Mix it up with these color combos sure to please:

-All tones of deep red-not for the faint of heart but sure to be a show-stopper

-Red, plum & grey-sleek; perfect for an elegant evening

-Red & turquoise-unexpected and modern, mixes well with base colors such as black or white

When you think of red flowers what do you think of?  Ah yes, the red rose;  it has received a bad wrap but there is a reason it is classic.  But rather than doing an entire bouquet or arrangement in roses, mix in calla lilies, tulips, protea and orchids.  Our only request is no baby’s breathe please.

Caution-Red, black and white can be cliché and overdone.  If you MUST go with this option, pick a dominant color, such as the black, and let it be the main focus rather than trying to incorporate each color equally.

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-Green, orange & brown-Perfect fall pallet

-Green, ivory & black-chic with a hint of youthfulness

-Varied shades of green-natural and full of life

Of course the bouquets always end up with green leaf filler, but we want you to know there is way more out there.  Roses, orchids, spider mums, hydrangea, berry, and the list goes on.  But don’t stop there; go bold by adding in broccoli or artichokes which are sure to keep your guests in awe.

Caution:  When using a variety of greens, try to stick with a neutral or soft green linen if your bouquet is going to be mostly greens.  This prevents the reception from becoming too much for your guests to bear.  Instead, put your bridesmaids in green for plenty of color in pictures.

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Navy goes great with any wedding year round depending on the pallet you choose.  You can also use navy instead of black or brown to make your wedding stand apart from the rest.  Here’s what to pair it with: 

-Navy, green & champagne-sophisticated and perfect for late summer/autumn weddings

-Navy, plum & ivory-casual or refined, this pallet can be done a million ways

-Navy & gold-classic and timeless with a fresh feel

Unfortunately in the flower world, navy is not a natural occurring color.  If you are looking for a blue tone, search out cornflower, iris, hydrangea, or delphinium.  And don’t fear, almost any other color of flower looks great with this hue so feel free to mix up your bouquets.

Caution:  Navy works well with black and other dark tones of color when paired correctly, however, make sure to edit in order to prevent your wedding from feeling too dark and heavy.  Rather than choosing a black tux with navy accents, go with an all navy suit that is sure to inspire.

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As if this color needed any introduction at all, pink may very well be one of the most common colors associated with weddings.  From soft blushes to hot look-at-me shades, pink is versatile. 

There are a ton of tones and shades to make your pink stand out.  Here are three of our favs:

-Pink & Mauve-a nice alternative to the traditional fall tones

-pink, coral & yellow-An August favorite with a hint of the tropics

-pink & envy green-think spring and crisp white

Pink flowers are easy to come by; stylish stems include peonies, cherry blossoms, ranunculus and hydrangea along with the never to fail rose.

Caution-incorporating too much pink can lead to the assumption that Pepto Bismol became a sponsor of your event.  Varying the tones of pink to include light, medium and dark shades will help to balance out pink linens with pink flowers.

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In case your Monday starts off rough, we hope the bright sunshine appeal of yellow will help perk you up.  Bold yellow is a great way to make a statement and even if you think you are not a yellow person, we think we can change your mind.

Make your bright yellow work for you with one of these color combinations:

-Bright yellow, charcoal & black-bold and modern

-Bright yellow, soft yellow & white-perfect for an outdoor summer wedding

-Bright yellow & teal-fresh, with a hint of vintage appeal

For flowers, bright yellow is one of the easiest colors to find.  Take your pick of daisies, calla lilies, billie buttons, tulips, and the list goes on.  Even in the case you decide that you would rather keep the yellow in your wedding to a minimum, it is still a great accent flower to incorporate into your bouquets to add dimension and texture.

Caution-Be careful with this bright shade since not all of your bridesmaids may approve of wearing it for their dresses.  Instead, accessorize with the shoes, a clutch or a colored parasol.

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Feel free to incorporate this pallet into everything from attire, shoes, makeup and flowers. Add a little bit of personality by incorporating small touches of bright pink, soft greens, shades of blue, and even black.

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For this color concept we chose to highlight black. While black isn’t always chosen as a color for your wedding it is involved very often, remember those tuxedos and suits the guys wear. Black is classic, powerful, mysterious and slimming too. For your South Dakota Wedding selecting black as your main color gives you the ability to have more selections than any other color. Use blacks with bolds, pastels or even grays for modern, soft and classic wedding concepts.