So, you love the color gold, and you know this will be one of your wedding colors – but you’re not sure about the others? I get that. After all, each color has its significance – and the color combinations can tell a bit about your love story.

Which is why I want to share a gold color palette along with some tips on choosing your wedding color palette – especially for picking great complementary colors for gold.

Let’s explore what colors go with gold – and share some ideas for a gorgeous gold-themed color palette for your wedding!

Why Choose a Gold Color Palette for Your Wedding?

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Gold accessories have always been associated with luxury and extravagance – and, if you think about it, there is no better occasion to go all out than on your big day. When incorporated properly into different elements of wedding decor, a gold color palette offers timeless elegance, giving everything a luxurious feel.

Whether you are going for a classic wedding style, Boho, rustic, or something more modern – gold is the perfect choice.

It gives away a sense of warmth, elegance, and wealth, and there’s truly no better time to opt for a gold color palette than on your big day. Even more so, it suits all seasons throughout the year, and it can pair beautifully with most color combinations.

Gold Color Combination: What Colors Go With Gold?

One way to ensure that your wedding colors have that striking effect is to choose a color that contrasts gold color and essentially “shows up” next to it. Think about it:

While yellow would get lost next to gold, crimson red would stand out wonderfully.

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While gold and red wedding color palette goes well, it tends to evoke a holiday or winter feeling; the same can be said for specific shades of blue. Orange and gold, for instance, are perfect for a fall wedding, as warm colors generally suit the color schemes of the fall.

What if you don’t want to evoke feelings of seasons, though?

In that case, you should go with colors like purple and gold, emerald green and gold, and rose pink and gold. These all look great together.

Here are some examples below:

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Gold is a versatile color that pairs with a range of hues – allowing you to create a wedding color palette that suits your style and vision. With that said, let’s explore some color combinations that tend to work particularly well with gold:

1) Black and Gold

As far as wedding gold palettes are concerned, it’s hard to go wrong with a black and gold combination. It’s a great choice for a black-tie evening wedding and can add a 1920s art deco feel to the party. Black and gold have a dramatic and glamorous effect – great for a Gatsby-themed wedding, for example.

Incorporating gold accents against a black backdrop gives loads of high-class drama, creating a strong visual impact.

2) Rose and Gold

One of the gold-based color palettes that’s very popular right now is rose and gold. These two colors bring a lush, vintage feel reminiscent of the Victorian era. Super feminine yet big on drama, rose and gold create a color palette that works year-round.

You could try bringing these two colors together with gold candlesticks, rose-colored flowers, and rose sequin table runners for a touch of femininity and romance.

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3) Lavender and Gold

When combined well, lavender and gold together create an incredibly feminine, delicate look – perfect for a springtime garden-themed wedding.

Loads of lush, delicate flowers, such as lavender and lilac, in gold vases create an ethereal “enchanted garden” mood. Your guests will feel like they’ve entered a beautiful vintage garden!

You could also add white flowers and lush greenery to complement this beautiful springtime theme.

4) Blush and Gold

Like rose and gold, the combination of blush and gold brings an enormous amount of femininity to your wedding:

Blush is delicate and muted, while gold elevates the look to add lots of elegant drama.

This color combination is ideal for a summer wedding, especially an outdoor one. Blush flowers such as peonies and garden roses will look stunning as centerpieces paired with gold chairs to balance out your color scheme.

5) Emerald Green and Gold

Of all the wedding gold palettes, emerald and gold are arguably the combination that evokes images of royalty the most. These rich and bold colors are a great alternative to the more delicate colors we often associate with summertime weddings.

Your guests will love this unexpected color choice.

Lots of gold candlesticks and lush greenery can bring this look together – while emerald green napkins and gold silverware make for great added details.

6) Crimson and Gold

If you have a wedding scheduled around the Holidays and you’re wondering what colors go with gold to make a huge impact and deliver elegant Holiday cheer, go with crimson and gold.

These two colors bring images of the Holidays – and their rich, warm hues add lots of drama.

Red roses and gold charger plates work great together for your table decor, while scattered rose petals make great accents throughout the room – as do grand gold candelabras.

7) Purple and Gold

Purple and gold make a high-impact visual; this color combo simply says “luxury and glamour.” Granted, a mix of these two bold colors is not for the faint of heart – but it works incredibly well for indoor spaces and evening weddings.

Dramatic royal purple up-lighting and tall gold vase centerpieces – maybe even gold light fixtures – bring high-end glamour to any space.

8) Orange and Gold

Are you having an autumn wedding?

