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Hi everyone. I'm new here. I'm planning a May wedding on the beach (outdoor ceremony, indoor reception). I wanted a lighter brown color but I'm not sure what else could go with that. I know how lovely choc brown is with pink and tiffany blue but can a lighter brown go with those? I want some color for my centerpiences, so what color flowers would go?
As you can see I need a bit of help so any suggestions would be so appreciated (even totally away from brown, i'm up for all ideas)
Oh. Does anyone know any bridesmaid dresses that can have a 2nd color accenting? Thank you all in advance.
hummingbird521
08-23-2006, 08:47 AM
Let me think on this and see what I can come up with. If you search some of our threads there is a lot of ladies with these colors that you could get ideas from. Welcome to onewed.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/gshukla24/jh5663irisandlatte.jpg
this is iris and latte. anyone's thoughts? is it too rich of a color for a beach sorta atmosphere? thank you for your opinions. the other color combos i was looking at for dresses was
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/gshukla24/jh5655roseandpraline.jpg
this is more of a blush/rose color and brown
and lastly
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/gshukla24/jh5631lagoonandfawn.jpg
thoughts on which colors you girls like the best? thank you!
MOB Karen
08-23-2006, 09:58 AM
They are all pretty, but I prefer the last one. Good luck! :D
Kacie_bride
08-23-2006, 10:05 AM
Hi and welcome to OneWed! Every week we have a weekly theme. Week number 2's theme was beach! Here is the link to that thread if you would like to take a look at it. There are tons of ideas there, 10 pages to be exact! I hope this helps!
http://forums.onewed.com/showthread.php?t=3060
hummingbird521
08-23-2006, 10:24 AM
I love all of those colors, but the last one I think is better suited for outdoor ceremony.
countrygirl
08-23-2006, 10:26 AM
Welcome to the group. You will find lots of help here. And congrats on the wedding. A May wedding on a beach will be so pretty. I agree w Karen, the last dress was really pretty.
Kacie_bride
08-23-2006, 10:27 AM
Oh yeah, I didn't say, but I like the last dress the best too!
WebLady
08-23-2006, 11:22 AM
Hello there, Welcome to OneWed!
I love all three dresses you posted, but I personally prefer the more pastel colors of the last two for a beach atmosphere.
LaceyinPgh
08-23-2006, 01:18 PM
I like the first set of colors on the second dress. Does that make any sense. The color are great but the second dress just seems lighter to me.
ladymelissa
08-23-2006, 01:28 PM
The first set of colors says, "fall" to me. I love the light pink, but the last, blue one really says, "beach" to me. I think is the perfect shade of blue for your theme!
you girls are great! thank you so much for such quick replies. i came back from lunch and it was so nice to see.
please ignore the actual dresses. it's just the color combinations i'm looking at.
any more opinions? thank you all.
do most people feel the first colors (iris and latte) are too much for spring?
Kacie_bride
08-23-2006, 06:15 PM
you girls are great! thank you so much for such quick replies. i came back from lunch and it was so nice to see.
please ignore the actual dresses. it's just the color combinations i'm looking at.
any more opinions? thank you all.
do most people feel the first colors (iris and latte) are too much for spring?
I think the last 2 colors would work better for spring. The iris and latte really look like Fall colors to me.
LaceyinPgh
08-23-2006, 06:49 PM
I think the first color is fine for spring. Just make sure to counterbalance it with a pale taupe as shown, it will be fine.
bridalbonnie
08-24-2006, 06:14 AM
I think that if you are doing brown, that blue would look very nice and it goes with the beach theme of brown sand blue water....just a suggestion.
i actually think i made a decision :) cappuccino and dusty rose
IGNORE THE DRESS (just the colors)
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/gshukla24/Copyof979barijay_cappuccino_dustyro.jpg
MOB Karen
08-24-2006, 05:19 PM
LOVE IT!!! Those colors are wonderful together!!!! Great choice!!!
countrygirl
08-24-2006, 05:23 PM
Here is my question. Are you actually getting married on a beach? If so, the light browns may be washed out by the color of the sand. Not trying to sidcourage you, just a though.
yes the ceremony is on the beach with an indoor reception. no need to apologize for your opinion! that's a good thought though but i kind of was thinking it would be complimented by the sand and the blue behind it. hmm i'll have to think about that. what do others think?
Kacie_bride
08-24-2006, 05:35 PM
yes the ceremony is on the beach with an indoor reception. no need to apologize for your opinion! that's a good thought though but i kind of was thinking it would be complimented by the sand and the blue behind it. hmm i'll have to think about that. what do others think?
It depends on what location. There are many different tones of sand. On most of the Texas beaches it is darker sand. In the Caribbean the sand is much lighter and a heck of a lot prettier. In some areas the sand has a pinkish tone to it.
countrygirl
08-24-2006, 05:51 PM
It depends on what location. There are many different tones of sand. On most of the Texas beaches it is darker sand. In the Caribbean the sand is much lighter and a heck of a lot prettier. In some areas the sand has a pinkish tone to it.
Good point.
LaceyinPgh
08-24-2006, 05:55 PM
i actually think i made a decision :) cappuccino and dusty rose
IGNORE THE DRESS (just the colors)
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/gshukla24/Copyof979barijay_cappuccino_dustyro.jpg
First, I really like that dress and the colors.
I wouldn't worry about the dresses blending into sand. If you are though, maybe do the pink trimmed in the brown? Or, use them as is and off set them with pink flowers to make the girls stand out a bit more.
countrygirl
08-24-2006, 05:57 PM
First, I really like that dress and the colors.
I wouldn't worry about the dresses blending into sand. If you are though, maybe do the pink trimmed in the brown? Or, use them as is and off set them with pink flowers to make the girls stand out a bit more.
I think that is more of what I was getting at. Use the neutrals as an accent. That is a really pretty dress by the way.
thanks lacey. that's actually what i planned on doing. the girls will have pink flowers with a light brown ribbon. i anticipate it'll be fine but thanks everyone for the thoughts
countrygirl
08-24-2006, 05:59 PM
thanks lacey. that's actually what i planned on doing. the girls will have pink flowers with a light brown ribbon. i anticipate it'll be fine but thanks everyone for the thoughts
That will look really pretty.
the dress (and the others that i'm looking at) are by Bari Jay in case anyone was wondering.
LaceyinPgh
08-24-2006, 06:02 PM
the dress (and the others that i'm looking at) are by Bari Jay in case anyone was wondering.
Check out Bill Levkoff too. He does adorable dresses. That is who designed the dresses for my wedding.
ladymelissa
08-27-2006, 01:37 PM
i actually think i made a decision :) cappuccino and dusty rose
IGNORE THE DRESS (just the colors)
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n228/gshukla24/Copyof979barijay_cappuccino_dustyro.jpg
This is gorgeous!!!!! I love the look of the colored slip peeking out the bottom! Beautiful colors and the style is perfect for the beach!
kevinsbride2B
08-28-2006, 10:46 PM
I think a light pink and a medium brown would be very nice. I know it sounds weird but you don't want the dresses to go with the colour of the sand. You probably want your BM and what not to stand out right? Or you could dress them all to match the sand and you could really be the centre of attention!!! ;)
Personally I think a stark coloured flower would look very nice. Really stand out. I always think that a lot of flowing thich ribboning is always nice on a beach. It blows in the wind and looks gorgeous!
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