Main Color: Black
Accent Color: Ruby
Accent Color: Olive
Sparkle: Rose Gold
The seasons are changing! The cool crisp in the air has our thoughts turning away from light and bright wedding palettes and instead toward dark, rich and moody combinations. This palette is delightfully unexpected. Think you can’t pull it off? Think again!
A Whoa-Worthy Invitation
This dark wedding palette was inspired by the brand-new Lavish Rose Wedding Invitation. This chic-but-cheap beauty is a part of our collection of invites that come with free rsvp cards, which we promise you will totally love (and so will your budget). It pulls together a black wedding palette with elegance – we’re talking dark burgundy watercolor roses and greenery tangled together with rose gold details. And they’re all set off by that deep black background. It’s such a gorgeous and dramatic introduction to your wedding.
Dark, Moody and Magnificent
Pulling off a dark wedding color palette isn’t as hard as you might think; it just takes a bit more creativity. It’s easy to find white and cream wedding-day details; finding black wedding accessories isn’t quite as simple but it’ll be worth the hunt.
Black is the star of the show here and ruby, along with olive, are the gorgeous accents. Let them play off each other to create a look that’s romantic. You’ll want to be careful to balance the colors so look doesn’t go from lush and pretty to goth-inspired.
First, think about where you want to use black. We love using black linens – they’re affordable and will add tons of personality with minimal effort. Rent black chair covers for the ceremony, and table linens at the reception. Instant ambience! The guys should most definitely wear black suits and your maids will look stunning in black satin dresses.
Next, focus on your accent colors: ruby and olive. Let’s talk flowers first. Have you seen black magic roses? Jot that down and bring it to your florist. These super dark red roses are so delectable. The coloring is absolutely beautiful and the petals are thick and velvety. Pair them with olive-colored greens like eucalyptus for balance. Be sure to avoid greens that are too bright or your wedding will go from dark and gorgeous to all “happy holidays!” in a flash.
You can also incorporate the ruby into your jewelry, hair pieces and of course – lips!
Finally – let’s glam this wedding up! We chose rose gold, instead of the normal gold or silver hue to add sparkling pop of metallic. This slightly more copper shade of gold pairs really well with the ruby coloring and creates some extra interest to your palette. Use it subtly in details like your shoes, jewelry and cake.
Best wishes creating your dream day!
