Peculiarities
Coral is a combination of three shades: red, orange and pink. For a long time, this color has been considered a symbol of longevity, romance in relationships and maiden purity. Designers are happy to use it in the design of a wedding celebration.
Unlike bright shades, it is more pleasing to the eye, and the rich color palette inspires extravagant and original solutions. Coral is a universal color. It goes with many shades. Depending on the saturation, it conveys a different mood.
Various shades of coral are used in wedding decorations:
- salmon;
- light shade of peach;
- lilac-pink;
- watermelon;
- pale pink;
- red-orange;
- terracotta.
In each combination, the shade creates a special atmosphere:
- Coral is great for a summer wedding, especially in combination with white, blue, bright yellow;
- Adding a turquoise hue to a coral palette is a great solution for a nautical-themed wedding;
- Shades of green (emerald, pistachio or mint) will refresh the celebration;
- Looks very elegant and solemn in combination with classic black;
- The tandem of coral and beige is harmonious;
- Cream shades combined with pale pink will create a calm atmosphere.
Advice! When decorating a classic wedding, you can stick to the elegant combination of coral and gold.
Summary
Decorating a wedding in coral color will suit any couple, the main thing is to use it correctly. You can make the celebration romantic and sweet or formal and solemn. In any case, it will be remembered by both the newlyweds and their guests; you just need to apply your own imagination and taste to the design.
Yulia Dushevnaya
Wedding sorceress
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Bride's image
Throughout the celebration, the eyes of the guests will be focused on the newlyweds. Creating a spectacular image for the bride is the main task during the preparation of the ceremony. It is very important to choose a harmonious and stylish outfit that will highlight the beauty of its owner.
The chosen shades should be combined with each other and reflect the taste of the bride. Light fabrics are used as material for a wedding dress:
- chiffon;
- taffeta;
- tulle;
- organza;
- atlas.
The original version in coral color is suitable for dreamy and romantic girls. The dress can be decorated with embroidery, a beautiful belt, and bows.
A string of coral is used as decoration. Makeup and manicure should be done in delicate lilac-pink shades. The delicate look will be complemented by a hairstyle in the Greek style.
An outfit in a bright watermelon or red-orange color will suit an emotional and courageous bride. Shoes and accessories must be kept in muted colors.
A coral, pink or peach colored dress can be replaced with a classic white one. In this case, all emphasis is concentrated on the details. You can choose shoes or hair accessories in coral color. A veil in a pale pink or light purple shade looks beautiful.
Bouquet
Coral gives florists unlimited possibilities. The bride's bouquet is decorated with a bow, ribbons, feathers or imitation precious stones to match the main color of the wedding.
For a wedding bouquet, choose flowers of the desired shade:
- roses;
- peonies;
- amaryllis;
- orchids;
- tulips;
- gerberas.
For a coral wedding, brides often purchase plain bouquets. You can diversify the color scheme using white, blue or cream shades. Interspersed with bright greenery look beautiful in a bouquet.
The combination of coral and yellow in a floral arrangement is suitable for girls who love to surprise and strive to be different from others. For a themed wedding, you can create flowers from fabric.
Coral bridal bouquet
For florists, coral color is an opportunity to show unlimited flights of imagination both in composition and with decor. Ribbons, imitation stones, and feathers in the style of a wedding are suitable for the latter. Flowers such as gerberas, orchids or irises will fit perfectly into the bride's bouquet.
When decorating a coral wedding, you can often find bouquets of a single color style. If you want to diversify the palette, you can choose blue, white or bright shades, playing on the contrast of colors. An interesting addition would be the presence of greenery in such a bouquet. And with the help of a tandem of yellow and coral, the bride will be able to demonstrate her individuality and desire to stand out from the crowd, independence from the opinions of others. If the wedding is planned in a thematic spirit, you can use flowers from scrap materials for additional ambiance.
Groom image
Men rarely agree to try on a coral suit voluntarily. In this case, white, black, blue or gray are chosen as the base color.
