How to Coordinate Wedding Colors With Military Uniforms

You can coordinate your wedding colors with military uniforms

Your wedding is one of the most exciting days of your life. Planning your special day takes time and a great deal of patience. You have to secure the location and pick the perfect colors. If you are marrying someone in the military or if members of your wedding party will be dressed in military uniform, you might think that coordinating your wedding colors will be difficult. Fortunately, you can pick an excellent color combination by carefully considering the uniform.

Things You'll Need

• Military uniform
• Pen
• Paper
• Color samples

Instructions

1. Examine the military uniform. Write down all of its colors, including those on the uniform piping. Avoid using the uniform's primary color as one of your wedding colors. For example, if the groom will be wearing the Army green uniform, don't select an olive green shade for your bridesmaid's dresses.

2. Pick your color combination. Study the list of colors and select the color or colors that best fit you. Don't be afraid to add a color that isn't on the uniform. Even though military dress uniforms feature dark shades, consider selecting lighter shades of the hues on your list for a spring or summer wedding. Base your colors on the mood and location of your wedding.

3. Test your wedding colors against the military uniform. If you're selecting bridesmaid's gowns, for example, take your service member with you and see how your attendants look when standing next to someone in uniform. If the uniform and the dresses clash, reconsider your colors. When you're selecting flowers and wedding decor, take a picture of the uniform with you. Obtain color swatches from a fabric or craft store to help you make color choices.

References

• The Knot: Color Coordinated Weddings
• Wedding Details: United States Military Wedding Traditions