Deciding on a Colour Palette...OH THE AGONY!

So I'm curled up on the couch this last Sunday, catching up on some wedding mags that I've been meaning to get to forever, and I did something I haven't done since I started in this business. I started to flip through the pages as a layman. And the first thing that came to my mind....oh these poor brides!

Wedding magazines are incredible resources for inspiration and guidance for all things weddings but if you're picking up a magazine with a clean planning palette, with no vision in mind, you're heading for deep, dark waters!

Here's the thing. First things first in planning. You need to have a vision in mind before doing any research or making any decisions. And that vision generally comes from a theme and/or a colour palette. So where do you start? Here's a three step approach that should help...

1. Think Formality

Do you want a casual family style dinner? An ultra formal full reception? A backyard party? Where you have your wedding and the kind of ambiance you want to rule the evening will certainly help you to at the very least eliminate some options.

2. Think Venue

Is your venue a banquet hall, a hotel, a historic home? Are you getting married on 140 acres of greenery? Taking a good look at where you're having your reception and what the venue naturally has to offer will help you narrow down your choices dramatically.

3. Think You

Above all else you want your wedding reception to be a reflection of who you are as individuals and/or as a couple. Take a cue from something that means a great to the both of you, whether that be a local charity, a favourite movie, or a classic novel. Making it personal makes it that much easier to pull off.

Now you're ready to pick up those magazines and instead of getting lost in the abundance of beauty that's out there, you'll hone in on what's right for you.

So off you go! Make it beautiful and make it yours!

Best!

Kasia