Spring Into Your Wedding Colors for the Summer
February 24, 2010 by admin
Filed under Modern Family Weddings
So he’s popped the question and now the race is on to get everything done before that magical day of marital bliss; but wait where do you start? There so much to do? The first thing my girlfriends and I use to think of is, “What would be your colors?” Do you choose his favorite color and your favorite color to collaborate? What if his favorite color is orange and yours is magenta? Well worry no more; I have some of the most popular color combinations for Spring / Summer 2010:
- Teal and Coral
- Vintage Purple and Sky Blue
- Emerald Green and Cream
- Mauve and Wine
- Lilac and Sky Blue
- Win and Blush Pink
- Sky Blue and Light Yellow
- Mocha and Blush Pink
- Warm Gray and any Pink, Coral, Blue or Purple
- Olive and Mauve
- Mint and Vintage Purple
Although these are some of the most popular colors for the early part of our new decade, it is important to incorporate a personal style that is shared with both of your new families so why not get the children involved. Consider the fact that this is likely a difficult time for the children and whenever possible, get them involved in the wedding plans to make them feel part of the celebration. My suggestion, make a game of it. When everyone is together, grab the top three color combination from the list above (please feel free to add or take away from the list), make sure the colors are separate from each other -making it six colors–, put the different options in a hat or basket and have the children draw until empty, and stand next to each other with their different colors. Mix and match the children and the colors until a combination is decided. It’s fun for the children, makes them feel like their opinion matters and makes them feel as if they won’t be left out because mom or dad is getting married.
Additionally, it’s important to realize that there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to planning a second chance wedding. If you and your fiancé have daughters that are relatively the same age and you’re having a difficult time deciding who will be the flower girl, just have two flower girls. The same holds true for the ring bearer. Allow one son to carry one ring and the other son to carry the other. Create your own rituals so that everyone feels part of the wedding celebration and start your life out with an effort to be a cohesive unit. Finally, keep in mind the final decision is yours, but the kids will enjoy and appreciate that you have thought enough of them to include them in on this important decision.
Happy Planning!
Lynn Maxwell
XL Events, LLC
Lynn Maxwell, a single mother of one, is the Event Director of XL Events, LLC; an event planning company located in the Indianapolis area. She has expertise in planning spectacular events, including wedding receptions, concerts, poetry events and more. She XL’s in making your events happen! For more information, please send an email to xleventsllc@yahoo.com.
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