| Yellow and orange would be good colors. You want | | | | shades of blue and white. Any shade of green would |
| to use a yellow that is in the same intensity as the | | | | be appropriate -- sage, celadon, etc. |
| orange of the dresses. Burnt Orange sounds subdued. | | | | You could also go with a light blue, and have a "snow |
| You are not going for a match with your dresses | | | | and ice" theme -- this is becoming very popular. |
| because that gives a very fake look. You want to | | | | You could also choose champagne for your |
| coordinate the colors to go with the dresses. | | | | bridesmaids and have floral accents of red and green |
| There are many flowers that are yellow. Actually, | | | | if you wanted to give a nod to the time of year. You |
| since you are using silk flowers ... you can dye flowers | | | | can be as creative as you want with your theme. |
| yellow and or orange with fabric dye. So if you can | | | | Colors are wonderfully tied in everywhere with |
| get white silk flowers ... you can get your orange or | | | | invitations, flowers and favors. |
| yellow pretty easily. | | | | A valentines wedding is always romantic! I would stick |
| Make sure to always wear gloves with using dyes. | | | | with your main colors, with gold or red colored favors |
| Follow package directions exactly for rinsing so the | | | | to accent the flowers and hurricane lamps (which I do |
| colors don't rub off. | | | | hope you will be lighting with candles!). The other rose |
| Use nice silk flowers. If they look nice to you up close ... | | | | color would be white or rich ivory, maybe with a touch |
| they should photograph well. Personally I think real | | | | of deep green foliage. Red and white are the color |
| flowers are less expensive than nice silks. But they are | | | | symbols of unity. The MOH's red gown would look |
| more difficult to use than silks and if you have allergies | | | | quite stunning with a bouquet of cream roses, maybe |
| ... can be a real problem. | | | | with an accent of red by sprinkling red crystals through |
| Since the wedding is at 4 and the reception will be | | | | the roses. Or a trailing red ribbon. Your flowers could |
| after 5 this means it will be more formal. Anything in | | | | be the opposite (red roses with clear diamante |
| the line of a cocktail type dress would be appropriate. | | | | crystals) |
| If you are going to buy something, get something you | | | | Colors like baby blue, baby pink, lavender, lime green |
| will wear again, maybe to another holiday party. Black | | | | and lemon yellow. Actually all these colors would work |
| is always appropriate at this time of day. If you can't | | | | together; however, I would add at least one more |
| find anything you like in a cocktail dress, look for | | | | dramatic color, such as a deep pink or fuchsia. You |
| something that you'd wear to church or out for a nice | | | | need to create dramatic effect. |
| dinner. A skirt and dressy blouse or sweater would be | | | | I don't have any pictures of these colors; however, the |
| appropriate as well. | | | | best way to see them is to go to a hobby store that |
| Since its Nov. you can wear anything in the jewel | | | | carries silk flowers. This way you can play with the |
| tones, Royal Blue, Royal Purple, burgundy any of the | | | | colors to see how they will work together as well as |
| deep rich colors, however stay away from red. You | | | | possibly getting other ideas. |
| don't want to draw attention away from the bride. | | | | Start with the colors you've mentioned and try |
| When you go dress shopping, tell the sales person | | | | different "dramatic" colors such as deep purples, blues, |
| what you need the dress for and they will be able to | | | | yellows to see what you like the best then let your |
| help you. Get something simple and you'll use it again. | | | | florist know. Also, your florist is a great resource as |
| Dress it up with a necklace and earrings. But above all, | | | | well for knowing colors, flowers etc. |
| be comfortable. | | | | There's a wonderful magazine, which you can |
| If you are not sure in what season you are getting | | | | purchase at good book store. It's WEDDING |
| married here are some ideas that you could try. If it's | | | | FLOWERS. It comes out once a year and has the |
| near fall, think browns, beiges and whites. If it's more | | | | flowers grouped in colors as well as wonderful |
| towards winter, think winter wonderland with varying | | | | additional ideas for combinations. |