Shades of Robin
November 9th, 2007 @ 5:34 pm by Mrs. Robin
Why pick only two wedding colors, when you could have three. And why stick to only three, when you could have three different colors and two shades of each of those.
At least that is my motto. I am a big fan of color, as anyone in my life would tell you. My shoe collection is such a rainbow that the other day I was bemoaning the fact I couldn’t find a pair of neutral (black or brown) flats to wear.
And if something is so much a part of your personality, then I say work it into your wedding day. So, as I stood in the Dutch Boy paint aisle of a local Fred Meyer’s I was torn. There were two different greens and two different blues that I was in love with, and I couldn’t choose. So I didn’t.
And here is the color palette in all its glory:
The only one that isn’t showing up well is the darker blue, it is much less turquoise than it appears.
Literally I live my life in these colors - if you open my sweater drawer or my closet these are the colors that greet you. My favorite bag is the darker blue, my favorite knee high socks the darker green, and my couch is the Barley brown, the walls of my bedroom the light blue.
Also it’s fun to play with so many colors; it has given us a lot of flexibility in making design and accent choices. I highly recommend getting paint swatches to carry that are in your wedding colors. They are small and easy to keep in your purse, and you will know in a second if a color is slightly different than what you were envisioning.
Additionally, when the wedding is all done, and we are back from traveling I think it will be great to paint a room with a combo of two of the colors, just to remind us of this meaningful day.
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7 Responses to “Shades of Robin”
It’s an especially nice way to show people your colors instead of having to describe them. I had dark red and pale green and I’ve herad a million different names for the same colors.
awesome palette!
just 2 or 3 colors gets too matchy-matchy for me and (sorry anyone) looks a little cheap
I think hues & tones of 2 or 3 colors goes a long way to making it look more designed and thought out. You did a great job!
I looooove your color palette. I can’t wait to see how it gets worked throughout the wedding!
We used the same palette, accented with a peacock feather now and then. Try using just a solitary peacock feather for the gentlemen’s bouts to bring it all together.
Those colors look great together! Good choice/palate!
Mrs. Robin, Portland
Age and Occupation: 26, Client Services Coordinator
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Professional Poker Play/Options Trader
Engagement Date: September 5, 2007
Wedding Date: January 5, 2008
Blogging Since: November 2, 2007
Venue: Portland Armory
About Me: I am a wine-loving, earring-obsessed foodie who lives in Portland, OR. I design jewelry as a hobby and love to shop for jeans, shoes, and vintage furniture. I am a crazy mix of modern and traditional values, and I can't wait to marry my best friend and see where God will lead our lives together.
I LOVE Those colors!
Those are actually the colors I plan to use too except instead of brown I’m using a dark red!
I completely agree that you can have as many colors as you want! I love color too and could never pick just one!
Love it! I can’t wait to see you projects!