I was a psychology major at the College of Charleston, so when the Editor in Chief of Brides magazine brought up the meanings behind colors it got me thinking. Especially since I have an entire year ahead of me designing different shades of blue weddings.

I love that there are so many different versions and variations of blue. Tiffany blue is a perennial favorite and one that works with many accent colors. Typically we see Tiffany blue used more during Spring or Summer months and I see “smart” “calm” and “faith”.

Periwinkle, another blue lighter on the spectrum and still wildly popular is appropriate for any season. It says “natural” “stable” and “smart” to me.

What can I say about classic navy? Navy has been gaining lots of legs in bride requests and surprisingly many of my navy weddings while historically has been in Fall and Winter, recently have been more in Spring! I love pairing the navy here with creams, pale peaches, and gold to lighten and brighten it up.

Probably the most popular wedding color at the end of the day, I think you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t think pink when it comes to weddings. With shades from “blush” to “bashful” pink can go bold or soft, and can be girlie or sophisticated. I think it’s probably one of the colors best represented by the emotions above.

By far for us, the final most popularly requested color would be green. The consistent qualities I’ve experienced with my couples wanting this color are the “natural”, “balanced”, and “eco friendly”… I love how you can use literally all year round, from casual to formally elegant, and pairs with anything from gold to black!