Valentine's Day Wedding Colors
Valentine's Day tops the list of the most romantic dates for your wedding ceremony -- a day when the entire country is celebrating romantic love, decked out in hearts and roses. Valentine's Day also comes along with a ready-made color palette, bringing a burst of rich, romantic color into the middle of February.
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Red
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Red is a rich, sensuous color that evokes a Valentine's Day mood. Red is symbolic of love, passion and lasting romance. Red is also one of the most eye-catching colors, so use taste and good judgment when deciding on your wedding accents. Red flowers are traditional -- carry a bouquet of red roses down the aisle, or slip a few red blooms into all-white altar arrangements. If you aren't prepared for fiery crimsons or scarlets, try deeper burgundies and maroons, which have a regal look. Ruby jewelry or red shoes peeking out from under your gown add unexpected touches of Valentine's Day warmth.
Pink
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Pink accents are feminine and cheerful, ideal for a Valentine wedding. Pink has the same warmth as red, but is lighter and more flirtatious, suggesting youthfulness. Try pale pink bridesmaid dresses with white accessories for a demure look, or bright pink dresses with black accessories for a chic contrast. For a show-stopping look, choose a blush pink bridal gown instead of traditional white -- this princess look is ideal for Valentine's Day. For both the ceremony and the reception, choose a variety of flowers in different shades of pink, from sweet peas to dahlias.
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White
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White weddings include a wide range of options for wedding gowns. White is probably the first color that pops to mind when you think of weddings, and it also appears as a frequent accent in Valentine's Day decorations. White lace accents on your gown and veil evoke the doilies on homemade Valentine hearts, and all-white bouquets (with ivory and cream blossoms mixed in for a richer palette) look romantic and traditional. Ivory candles and white floral wreaths are vintage touches that work well with the quaintness of Valentine's Day.
Gold & Silver
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Luxurious metallic accents are sure to charm your guests. Metallic gold and silver are reminiscent of Valentine's Day jewelry gifts, or the foil on a box of chocolates. Accent your pink, red and white wedding with glints of luxurious metallic colors. Sparkling silver jewelry or a metallic clutch adds a glimmer to your bridal ensemble; a gown with golden undertones looks regal and romantic. For the reception and ceremony, try elaborate gold and silver candlesticks, and use bags of brightly-wrapped Valentine's candies as favors.
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