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In the early stages of wedding
preparations, you’ll quickly realise that deciding
on a wedding palette isn’t as easy as you first thought it’d be.
It may seem minuscule compared to
the bigger picture — but believe it or not — your wedding palette sets the
foundation for every wedding detail. If you make a mistake in this area, chances
are, it’ll affect the overall aesthetic of your wedding.
If you’re not quite sure where to
start, don’t fret just yet! We have just the tips to help you nail down your
wedding palette to make sure your big day looks as beautiful as you envisioned
it to be.
1. Your Wedding Venue Is Your Inspiration
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The first thing at the top of
every wedding preparation checklist. is
to settle your ideal wedding venue. When hunting for a wedding location, head down with a colour
palette in mind. Use the colours present at the wedding venue to determine
which colours you’d like to incorporate into your wedding.
However, if there’s some
dissonance between your ideal colour palette and the wedding location, re-evaluate your priorities: Do you
prefer to prioritise getting the perfect venue or having the perfect colour
palette?
However most of the time, chances
are you won’t be able to incorporate all your chosen hues in the wedding even
if you’ve found the perfect venue — and that’s fine! Simply switch up a colour or two to make sure the entire
presentation is cohesive.
However, if you’re going for
venues that are otherwise blank slates,
such as lofts and converted warehouses, you can add as much colour and style as you wish!
Lastly, when you have no colour
palette to begin with, use your wedding
venue to your advantage! The colours of the reception hall or the flowers
in your outdoor wedding venue are sure to spark an idea or two.
2. Keep In Mind Your Priorities
There is no doubt that deciding on
a wedding venue is one of the biggest decision you’ll make during your
preparations, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only consideration you’ll need to keep in mind. There are other
details that you’ll want to take note of as well.
For instance, if you wish to
display Martagon lilies as part of
your centrepieces, you’ll want to ensure that the other colours match the
lilies’ soft purple colour.
Pro
Tip: Determine your overall aesthetic and pick out
elements that you wish your overall aesthetic and colours to revolve around.
3. Consult The Colour Wheel
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While it’s true that you don’t
necessarily need to be an art major to pick your wedding palette, it doesn’t
mean that you can choose your colours willy nilly. There are still some basic colour principles to abide by.
Typically, colours that go well
with each other will appear on the colour wheel as opposites. Another colour pairing you may want to consider is “neighbours” — colours that share a primary colour, such as blush and fuchsia. Alternatively, you can opt for the classic pairing of
vibrant, saturated colour with something much more neutral.
If you’re still struggling to try to find the perfect colour hue, flip through a magazine or two, or head over to your local museums! Looking towards art and design is guaranteed to inspire you.
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Colour
Undoubtedly, confirming a wedding palette can seem like an insignificant wedding detail but it can actually affect the entire look of your wedding to a great degree.
If you’re still unconfident about
decisions like this, why not seek the help of experts! Leverage on our complimentary
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