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Saturday, February 5, 2011

How to Choose Your Colors

So~what are your wedding colors? Isn't that one of the first questions you're asked after people find out you're engaged?

As if the answer was that easy... well maybe it's an easy answer for some, but for many of us ~ we need help!

Enter basic color theory and the indispensable color wheel!

The right color flow ~ incredibly important for tying your wedding look together. The unifying, mood altering, harmonizing and interest building effect that color imposes is undeniable. The color wheel in fascinating...All the combinations ~ stemming from the primary colors of blue, red and yellow. Incredible.

The graphic designers at the Truly Engaging Wedding blog www.magnetstreet.com/weddingblog/ created this very helpful, basic color theory chart with scheme definitions.

Having a good grasp on basic color theory will give you confidence in choosing the right colors to set just the exact mood you want for your wedding.


So... where do you start?

Perhaps with your favorite color. Then, take it to the wheel! Are you feeling a soothing monochromatic look or maybe one that commands attention, like with a complementary scheme, ect.

What are your wedding colors? How did you choose them?

Learn mor about color gasics, shades, tints as well as a few fun color palettes for Spring, Summer, Fall and winter....more to come!

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