A wedding is an important milestone in the life of two loving hearts: a new family is born with many years of life ahead of them. It would seem that the color and style of the celebration do not play any important role in this matter. A white wedding dress, a black groom's suit and laid tables - that's all you need. However, the result will be an ordinary, clichéd semblance of a celebration.
If you add colors to the wedding, it will no longer be familiar. For example, a pink wedding - pink color will create an atmosphere of tenderness and purity. Or a blue wedding? This color will create a feeling of lightness and coolness. And by combining these two colors, the result is a highly romantic pink and blue wedding.
Invitations
It is advisable to outline the main idea of wedding stylization at the stage of sending out invitations. By combining different shades of pink and blue, you can create interesting invitation cards. Here are some options:
- dark blue invitation, decorated with pink flowers around the edge;
- pink invitation tied with blue satin ribbon;
- classic invitation on white paper in pink/blue envelopes;
- an invitation designed as a fragment of a bouquet of pink and blue flowers.
You can purchase ready-made invitation cards or order invitations made in accordance with your personal wishes from a company that provides printing services.
Summary
By giving preference to a blue bouquet, the bride chooses stability and tranquility in her family life. Bridal bouquets with blue flowers are suitable for any seasonal wedding. In winter, cold shades will emphasize the crystal coolness, in summer they will refresh the event. A summer blue bouquet can be assembled from warm shades of blue and diluted with orange and yellow flowers, as well as sprigs of hibiscus and seasonal berries.
Olesya Tregubova
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Bride's image
The wedding dress, like the entire image of the bride, invariably attracts the attention of guests at any wedding. Therefore, you should choose an outfit and additions to it with maximum responsibility.
Dress
The dress can be chosen either pink (from a pale, delicate shade to a bright one, bordering on coral) or blue (also in various shades, from sky to azure).
For a pink and blue boho wedding, a dress with a blue bodice and a pink skirt would be ideal.
The dress must be combined with the overall styling of the wedding, otherwise it will look like an alien spot against the general background.
When choosing a wedding dress, you need to soberly assess the advantages and disadvantages of your figure and, in accordance with this, choose the cut of the dress that is most suitable for your body type.
There are several types of wedding dresses.
- A classic cut is a dress consisting of a perfectly fitted top, which is often a separate corset, and a noticeably widened, full skirt. Ideal for women of average height or tall (this style shortens the figure a little). Suitable for a slender and rounded silhouette, but it is important that the bride has a defined waist.
- A-shaped cut - just like a classic one, this dress has a narrow top and widens downwards. What is the difference? The top of the dress in the shape of the letter “A” is not as narrow as in classic models. The bottom, that is, the skirt, has the shape of a trapezoid. This dress is suitable for both slender and somewhat curvy ladies. The “A” shape hides too wide hips and a full waist.
- The princess is a one-piece, tight-fitting dress with a flaring skirt that often ends in a train. This style slims the silhouette and suits short and medium height brides.
- Mermaid - a dress that fits and emphasizes the figure, with a skirt that widens from the knee line. This style does not forgive any figure flaws, so it is recommended for women who have a clearly defined waist, a flat stomach and an impeccable hip line.
- Empire style is a dress whose waist is marked under the bust, and the skirt is made of flowing soft fabrics. The cut-off under the bust is often emphasized by a decorative belt. This style is recommended for women who want to hide their belly (for example, during pregnancy) or too wide hips under the folds of their dress. The Empire dress elongates the figure, making it ideal for short brides.
- Simple cut - the dress does not widen towards the bottom, it just falls straight, marking the line of the hips. In order not to restrict movement, the skirt has a slit. A simple dress is suitable for women with a beautiful hip line.
You should choose a wedding dress in advance, providing yourself with enough time so that it is enough for trying on (which sometimes needs to be done several times) and making possible changes.
Bouquet
If the bride has a pink dress, then the bouquet should be pink. It can be composed of pink roses and peonies of varying degrees of saturation. Blue and blue flowers would be ideal for a blue dress.
