Color Renegade + Color Board

Color Renegade + Color Board

November 12th, 2010 @ 5:13 pm by Mrs. Prairie Dog
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I’m not really sure when, historically, weddings became one- or two-color events. I think it’s safe to say that most are, though, since a lot of people have asked me, “What are your wedding colors?”

This is the answer that they get: black, white, silver, gold, muted pink, slate blue, and possibly some spring green and soft yellow.

(colors lifted from Cards & Pockets’s awesome selection)

I gave myself a huge palette because I want to be able to buy what I like.

I’m trying to avoid a “motif” as well. As proven by this post, I’m all over the place. How could I ever choose between my favorite decor elements: birds, trees, flowers, vases, little white lights, candlesticks, and so on, forever? Basically, I’m just doing whatever the crap I want and hoping there is cohesiveness and continuity. It’s where Murphy’s Law meets Crayola, and I’m not looking back now!

For now, here is my first take at compiling the color/feel I like:

(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)

These aren’t literal items I am seeking out for my wedding, but I tried to capture the overall feel. So far, I’m liking it. What do you think? Are you broadening your color horizons?

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dez091011 (message) 63 posts, Worker bee

“Basically, I’m just doing whatever the crap I want and hoping there is cohesiveness and continuity. It’s where Murphy’s Law meets Crayola….” LOL!! Love. it.

11/12/10 @ 5:28 pm (reply)

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jackie-o (message) 2,389 posts, Buzzing bee

Aw yes, the color palette inspiration aspect of planning - - I sailed in the same boat you’re in. I had 5-6 colors as well. You are gonna LOVE the day when they’re all pulled together. Its way better than anything you can vision, trust me on that

11/12/10 @ 5:34 pm (reply)

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tofuchic (message) 69 posts, Worker bee

Those are my colors too! Cotton candy and golf leaf from cardsandpockets :)…great choice! and I’m not sticking with a “scheme” or motif either..just whatever we like..go with the flow. Right on!

11/12/10 @ 6:01 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Love!

11/12/10 @ 6:16 pm (reply)

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iHEARTweddingbee

I ADORE your color scheme! Your inspiration board totally rocks!

11/12/10 @ 6:42 pm (reply)

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Innamorata.italy (message) 8 posts, Newbee

I love your inspiration board because it conveys a happy, positive feeling. Who cares if colors don’t really match, if the result is so amazing?

11/12/10 @ 8:50 pm (reply)

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Whimsical.Sprite (message) 828 posts, Busy bee

I LOVE your colors. They work SO well together. I had such a narrow-minded view of how many colors could be in a wedding, but you have widened my eyes considerably!

11/12/10 @ 9:38 pm (reply)

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miss whiterose (message) 7 posts, Newbee

Love your colors! Looks very neat & chic. Im sticking to only white ‘cos Im nervous whether I could pull off more colors than that but i would also love to add another color!!!! Thanks for sharing. x

11/13/10 @ 1:32 am (reply)

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SandyToes (message) 373 posts, Helper bee

Your palette is beautiful!! I am sooooo happy to see that I’m not the only one. I thought I was indecisive about my colors and kept trying to narrow my 6 down to three, possibly two. But, I will join you and be a color renegade too!!!! How are you doing invitations? Did you include all the colors? Just some? Do you have a picture? That’s the only detail I can’t seem to smooth out yet with all my colors.

11/13/10 @ 7:51 am (reply)

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asunw (message) 550 posts, Busy bee

Love this. We’ve narrowed our colors down now to Gold and Emerald but others keeping popping in to say hi haha

11/13/10 @ 9:18 am (reply)

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Miss Prairie Dog (message) 400 posts, Helper bee

@SandyToes: yes! i AM incorporating them all into my invites, but i’m still working on a mock-up of how the invite suite will look (it’s hard!). i’ll PM you when i’m done with them if you want to see the general idea.

11/13/10 @ 11:04 am (reply)

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Miss Prairie Dog (message) 400 posts, Helper bee

@tofuchic: ooh, i’d love to see another bride’s take on the same colors.

@Innamorata.italy: i’m so glad you said that. i was going for “sophisticated but cheerful.”

11/13/10 @ 11:06 am (reply)

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Innamorata.italy (message) 8 posts, Newbee

@Miss Prairie Dog: @Miss Prairie Dog: @Miss Prairie Dog: “sophisticated but cheerful”? Your wedding is very promising! I totally agree!

11/13/10 @ 11:30 am (reply)

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Miss Knitting (message) 1,072 posts, Bumble bee

It’s the same for me. Lots of colours: burgundy, pale pale pink, white, silver, gold, and a bit of dark green.

11/13/10 @ 11:48 am (reply)

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Ms. Anemone (message) 624 posts, Busy bee

Your wedding is going to be gorgeous, PD!
I think having a variety (or renegade) of colors can bring such a rich texture. Ah, it’s all going to mesh together so well!

11/13/10 @ 12:24 pm (reply)

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el0624 (message) 205 posts, Helper bee

I love the inspiration board. I think the colors look totally cohesive. The gold is a classy touch.

11/13/10 @ 12:49 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Glasses (message) 2,741 posts, Sugar bee

Your wedding reminds me of Urban Outfitters. I was just in there and the home section is a clash of different feels but it’s all gorgeous. Love your colors!

11/13/10 @ 5:42 pm (reply)

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11/14/10 @ 12:47 am (reply)

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Mrs. Pin Cushion (message) 1,012 posts, Bumble bee

The color/story board looks absolutely lovely! Love those colors together!

11/14/10 @ 3:48 am (reply)

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Mrs. Turtle (message) 782 posts, Busy bee

I haven’t been around the ‘Bee much in the past few weeks, so I apologize for not saying ‘hello’ and ‘welcome’ much earlier! But I was browsing through my Google Reader and had to stop to tell you that your color palette stopped me in my tracks! Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! So elegant and classy. Can’t wait to see your wedding come together!

11/14/10 @ 7:09 pm (reply)

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