GO GREEN!

In the middle of the color spectrum, choosing just the right green shade for a wedding is more than just picking a pretty color. First, the exact shade of green should coordinate with the season. Light, airy hues such as pastel green or mint are perfect for spring weddings, while summer weddings are best paired with brighter, bold shades or green patterns. Fall weddings can easily be accented with sage or darker green hues, while winter weddings are perfect for jewel tones such as a luxurious emerald.

The green you choose should also be coordinated with the theme of the wedding and its location. Informal, casual ceremonies are better suited to light, playful shades, while more formal events demand more somber colors. When choosing green as a primary wedding color rather than an occasional accent, many couples opt to use a range of green shades for a coordinated yet not overpowering palette. Consider choosing several closely related green hues for different decorations to bring together the entire theme with a subtle connection.

TIPS FOR GREEN COLOR WEDDING IDEAS

Invitations To introduce green with wedding invitations and other stationary, consider: Dark green ink for printing Light green cardstock Green envelope seals or envelope linings Stationary with green accents, such as an ivy border

Flowers Most wedding flowers and bouquets use at least some green as an accent, but there are many ways to incorporate more green into the floral arrangements, such as:

Choosing all-green arrangements with green blooms Using more ivy, ferns, and other greenery in decorations Wrapping bouquets in green ribbon Adding green moss, pebbles, or marbles to floral centerpieces Choosing different shades of green for vibrant bouquets done entirely in green

Decorations There are dozens of ways to incorporate green hues into wedding ceremony and reception decorations, including: Choosing green linens for table decorations: napkins, tablecloths, runners, etc. Using topiary decorations or wedding favors Choosing lucky bamboo favors or centerpieces

Using green pew ribbons or a green aisle runner Choosing green candles or candle arrangements as centerpieces

There are hundreds of ways that couples can incorporate green color wedding ideas into the palette for their celebration, from the ink on the invitations to the color of the candy favors to the flowers in the bride’s bouquet. By carefully coordinating each shade and exercising restraint to not go overboard, green can provide a luxuriant wedding color for a memorable celebration.