A bouquet composed of pink and blue flowers will look interesting; it will emphasize the overall style of the wedding and will be appropriate with both a pink and blue dress.
Accessories
You can complement the bride's image with appropriately selected jewelry.
Nature has created a huge number of precious and semi-precious stones, the combination of which will highlight the style of the wedding.
This could be a thin rose gold bracelet decorated with blue and pink topazes or earrings with aquamarine.
Considering the general atmosphere of lightness of a pink and blue wedding, you should not choose massive decorations.
When to choose a bouquet in the color of the sky
Shades of ice and azure cannot be called classics of wedding floristry. Mono bouquets in this range are more suitable for a themed celebration, for example, fantasy or maritime. But in combination with more traditional colors - powdery, lilac, purple, the scope of azure arrangements expands significantly. They are “frequent guests” at events in Provence, rustic, European or shabby chic style.
A bride's bouquet in blue tones is appropriate:
- If similar shades prevail in the wedding decor.
- When the bride chooses the appropriate dress or accessories to go with it. If the outfit is made in rich colors: cornflower blue or azure, the floral arrangement should contain warm shades and white, otherwise the image will turn out to be too “cold” and distant. But when using light blue and in very limited quantities: a belt, head decorations, a cape, you can complement the image with a mono-bouquet.
- In winter time. Not only fresh, but also hand-made flowers are suitable here, so the choice expands significantly. Bright blue roses and orchids will add a touch of exoticism and magic to your wedding accessory.
Seasonality
Floristry in unusual pastel turquoise, cornflower blue and aquamarine tones is appropriate not only during the cold season. With a few warm accents, it will fit perfectly into a summer wedding, and surrounded by delicate powdery flowers it will become the “highlight” of a spring celebration.
There are heavenly shades of warm and cold colors. In winter, the first option is preferable, in the hot season - the second. A light blue bouquet, reminiscent of the first snow, will emanate pleasant freshness. And the warm shades of azure and hyacinth will remind you of the tropical sea and sky on a sunny day, which is very appropriate in the cold season.
The only season when “heavenly” arrangements are almost never used is autumn. This is the time for gold, burgundy and terracotta colors, which do not harmonize well with blue.
Bride's color type
Azure shades are considered universal. The Pantone Institute distinguishes 119 tones from which you can choose those that suit any color type.
- For “summer” girls, the following are recommended: blue-white, sky, hyacinth, topaz and pastel turquoise.
- “Autumn”: soft blue, thrush egg color, gray, greenish and gray-greenish blue.
- “Winter”: clear water color, electric blue, cyan, icy, aquamarine.
- “Spring”: blue, cornflower blue, azure, turquoise.
The brighter the girl’s appearance, the softer and lighter the shades of blue should be, and vice versa, blondes of the “spring” type need richer, richer colors.
How to dress for the groom
The groom's attire should be in harmony with the bride's outfit. However, there are no particular difficulties here.
If the bride has a plain dress (pink or blue), then the groom can wear a classic suit, complemented by a tie and pocket square of the same or a brighter shade. Instead of a regular tie, you can wear a bow tie.
Gray color goes well with pink and blue, for example, a gray suit with a pale pink shirt and dark blue accessories (tie and scarf) would be a good solution for a combined bride's dress.
The boutonniere should, if possible, form a single ensemble with the bride’s bouquet. For example, for a bouquet of bright pink roses, you need to select a boutonniere from the same flower.
Combination of blue with other colors
Many novice florists have questions: which flowers in a bouquet can be combined with blue ones and what shades to use.
In the bouquet, blue flowering plants go well with roses. The colors of roses can be varied. What color are the roses in a blue bouquet? White, yellow, red and pink roses look good in a bouquet of blue shades. Florists allow both tricolor and multicolor in a blue bouquet. A blue rose in a multicolor bouquet is placed in the center of the composition.
