A Conversation about Colors
The second question vendors ask me after “when is your wedding?” is “what are your colors?” and then they diligently write it down in my file. Last week, I felt like I was failing at some bridal test because I couldn’t name the type of green I wanted at the wedding during a vendor meeting. I finally just said “I don’t know–any green! Maybe not olive? What do you think? Yes olive?” I watched her watching me trying to come up with a correct answer without a Pantone book, and that’s when I thought, man, I could really use a Snippet and Ink inspiration board right about now!
Introducing, in all their summer vineyard laid back whimsical glory, our colors!: poppy red, blush, green and white. The first board comes the closest to what I’m aiming for–what would I do without Snippet and Ink??
The boy chose red because it is a lucky color in Chinese culture, and I rounded out the rest of the group with green and pink, a favorite color combination of mine. I’m really happy with the poppy red and think it will make everything pop in the photos!
What are your colors? I promise I won’t make you look stupid if you can’t list an exact shade from the Crayola crayon box. :)
About half way through my planning I created my own inspiration board inspired by Snippet & Ink. I show it to all vendors now and it has made things so much easier than tryin got explain what I’m looking for. The inspiration boards really show the feel and style of a wedding that you want in addition to colors. We are having silver, a plum/pomegranate/wine-ish color, greens and ivory. You can see my inspiration board on my blog.
I agree with the previous poster about the importance of bringing your inspiration boards to your vendors. It helps them visualize what you are going for. Our color palette will be unveiled shortly.
I love the dressed-up gable boxes from Martha Stewart! We carry gable boxes and I am always looking for ways to make them look attractive. I love how these look within the inspiration board.
I’m with you MO, I can’t distinguish one green from another (what exactly is kelly green??). I love your colours, and you’re right, thank goodness for Snippet and Ink.
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