUR style. And although our styles change and evolve over time (maybe it’s time for an update right now?), our personal style changes much more slowly and isn’t susceptible to fads or trends. So choose what you love, and you won’t have any regrets!
• I want my wedding to be unique – what if I choose colors that end up being trendy and everyone picks them? Again, your colors reflect YOU. When you know your why for choosing them, it doesn’t matter if someone comes along after you and picks them too. You choose them based on your unique coloring and style, so it doesn’t matter what everyone else is doing (or not doing). If your choices happen to become trendy, remember imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!

So how do you know what your best colors are?

I have a couple ways you can discover your best colors so that you can choose your best color palette: the Color Confirmation, and the Wedding Statement.

The Color Confirmation

1. A complete color analysis appointment (The Color Experience) is $250, but if you’re only looking for direction for your wedding color palette, I can do a Color Confirmation for just $35! I’ll tell you what your color code is (light, deep, soft, clear, warm, or cool) and you’ll have the option to add on your digital color swatches ($29) or other resources to help you understand how to wear your best colors. The swatches are specifically selected for each color code and include 36 colors that work best for you, including your:
   • neutrals
   • pop colors
   • patterns
   • metallics
   • the latest trending colors of the season, which are updated each spring and fall

Your swatches are your best starting point for choosing your wedding palette!!

If you want to find your best colors and style so your wedding will make the “statement” you want it to, then this is for you:

The Statement

1. We can achieve all of the above, plus more, in my Statement service, which includes color analysis for both you AND your fiance for $144! You’ll complete a questionnaire that helps me identify both of your color codes, as well as each of your preferences for colors and design aesthetics, and your love story so we can incorporate YOU into every detail. No matter what you do, your wedding WILL make a STATEMENT, so by considering all of the above, we’ll be making sure your wedding says exactly what you want it to!
2. We’ll meet virtually to discuss your color analysis. You’ll each receive your individual digital color swatches, plus I’ll give you a chart of the best colors that you and your fiance have in common (including metallics, neutrals, and contrast levels). I’ll help you determine your wedding style, then discuss common themes between your style and your story so you start to see your “Statement” emerge.
3. Then, once you’ve finalized your color palette choice, I’ll present you with your Statement document, summarizing your colors and style so they tell your story. Essentially, your Statement pdf is the master plan for how you want your wedding to look and feel. And with it in hand, making wedding decisions (as well as communicating your vision) to planning partners or vendors becomes much more simple and clear!