Blue flowers are combined with carnations and orchids. The bouquets are set off by carnations of white, pink and light green flowers. The colors of orchids in a bouquet can vary from white to inky. Ranunculus, which looks like a rose, is also in great demand in floristry. Ranunculus is a garden buttercup. Ranunculus looks great in all bouquets. What color buttercups are added to blue bouquets? These are white, yellow, orange, pink and purple shades. Buttercups in a blue bouquet are shown in the photo in the bouquet gallery. Terry camellia can be in any blue bouquet. The Blue Camellia variety has not yet been bred, but many breeders dream of creating it. White and yellow magnolias and daffodils also complement blue bouquets. Pink and crimson colors of peonies go well with blue flowers such as cornflowers, hydrangeas, and forget-me-nots.
Florists create many delightful bouquets with blue plants. The gallery below presents an interesting selection of such compositions.
Decor of the hall, table, motorcade
When organizing a pink and blue wedding, you should take care of the appropriate surroundings. It is likely that there are few restaurants in this palette. But this is not a reason to retreat. You just need to show a little imagination and/or consult a professional decorator.
Hall
For a banquet hall, good lighting and white walls are enough.
This will provide a wide field for creativity. As an option, you can partially drape the walls with light fabric in blue and pink shades.
You can liven up the room with balloons and fresh flowers of the appropriate color.
Table
Suitably set tables will also help express the style of the wedding. A pale blue tablecloth, pink chair covers tied with blue bows, colored glass glasses on the tables, cutlery tied with ribbons of the desired color.
All this will create the required atmosphere, which will be complemented by colorful cocktails and dessert (jelly, cakes, candies).
Cortege
A pink limousine may be too much, and besides, it’s not always possible to find one.
With blue cars the situation is better, but there is no guarantee that you will be able to collect the required number of cars of the required color.
It would be more practical to decorate the motorcade cars with pink and blue ribbons and flowers
How to decorate a wedding cake
Of course, the cake for a pink and blue wedding should be made in the same colors.
Master confectioners are able to make any wishes come true.
This can be a white mastic multi-layer cake decorated with pink and blue flowers.
Or, as an option, a soft pink cake decorated with forget-me-nots.
A light blue ombre open cake decorated with roses will make an unforgettable impression.
Dress code
It is not at all necessary to insist that guests adhere to a strict dress code in a given color palette.
Given the certain diversity of the wedding, their colorful outfits will only add life to the festive banquet. The bridesmaids and groomsmen should choose outfits that go with the wedding concept. So, for example, bridesmaids' dresses can be blue if the bride is wearing pink and vice versa.
All the groomsmen need to do is choose matching ties and pocket squares.
Photoshoot
It’s not easy to organize a memorable photo shoot in pink and blue, since it’s quite difficult to find a landscape of the appropriate color.
Therefore, you should worry about the decorations, for example, installing an arch against a backdrop of lush greenery or a pink tent on the shore of a lake.
Wedding salons provide a set of decorations for organizing a photo shoot for the most demanding clients.
This video shows an example of a wedding design in pink and blue colors:
A wedding in pink and blue colors will give the impression of a bright holiday, will delight the guests and will remain in the memory of the newlyweds for many years. And given the unimaginably large number of combinations of these two colors and their many shades, you can have a bright and unique wedding.
What does a pink bouquet symbolize?
A pink bridal bouquet is suitable for sweet and sensitive girls who love exquisite things. An elegant and sophisticated composition will highlight the dazzling beauty of the bride and harmoniously complement the chosen image; it is suitable for a classic wedding. An elegant satin ribbon will highlight the charm and expressiveness of flowers and become the finishing touch.
Surprisingly, a pink bridal bouquet will suit girls and women of any type of appearance. A soft pink palette will ideally complement the image of a young newlywed. And raspberry and lilac shades will suit older women.
Such flowers are the embodiment of true love: the lighter the tone, the stronger the feelings. Bright shades speak of passionate passion between the newlyweds.
Esotericists claim that this color is associated with the chakras of the heart, because it is there that sincere and selfless love is born, and in Greek mythology, pink shades were associated with the goddess Aphrodite and were considered the embodiment of love and happiness.
