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Color Theme Wedding Invitations

Color Theme Wedding Invitations

Weddings need a theme. Otherwise, your planning efforts won’t have any focus and you’ll feel overwhelmed by decisions. Trust us, there are way too many options out there to try to navigate them without any type of guiding idea.

If you want to keep things pretty simple and traditional, but you definitely want a theme for your wedding then why not choose color? And before you assume your only options are different versions of pastel pinks, blues, and yellows, you should check out our collection of articles detailing some great ideas on how to use color as the focal point of your wedding planning.

Unless you already have some favorite colors picked out, you might want to begin with our article on the meaning of different colors. You can learn whether the color red is a better choice than green, for example, or what those yellow` bridesmaid dresses say about your festivities.

From there, you can get some ideas for color themes you may not have thought about before, such as black and white or red. You can also get ideas on how to connect some colors, such as green and pink, with bigger themes like nature and Valentine’s Day.

Of course, you may read through all of the articles and decide that using a color theme may not be the right choice for your wedding. In that case, you’ll also find additional articles about other theme choices, including chocolate, square-shape, and even the wedding invitation itself.

Whether you choose color or some other theme, these articles can also give you some ideas about how to incorporate your themes throughout your ceremony and reception. We hope to help it easier for you to be creative in your choice.

Wedding Invitations in Many Different Colors

Color Combinations for Your Wedding Invitations | Getting married seems as if it's all about choices from the flavor of your wedding cake to the location of your reception to where to seat the guests, you're constantly having to weigh your options and make decisions. Unfortunately, choosing the mix of colors for your wedding invitations is not much different ...

Wedding Invitation Colors & Their Meanings | When you choose your wedding flowers, you probably gave at least a passing thought to what those flowers symbolized. For example, red roses usually represent passionate love and snapdragons symbolize deceit. Well, when you're choosing colors for your invitations, you may want to keep the idea ...

Are White Wedding Invitations a Good Choice? | Traditionally, weddings are strongly associated with the color white. Even though wedding dresses can be any color today, most brides still opt for traditional white gowns. Wedding cakes can be creative masterpieces of color and design but most brides still prefer a traditional white exterior no matter how daring the layers and ...

Sassy Orange Invitations and Fall Themed Wedding Ideas for Couples | As the sun sets each evening, the magnificent ball of fire casts a bright titian glow over the treetops outside your window. You watch in awe as the skyline erupts in color, giving it the appearance of a quickly spreading wildfire. You feel inspired. In fact, you do the research online and learn that orange is the hot new color this season ...

Black & White Wedding Invitations: A Beautiful Color Contrast | While in Western cultures, white is traditionally the color associated with weddings (probably because of purity, trust, etc.) that doesn’t mean you can’t throw in a little color contrast at your wedding. The combination of black and white has considerable visual appeal. It’s eye-catching. Even though black and white ...

White Or Ivory Wedding Invitations, Which One To Choose? | If you’re choosing very traditional style wedding invitations, then you’ll need to decide whether they should be whiteor ivory as these are the two most common options with formal invitations. Problem - When you’re trying to decide between these colors, you need to keep consistency in mind. You want your wedding invitations ...

Red Wedding Invitations for the Traditional Chinese Wedding | With an interest in Asian culture growing in this country and more couples looking for ways to celebrate their own or others’ cultures in their ceremony, traditional elements of Chinese weddings have become increasingly popular additions to modern ceremonies. Let’s look at a few ways to add some of these traditions ...

Red Wedding Invitations for the Holidays | The holidays are a festive and fun time of year when families get together to celebrate so it makes it a perfect time for a wedding. While a holiday wedding may leave you with plenty of choices in terms of themes, one of the best ones if you want to add some dramatic color to the event is a red theme. Red Wedding Invitations Set the Tone ...

Using Pink for Your Wedding Invitations | Have you been struck by Cupid’s bow? If you are planning to say Valentine’s Day vows, nothing other than lots of pink and red will do for your wedding colors. Not crazy about the idea of a pink wedding? Don’t worry – there are lots of great color schemes that even your groom will love. Subtle Shades - You don’t have to cover ...

The Rich Color of Brown in Your Wedding Invitations | The lush color brown can be the perfect addition of luxury to your wedding day. This color has made debuts in even celebrity weddings due to the class and sophistication that it projects. Aside from the fact that brown looks luxurious when wrapped in lighter colors, it is also a universal symbol of nature ...

Consider Hot Pink Invitations Instead of Red for Your Hot Wedding! | Hot pink can be a great wedding color for the sassy couple. While you don’t want to dress your entire wedding day in this vibrant hue, elements of hot pink certainly pack quite a cheerful and contemporary punch. Pink Blush - Hot pink is a difficult color to pin down. While it is certainly pink, it ...

Green Wedding Invitations for Your Green Wedding | Is “going green” your personal mantra? Do you go out of your way to take care of the environment? If so, an environmental wedding featuring many green hues may be the perfect theme for your big day. Coming up with unique concepts for a green wedding is both fun and great for the planet, so get ready to channel your ...

Green and Black Border Combinations for Your Wedding | While all weddings are based upon several colors, some wedding colors have deep meanings behind them. The colors green and black are symbolic of many things, and this symbolism may even surprise and entice you. Green Prosperity - The color green can represent many different meanings. When green is ...