Among all the colors that go with gold, orange and gold is a tried-and-true color palette that is perfect for the fall season.

Think centerpieces decorated with pumpkins, faux Autumn leaves, and gold candlesticks or vases. You will create an old-fashioned autumn wonderland for your guests!

9) White and Gold

Have you considered letting the color gold shine against a white backdrop?

These two colors create a super minimal yet glam vibe, with guests taken aback by the mood of luxury you’ve created. White flowers like lilies and orchids look glamorous against gold sequined tablecloths or runners.

10) Baby Blue and Gold

Want to go with a more vintage feel? Then, by all means, combine luxurious gold with hues of baby blue. Think antique gold-rimmed baby blue china, gold silverware, and delicate baby blue flowers. Great for a spring wedding, this color combination is elegant without being over-the-top feminine.

11) Gold and Navy Blue

Seaside weddings are all the rage these days, and they go perfectly with shades of gold and navy blue. This combination of colors creates a nautical vibe and adds depth to your palette – making your beach wedding all the more elegant.

If navy blue isn’t your color, though, you can get away with using sapphire blues. The truth is that most shades of blue generally go well with gold.

12) Gold and Peach

Your wedding day is all about sharing your love and affection with your guests, right? So, there’s no better color combination than gold and peach. It’s soft and delicate, adds a touch of serenity – and, overall, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

A peach and gold color palette is a great choice for spring and summer weddings!

13) Gold and Gray

If you’re all about contemporary elegance, consider a sophisticated – but sometimes overlooked – color palette that combines gold with shades of gray. You are essentially pairing the warmth of metallic gold with the coolness of gray, which can help you nail that modern, visually striking balance.

14) Gold and Rose Gold

If you’re stuck trying to find a complementary color and you already decided on a gold palette, why pick another color? You can simply double down on the whole golden theme you have going on and go with a gold and rose gold color combination.

This metallic gold color with warm, pinkish hues – almost like a mix of gold and copper – adds a touch of radiance and luxury to your special day.

Different gold color palettes can create different atmospheres for your wedding day. Whether you are going for a delicate, feminine vintage mood or an ultra-dramatic glamour vibe, gold is a highly versatile color that can tie all your visual elements together.

The Best Companion Colors

Generally speaking, the best companion colors for gold are dark purple, emerald green, rose pink, red, cream, and dark blue. If you want to make things even more interesting, try using three colors and then pair gold with them.

For instance, pale green, flower petal pink, and gold are wonderful colors and can create a breathtaking wedding palette.

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Tips for Creating a Cohesive Gold Wedding Color Palette

Gold exudes sophistication and elegance – but at its core, it’s an organic material that sits somewhere between yellow and orange shades on the color wheel and looks great paired with a range of colors. However, achieving a cohesive look isn’t always easy.

So, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Start With a Clear Vision

What kind of vibe are you going for – modern, romantic, or traditional, for example? More importantly, do you want gold, as a fine metal, to be just the accent color or the general color scheme?

I’d like you to take a moment to think about this; don’t go diving into the details before you have a clear vision in mind.

Metallic gold details can contrast – or complement – the overall atmosphere.

Be Consistent

Remember:

Consistency is key – especially when you’re trying to pull off a gold color palette.

Pick a gold color scheme that suits your theme and stick to it across different elements, from stationery and attire to interior design.

Choose the Right Shade of Gold

Gold comes in many shades – the same way green comes in shades from mint to sage green. It can be warm and sun-like – but it can be cool, muted, and matte, too. So, choose a shade that goes with your wedding theme and stick with it!

Don’t Overdo It

A gold color scheme is about adding a sprinkle of luxury. So, less is more in this case. If you overdo it, things might turn out looking tacky. So, avoid using gold as the main color; gold accents with ash white, warm white – even beige – can make everything look like a dream.

Stay Away From Clashing Colors

Bold color combinations – gold and royal purple being one of my favorite examples – can be difficult, but not impossible, to pull off. However, certain colors – like yellow, chocolate brown, and bold neon colors – simply don’t mix well with gold.

Incorporate Gold Into Your Wedding Decor

Whether you’re going for a warm or cool color palette, both can be upscaled with gold accents. Think about table runners, dinnerware, vases, and candle holders – these are all great for adding that pop of gold.

Don’t Forget About Invitations

I recommend a “soft launch” of your gold color theme long before your actual wedding day arrives – and one way to do that is to include gold paint in your wedding invitations and stationery. Get creative with it; use foil, metallic gold ink, or gold embossing to make the invitations look more luxurious.

