Pantone Color of the Year for 2015: Marsala!
If you follow me on Instagram, then you probably saw the little post that I made about Pantone's recent announcement of their Color of the Year for 2015! Pantone has chosen Marsala as their top color, you guys! And while I have seen mixed reviews about this color choice, I thought I'd start this week off right by showing you my favorite way to use this shade.
For weddings, Marsala works really nicely with blush and gray tones like I'm showing here. It's a rich and flavorful shade that's perfect for creating a romantic setting. Flattering against many skin tones, this sultry and subtle shade proves to be a great “go-to” color for weddings.
Now, I will say that I tend to gravitate towards a slightly deeper version of the original swatch. I personally prefer a richer version of Marsala. And so that's what I'm showing you today.
Decidedly dramatic, the rich and full-bodied red-brown Marsala will definitely be a color that many couples will choose for their 2015 wedding. There's a certain organic nature to it, but at the same time, it can easily convey glamour and luxury.
It reminds me of red wine. And well, any color that reminds me of wine has to be a good one. Right? So what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Oh, and stay tuned because I have lots of color palettes in mind that incorporate Marsala in ways that you might not have considered.
Centerpiece: Florals by Tamara Menges Designs Christa Elyce Photography Planning by Two Be Wed via Burnett's Boards // Heels: Weddingomania // Table Number: Alixann Loosle Photography via Southern Weddings // Invitation: Sage Nines Event Production Elisa Bricker Photography via 100 Layer Cake // Place Setting + Pink Heels: Catherine Marciniak Photography Style Perfect Weddings + Events via Ruffled // Cake: by Luscious Layers Kina Wicks Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs // Centerpiece: Jen Huange Photography Styling by Magnolia Rouge Florals by Fleuriste via Grey Likes Weddings // Place Setting + Ribbon: Concept + Styling by Ashley Nicole Photos by Lani Elias Fine Art Photography via Magnolia Rouge
It reminds me of red wine. And well, any color that reminds me of wine has to be a good one. Right? So what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Oh, and stay tuned because I have lots of color palettes in mind that incorporate Marsala in ways that you might not have considered.
Centerpiece: Florals by Tamara Menges Designs Christa Elyce Photography Planning by Two Be Wed via Burnett's Boards // Heels: Weddingomania // Table Number: Alixann Loosle Photography via Southern Weddings // Invitation: Sage Nines Event Production Elisa Bricker Photography via 100 Layer Cake // Place Setting + Pink Heels: Catherine Marciniak Photography Style Perfect Weddings + Events via Ruffled // Cake: by Luscious Layers Kina Wicks Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs // Centerpiece: Jen Huange Photography Styling by Magnolia Rouge Florals by Fleuriste via Grey Likes Weddings // Place Setting + Ribbon: Concept + Styling by Ashley Nicole Photos by Lani Elias Fine Art Photography via Magnolia Rouge
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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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