Blue Wedding Invitations for Your Royal Wedding Style | How would it feel to be queen for a day? Now that you’re getting married, here’s your chance to find out! Think about creating a fairy-tale royal wedding scene with glamour, style, and lots of magical charm. If this wedding theme sounds appealing to you, the first thing that you’ll have to do is set a budget ...

Blue Wedding Invitations for Your Destination Wedding to Caribbean | Imagine dolphins playing in the water next to you as you sink your toes into the warm sand – a Caribbean destination wedding is what dreams are made of! From the moment you select your Caribbean-inspired invitations to the moment that you hear those waves crash, a Caribbean wedding should be ...

Green Wedding Invitations as Your Destination Wedding to New Orleans | Mardi Gras, jazz music, great food, and lots of fun --- if you’re planning a destination wedding in New Orleans, get ready to embrace that carnival spirit. But, before you book those plane tickets, make sure to read through the following destination wedding guide. The Destination Wedding ...

Unique Black Pocket Invitations for Your Bold Wedding | It’s difficult to plan a truly sophisticated wedding affair. There are so many different types of invitations, accessories, and wedding day items that selecting classic glamour is often difficult. Deciding on Details - Almost every bride knows that a great wedding begins with fabulous details ...

Pink Wedding Invitations for Valentine’s Day Wedding Celebration | Valentine’s Day may be months away, but if you’re planning to have a wedding on that special romantic holiday then now is the time to be getting your invitations chosen and to be making important decisions about how to incorporate that theme into your special day. Let’s look at some ideas. Pink: The Perfect Color ...

Solid Color Wedding Invitations for Your Personality | Color choices and your personality may be closely related. Psychological research has shown that different colors have different affects on our feelings and that the colors we are most attracted to says a lot about who we are. For example, fans of the color gray may be middle-of-the-road folks who try to stay in neutral in disputes ...

Celebrating Summer with Bright Blue Wedding Invitations | Just a few short weeks ago, the temperatures were warm, the sun was bright, and the sky was almost always a dazzling shade of blue. Then those glorious days of summer started to fade into fall. Of course, it won’t be long before they return. Whether you’re having a summer wedding or you just want to celebrate those blue skies, choosing ...

Having a Green Theme for Your Spring Wedding | While the weather may be getting colder and snow flakes may be just around the corner, spring isn’t far away and if you’re planning a spring wedding then now is the time to start making your wedding invitation choices. A great theme for spring weddings, particularly in March or April, is the color green. Remember spring ...

Chocolate Wedding Invitations to Match Your Chocolate Wedding Favors | Who doesn’t love chocolate? Well, there may be a few people out there who aren’t crazy over this scrumptious concoction, but most women and men definitely have a weakness for this tasty treat. Plus, the latest news is that a little dark chocolate can be good for your health. Why are we talking about ...



Sophisticated yet Unique Wedding Invitation Ideas

Formal and semi-formal weddings are usually preceded by equally formal or semi-formal wedding invitations. However, just because your wedding invitation exudes sophistication and elegance, doesn’t mean it can’t also be a unique expression of your personality!

Sophisticated and Unique Twists on Tradition

Monograms are a traditional element of many formal wedding invitations, often incorporating the first initial of the bride and groom. Today, monograms can be created to give a traditional wedding invitation a modern twist. For example, consider using an elegant, swooping font with the initials intertwined or joined by an ornate ampersand. Also, use your monogram as an opportunity to continue a color or introduce an accent color. For example, use embossed scarlet lettering to coordinate with a scarlet-lined envelope.

Another way to play with tradition, yet retain a sophisticated wedding invitation look, is to infuse a classic design with bold colors. For example, if your wedding invitation is surrounded by a simple striped border, consider making the border magenta, fuchsia, or purple for a pop of unexpected color that still exudes sophistication.

Sophisticated and Unique Wedding Invitation Colors

There are several very trendy color combinations that, when used properly, will transform a formal wedding invitation into a modern, yet sophisticated delight. For example, gold can be used in a variety of ways and is both cutting-edge and elegant. You can incorporate gold as an accent color; for instance, you can choose wedding invitations with a gold engraved insignia or design and gold-lined envelopes. You could also incorporate gold as your main color by choosing wedding invitations printed on luxurious gold paper.

Another unique twist on a modern color combination is using steel gray with accents of robin’s egg blue or raspberry red. This elegant yet modern wedding invitation color scheme deviates from the common chocolate brown and blue theme, ensuring your wedding invitations remain unique and sophisticated. You could attach an organza steel gray ribbon and use envelopes lined in the accent color, either robin’s egg blue or raspberry red. You could even venture to have bridesmaids wear steel gray dresses with a robin’s egg blue or raspberry red sash.

Sophisticated and Unique Wedding Invitation Formats

Don’t overlook your wedding invitation shape and packaging. There are several options available that transform ordinary wedding invitations into extraordinary yet sophisticated creations. For example, you might select square or z-fold wedding invitations, yet choose a scripted font to retain formality. These shapes lend themselves to elegant embellishments, such as colored beads, a dusting of gold or silver glitter, or an embossed monogram.

Pocket wedding invitations also exude sophistication, yet are still unique in presentation. The pocket can be a darker color, but doesn’t have to be black. You could choose a deep purple for the pocket and ivory wedding invitations with a deep purple brocade design to complement the pocket.

Just because you choose to have a formal wedding doesn’t mean you must relinquish your unique personality and surrender to tradition. As long as you don’t overwhelm your wedding invitations with bold colors and competing patterns, your wedding invitations will emerge sophisticated and unique, just like you.