Many couples envision their wedding in themes, and most often one of the first things they settle on is the colour scheme of the event. Reflected on the invitations, the tables, floral arrangements and even the bridesmaids’ dresses, colour may very well be a central theme that a wedding is built upon.
One of the more useful designers’ tools you can use to help shape your decision is the colour wheel. Available at any arts and crafts store, you can use this adjustable paper guide to help with your colour pairings.
Selection by Analogous Colours:
3 colours that are adjacent to each other on the wheel are analogous. Picking a main colour of blue would mean that the accompanying analogous colours are Blue Violet and Blue Green. The scheme is most often found in nature and are most pleasing to the eye; use this when you want to really enhance your primary hue.
Selection by Complementary Colours:
Choose a colour you want on the wheel and draw a straight line across. Whatever that’s lying at the end of it is your complementary colour. People follow this scheme because the contrast is attention-grabbing but not too painful on the eyes. In fact, it’s thought to complete each other, as does a marriage!
Keep in mind that you can use your colour wheel even after the wedding – it will be handy when you start planning for your new home and its decor!
