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Wedding Color Psychology

Black: A conservative choice, black complements almost any color, especially lighter hues. Dignified and mysterious, black denotes sexiness and sophistication with a modern twist. Black is classic, never trendy, alluding to a modern bride. As an opulent choice, black is timelessly elegant.

White: Symbolic of purity and innocence, white has strong connotations of youth and perfection. White aficionados seek excellence and enlightenment, as simplicity and recognition are constant ventures. White is a glorious hue (or lack thereof) that denotes a clean palette or fresh start for those who seek serenity and peace.

Red: A passionate, romantic choice, red is impulsive and outgoing. Depicted as zealous and ambitious, red symbolizes love and rage. Whether it denotes joy, celebration, happiness or prosperity, red elicits a dramatic response from both sides of the emotional spectrum. Red lovers tend to be restless and optimistic and go along with people with uncomplicated natures. A powerful selection, red is sure to represent a fiery hostess with ‘look at me’ flair.

Pink: A softer, girlish choice, pink is the sweeter side of red. A delicate hue, pink represents a sensitive heart that is affectionate and nurturing. The bride surrounded with pink has a maternal grace and compassion and a desire for protection or shelter. The rosy hue fan may also have a strong personality, but one that is willing to share.

Orange: Spontaneous and daring, brides who choose orange are bold. Because orange is a happy and trendy hue, orange enthusiasts tend to be popular, have excessive energy and are part of a large social circle. From a bright and happy backdrop to an exotic, spicy richness, brides who prefer orange tend to be fearless and curious, with a zest for life.

Yellow: The color of a sunny day, yellow denotes happiness and hope. Exuding warmth and vitality and usually possessing a great sense of humor, people who love yellow have cheerful spirits and optimistic values. You tend to look forward to the future and are intellectual, creative and idealistic. Yellow represents enlightenment and spirituality, lending itself as a great color on your day of matrimony.

Green: Green shades symbolize life, freshness, nature and fertility. A common choice for eco-friendly brides, green shows that you value your health and the environment. A harmonized and balanced color, green is a mixture of warm yellow and cool blue, just like its admirers. A calming and tranquil hue, brides who select green are affectionate, frank and responsible. You seek stability and balance, yet remain fiercely principled and refined.

Blue: Soothing, compassionate and cool, blue is the color of tranquility and royalty. Blue belles are deliberate, introspective, conservative and patient, tending to be sensitive and wise. Serene and cool, blue denotes cautious partners who are faithful but require a calm and harmonious existence. From watery aqua to a deep shade of midnight, blue can be soft and sweet or strong and bold.

Purple: Often associated with both royalty and luxury, purple is a passionate color. Choosing purple symbolizes dignity, tolerance and value. Violet lovers tend to be unconventional and observant, with a multifaceted personality. Tolerant and witty, purple devotees are likely to achieve authoritative positions. From light lavender and lilac buffs, who tend to be charming, witty and cultured, to deep eggplant lovers, who are creative and talented, purple can be provocative or sweet.

Brown: A natural, neutral color of the earth, brown represents wholesomeness and dependability. Symbolizing comfort and contentment, brown represents honesty. Just right for your wedding day, brown is substantial, steady and responsible. From rich chocolate and dark coffee to cream and soft beige, this earthy shade can be intense or pale, dramatic or modest.

Green Beach Wedding

By including some of our “green tips” for your wedding day planning you could encourage your guests take responsibility for preserving our environment and also give a little back, in their day to day lives:

  1. Invitations – deforestation is high on the agenda of Global Warming watchdogs and so it makes sense to minimize the use of paper in all of your wedding planning. There is an increasing number of recycled paper options for invitations, save the date cards, menus and service programs and of course, there is always e-cards! You could also cut down on paper use at your reception by using shells with painted on names as place holders for your dinner guests, instead of paper place names. Just think, 1 ton of recyclable paper can save 17 trees!
  2. Flowers – try to buy flowers grown in the location of your wedding and support local resources. Ask about pesticide free flowers and the option of organically grown flowers. Consider using flower pots for reception tables that can be given away after the event and offer bridesmaids an alternate to the traditional bouquet ie. Sequined clutch bags, tiny straw baskets embellished with ribbons and shells, or silk flowers.
  3. Jewellery – so you’ve heard about “blood diamonds” but don’t really know what its all about? Head on over to www.kimberelyprocess.com and educate yourself on diamonds cultivated in areas that use the profits to support local warfare. Try to steer clear of jewellers who are not savvy to this. Choose recycled gold and vintage rings and avoid the support of irresponsible mining practices that irreversibly damage the ecosystems around them.
  4. Eco-friendly edibles at your reception can go a long way towards supporting a food system that is not ecologically harmful. Organically grown veggies and meats that utilize sustainable farming practices might increase the price of your reception dinner, but will also improve the taste of your wedding fare, whilst saving the environment from harmful chemicals. Buy into the idea of Fair Trade Coffee, and support coffee beans that are only produced by farmers paid a fair price for their produce.
  5. Gifts – give your guests the option of making a donation, in your honour, to an environmental, cultural or social charity that will make a difference to the planet or the world that we live in. See weddinglistgiving.com or goodgifts.com Reception sites that are already dedicated to green causes can benefit significantly from your nuptials. Look around for local parks, botanical gardens, historical homes or museums that can add a great backdrop to your big day.
  6. Dress – is there such a thing as a “green wedding gown”? Yep, there sure is. With polyester fabrics being petroleum based and generic cotton brands using 5.8lbs of pesticide per acre to grow, ethical brides are making eco-friendly choices on their wedding apparel by opting for Fair Trade conscious gowns made from certified organic cotton, hemp or flax silk. We particularly liked Deborah Lindquists Hemp wedding bustier and flowing skirt and the ‘green bridal’ collection at Faernyns Grove. You can also do your own searches online or use the following directories to help out:
  7. Transportation – cut down on global emissions by having your wedding close to home, friends and family….if you must travel, organize buses to ferry all of your guests in one vehicle instead of 20. Also, consider earthy modes of transport like bicycles, rickshaw’s, or even walking to the church surrounded by your wedding party. Confetti – nope, throwing rice instead of confetti does not kill birds and it completely eco-friendly along with rose petals and ‘hops in a box’: http://www.farminabox.com/mall/productpage.cfm/FarminaBox/1c
  8. Clean Up – to truly get into the spirit of Environmental Preservation, then adopt the slogan “recycle reduce reuse” by insisting that your clean up crew recycle bottles, paper and plastics used at your reception and expose of them responsibly. Ask your caterer to package up left over’s and send them to your local YMCA or Salvation Army HQ. Consider donating your reception flowers to nursing homes, or hospitals, or give them to someone who will compost them for future growing.

Source:http://www.islandbrides.com/view-article/Green+Weddings/48/