There is nothing more disappointing than attending a generic wedding.
When the bride and groom rely on the wedding venue to provide all of the decor, this boring cookie cutter look is the usual result.
You will find, however, that with just a little extra effort, you can customize your wedding by adding color, with a result that will be unforgettable.
There are so many places to add color in a wedding that there is really no reason to accept a plain white wedding.
Choose one or two focus colors that you can add in dashes around your wedding to really spice it up.
Each type of color or color combination will have a distinctive effect that it creates, so keep that in mind when you are making your color selection.
Do you love drama and romance? Then a deep red is the ideal color to add to your wedding.
Brides who want to create a soft and feminine effect will be happy with pale pink as their accent color.
For a fresh look, add touches of eggshell blue, or mix sky blue and sunny yellow for a cheerful summertime mood.
If your style is more modern, you can liven up the caterer's basic white set-up with pops of bright chartreuse or tangerine (or both).
Deep colors such as chocolate brown or eggplant are ideal for elegant evening weddings.
Once you decide which color suits the mood you are hoping to create, it is time to find ways to use it in your wedding design.
The great thing is that your signature color can be layered in with the standard linens and china from the venue or the inexpensive vases from the florist.
To keep expenses down, you can use the standard rentals as your base; the way to give your wedding personality is to use your color as an accent to be mixed with the basic white.
Flowers are one of the best places to introduce a special color.
Depending on your color choice, you can use it as the color for your bouquets and centerpieces, or use it as an accent for white blossoms.
A rich red bouquet of roses looks magnificent when seen against a white wedding gown.
Or use a wide chocolate satin ribbon to tie a bouquet of creamy roses or calla lilies for an evening affair.
An inexpensive way to add a custom look to your centerpieces is to fill clear vases with bright green limes and place the floral arrangements on top of the fruit.
Your table linens are one of the biggest things in your reception venue, and so this is a good place to think about color.
All white tablecloths and napkins are usually the least expensive option, but they are also the least interesting.
To add some flair to your tables without the cost of renting pricey custom linens, just add a dash of your signature color over the standard white.
You can change out the white napkins for pale pink ones, or layer a pretty blue table runner over the white tablecloth.
Another idea is to stick with the white linens, and add a hint of color by placing a single yellow rosebud into a folded napkin on each place setting, or by exchanging plain white candles for ones in your favorite hue.
Don't forget to bring your signature color into the bridal party.
A very pretty look is to have sets of bridesmaid jewelry created in your color for each attendant.
Custom bridesmaid jewelry sets make a wonderful gift, and they can actually be quite affordable.
The bride can follow suit by including her wedding colors in her own ensemble in the form of a sash on her gown or a colorful pair of earrings.
Adding personality to your wedding doesn't have to mean spending a fortune.
Clever brides will find ways to use dashes of a special color to give their wedding a unique flavor without the expense of having everything custom made.
Working with the standard options and layering in your own style is a very affordable way to create a beautiful one-of-a-kind wedding.
When the bride and groom rely on the wedding venue to provide all of the decor, this boring cookie cutter look is the usual result.
You will find, however, that with just a little extra effort, you can customize your wedding by adding color, with a result that will be unforgettable.
There are so many places to add color in a wedding that there is really no reason to accept a plain white wedding.
Choose one or two focus colors that you can add in dashes around your wedding to really spice it up.
Each type of color or color combination will have a distinctive effect that it creates, so keep that in mind when you are making your color selection.
Do you love drama and romance? Then a deep red is the ideal color to add to your wedding.
Brides who want to create a soft and feminine effect will be happy with pale pink as their accent color.
For a fresh look, add touches of eggshell blue, or mix sky blue and sunny yellow for a cheerful summertime mood.
If your style is more modern, you can liven up the caterer's basic white set-up with pops of bright chartreuse or tangerine (or both).
Deep colors such as chocolate brown or eggplant are ideal for elegant evening weddings.
Once you decide which color suits the mood you are hoping to create, it is time to find ways to use it in your wedding design.
The great thing is that your signature color can be layered in with the standard linens and china from the venue or the inexpensive vases from the florist.
To keep expenses down, you can use the standard rentals as your base; the way to give your wedding personality is to use your color as an accent to be mixed with the basic white.
Flowers are one of the best places to introduce a special color.
Depending on your color choice, you can use it as the color for your bouquets and centerpieces, or use it as an accent for white blossoms.
A rich red bouquet of roses looks magnificent when seen against a white wedding gown.
Or use a wide chocolate satin ribbon to tie a bouquet of creamy roses or calla lilies for an evening affair.
An inexpensive way to add a custom look to your centerpieces is to fill clear vases with bright green limes and place the floral arrangements on top of the fruit.
Your table linens are one of the biggest things in your reception venue, and so this is a good place to think about color.
All white tablecloths and napkins are usually the least expensive option, but they are also the least interesting.
To add some flair to your tables without the cost of renting pricey custom linens, just add a dash of your signature color over the standard white.
You can change out the white napkins for pale pink ones, or layer a pretty blue table runner over the white tablecloth.
Another idea is to stick with the white linens, and add a hint of color by placing a single yellow rosebud into a folded napkin on each place setting, or by exchanging plain white candles for ones in your favorite hue.
Don't forget to bring your signature color into the bridal party.
A very pretty look is to have sets of bridesmaid jewelry created in your color for each attendant.
Custom bridesmaid jewelry sets make a wonderful gift, and they can actually be quite affordable.
The bride can follow suit by including her wedding colors in her own ensemble in the form of a sash on her gown or a colorful pair of earrings.
Adding personality to your wedding doesn't have to mean spending a fortune.
Clever brides will find ways to use dashes of a special color to give their wedding a unique flavor without the expense of having everything custom made.
Working with the standard options and layering in your own style is a very affordable way to create a beautiful one-of-a-kind wedding.