Bouquet and Floral Arrangements That Fit the Theme

Don’t forget about your bridal bouquet and florals – they should fit the gold color palette, too. Roses and lilies are a classic choice – but if you are going for a chic vibe, I recommend greenery with gold accents, for example.

Final Thoughts

There’s no doubt that gold is a wonderful choice of color for your wedding day. And depending on how you incorporate it and which colors you choose to pair with it, you can create a sophisticated, romantic, glamorous, or even modern vibe.

My point is:

A gold color palette leaves plenty of room for creativity and personalization.

I hope you enjoyed this article. Oh, and don’t hesitate to share your favorite gold wedding themes with us!

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Your wedding party is made up of your favorite ladies in the world, so it is a beautiful thing to make each and every one of them feel special and gorgeous during your celebration. Mix and match bridesmaid dresses allow your friends and family to be fitted into a dress that works with their body shape, skin tones, and preferences. However, you do not want your wedding photos to look like random gatherings! It is best when bridesmaids stand out as your clique of honored women, instead of blending into the crowd as guests. Use these tips to pull off the perfect mix and match look!

1. Use A Monochromatic Color Palette

A monochromatic color scheme is made up of the same base color (like the specific hue of blue in the example above) that has been lightened and darkened into different shades. Above we see light, medium, and dark shades of the same base color of blue. There is no aqua marine or indigo. If you have trouble discerning between colors, be sure to get some help with this! Staying monochromatic unifies your color palette while still allowing for variety.

2. Keep Dresses The Same Length

Chose a length and stick with it! Bridesmaids should form a cohesive unit, and should stand out as your crew. The dresses above work so well because each is so distinct and yet they clearly form a pattern when placed in a row.

3. Dresses Should Be Closely Related

If your wedding is formal, opt for elegant and classic bridesmaid dresses. If it is a casual beach wedding, all dresses should be lightweight and sunny. Give your bridesmaids some lee-way, but don’t let them stray too far from your central theme!

4. Choose Dresses Made With Similar Fabrics

Another way to make sure your bridesmaid dresses go beautifully together is to choose a fabric that stands out and is unique. Chiffon bridesmaid dresses are a good choice and tends to just look stunning, and bonds these lovely ladies together. Their headdresses and hairstyles also match, which brings even more of a unity to the group. For more ideas and options check out Cicinia Bridesmaid dresses UK.

Hopefully these tips will help you create a bridal party look that you and your sisters-in-crime love. Each dress can be unique and special, while still forming a gorgeous group as a whole. Are you thinking of going with mix and match bridesmaid dresses? Let me know in the comments below!

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Bouquets transformed from white florals to browns as the atmosphere cooled in the season of fall. Cakes went from elegant white to nude with earth-grown accents. Here are some highlights for the month of November!

What are you most likely to cop for your wedding? Let us know in the comments below!

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What’s up, inspired brides! Today, you are in for a treat with a stunning Leoness Cellars wedding! Theresa and Sean hosted a modern Guy Fawkes themed wedding with a bit of rustic style. And since they tied the knot on the 5th of November, it was fun clever to have Vendetta masks for the guests. Notice how dazzling the bride was too!  “They were such a fun couple to capture their love story. After meeting, we felt like we have known them for years! Theresa loves how kind and generous Sean is and how he always is able to come up with new ways to make her smile. Sean loves how determined Theresa is and how she never lets life get in the way of achieving her goals,” says photographer Paul. The love and joy between the newlyweds as well as their family and friends were almost tangible and definitely came through in their photos.  Kudos to Paul, who did a great job capturing the fun vibe of this winery wedding.

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Fading spark in your married life means that you don’t feel like spending time together as before. You no more share your happiness and sorrows openly. Your heart also doesn’t skip a beat while looking at your better half. Things between you become normal, just like breathing, doing daily routine work – neither exciting nor fun – nothing! And this is not okay!

If you have also reached that point where you think the spark in your married life is diminishing, then hold and re-ignite it before it dies. Here is how:

Find a Routine Breaking Point:

We often start taking things and people for granted when we live with them for a long time. They become part of our routine, and we also start forgetting and paying attention to them while doing our routine work. And set patterns of life and same routine induce nothing but boredom, predictability, and less excitement. If you want to break this situation, break your routine first.

Empty your weekends for each other rather than filling them with washing and grocery shopping plans. Plan some adventure, outing, dinner night, or other fun stuff that brings you closer rather than living the same boring busy life.