A coral jacket looks interesting in combination with stylish white or cream-colored trousers. The groom's vest can also be made in coral shades. Brave men can wear a salmon or pale orange shirt to the ceremony.
A bright bowtie, tie, cufflinks, neckerchief or boutonniere are added to a classic suit. The latter is created in the same color scheme and style as the bride's bouquet.
Advice! When tailoring a suit to order, dense textured fabrics are used.
The main thing is that the image is in harmony with the bride’s outfit, and that the man feels comfortable in it.
Groom in coral style
The option with a coral suit is suitable only for out-of-the-box and courageous men, of whom there are few in nature. You can choose a white, black, gray or blue shade as the base for a traditional suit.
If a man has a daring and bold character, you can create an image with a salmon or coral shirt against the background of a white or black three-piece suit. When sewing a suit, it is best to use fabrics with a dense texture and a plain version.
If the suit is chosen in a classic style, you can support the theme of the celebration with the help of accessories, for example, cufflinks, a tie or a boutonniere. the last option should be a mini version of the bride's bouquet. The main task of the stylist is to create holistic images that are in harmony with each other. In which both the groom and the bride will be comfortable throughout the celebration.
Dresses for witnesses and guests
When all the invited guests choose clothes in coral tones, the wedding looks especially elegant.
Bridesmaid dresses can be made to order. The combination of light material with contrasting details of a deep coral shade looks beautiful.
The groom's friends wear bright shirts and bow ties. It is not advisable to wear black traditional suits to a coral wedding. Against the background of light bridesmaid dresses, a black shade will look rather gloomy.
The rest of the guests decorate their outfits with colorful accessories. The presence of a dress code and color style is discussed in advance in the invitations. You can also send cards to guests indicating possible shades of coral with examples, or give coral accessories during the reception at the reception.
Bride style
Pay attention to coral eye shadow and lip gloss. A similar range looks good on brides of the “autumn” color type. When it comes to jewelry, it won’t be difficult for you to choose coral jewelry. In addition, colored hairpins look beautiful in brunette hairstyles.
Banqueting hall
A lot of fabric is used to decorate a wedding hall. For a harmonious visual perception, the main range is diluted with additional shades : yellow, beige, gray, chocolate, blue or green. Bright colors will lift not only the mood, but also the appetite of the guests.
When decorating a wedding hall in coral color, they also take into account the chosen style:
- For a marine-themed wedding, a background made of blue fabric is used, which is complemented with images of corals, seahorses or algae;
- For a traditional ceremony, the hall is decorated in pastel colors. Small details like candles or classic-style furniture covers will add sophistication to the decor. It is better to order candles and other accessories for a themed wedding from one company;
- For a themed celebration in an oriental style, the room is decorated with warm shades of coral, complemented with exotic details (floor vases, soft pillows on chairs) and ethnic ornaments.
Floral arranging is one of the most important components of a coral wedding. To create flower arrangements, it is better to choose lush round bouquets and decorate them with feathers, coral branches and berries.
Idea! If the buffet is held in a tent, then you can decorate the ceiling using paper lanterns, pompoms and balloons.
An outdoor wedding is divided into functional zones using ribbons, garlands or fabric. There should be separate tables with snacks and a candy bar. The photo zone, dance floor and seating area should be located at some distance from the tables.
Additional Tips
Future newlyweds can organize a wedding in coral color on their own, without contacting professional agencies. Since the choice of this shade already proves the presence of taste, you only need to show a little imagination to make the celebration harmonious. In addition to the decor and choice of outfits, you need to pay attention to the following organizational issues:
- Cortege. Ideal if you can make it up from cars in pink, red and orange shades. For the newlyweds, you can rent a limousine of the appropriate color; the rest of the cars are decorated with coral ribbons and flowers.
- Invitations. They are made in the same color scheme that is used for holiday decoration. If you wish, you can attach to each card a card with the optimal shades of outfits for each guest.
