Pantone loves to declare its own “Color of the Year,” but not everyone likes to be told what to do, right?
“Colors can really set the tone for the wedding,” says photographer Ashley Durham. “I always think of teals, oranges, and yellows as bright and cheery; browns, neutrals, and cranberry as rustic; and black, white, and metallics as very luxurious.”
photo by mathieu photography/the saguaro
Colors can be added to the wedding reception area.
Whether taking cues from the towering orange doors of the Parker or the kaleidoscopic exterior of The Saguaro, recent wedding décor has been bursting with color and personality.
In fact, from splashy bouquets and spritely boutonnières to vibrant tissue-paper sculptures floating above the dance floor, some Palm Springs–area couples are bucking the custom of choosing a color altogether and embracing each and every one of them.
photo by next exit photography
Color helps create a fun environment for the wedding.
Durham recently captured a wedding at The Saguaro that eschewed the standard scheme.
“Molly and Michael’s wedding was a beautiful representation of using color to create a fun environment for their entire day. It fit in perfectly with the motif of The Saguaro hotel and was a very fresh take on weddings,” Durham recalls. “Every single detail was colorful, from her teal shoes and necklace to the homemade tablescapes and their cake; it was a beautiful representation of their relationship —bright and cheerful.”
photo by ashley durham studios
Mismatched and multihued bridesmaids and groomsmen are also right on trend.
After a short and sweet ceremony led by one of their friends, it ended with a fun finale as guests tossed rainbow-hued mini poms at the couple’s feet after their first kiss as newlyweds.
Mismatched and multihued bridesmaids and groomsmen are also right on trend. Some couples suggest the bridal party choose their own attire, while others give a nudge in the right direction.
photo by ashley durham studios
Splashy bouquets and spritely boutonniéres are bucking the custom of one color only.
“I saw an LGBT wedding with rainbow-themed bridesmaids,” Durham says. “The brides had six attendants each, and each couple was assigned a color of the rainbow. It was pretty neat!”