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Got No Wedding Theme? Start with Colors

Presenting ideas on using color as an alternative to themes plus the different ways of incorporating color into the decorations of a table.

While planning an event around a theme is a popular practice, it is not always necessary. In fact, you may just want your event to be based on your favorite colors. When selecting a color palette, it is common practice to match everything right down to the exact shade and hue; however, this is not always necessary as many designers actually use contrasting colors as an inventive way of planning table decorations.

To help you get inspired with choosing your own colors, we’ve created these three examples below that make use of color contrasts as a guide for decorating a table:

(1) Light (Subtle) Color Contrasts in Pastels

Base Color: Pink
Contrast: Yellow and Green

In this example, we’ve used pink as our base color (1) and chose yellow (2) and green (4) as the contrasting colors because of their light and cheerful appeal. To infuse a burst of bold color, we chose pink (4) roses in a bright shade for additional contrast.

Table Elements:

1. Cotton Table Cloth in Pastel Pink
2. Light Yellow and Cream Cake
3. White Tulle Purse (seen above) as Guest Favors - filled with French Madeleines
4. Basket of Mini Roses in Bright Pink Tied with a Pastel Pink Organza Ribbon
5. White Porcelain Tea Pot with Silver Trim

Quick Tip #1: For a fancy Easter tea party, give each guest a goody bag made of fancy tulle. Fill each bag with a generous array of colorful treats such as egg-shaped cookies, marshmallow bunnies, pastel almond dragees, and chocolate eggs. Alternatively, large pastel pink marshmallows are ideal, if you prefer to give something that is simple and light.

(2) Close Contrasting Colors (Warm Colors in Similar Hues)

Base Color: Red
Contrasting Colors: Burnt Orange and Brown

This centerpiece uses red (2,4) as the base color whereby burnt orange (5) and brown (3) serve as the contrast. A lighter shade of gold (1) was also used to provide additional contrast to the scene.

Table Elements:

1. Lacquered Gold Leaf Tray
2. Porcelain Favor Box Presented in a 12″ Red Organza Circle (seen above)
3. Heart Shaped Chocolates
4. Red Roses in a Dark Green Pot
5. Porcelain Favor Box Presented in a 12″ Gold Organza Circle (seen above) - this shade of gold has a similar hue as burnt orange

Quick Tip #2: When planning the favors for an Italian-inspired event, give guests chocolate-dipped biscotti or amaretti cookies presented in tasteful packaging in colors of red or olive. Use trays or platters in a brilliant finish such as antique gold for an attractive display. Refer to the products below for some packaging suggestions.

(3) Cool Colors in Various Shades (Cool Contrast)

Base Color: Light Blue
Contrasting Colors: Navy Blue and White

For a bridal shower centerpiece using stacked gift boxes, we used light blue as the base color (1) and utilized a darker shade of blue (2), and white (3) for contrast. To add a sparkling and fantasy-like effect, we scattered tiny clear crystal beads throughout the base of surrounding centerpiece.

Table Elements:

1. Light Blue Satin Table Cloth
2. Miniature Porcelain Shoe in Navy-Blue Filled with White Jordan Almonds (seen above)
3. White Brocade Gift Box with Satin and Organza Ribbons
4. Scattered Clear Crystal Beads

Quick Tip #3: Creating table centerpieces using favor boxes is an economical way to decorate a bridal shower table especially when working with a limited budget.

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