- Menu. The decoration of the table will be baked salmon or salmon, which are ideal for the coral color of the decoration. As appetizers, you can make a salad with shrimp or crab sticks, pickled ginger, cold cuts, vinaigrette, etc.
- Candy bar. Sweet treats include cupcakes and donuts with pink cream or icing, marmalade, jelly, ice cream or candies in coral wrappers.
- Cake. The main dessert of the celebration should be multi-tiered; it can be decorated in a gradient style in coral shades or made monochromatic with cream flowers, confectionery beads and openwork patterns.
Interesting! We wrote in detail about delicious, bright and beautiful orange cakes in this article.
Table
Coral color is used not only in the decoration of the ceremony hall, but also in the decor of the wedding table.
If there is a candy bar at the wedding, then coral-colored sweets are used for it: cakes, cupcakes with cream and filling, lollipops and sweets. The treats are placed on a wooden or glass surface, having previously covered it with a beautiful tablecloth. Bright textiles will be an excellent backdrop for white porcelain dishes.
Guests can also serve:
- tartlets with red fish;
- pancakes with caviar;
- shrimps;
- berry ice cream;
- macarons;
- fruits of a suitable shade.
To ensure that drinks match the overall color palette, they are tinted with food coloring. Preference is given to vegetable and fruit smoothies and lemonade. As for alcohol, champagne and liqueurs will fit perfectly into the color scheme.
Cake
To create an exclusive cake for a coral wedding, unusual shapes, mastic, marzipan decorations and a gradient are used.
Using a special elastic paste (marzipan), small copies of the bride and groom are created, which are placed on the top tier of the dessert. The figures are glazed with sugar and chocolate.
In the summer, the cake is decorated with fresh flowers, seasonal fruits or berries : peaches, apricots, strawberries or watermelon.
So that all guests can try the delicacy, they use a version of a cupcake cake. The main part is made small and portioned cakes are added to it. It is important that their number should exceed the number of guests. For decoration, glaze, cream, various sprinkles and decorative patterns are used.
Cupcakes have several advantages over the classic version:
- no need to worry about cutting and cutlery;
- you can order desserts with different fillings and toppings;
- attractive design will delight guests and newlyweds;
- portioned cakes can be taken home as a delicious souvenir.
Wedding color palette
Coral, yellow and gold
The combination of gold and coral is magnificent, no, even perfect.
Coral in tandem with noble, aristocratic gold looks expensive and glamorous. We advise you to take a closer look at this color palette if you are planning a modern wedding in boho style.
Coral and turquoise
We think this color palette is amazing for a spring wedding or a holiday in the first half of summer.
The cool freshness of turquoise and delicate shades of coral seem to reflect the spring changes in nature, when the dull black and white winter colors are replaced by young greenery, gentle sun and flowers on fruit trees. For a wedding in the Rustic style, you can find many ideas in this color scheme. And if you and your loved one are thinking about a glamorous wedding style: a dress decorated with beads, champagne fountains, magnificent coral peonies in tall crystal vases, turquoise cakes and mojito cocktails - and your idea is realized!
Coral and blue
Still looking for the right color palette for your wedding? How about such a rich and deep combination: navy blue with berry coral?
We really like blue, but you should know that it is a rather difficult color that not all colors can harmonize with. With hot pink and peachy coral, blue looks flattering and dignified. This combo is bright, a little complex, but quite original - definitely worthy of being included in the decor of your wedding venue and in the images of the bride and groom.
Coral and light gray
A current color combination, as it is suitable for most currently popular wedding styles - light gray and delicate coral!
We think this palette is simply created for a spring wedding. Although in both winter and summer you can create a stylish and beautiful celebration with it by adding a third shade that is close to the season. Coral bouquets in the hands of the bride and her bridesmaids and gray jackets of the groom and his friends are a pleasant harmony of shades. Experiment with this color combination when decorating banquet tables and designing a candy bar.
