What do you think of a Hot Pink and Black color scheme for a summer 2014 wedding?

ntaylor86 · January 2014

I love the colors hot pink and black, but I don't want my wedding to look too teenish! We are having candlelit evening wedding in July, and I am in my late 20's.. Is hot pink and black to bold for a romantic candlelit wedding? What are some great color schemes for this type of wedding?! It's also an outdoor ceremony on the lake.

jdluvr06 · January 2014

I think it would look nice as long as you don't over do it. Maybe add another neutral color, like white or grey, and use that and the black with small splashes of hot pink.

doeydo · January 2014

I think it could turn out nice. I highly recommend Pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/search/boards/?q=hot%20pink%20and%20black%20wedding

aurorajanette · January 2014

You need to do what feels best to you. Only you can decide what is right or wrong. However, since you ask... when I saw the title, the first thing I thought of was a sweet 16 party. If you do hot pink and black and don't want it to come off like you're a teenager, just be really subtle in how you incorporate the colors. Don't have everything in hot pink and black.

ntaylor86 · January 2014

Okay thanks! I think I will throw in ivory since that is my wedding dress color!

ntaylor86 · January 2014

You have a point aurora! So would it be too much to have the moh in hot pink and the bridesmaids in black?

s-aries8990 · January 2014

Yeah, it can be done, just be careful.

And no zebra print.

JCbride2015 · January 2014

I think hot pink looks fantastic with cobalt or navy blue. Could you switch out the black for a deep blue, or keep the black and add cobalt blue as a third color? I really dislike the black/pink/ivory trifecta (it also reminds me of sweet 16), but I think subbing blue or just adding it in would help freshen things up.

delujm0 · January 2014

s-aries8990 said:

Yeah, it can be done, just be careful.

And no zebra print.

i was just going to say the exact same thing about zebra print.

ntaylor86 · January 2014

I won't do zebra print! But I may replace the black for the cobalt blue... Keep the ideas coming! I'm in need of serious help!

KickAssMOH · January 2014

My best friend's wedding was hot pink and black. Our dresses were hot pink with a thick black sash. It wasn't my cup of tea, but they were her favorite colors so I kept my mouth shut. This was back when we were in our early twenties... and I feel like that color combo does give off more of a younger vibe than other color pallettes might. That being said, her gown was beautiful - very young, fun, and modern. Her flowers were really pretty and her wedding was upscale/rustic/candle-lit and felt romantic.

JennyColada · January 2014

ntaylor86 said:
You have a point aurora! So would it be too much to have the moh in hot pink and the bridesmaids in black?

I think this depends on many things. Hot pink is a very youthful and vibrant color, and it clashes with many people's skin tones. It doesn't strike me as a very "elegant" color for a MOH, but that should be a personal choice as it's your day.

jdluvr06 · January 2014

I think hot pink looks fantastic with cobalt or navy blue. Could you switch out the black for a deep blue, or keep the black and add cobalt blue as a third color? I really dislike the black/pink/ivory trifecta (it also reminds me of sweet 16), but I think subbing blue or just adding it in would help freshen things up.

Ooh I bet a it would be pretty with blue.

grumbledore · January 2014

ntaylor86 said:

I love the colors hot pink and black, but I don't want my wedding to look too teenish! We are having candlelit evening wedding in July, and I am in my late 20's.. Is hot pink and black to bold for a romantic candlelit wedding? What are some great color schemes for this type of wedding?! It's also an outdoor ceremony on the lake.

Truthfully, I don't like hot pink/black for weddings. It's not romantic looking to me, it's jarring. But that's just my opinion.

Inkdancer · January 2014

Gentle candlelight in the evening seems to have a very different atmosphere from the boldness of bright pink and black. There's nothing wrong with the colors, but definitely consider whether you want a soft, romantic gathering or a bright, fun party.

ntaylor86 · January 2014

Hmm.. I have a lot to think about.. I want a romantic, elegant, candlelit feel, not a party all night feel!

JennyColada · January 2014

What if fabrics focused on black/ivory and you did pops of hot pink via bright flowers, table runners, accessories, shoes, etc?

jdluvr06 · January 2014

I think it just depends on how you do it. Like if you had black tablecloths and center pieces with pink flowers I don't think that it would be jarring and would give you the romantic feel you're going for.

Cookie Pusher · January 2014

My friends had a black/hot pink wedding a few year ago. BMs wore black dresses, GM wore black tuxes. Flowers were hot pink carnations. They did black tableclothes. Their cake was iced white with black accents. It looked quite nice, and the hot pink wasn't totally in your face.

