There are many shades of pink that will complement traditional autumn colors for October.
While pink is not a common color choice for October weddings, there is nothing wrong with being different. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many brides choose pink to commemorate the cause and carry it throughout the theme in support of survivors and those dealing with the disease. Even if this cause is not the purpose behind the pink, there are many beautiful ways to incorporate the color into a wedding.
Instructions
1. Choose various shades of pink or just one that will carry through the entire wedding. Make a note of these colors for future reference. Research each one to ensure the colors are true and there will be enough vendors who will recognize them. For example, certain shades may look attractive, but are specific to a paint manufacturer and the color is not normally used in the wedding industry. These steps will avoid frustration later on. For example, many wedding vendors will recognize dusty rose or baby pink, but not more elaborate names and tones. The more varied the tones, the more difficult the decor coordination will be, hence wedding colors are generally paired down to only a few.
2. Select a shade of brown to use in collaboration with the aforementioned pinks. In the wedding industry, chocolate brown and espresso are extremely common, so they may serve as excellent choices to offset the pink. Brown is also a common color for autumn weddings and will ground the brightness of the pink. Complete the same process for the ivory or other accent color.
3. Focus the colors in areas pertaining to where they will be used in the wedding itself. Block out areas on a chart where the colors will be used to ensure appropriate color balancing in the overall color scheme. For example, decide if the bridesmaids will wear pink or brown and coordinate all elements of the decor after this major color choice. Choose brown for the linens if the girls are wearing pink or vice versa. Ensure the bridesmaids dresses stand out and the linens blend into the venue.
4. Coordinate all the shades of pink desired into the floral bouquets and decorations. The dresses, flowers and decor are the real elements that dictate the color scheme. The flowers could be all different shades of pink including ones verging on orange to smooth the transition for a fall wedding. The tablecloths could be ivory, the dresses could be brown and the flowers could all be shades of pink. Arrange centerpieces with plentiful large blooms in soft pinks and oranges and they will all work together.
5. Wear pink accessories as the bride. They will stand out as she is the main focal point for the entire event. Use luxurious materials and fabrics such as satin or brocade to enrich the soft pinks. Consider rich tones such as fuchsia or dusty rose as they both have an impact, but will work with browns and oranges. Use pink only for special reasons such as the wedding favors if it becomes difficult to match the other color choices or if the venue clashes with the shades.
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