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As an artist and designer, I use a lot of color and play with texture and patterns when I can. My closet is the same way: a kaleidoscope of shoes, purses, clothing, and accessories. When it came time to talk wedding colors, Mr. Macarons was a bit worried I’d want something like this:

{Image via Deviant Art}

He was relieved when I showed him this:

{1. Dress via J.Crew 2. Image via Chandelier2011 / Designed by Rachel Ashwell of ShabbyChic 3. Image via Green Wedding Shoes / Photo by Gabriel Ryan Photography 4. Our save the date 5. Image via SMP / Photo by Public Image Photography / Invitations by Paper Moss 6. Image via Southern Weddings / Photo by Dixie Pixel Photo 7. Image via Green Wedding Shoes / Photo by Christine Farah Photography / Event Design + Florals by Sugar and Fluff 8. Image via Green Wedding Shoes / Photo by One Love Photo 9. Cake Topper by Jennifer Murphy 10. Image via SMP / Photo by Jose Villa/ Lace candles by Beth Helmstetter}

When I started the board, I was all about bold colors and saturated hues. But when I began working—when I closed my eyes and actually pictured the wedding I wanted—I found myself designing something a little more timeless and soft. Our palette consists of lavender, ivory, and dove gray with pops of sage green and a slightly darker and muted purple.

I found a way to balance my own instincts with what is “right” for a wedding. That’s my hint: Your toenail polish may say one thing, but really picture the event itself when you’re choosing wedding colors.

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