TOP 10 WEDDING COLORS FOR SPRING 2016 TRENDS FROM PANTONE

Pantone just released 10 colors for spring 2016 few days ago and those are just perfect for spring weddings as well. As one of the most important events in our lives, our weddings surely deserve second consideration on every part, especially the wedding color schemes. “Colors this season transport us to a happier, sunnier place where we feel free to express a wittier version of our real selves”, said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. This spring we’ll see some breathtaking wedding color ideas with these colors. Check out the following trending wedding color palettes in spring 2016.

Pink is a classic color used in wedding decorations and the first trending wedding color in 2016 is Rose Quartz, which is a shade of pink color. “The soothing, calming nature of colors in the Spring collections are led by Rose Quartz, a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure”, by Pantone.

Groom-The Perfect Palette/Rose Cocktail-Erin McGinn via SMP/Bouquet- Mirelle Carmichael 

Photography via SMP/Rose Pink Dress & Rings-Blaine Siesser Photography via SMP

As a shade of orange, Peach Echo is another trending wedding color in the year 2016, which  emanates friendlier qualities, evoking warmth and accessibility. Matched with pink and gold will successfully add a touch of romance to it.

Centerpiece, Bridesmaids & Cakes-Sandra Marusic Photography via Mod Wedding/

Table Settings-Katelyn James Photography/Bouquet-Amanda Crean Photographers via SMP

This shade of light blue color will make every part of the wedding day so comfortable, just like the blue sky above us, making it a pastel color palette with peach.

Centerpiece-Aaron Delesie Photographer via Fab Mood/Bridesmaid-Sylvie

Gil Photography via SMP/Cake-Anneli Marinovich via B Loved Blog/

“A maritime-inspired blue, Snorkel Blue plays in the navy family, but with a happier, more energetic context”, by Pantone. Adding some chocolate brown or other neutral colors if you’re planning a chic rustic wedding theme.

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“While the majority of the Spring/Summer palette trends toward calmness, a few diversions from the theme emerge that offer a contrast. With Buttercup designers reveal a shining beacon transporting its wearer to a happier, sunnier place”, said by Pantone. I added some purple to make them a perfect match.

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As a shade of aqua, this Limpet Shell can tell us what’s it like in spring.”Suggestive of clarity and freshness, its crisp and modern influences evoke a deliberate, mindful tranquility”, by Pantone.

Cake-Hunter Ryan Photo via Artfully Wed/Bridesmaids-Whitney 

Krutzfeldt via SMP/Shoes-Love & Light Photographs via SMP/

Who doesn’t like grays? We need a gray shade in every season and here’s the Lilac Gray.

All -Photogen Inc. Via SMP

If you’re planning a passionate related wedding in 2016, here’s the one-Fiesta. I love it so much when combined with navy blue.

Cocktail-Martha Stewart/Others-Belle and Chic

Here’s another neutral color scheme for the year 2016 and Iced Coffee can work well with almost every color. Combine this color with green to make it oh-so-natural.

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This Green Flash hue is infrequent as a main wedding color but really brilliant with navy blue, isn’t it?

Bridesmaids&Groom-L Hewitt Photography via SMP/Bouquet- Will Hartl via Brides Magazine/Table Settings-Mod Wedding/

DIY Romantic Wedding

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Of course your nuptials will be romantic for you and your partner no matter what, a stolen moment alone after dinner, your time with the photographer, and of course that whole ‘getting married’ part!

But how do you take your guests along for the ride, and let them feel as wrapped up in your wedding as you?

Check out our tips for upping the romance factor on your wedding day, and creating the kind of ambiance your guests will never forget…

1. All The Lights

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Lighting is perhaps the one element that can transform the feel of your wedding instantly.

Whether you have a budget for lighting production, you speak to your venue about what they can offer or you simply reuse your fairy lights from Christmas, carefully considering how to best light your space, will work wonders on romancing your guests.

2. Valentine Vows

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Your wedding ceremony sets the tone for the rest of the day, and is one of the parts where you can really guide the atmosphere.

Opting for really romantic ceremony readings, personal vows, and unique ideas like a family blessing of the rings, a hand-tying ceremony, planting a tree or lighting a unity candle, all add to the loving vibes. And get your guests involved from the start.

3. Scentscape Your Day

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Scentscaping (yes, it’s a thing!) is a huge buzzword in luxury weddings, but can also be adapted on a budget for any big day. Smell is perhaps the most powerful sense for evoking emotion, but it’s often overlooked for weddings (understandably) in favour of food, music, and the look of the day.

Companies like Gemma Hopkins’, Design In Scent can create a gorgeous bespoke scent that will become the fragrance backdrop to your day. For a DIY version, think verbena candles, lavender centrepieces or freesia bouquets. A wedding that smells as good as it looks is steeped in romance!

4. Ambient Music

Photo by Benj Haisch via Style Me Pretty

Of course at some point your guests are going to want to hit the dancefloor and Shake It Off to Taylor Swift. But before that, your wedding music can go a long way to setting the feel for your day.

Choose personal, un-cliched songs, with a dreamy feel for your ceremony, cocktail hour, over dinner, and for your first dance. You can even include some slow sets throughout the evening for the couples! (Check out our Valentine’s playlist for inspiration!)

