28 Creative Ways to Add Color to Your Wedding!

By The Perfect Palette - May 15, 2014 -

As a girl who successfully planned all the details of my wedding in about 10 different color palettes before actually committing to "the one", let’s just say that I've spent a lot of time dreaming about all the ways that you can use color to bring your wedding to life! From apple green to indigo, there's seriously about a billion pretty ways to add a splash of color to your day. And guess what? Today I've decided to share just a few of my all time favorites! From bouquets to bridesmaid dresses, you're about to get your daily dose of color!

1. Set Up a Colorful Dessert Display

Canary Grey Photography via Confetti Pop

2. Ditch the All White Cake

White Rabbit Studios via Style Me Pretty

3. Tint the Traditional Champagne Toast with a Hint of Color

Mathieu Photography via Wedding Chicks

4. Put a Bow on It!

via How About Orange

5. Cake Toppers and Blooms Go a Long Way!

Cake Topper by Better Off Wed

6. Serve a Signature Cocktail in Your Chosen Colors

via Granny Marmalade

7. Ditch the Traditional White Wedding Gown

8. Hang Colorful Ribbons at the Reception

Photo by Corbin Gurkin via 100 Layer Cake

9. Slip into a Pair of Colorful Heels

Captured by Kate Photography via Style Me Pretty

10. Brighten Up Your Boutonnieres 

Vitalic Photography via Wedding Chicks

11. Mix & Match Your Bridesmaid Dresses

Eric Kelley Photography via Southern Weddings

12. Dress Up Your Drinks with Colorful Striped Straws
  Trebellaaz
13. Perk Up Your Place Settings! Erin McGinn Photography via Style Me Pretty
14. Opt for a Colorful Backdrop via Wed Over Heels
15. Incorporate Color into Your Ceremony Seating Ryan Ray Photo Events of Love and Splendor via Style Me Pretty
16. Add Color to Your Wedding Tables with a Vivid Runner Jose Villa Photography Laurie Arons Special Events  Floral Design by Kathleen Deery Design

17. Incorporate Pops of Color into Your Tablescapes The Cream Event via Ruffled 
18. Brighten Up Your Bouquets

19. Get Colorful with Your Wedding Food & Drink KT Merry via Style Me Pretty 
20. Say 'Thank You' in a Color Way  Lucy B Photography via The LoveLuxe Blog
21. Be Different! Chiavari chairs in poppy red? Yes, please! KT Merry via Style Me Pretty 
22. Accent with Colorful Decor

via Shop Sweet Lulu
23. Yard Games Anyone? Photo by Mike Duisterhof of Woman's Day
24. Mix Color into Your Floral Arrangements via Late Afternoon Blog
25. Don't Forget Your Alters & Aisles. Get Colorful! Junebug Company Sweet Sunday Events via Green Wedding Shoes
26. Colorful Balloons Make Great Photo Opportunities! via Amber Housley Two Tone Balloons: Photo by Jocelyn Noel Photography via A Subtle Revelry 
27. Consult With Your Caterer to Create a Colorful Menu Trent Bailey Photography via Dust Jacket Attic
28. When in Doubt, Just Add Confetti! Amanda Watson Photography, Cake by Madison's on Main, Styled by Emerson Events via Ruffled

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Chrissy Arpie Ott

Chrissy Arpie Ott is the founder of The Perfect Palette. Since its launch in 2008, The Perfect Palette has been the go-to color resource for couples who dream of a unique, creative and colorful wedding day.

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