PICK A COLOR SCHEME!  Ever wonder why some table settings, room events,etc. look better than others?  It's because they have picked 3 colors and have made a visual statement that is noticeable.  If you use the pick 3 rule it will make your designing easy & cohesive.  Put these colors into your dresses, flowers, linens, chair covers, etc.

 

PICK A THEME! Whether it be earthy with grapevines or full of sparkles with candles, jewels & glassware... picking a theme will make it very simple to create the look that you want.

 

CREATE A FOCAL POINT!  Cluster items to create a large grouping instead of several small things that people don't focus on.  Where ever you place decorations and color is where the eye will go.

 

YOUR GUEST WILL ALWAYS BE IMPRESSED WITH HEIGHT!  Using curly willow, ting ting or tall vases is always an attention getter.

YOUR GUEST ARE ALWAYS IMPRESSED WITH LIGHTS!  Whether you use candles, luminators, glassware, beads or mirrors to reflect light it is always dazzling to your guest.  Make sure there is light on every table or you will have a lot of dark zones throughout your room. 

 

DISPLAY 360*  All centerpieces should be designed to be seen from all sides, even your buffet tables.  If you are using your altar arrangements on your buffet make sure that they have a nice finished back to them.

 

KEEP IT NATURAL!  In their natural state, flowers are not usually packed tightly together.  Try to make them full but loose, with petals, leaves and tendris extending below and beyond it's container.

KEEP IT SIMPLE!  Try mixing color in clusters instead of scattered throughout a bouquet.  The larger blocks of color will compliment each other better.

 

CREATE A GOOD BASE!  Remember that color 'pops' out better against darker colors such as black, brown, burgundy or dark blue.

 

Layer YOUR FLOWERS!  layer every where from flowers to your tables.  Start with your table cloth, layer on an overlay or runner, add a tray, mat or mirror add a center piece and candles, with some petals, beads, polished stones or M&M finish with charges & napkins.  It is better to keep your plates at the buffet table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grab a color wheel and play with it or go to your local paint store and get swatches of colors.  See what great color schemes you can some up with.

 

PRIMARY COLORS:  red, yellow, blue

 

SECONDARY COLORS:  orange, green, violet

 

INTERMEDIATE COLORS:  red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, blue-violet, red-violet

 

 

 

WHAT IS YOUR COLOR PERIOD?

 

Colonial Period  1600- 1700's   Nature inspires the use of ashen-blues, greens, and greys.  These colors are offset by buttery golds and other earthy hues.

 

Georgian Period  1735- 1790's

Drawing from popular Oriental pieces, designs rely on pastels.  Whites and gilding are used for contrast.

 

French Empire  1805- 1815

Military powers of the past reemerge. Ivory and gray blue are often combines and you see a lot of gold leaf and white in art & porcelain.

 

Biedermeier 1800- 1850

Emphasis on airy, classical settings.  Hues of the sun, sky & clouds are used.

 

Victorian 1860- 1910

Jewel tones are widely used to express this era.  Garnet and Emerald are used in complimentary fashion.  Pastels are used to provide contrast.

 

Art Nouveau  1895- 1920's

Nature inspired flowing curves and intertwining motifs.  Your colors are inspired by nature such as hyacinth purple, carnation red, terra cotta, moss green.

 

Art Deco  1920- 1930's

Unorthadox color combinations are combined together.  Blacks, metallics and marbles make for striking compliments.

 

 

WORKING WITH YOUR FLORIST....

 

A good florist can hear your details and turn them into reality for you. She can envision your setting, your dress your colors or likes & dislikes and create an over all vision for your special day!!

 

GIVE YOUR FLORIST THE BIG PICTURE!  Share as many details with her so she can use her talents and create an overall look that you desire.

 

CONSIDER WHAT IS IN SEASON!

It is less expensive if you use flowers, fruit or vegetables that are in season.  This is also the same with doing a fall wedding or Christmas.  You should consider looking at end of season sales the year before your wedding for great buys.  Or how about buying items after Christmas or Valentines day if your wedding is going to be red, orange and yellow.

 

MAKE YOUR STATEMENT WITH UNUSUAL ITEMS!

Mix feathers,, herbs, fruit or vintage jewelry with your flowers.

 

CONSIDER A MARKET BUY.  If you don't really care if it's a daisy or a dahlias give your florist permission to get what is the best price at that time.

 

MIX IT UP!  Not all your table need to be exactly alike do 2 or 3 different style and different price ranges.  This can help you stay in your budget.

 

HAVE A CONTRACT!

Get all the detail in writing, dates, times, colors, amounts, payments, etc.  I give all my bride's a copy of every thing.

 

TRUST YOUR FLORIST!

If you are not feeling easy about your florist and her expertise, if your not liking her personality you should look around for another one that meets your expectations.  Remember your are going to be working closely with her in the planning of your most important day.

 

 

How does color create a mood?  Can you use color to connect to your guest?  Can you use color to stimulate emotions and communicate on levels other than reason and intellect?  Here is a list that the majority of people respond to by color.  

Red     Aggressive, strong, heavy

Blue     Comfort, loyalty & security

Yellow   Caution, Spring & brightness

Green    Money, health, food & nature

Brown    Nature, aged & eccentric

Orange  Warmth, excitement & energy

Pink      Soft, healthy, childlike & feminene

Purple   Royalty, sophistication & religion

Black    Dramatic, classy & serious

Gray    Business, cold & distinctive

White   Clean, pure & simple

 

 

 

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PLANNING OR COLORS EMAIL ME YOUR QUESTION AND LET ME HELP YOU WORK THROUGH IT.

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