5. A Romantic Feast

Photo by Britt Chudleigh via Once Wed

Your choice of food and how you serve it can be a big help in creating a romantic atmosphere at your wedding. We’re not saying you need to woo your guests with oysters and dark chocolate – though I’m sure they wouldn’t mind!

Avoid buffets, BBQs, sliders or street food, instead try elegant shared table dishes to get conversation flowing and guests dining in a more intimate fashion.

6. Love Seats

Photo by CJ Williams Photography via Bridal Musings

As with the catering, planning your tables to create an intimate, chatty atmosphere will absolutely amp up the romance at your wedding.

There’s something really special about long dining tables, that creates a closer, familiar feel over the more formal round variety or top table set-up. Choosing a sweetheart table will also give you and your other have a chance to have your own romantic dinner for two at your wedding.

7. A Wow Venue

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Choose a romantic wedding venue, and all the hard work is done for you!

A medieval castle, a beautiful glasshouse, a pretty garden, or an atmospheric old church; take a stunning venue, add some candles (see below) and et voila, you’ve got yourself a seriously romantic setting.

8. A Touch of Whimsy

Photo by Ashley Ludaescher Photography

Sometimes your guests might feel more like they’re witnessing your romance than feeling it for themselves. But adding an element that’s fun and sweet, will soon get them involved in your day.

We love the idea of this balloon march from one venue to the next, (with a release at the end!), you could also have a waltz lesson, an open mic for toasts or some fun games to bring your guests together and feeling the love.

9. Copious Candles

Photo by Noah Hawthorne Photography via Brides

Candles work magic in any room, even more so at a wedding. This is perhaps the most affordable way to add instant romance to your soiree.

Tealights can add the ambiance, and pillar candles in hurricanes or lanterns will look really stylish, but for full on romance, it has to be tall candelabras for a dramatic, gothic, feel.

Fireworks or Lanterns

Photo by Photography by Betty Elaine via Bridal Musings

Did you feel fireworks in your belly when you first met your other half? Why not share that feeling with your guests?

Launching sky lanterns, putting on a fireworks display, or having a sparkler sendoff adds serious sparkle to your wedding and ensures you finish your night on the most romantic note possible.

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5 DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Wear Again

1. Glam Witch DIY Halloween Costume

Get your broomstick ready with this ultra glam costume. Start with a sexy sparkly black dress like ALYCE Paris style #4348. Then add a black fringe kimono and some black booties to give off a fashion forward, yet festive vibe. Accessorize with a pointed witch hat and a broom stick and you have one hot witchy look!

2. Breakfast at Tiffany’s DIY Halloween Costume

Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn with this super chic costume! Start with a black dress like ALYCE Paris style #35671.  Get this iconic look by accessorizing with a chunky pearl necklace, long black gloves, and over sized shades. Style your hair in a high bun with a sparkly mini tiara. Add some classic black pumps and you are ready to go!

3. Queen Of Hearts DIY Halloween Costume

You will definitely break a few hearts with this flirty costume!  Start with a cute red dress like ALYCE Paris style #3602.  Add a gold mini crown, heart choker necklace, and heart shaped purse to give off the heart theme! Keep the red vibe alive with a pair of sexy red pumps. A gold staff will complete your regal look.

4. Angel DIY Halloween Costume

If you are looking for a super easy and cute Halloween costume then this is for you! All you need is a pretty white dress like ALYCE Paris style #3591 and some angel accessories! Add a killer pair of heels and you have a super easy and cute angel costume.

5. Kentucky Derby DIY Halloween Costume

Looking for an excuse to wear a big floppy hat? Then you need to go
as a Kentucky Derby girl! Start with a cute cocktail dress like ALYCE Paris style #4378 and add a hat, the bigger the better! Finish your look off with white gloves and matching shoes!

25 Ways To Make Your Wedding Funnier

1. Make a silly save the date card.

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2. Go movie poster-inspired.

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3. Or just write on your faces.

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4. If you’ve got a beard to work with…

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5. And if you don’t want to put your faces on the card, just be straightforward.

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(Not humble.)

6. Use RSVP cards that will allow guests to respond forthrightly.

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7. Keep your ceremony program brief.

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8. Don’t beat around the bush.

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9. Do something unconventional with your rings.

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10. Between the two of you, you’ll have three rings to work with, after all.

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11. Take cheesy (but fun) photos.

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13. Employ an unconventional cake topper.

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15. Give your guests fun favors.

16. Give the wedding party socks that specify their role.

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17. Remember that you can do endless pun-y things with matches.

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18. Invite your guests to pimp something.

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Everyone likes cupcakes.

19. Say something cute about each of your guests on their name cards.

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You know, show that you know everyone attending.

20. Put customized “do not disturb” signs in welcome baskets for guests.

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21. Ask your guests to fill out mad libs.

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You can buy them from Etsy.

22. Serve your favorite booze like this.

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You will, however, bear every responsibility for your guests getting grossly drunk.

23. And of course, one of the BEST ways to make people laugh at your wedding is to incorporate your pets.

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24. You can buy signs like this online for your pets to wear in save the date cards.

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25. Or just get a few chalkboards and give your pet “the.”