White Wedding

There is nothing more traditional than a white wedding, this is true. However, you can put a modern twist on anything, and that includes a white palette (yes, white can be a palette!) You may think this can result in the most boring, bleached out wedding ever. But with some creativity, and a simple but classic color spectrum, you can pull off a super chic wedding.

Rather than thinking in white-out white, try creams and greys. White can have many undertones, both warm and cool, so use this to create complimentary colors in a palette. This can range from browns, to yellows, to blues. If you can’t really see it working, then head over to a paint shop, and pick up some color cards in the “white” spectrum. You will see just how many variations of white there are. This is a great idea to get some inspiration and see just how broad the palette can be.

This is an example palette I’ve created. You can begin with three or all of the colors on top, and then choose either a warm, or a cool palette with the pastels below.

Another great thing about a white palette is that it works year around. Although you can easily take it in a “winter wonderland” direction, it can really suit any season. You can really make this obvious in the elements. For example, if you use crystals, such as hanging strings of them from a wish tree at your reception, it says “winter”. If you use pearls, lace, and other iconic white items, this is very classic, and says more about an era (vintage!) than a particular season. This is a great theme to use when you are fitting your wedding into a date that is budget friendly. The peak wedding seasons can really set you back, so if you are flexible with your date, you can use a white palette any time of year.

Using white also gives you the opportunity to incorporate many different elements without going overboard or appearing too busy. With a general lack of color, you can make some bold statements and really make the focus of the day on you and your spouse.

Credits: Candy Bar, Photography, Wish Tree.