Remember Important Days:

Don’t forget the important days because trust me, it hurts a lot if your loved one forgets your birthday. So, don’t forget each other’s birthdays and anniversaries – wish each other, celebrate and give gifts. To plug in some more excitement, you can plan out-of-the-box gifts. Like, plan out traditional anniversary gifts by year! Do pre-planning what should you give on the first anniversary, the second one, and so on. It will not only make the gift more meaningful but also keep the spark alive because your loved one will know that you love and care. And that’s what matters!

Plan Surprises for Spouse:

Surprises are one of the best ways to spread magic in your life. You don’t necessarily have to buy an Audi to surprise your spouse because big and hefty things don’t guarantee happiness. Little things, given with love and care are enough to move other’s hearts. Like, you can pluck roses from your garden and put them on the side table to surprise him/her right after waking up from sleep. Or you can also arrange a candlelight dinner as a surprise. These are all little actions, but they matter a lot to bring back excitement in life.

Managing your married life, and keeping the excitement alive forever is not easy at all. But it is also not impossible! Little effort and erecting things right when they start going wrong can make a lot of difference – make sure to do it.

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1. Metallic Glamour

A glamorous wedding theme has never been as easy as in fall. Thanks to multiple shades of pumpkin orange, old gold, bronze and sage green which create the opulent metallic look. Wooden tables and chairs can look pretty amazing if paired with golden tablecloths and sage-bronze bouquets. You can go a bit further and enrich your wedding wardrobe with black nicely paired with pumpkin orange and yellow. This way you’ll have great extravagant and vintage seasonal look with a romantic note.

2. Purple Paradise

One of the indispensable colors of any fall wedding color palette is purple in all its hues. The most beautiful and romantic ones are for sure lavender shades, which can vary from pastel hues to gentle and sophisticated faded nuances. You can nicely pair it with green, white and orange. For a fresh, romantic and a bit fancy look, purple and lavender are the colors to go for at almost any time.

3. Pastel Emerald

Those who love the vintage style will probably find wedding planning easier during the fall season because of endless pastel nuances readily available. The queen of pastel colors is emerald. It looks opulent, vintage and romantic. If you choose emerald to be the prevailing color on your wedding, feel free to combine it with ivory, powder pink, and white. In case you want a bolder decor, pair it with pumpkin orange, but make sure not to include multiple matte colors as you may get a cluttered look. Emerald can also look charming if combined with natural nuances of wood. You can add it as tablecloths or chair decorations over wooden dining furniture.

4. Fruit Nuances

Still indecisive about the color palette for your fall wedding? Think about a basket full of autumn fruits! The gorgeous nuances of orange, berry shades, wine red, dark yellow and pastel pink can bring out the real spirit of fall into your ceremony. The best thing about these fall wedding colors is that you can fairly pair them with each other as well as with white backdrops. For a royal rustic appearance, add some more old gold details.

5. Tons of Gold

Shiny yellow, brown, ivory and bright orange are other beautiful autumn colors. These gold nuances can be incorporated in almost every wedding decor, from dining sets, vases, flowers to candlesticks and ceiling elements. You simply can’t go wrong with gold palettes if you seek for elegance and sparkle, but in case you want to make a statement, opt for crimson or sage elements which will make your wedding venue extravagant and unique.

6. Neutral Pastels

The shades of gray, navy, brown and ivory are neutral nuances of fall. They might look monotonous. However, when paired well with white, orange, red and purple, these colors can create a gorgeous vintage scenery.

7. Brown, Beige, and Copper

Although a neutral combo, this fall wedding color palette can’t get underestimated.  It is so subtle. Each of these colors can pair well with any contrasting shade ranging from gold to lavender and emerald. The beautiful trinity of brown, beige and copper is an excellent choice for contemporary weddings, with rustic decor.

Here’s another one from Leah and Kenny’s wedding!

8. Marsala

Pantone’s official color for 2015, Marsala shades exude the opulence of red-brown combo and is a great choice for fall weddings. The rich qualities of Marsala make for an elegant, grounded statement color when used on its own or as a strong accent to many other colors.

9. Peach and Burgundy

Apart from bright flower bouquets and dining set decor, peach and burgundy shades can be incorporated nicely with almost all decorative elements. Take peach as a a subtle and romantic base and then make centerpieces by matching burgundy, red, white and even mint green.

10. Turquoise, Black, and White

These colors bring forth urban elegance and royal opulence. Although bold as individual colors, this combination can create a pleasant vibe. If you dare to be entirely different, go for small fuchsia details, and you’ll get some utterly unique wedding decorations.

