I think we all feel for Claude. Color has a way of grabbing us and holding us captive, spurring us to make impulsive purchases for no other reason than that "this towel is the absolute perfect shade of coral-y salmon." Maybe that is why the color palette of their wedding is one of the most favored topics amongst brides. It requires no budget nor any permission, merely some nostalgia for one's favorite hues and an affinity for the imagination.
When it comes to choosing the palette for your wedding, my only rule is that it is not allowed to be a color (singular), but, instead, must be made up of an array of colors (plural), and in this case, "colors" means more than two. It is a mistake that I see brides make time and time again. They confine themselves to an imaginary boundary, feeling that everything has to match exactly. Please don't do this to yourself, it's not worth it. A well-balanced design needs variation, otherwise details will begin to look contrived. But how do you design a palette that has enough variety without looking like nothing more than a high-class circus? The process is a lot simpler than you think.
Everyone has a color that speaks to them, perhaps that they've always identified with, one that lights them up inside. That's your color. And it's also the starting point from which you will build the rest of your palette. Now, of course, every color has many different shades within its family. Knowing whether "your" shade falls within the cool or warm spectrum will cue you on the direction you want to head with the rest of your color selections. This rule can be broken, and is, therefore, not a rule. But for the color sheepish, staying within either the cool or warm color fields is a good way to insure that your palette doesn't go too far off into left field. Still worried about that circus? Another option is to stick within the color family all together. If red is the color choice, mixing in shades of wine and blush will keep the look monochromatic without being flat. In other words, the best of both worlds.
For the bold and adventurous, your options are literally endless. If electric yellow gives you your jollies, by all means, go with it. Maybe mix in some softer shades of pink to keep it grounded, a pop of orange for an even bolder accent, and of course a few well chosen neutrals to tie it all together. Yep, we just took it there. And you have my full permission to steal it. I'll even provide you with the color chips below.
Dream big, my friends.
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