Coral color with pink and crimson
Maximum dose of pink!
Coral and green (light green, greenery)
Fresh, rich shades of green complement coral perfectly and create a stunning palette for a summer wedding!
Can you imagine better colors for an outdoor, garden or tropical wedding? Decorate your holiday with natural materials, create unusual accents from moss, fern leaves or lilies. The groom can wear a stylish light green tie, and the groomsmen why not try on vests or bow ties in the same color. Coral dresses on the bridesmaids - and a bright, summer celebration is ready!
Coral, white and ivory
A combination that focuses all the attention on subtle, stylish coral accents.
Imagine how contrasting coral boutonnieres will look on men's ivory jackets! Combine white and coral flowers to create delicate wedding bouquets and stunning centerpieces for banquet tables. Make a wedding arch from only white flowers and add coral fabric ribbons - it will look tender and romantic. And don't forget about desserts in your chosen colors!
Coral and black
Black is a color that is still not recognized as a wedding color, and its combination with coral is quite unconventional and exceptional. But if you want an impressive and unexpected result, approach this color combination wisely, and you will get a truly impressive effect.
Black should be the accent color on a coral background, you can safely use both dark gray and black and white. This palette will look incredibly beautiful at a wedding at night, at a loft-style party, in a gloomy but stylish or ultra-fashionable room. Dressing your bridesmaids in black dresses is easy! Give them coral bouquets and they will outshine the stars in the night sky with their beauty. Go bold, black tablecloths for banquet tables and coral floral arrangements are just one of the ideas for creating your amazing wedding celebration. Are you ready to experiment?
Coral and serenity
Serenity and a light shade of coral are an incredibly delicate, light and airy combination of colors for a summer wedding, in the fresh air: by the sea, for example.
Our hearts melt at the thought of a serenity wedding dress! Then the bride’s coral bouquet, the groom’s jacket a tone darker and a neutral wedding arch will create an absolute color idyll. In your banquet decor, feel free to mix delicate lilac flowers, dishes in a soft blue palette and an abundance of glass with rich coral fabrics, candles and bright fruits! The main wedding dessert can be a single-color coral, with a beautiful flower or figurines of the bride and groom in a serenity shade. And remember about the drinks, they are also a reflection of your wedding flowers, remember?
Get inspired with YesYes ! Gather your wedding team and create a holiday of incredible beauty. So sunny and cheerful, coral will undoubtedly add warmth and color to your wedding any time of year!
Accessories
A single color concept is followed throughout the entire wedding preparation. Particular attention is paid to small details:
- The cushion for the rings is designed in the same style as the rest of the decor. Coral color will add sophistication to the wedding attribute. Silk, satin and lace are used as materials. Decorate with fresh flowers or beads;
- The wish journal is decorated with coral sprigs, photographs of the bride and groom and ribbons. Guests can leave warm wishes for future spouses in it;
- The tray on which guests place greeting cards and envelopes is decorated with coral-colored fabric.
Idea! As souvenirs, guests are given bonbonnieres with sweets, magnets, and joint photographs from the holiday.
Scenario
A celebration in coral color should be romantic and touching, so it is advisable to abandon the standard bride price and rude toastmaster competitions. The bride and groom can meet at the registry office or at a kind of altar if the ceremony is outdoors. After the painting, everyone goes to a photo shoot and then to the place of celebration. If the outfit of the newlyweds and guests has a lot of bright colors, choose a background for the photo without flashy decor
To create bright photographs, you can set up a special place in nature, decorating it with vintage furniture, lace and satin fabrics and other elements that will be used in the decor of the banquet area. Newlyweds can have a coral-colored “picnic” outdoors; it will look especially attractive against the backdrop of a clear sky or sunset.
Invitations and seating signs
Place cards are made independently from thick cardboard, using ribbons, flowers, shells, beads of the desired shade for decoration, or they are ordered from a design workshop. They should clearly show the name of the guest and the table number at which he is sitting.
