Tangerine Tango

Pantone, the authority on color, has announced that Tangerine Tango is the 2012 Color Of The Year [to see Pantone's full Spring Color Report go here].

{Photo: Pantone}

Love it or hate it, you better get use to it since it is popping up everywhere from eyeshadow to throw pillows. And undoubtedly, it will be making an appearance at events throughout the year. Albeit, orange is not my absolute favorite color there is something about this shade that is, well...sassy! Personally, I like to see this color being used effectively in one of two ways: clean and preppy or fresh and funky.


If you're going the preppy route, I would pair it simply with a crisp white, light khaki or gray, or a navy blue. If you are looking for something slightly different take your tangerine tango and match it with say accents of bright green or aqua (NOTE: when using two bold colors make sure one is the primary color and the other an accent, too many bold colors can be visual confusing and unappealing).

{Photo: The Knot}

{Photo: The Knot}

{Photo: Project Wedding}

{Photo: The Knot}

{Photo: The Knot}

{Photo: The Knot}

Orange You Glad I Didn't Say....Orange?

Good morning ladies (and gents)!! I'm going to make an attempt at getting back on track here and squeeze one more autumn-related post in before I have to give it up and transition into winter (I'm not sure if I'm ready for that... not I'm not).  

Focusing again on color schemes and the use of color in your wedding, it is important to take the time of year into consideration when choosing certain details (i.e. attire, flowers), but at the same time don't feel pressured to let the season dictate your color scheme.

Autumn is a great example to use because people like to embrace the color ORANGE. Orange is awesome, but Fall brides, PLEASE don't feel obligated to completely drape your day in orange when there is a whole slew of fun Fall shades...reds, burgundy, gold, various shades of brown or bronze, purples and plum, and golden yellows. Think of all the beautiful colors that are in the changing foliage and don't be afraid to mix and match! Also consider some other pops of color such as lavender, green or navy blue; used in conjunction with more traditional autumn shades they can really add an unexpected surprise and touch of modern elegance to your event.

Check out the examples below of some fabulous bouquets using traditional and not so traditional color schemes. And for more fun with color and some amazing combo ideas, take a peek at The Perfect Palette blog!!  

{Photo: Martha Stewart Weddings}

{Photo: Martha Stewart Weddings} 

{Photo: Wedding Chicks via The Vine's Leaf}

{Photo: Wedding Chicks}

{Photo: Martha Stewart Weddings}

{Photo: United With Love} 

Paint Swatches ---Not Just For Walls

      

Having trouble picking a theme for your next party? Stuck on a color scheme for your wedding?  I recommend taking a trip to your nearest home improvement or paint supply store and looking at the paint swatches.

Sounds silly, but standing in front of the colors may inspire you! Not to mention, it may open your mind to colors and combinations you didn’t necessarily consider; don’t be afraid to pick a color that POPS.  Plus, the best part is you can grab the swatches for free and use them later as a reference. 

The swatches are usually organized by warm, cool and neutral colors and grouped near colors that work well together. It’s a great way to see various shades and makes it easy to mix and match to see whether you like a color paired with another. Swatches are also helpful to have on hand when searching for decorations, color coordinating outfits, working with your party planner, or dealing with vendors.  

If looking at a wall of colors seems overwhelming, focus on a specific grouping of colors (such as only the blues or reds) and pick out your favorite shades from that color category.