You spend months — maybe even years — planning every detail of your wedding. The colors you select are an important element that brings your vision to life. They deserve a bigger spotlight than just being featured in bouquets and bridesmaid dresses. Think outside of the box and bring your colors to some of your smaller and more unexpected details. The results will surprise and delight you!

How to Incorporate Your Colors into Your Ceremony

All eyes may be on you and your partner, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook the details. Wow your guests by weaving your colors into unexpected elements of your ceremony. Here are a few ideas to consider:

Signage leading to the ceremony — Providing signs guiding your guests to your ceremony location will ensure everyone is seated promptly. Print the signage in a shade of your color that is bold, bright, and easy to read.
Ceremony program — The copy and accents of your ceremony program are another great way to show off your colors — just make sure the program is still clearly legible.
Chairs along the aisle — Adorn each chair along the aisle with flowers, ribbons, or wreaths in your colors. Select something that will stand out in colors but won’t catch on any guest’s outfit.
Weave flowers into your arch — If you’re getting married under an arch, use that extra space to your advantage. Work with your florist to get some extra flowers and attach them to the arch for a stunning photo backdrop.

The Wedding Party’s Attire

Dresses and ties aren’t the only way to bring your colors into your ceremony. Utilize other elements of their outfits to make them stand out:

The groom/groomsmen’s socks — If the guys in your wedding party are wearing traditional suits or tuxes, use their socks to show off your colors. Have the groom wear a pair in your primary color while the rest of the guys wear accent colors.
Cufflinks — Purchase cufflinks for the guys in your color for a practical and eye-catching groomsmen’s gift.
Wedding dress — If you love your colors, wear them on your big day! A non-white dress is a stunning and surprising statement that your guests won’t soon forget.
Bridal shoes — Buck tradition and have a lot of fun with the shoes you wear. Make sure to show your footwear off in your pictures!
Wedding dress buttons — If you have the time and a flexible tailor, take your dress in to swap the buttons out. Pick some in your colors and your dress will be sure to pop.
Bridesmaids’ jewelry — Encourage your bridesmaids to accessorize with jewelry that shows off your primary wedding color. Giving them the freedom to pick stones and pendants in different shades of that color will create a nice balance of cohesion and diversity.

How to Bring Your Colors into Your Reception

Your reception presents you with a lot of opportunities to get creative with decor. From food to furniture and more, here are some ways to spice up your ceremony with your wedding color palette:

Seating chart display — As long as they’re clear and easy to decipher, have some fun with your escort cards. Keep it traditional with signage in your colors or think outside the box with color-appropriate textiles, plants, or even fruits to guide loved ones to their seats.
Table numbers — The options for sprucing up your table numbers are endless. Watercolor or geode signs are two ideas that are on-trend and easily customizable.
Furniture — Does your space have an outdoor space or screened-in patio? If so, talk to your venue owners about bringing in colored cushions or pillows. It’s a great way to really make the space your own.

Wedding favors — Pick a favor that reflects your and your partner’s interests and incorporate your colors into the details. Do you two like to bake together? Fill mason jars with the dry ingredients for one of your favorite treats. Sprinkle custom-colored M&Ms on top and tie them shut with a matching ribbon.

Custom lighting — Transform your dance floor with custom lighting to show off your colors. You should be able to find lighting services in your area that offer colored lighting or monogram projections.

Add a Little Color to Your Food and Drinks

Work with your caterer and bartending service to spice up your food and beverage offering with some unexpected splashes of color. Here are a few ideas to consider:

Colorful cocktails — Talk to your bartending service to see if they offer any custom cocktails that include colorful liquors. You can also request they top classic drinks with berries that coordinate with your colors.
Floral champagne toast — Before your caterers set champagne at each seat, have them top each glass with an edible flower. In addition to adding a little color to the bubbly, the drinks will be infused with a light and delicious floral flavor.
Cutlery — Your forks and knives don’t have to be neutral colors. Make your wedding meal memorable in more ways than one with colorful cutlery that matches your vision.
Cake decor — Your wedding cake will feature prominently in your photos, so make it stand out with some vivid decor. Ice your cake with colorful, cascading flowers, or include a colorful topper to honor your spouse and you.
Dessert table — Capture your color scheme with ribbons, flowers, and flameless candles surrounding your desserts. You can also work with your caterer to select or customize desserts so they coordinate with the decor.

Let Cedar Fox Help to Bring Your Vision to Life

Consider Cedar Fox a blank slate to bring your vision to life. Our clean and minimalistic venue gives you plenty of room to make the space your own. We’re happy to talk about any ideas you have to weave your colors into your ceremony or reception.