Coordinating Flowers With Colors

Your wedding colors are an expression of yourself. Just like the bridesmaid dresses the bridal attendants wear, the flowers you have at your wedding and reception should reflect and complement your wedding colors well. Flowers come in many colors and varieties, and a little careful planning will ensure that your flowers enhance the entire wedding experience.

For many brides, the bridesmaid dresses are the simplest reflection of the wedding colors. Ask your dress provider for fabric swatches from each different color of material used to make the bridesmaid dresses. These swatches can be taken to whoever is planning your wedding, or to the florist, to help you determine which flowers will look best with your chosen colors. Additionally, if you have a larger swath of fabric, it is a good idea to set it up as a backdrop for sample flowers, to see if they complement each other.

Real flowers add a beautiful, elegant touch. They also perfume the wedding celebration. It is a good idea to create a test bouquet of the desired flowers, to be sure that the fragrances go well together. Also, if the wedding is held in a small, intimate setting, you do not want to choose flowers whose scents overwhelm the proceedings. Very fragrant flowers work better outdoors, or in a large hall or church with adequate ventilation.

Green, naturally, complements any flowers. It is the color of leaves, stems and grass, and so looks good with most flower arrangements. If you have more than one color, such as blue and white, flowers of different shades of blue can add variety, while still complementing the wedding party. Mix white flowers into these floral arrangements as well. Adding colors like hot pink to the arrangement can add accents, even if they are not your wedding colors.

Hot pink accents go well with deep reds and dark greens as well. Another bright color that adds accent layers is lime green. While most people won't choose lime green as a color, it looks attractive added among flowers chosen for weddings with purple, white and/or yellow themes.

One color to watch for in a flower arrangement is deep purple. This color can actually recede when placed amongst other blooms. While they work well outside, if you plan to use them indoors, it is important to make sure the room or church is well lit, in order to make sure they are visible.