11. Empowering Lime

A balancer of both heart and emotion, this color palette truly enhances the dominance of your principal pastels. A stimulating base for your fall-inspired wedding plans. The lime color enriches the vibrant colors of your accented motif. Show how vibrant your red sandals match the hues of sky and cork. This may not be your first option for a color combination, but this is truly one striking theme.

12. Floral Carnation and Navy Pastel

These intermediate colors are fun to play with. See how the floral carnation accentuates the simple tones of the wood and pearl in this pretty unique concept for your wedding. See how the pigments blend in the shades of your background. Let your eyes drool in this intriguingly satisfying fall wedding color combination.

So, there you go! Some of the best color combinations for fall weddings that we hope will help you envision the colors of your own wedding day. Tell us your fall wedding color palette in the comments below!

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While fall and spring are seasons of subtle, soft colors, summer and winter are all about the boldly contrasting hues, making the colder months perfect for a modern aesthetic. One of the most romantic and powerful accent pigments you can incorporate is red. It will bring warmth, fire and passion to an otherwise “cool” color scheme; because this hue is such an attention grabber, use it to guide the eye to the focal points you think are the most important, whether it is the font of the invitation, the flowers in your hand or the cake. Keep in mind that red is flattering tone for a wide range of skin tones, and also invigorates appetite and lust. Because of the emotion it naturally evokes, this makes it the ideal accent color for the popular and modern combination of black-and-white that, by itself, may seem devoid of excitement.

Blue, the coldest of all the options on the color wheel, is perhaps the obvious choice for a winter wedding. One of the most popular wedding colors in general, it has a regal air that creates a calm, assuring atmosphere. However, be careful with this particular option; too much blue can actually have a depressing effect and make the overall energy flat. Therefore, consider either featuring it with lighter colors like white, beige or pink, or featuring a lighter tint. Another wintery trend, metallic, will also add dynamism to the wedding. Brides with fair features will look especially dazzling and wintery when sporting this color paired with silver, as seen with the Sleeping Turquoise collection found at evine.

Brown is one color that can be combined with numerous other colors without clashing. Combine it with ivory for a classic look, while brown and pink has a more modern appeal. Brown can also evoke the feeling of nature and if paired with dark green gives any wedding a crisper look that hints at rejuvenation in an otherwise snow-covered time. The options with brown are numerous and can work well for both formal and casual wedding venues.

This post would be incomplete without mentioning white, the most wintery color of them all. It can be combined with any color for a variety of effects; pair it with one of the above hues for a dramatically contemporary and chic effect; for vintage charm, use off-whites and combine it with cooler tints of pink, lavender, greens and blues. You can also incorporate white’s darer cousin gray for a less contrasting visual. This shading automatically evokes class and timelessness, and has the ability to mute otherwise overly bold colors.

Plum and Forest Green are two colors that are made by combining cool blue with warmer hues (red and yellow respectively). The result is that darker shades will provide a touch of whimsicalness while harmonizing with the season’s sophistication and formality. Another trend that belongs in any winter wedding is metallic silver and gold. The shimmer effect can brighten up any humdrum color scheme; silver will suggest the notion of snowflakes and icicles; and gold will create a lovely contrast to the season, adding glittering warmth while maintaining the impression of royalty.

Another thing you can include in your dream winter wedding are  pinecones. It’ll be a great piece to incorporate into your centerpieces and it can also serve as a place card holder!

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I personally like the color combination Emma and John chose for their wedding: orange, pink and turquoise. If you plan to exchange vows on a summer, these colors could be a great pick. The combination of orange, pink and turquoise can give your big day a tropical feel without being intense.

A bit about the couple:

The couple got married  in beautiful Edmonton, Alberta. Emma, the bride, wore a gown that her mother handmade. As a child, she grew up sneaking romance novels to read & she had a very clear vision of the romantic style dress that she wanted. They have such a quiet confidence about them. They are the kind of couple who didn’t need marriage to seal the deal. Rather, they wanted it. It’s notable how Emma and John are two complete people with passions, life, education, and dreams. They are people with vibrant lives and compliment each other beautifully.

Tell us what you think of this color palette in the comments below!

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Ceremony Location: Arts Building
Caterer: Classic Fare
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Reception Venue: Lister Hall Ballroom

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Bridal Hair Comb – Indulgy via Etsy
Bridal Dress – Angie Wrather via Pinterest
Necklace – Rustic Gem Jewelry via Etsy
Floral Centerpiece – Pixgood
Cake – Beheeka via Cake Central
Wedge – CreativeSugar Lady Shoes via Ali Express
Bouquet – Wed Ideas via Etsy.com
Bottle Centerpieces and Candleholders – Your Perfect Day, LLC

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