Choosing the right colors for your wedding can be a big deal. While you might not think it is the most important aspect of planning for your big day, you may be surprised to learn how color impacts the way your event feels. By using the right shades in your design, you are more likely to tie together all the elements of your reception in a comforting and cohesive manner. Of course, you might find you’re not thrilled with most of the palettes available through wedding planners and style blogs. To ensure you feel satisfied with your wedding, you should dedicate a chunk of time to picking the right colors. Some couples find they are more drawn to the greens and browns of earth tones. If you think this is the best fit for you and your significant other, you should think about how to make earth tones work for your event.

Incorporate Into Everything 

Designers and planners tend to use buzzwords when it comes to crafting an ideal event for a couple. A “color story,” for example, is a clever way of naming the act of selecting colors for your event. Essentially, designers believe the colors you pick help to tell your story. For those who prefer earth tones, it is important to think about how you can make the colors work well in a variety of different ways. Though they are unique, these colors can also prove difficult to incorporate into specific areas.

To make greens, greys, browns, and blues work best for your event, you want to make sure the tones are present almost everywhere. If you are having an outdoor wedding, some of the work will already be done for you by Mother Nature. A simple look around the grounds will showcase some dazzling natural shades. If you are hosting your event indoors, you may need to go above and beyond for the colors to work. Make sure everything from your outfit to the napkins on tables feature the same tones. This ensures you are more likely to see cohesion.

Little Touches 

Since you want to make sure your earth tones are present everywhere guests look, it makes sense to spend some of your time picking out little details for the event. Copper mugs have become quite sought-after in recent years because of the rise in popularity of drinks like the “Moscow Mule,” which is traditionally served in a copper cup. While you might not want to feature this beverage, you can still use metal finishes in your design.

A perfect fit for your wedding might be copper cups. The burnt and metallic look of these items can often fit perfectly into a design centered around earth tones. Copper is one of many different materials that can help you to bring forth the right colors at your event. If you are not a fan of copper, think about the finishes of tin, iron, or glass. These materials might be able to help you achieve the same visual goals.

What You Wear 

Finally, you need to think about what you plan on wearing. A black tux or white dress might be fine for a traditional event, but you’ll want some other colors for an earth-tone wedding. Swap out black and white for shades of brown and grey. You might be able to discover a far more appealing wardrobe aesthetic.

Picking a “color story” for your event can be both fun and frustrating. To get the best results from your endeavors, start choosing colors early. Play around with many different combinations to see what works best.