Bridesmaid Dresses
The outfits of these girls should match the tone of the holiday. The best option is to choose the same dresses for all beauties in one salon, but this is not always economically beneficial for young people. Therefore, try to choose a color for the wedding as early as possible and notify your girlfriends about it. This way they will have time to slowly create their own image, which will be complemented by boutonnieres or hand corsages, created before the wedding day like a bridal bouquet.
Witness image
This is also not an unimportant detail of the wedding procession. If the witness himself does not have an accessory of the desired tone, add a boutonniere with flowers to his suit, like on the bride’s bouquet. The main thing is to warn him that he should not wear a dark green or purple suit.
Photo
Coral color can be boldly bright, muted and warm, and neutral - in a word, many-sided. But it always creates a unique feeling of celebration in the soul, photos will help you feel it:
Wedding in coral color: how to decorate a banquet hall
Shortly before planning the details of decorating the banquet hall and marriage registration venue, it is necessary to determine the main shade. They can be delicate light tones of coral, which will create a light atmosphere of romance, or the brightest red coral, accentuated added to the interior, refreshing and pleasing to the eye. To ensure that coral colors please the eye and not tire you with their activity, the banquet hall can be decorated as follows:
- Fabric, ribbons, draperies, napkins, chair covers, bows, curtains, tablecloths. To maintain harmony, coral shades must be diluted with neutral white, beige or lemon.
- With candles. A white tablecloth will successfully highlight bright coral-colored candles, which will add coziness.
- Flowers. any flowers look advantageous; to match the chosen style, all flower arrangements must match the bride’s bouquet.
- Balloons: matte and airy, filled with helium.
- Other decorative elements: flowerpots, stands, garlands, lamps.
Basic wedding decoration
The design of the hall, off-site registration and other locations for the celebration should be approached especially carefully. Coral color has a lot of shades, some of which do not match each other . The decor of the premises can be approached from two sides, just like the bride’s dress. On the one hand, it can be a light, airy design in white or ivory shades. On the other hand, you can take advantage of the richness of the coral tone and organize the entire decor based on it. The couple will have to take care of the decor:
- for on-site registration . At a wedding ceremony, you can make a flower arch consisting entirely of bright inflorescences, or combine fabric draperies and flowers. You can use the popular theme of geometry, abstract shapes, the main thing is that everything is in the main color;
Arch for exit registration in coral shades
- inside the banquet room. For the hall, you will have to think through the area for the newlyweds, the design of guest tables and other locations inside the room;
- individually for each guest . Tables for guests can be decorated with matching tablecloths, floral arrangements in a delicate salmon shade, or provide matching napkins for each guest. Coral inflorescences attached to a ring for a personal napkin will look very romantic;
- small wedding attributes. Details are everything, so the young couple will have to pay attention to the decor of such accessories as:
- glasses;
- gift box;
- cushion for rings;
- candles for the “family hearth” tradition.
They need to be decorated in the overall coral theme of the celebration. For example, using ribbons and rhinestones. The bride can do this herself or purchase ready-made options in a store from needlewomen.
It is important to correctly distribute the bright coral color throughout the design. It can be complemented with white, green, canary yellow or beige
These colors are not so striking, so they will help achieve the necessary harmony.
Another area that will receive a lot of attention during the wedding will be the candy bar. A sweet table with bright cakes, sweets and candies can be complemented with orange lemonade.
Giant flowers made of paper or foamiran will look interesting in a coral design. In addition, decorators can safely use large-sized balloons . The fashion for them is gradually returning. Matte options or transparent ones with coral sparkles inside will look especially impressive.
Particular attention should be paid to the wedding cake. It is considered the culmination of the entire celebration, so its design and appearance should be treated no less responsibly than the rest of the design. Coral-colored wedding cakes made using the ombre technique or decorated with fresh flowers look impressive.
Ombre wedding cake