PrettyGirlLost · January 2014

grumbledore said:

ntaylor86 said:

I love the colors hot pink and black, but I don't want my wedding to look too teenish! We are having candlelit evening wedding in July, and I am in my late 20's.. Is hot pink and black to bold for a romantic candlelit wedding? What are some great color schemes for this type of wedding?! It's also an outdoor ceremony on the lake.

Truthfully, I don't like hot pink/black for weddings. It's not romantic looking to me, it's jarring. But that's just my opinion.

Hate to say it, but hot pink and black scream 80's prom, not wedding to me.

cupcait927 · January 2014

I agree with PPs about switching out the black for a darker blue. And maybe softening the pink a little. I like the idea of using ivory and blue/black that has been suggested and just touches of pink to give it a more adult, romantic feel.

MrsDeRuyter87 · January 2014

I agree with PP's make your color "scheme" black and ivory with small pops of hot pink. Black and ivory are very classic beautiful colors. The pops could be things like...hot pink flowers on your wedding cake, pink sashes on the BM's dresses, one or two hot pink flowers in the bouquets, but for the most part stick to black and ivory I think the adult side of you will be very satisfied with that! Happy Planning!

OliveOilsMom · January 2014

ntaylor86 said:

You have a point aurora! So would it be too much to have the moh in hot pink and the bridesmaids in black?

Please rethink that! If you keep the hot pink (which count me into the lighten the hot pink category), that is an extrememly hard color to wear. I know that I would look like a ghost in that color! Let your BMs and MOH wear the nuetral color that you choose (black or Navy), then have the bright pink flowers be their pop of color. This is what I did, I would have liked my girls to wear green dresses, but I want the dress to potentially be worn again. So they all picked out platinum colored gowns and my flowers had lots of orange and green in them. It got my desired color scheme, but in more nuetral gowns. And one BM wore the dress a few weeks later!

BMoreBride6 · January 2014

well in the end it is totally up to you but as soon as I read the title of your post all of I could think of was "My Super Sweet Sixteen!" and thought of zebra print. I agree that I think Navy and bright pink would be much nicer. The black and hot pink just don't say soft, romantic, elegance.

JCbride2015 · January 2014

Try some of these for ideas:

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=cobalt pink wedding

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=navy pink wedding

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=blue pink wedding colors

missmo14 · January 2014

Our wedding colours are black, hot pink and bling/silver. We are not having a bridal party so noone will be wearing hot pink.

For our reception we are having black linen with pink table runners and pink feather *gasp* centrepieces. We are also having pink uplighting and marquee lights. It fits in with our theme and we love it. Its not for everybody, so just find the colour combination that works for you and go with it.

HaileyDancingbear · January 2014

I personally think hot pink and black is a very in your face, teenager-ish color scheme. If you're not willing to change colors, use mainly black and ivory with touches of pink to avoid it looking over the top, and DON'T dress your BM's in hot pink, it's not a very flattering color so a lot of your BM's might feel uncomfortable wearing it. I'd have them wear black dresses and you can put pink in the bouquets.

If you're willing to tweak your color palette so it looks more romantic (Pink and black to me is more night club than romantic dinner) do you think you could try a navy blue and a softer pink, like a dusty rose color? I think more subdued colors would fit the romantic feel you're going for better.

16maybeless · January 2014

I went to a hot-pink-and-black wedding that was really nicely done. The bride carried black and white anemones, and black, white, and gray were definitely the main colors (with lots of chevron print, and the venue had a black-and-white checkerboard tile floor). Then there were tiny, tiny pops of hot pink: bows on favor boxes, a couple of hot pink peonies in the centerpieces, hot pink font on the headers in the programs. I thought it looked fun and modern without looking like an '80s prom. I think the brightest color works as a complement when used sparingly.

KittyKaty20 · January 2014

missmo14 said:

Our wedding colours are black, hot pink and bling/silver. We are not having a bridal party so noone will be wearing hot pink. For our reception we are having black linen with pink table runners and pink feather *gasp* centrepieces. We are also having pink uplighting and marquee lights. It fits in with our theme and we love it. Its not for everybody, so just find the colour combination that works for you and go with it.

You are right here-as you are a Vegas Bride, and hot pink/black is PERFECT for a party-all-night-city vibe.

OP is outdoors, lakeside, candlelit. Polar opposite. I think blue would look amazing with the pink, as would grey, or even lighter pink. Blue in July is always nice, IMO.

ntaylor86 · January 2014

Okay we are thinking either the blue or silver with the hot pink accents! Thanks everyone!

BMoreBride6 · January 2014

ntaylor86 said:

Okay we are thinking either the blue or silver with the hot pink accents! Thanks everyone!

I think blue, gray/silver, and pink would be really pretty!

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