What Your Wedding Colors Reveal About Your 'Couple Personality,' According To Professional Planner
Choose the right colors to help set the mood for your special day.
pixelshot | Canva Picking out your wedding colors can be tricky. Not only are there so many to choose from, but you will want to make sure your choices complement each other. When choosing your colors, your best bet is to stick to three.
There's a lot of reasoning behind wedding colors. The history books tell us that across cultures, colors were chosen for marriages based on their symbolic meanings, for example, red was worn in Eastern countries for weddings as a source of good luck.
The first color to consider is your dominant color. This will be the color that is most seen throughout your wedding, such as on your invitations, attendants' attire, flowers, and decorations.
Your second color is the subordinate color. This color should complement the dominant color. This color will be seen in most aspects of your wedding, such as in details on the invitations, table settings, and some decorations.
The third color is the accent color. This color should blend well with both the dominant and subordinate colors. The accent colors will only be seen in small details of your wedding, such as flowers or accessories.
Picking wedding colors is an important part of creating the overall feel of your wedding. Certain colors contain visual cues that can trigger responses and feelings for guests.
The dominant color will be the most powerful. Below is a list of dominant colors and their most common responses from Pantone.
What your wedding colors reveal about your 'couple personality,' according to professional planner:
1. Bright red
Exciting, energizing, and seductive.
2. Bright pink
Exciting, happy, and hot.
3. Light pink
Romantic, soft, and sweet.
4. Mauve
Soft, subdued, and quiet.
5. Burgundy
Rich, elegant, and refined.
6. Terracotta
Earthy, warm, and wholesome.
7. Orange
Fun, childlike, and happy.
8. Peach
Nurturing, soft, and fuzzy.
9. Light yellow
Cheerful, happy, and soft.
10. Bright yellow
Enlightening, cheerful, and friendly.
11. Cream
Smooth, rich, and warm.
12. Light blue
Calm, quiet, and peaceful.
13. Teal blue
Pleasing, rich, and classy.
14. Navy
Credible, basic, and classic.
15. Bright green
Fresh, grass, and lively.
16. Dark green
Nature, trustworthy, and refreshing
17. Lime
Tart, acidic, and refreshing.
18. White
Pure, clean, and innocent.
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19. Black
Powerful, elegant, and mysterious.
20. Gray
Classic, cool, and corporate.
21. Silver
Classic, cool, and expensive.
22. Gold
Warm, opulent, and radiant.
Knowing how to mix colors — and the meanings behind your favorite shades — can make your special day more personal and more vibrant.
There's a lot more science to colors than we think. People even attach emotions to certain colors. One study that spanned 30 countries found that 51% of people associate black with sadness, 68% associate red with love, and 52% associate yellow with joy or happiness.
No matter what colors you incorporate into your wedding, or the meaning and reasoning behind them, the most important thing is that you're marrying the person you love.
I wish you a lifetime of happiness, and a very colorful life together.
Elizabeth Corr is a wedding expert and former contributor to GalTime.