Color your wedding

One of the first things most brides do when planning a wedding is to pick their color scheme. Some girls may have known what colors they want before they were engaged, but for others, choosing a color palette for the big day can become a struggle.

Color is an important element in wedding planning because it helps set the tone for your event. Color can express your theme (browns and reds for a fall theme; greens and pinks for a garden theme) and your formality (black and white works for a formal, sit-down wedding; turquoise and orange suggests a more casual affair). You can use any colors that appeal to you, or find inspiration from the time of year or the decor of your venue.

Once you select a palette, choosing everything from bridesmaids dress and flowers to invitations and linens becomes easier. If you don't know where to start, try one of these color palette tools. DaGraeve's tool lets you upload a picture that you like and will output several shades that will work together. At Bliss Weddings, you can play around with more than 40 shades and decide for yourself what combinations look best.