Color Palette Help

[Deleted User] · February 2015

Hello All! I'm trying to decide between the following color palettes for my early November wedding: Aqua and blue with pink; yellow and a mix of standard and brighter pinks. The bright palette seems cheery, but may be harsh on the eyes. My fiancé prefers softer colors, but says he will be fine with whatever palette I choose. I'd appreciate any input!
Although I'm having fall nuptials, I prefer spring and summer colors. The wedding will be in central AZ, so the weather will probably be mild. Thank you for your help!

doeydo · February 2015

Below are some pictures of what your color palette might look like if you went with what you are currently thinking of:

http://theeverylastdetail.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Eclectic-Pink-and-Blue-Oceanside-Wedding-1.jpg

http://www.allfreediyweddings.com/master_images/aqua-pink-yellow-collage.jpg

http://heyweddinglady.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/03-sweeter-than-candy-pastel-valentines-day-wedding-inspiration-maru-photography-hey-wedding-lady.jpg

http://sbchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/aqua_pink_wedding.jpg

http://wedding-pictures-04.onewed.com/12978/colorful-vibrant-outdoor-wedding-fun-vibe-fuschia-aqua-bridesmaids-dresses-colorful-bridal-bouquet-flowers-orange-chinese-lanterns__full.JPG

http://www.crazyforus.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/color-series-5-turquoise-pink-yellow.jpg

http://eylanderphotography.com/files/2013/07/Lopez-Island-Community-Center-Wedding-23.jpg

http://static.weddingchicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/twc-post-b.jpg

http://www.alohaislandweddings.com/shazimages/Wedding008.JPG

If that is too bright for you and your FI, maybe you could add in some more neutral colours such as grey or tone down the colors or something. Examples:

http://www.wedding-journey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/silver-champagne-and-turquoise-blue-tabescape-with-pink-white-and-yellow-floral-centerpieces.jpg

http://www.brides.com/images/2013_bridescom/Editorial_Images/05/vineyard-wedding-lavender-pink-grey/Large/vineyard-wedding-lavender-pink-grey-reception-table.jpg

http://isa2.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/submissions/uploads/info@simplybloomphotography.com/33261/hannah_brian_277$!600x.jpg

http://sbchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kirstenellis0081.jpg

http://o.aolcdn.com/smp/is/wp-content/submissions/uploads/photo@corbingurkin.com/23457/2011_frenchs_point_inspiration_0008$!215x.jpg

antoto · February 2015

I'm in AZ as well. I feel like we can get away with summer colors pretttty much year round. Go with whatever colors you want. If your FI really hates a paticular color just see if you can find a similar hue which is lighter.

CJandRyan · February 2015

What if you used lighter shades with pops of brighter color? For example, use a pale yellow with pops of hot pink or a pastel aqua with pops of hot pink and deep blue. This way you're still using those bright summery colors but it's not overwhelming and FI gets pastels.

novella1186 · February 2015

I agree with PP, I think it would be pretty if you did pops of bright colors with some softer, more subdued colors so it's not too overwhelming.

What I did to finally decide on a color palette was my sister and I went to the hardware store and pulled paint chips of every single color I liked. Then we sat down and spread all the paint chips out on a table. I narrowed down the 1 or 2 colors I HAD to have and then started weeding out the colors that looked really awful with those.

I ended up with different shades of pale pink, coral, white, and little accents of gold.

Here are some color palettes that might give you some ideas:

[Deleted User] · March 2015

Thank you so much for your wonderful ideas! These are so helpful and give me a lot of options I hadn't thought of!

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