Opinions please!

kathyriddle920

Hi, my fiance and I are getting married married 10/10/10 in the NC mountains outside of a beautiful farm house.  Here are pictures of my dress:
http://www.amymichelson.com/popup_grace.html
http://wedding-pictures.onewed.com/edgy/files/images/1042920/amy-michelson-grace-wedding-dress-low-back.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FueFCXOxhcQ/SuLguBE-VLI/AAAAAAAABbU/tZd25m7qd04/s400/AmyMichelsonGrace.jpg

Now, I've been searching for wedding colors for the past two days,  and I think I may have come up with something.  I would like for the bridesmaids to wear gold dresses with deep plum accents (maybe the shoes or a ribbon), and I want the groomsmen to wear gray tuxes with the deep plum vests and ties. I want my fiance to wear a latte or tan tux with the deep plum vest and tie. Our flowers of choice are sunflowers.
Here you can find our venue:
http://stoneyhollowfarm.net/stoneyhollowfarm/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=45
it doesn't have a picture that shows where we are having the reception (which will be indoors in the large living area), but it'll give you an idea.

I like anything that is unique and different, becaue I want my wedding to stand out.  For our reception, I think I will add navy in the mix here and there (maybe?)
I'm thinking plum tablecloths with champagne/cream toppers, navy napkins, silver chargers, sunflowers with lanterns for centerpieces, gold chairs.

I guess I am kind of going with an elegant country/vintage vibe for the whole shebang.  Do you think the colors I have chosen will work?  Or am I crazy?  I can picture it in my head, and in my head it looks lovely, but I guess I need some assurance.  Sorry for the long post, I'm up for any suggestions!

SarahPLiz

I would go with plum dresses with gold accents (like a sash) or just gold in the bouquets. Gold is a really hard color for a lot of people to look good in, as it is not flattering to a lot of skin tones. However, a darker plum color can be slimming and also complements many more skin tones.

gottahavashorti

Ditto Sarah, purple dresses might work better.  And let your FI choose his attire and the GM's attire.  Other than that, sounds good to me.

bablingbrooke

Gold is a color where a little goes a long way and is probably best as an accent, like in trim or shoes.  

banana468

Remember, just like you chose your dress, your FI gets to choose his attire.

For the BMs, I'd opt for plum as well - and make sure you're choosing a color that looks great on them. I'd accent with gold but I wouldn't make it the focal color either.

megk8oz

Ditto the other ladies, I think the with at least the attire, the gold and purple should be switched. Gold is an awesome accent color, and deep purple (Like a plum or eggplant color) is pretty much flattering to any skin tone and body type (The wrong shade of gold could very easily make a person look heavier).