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Our next question comes from Kate… Q: I am having a spring wedding, and interested in using “grass green” as my main color. I would like some accent colors as well, and was thinking either pale purple or pale pink or going black, white and grass green.
What do you guys think would be the perfect accent color to a grass green foundation? For me, it was a no brainer…right now, I am loving green & white, paired with a pretty Spring-time yellow. From the comments that we’ve received so far, it looks like I am not alone!
Green dress by Bluefly, Tulips by James Abel, Letterpress by The Lettered Olive, Yellow Favors by The Lettered Olive, Green Thank You by The Brand Hatchery, photographed by Tanja Lippert
What I will say is that green is a relatively neutral color and looks truly gorgeous paired with just about any color. By simply varying the hues…bringing in a chartreuse green, a deep green and perhaps even a yellow/green…you can create a palette that is rich in dimension and natural beauty. Pairing it with black would bring a contemporary vibe. Pairing with various shades of deep pink and raspberry would be gorgeous and feminine.
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That really depends on you (and your fiance) and your personalities. Green with white and black is VERY popular right now and is a beautiful crisp clean elegant palette. However, sometimes that just doesn't fit the personalities. If I did that for mine - everyone would look at it with one raised eyebrow and think that my mother did all the planning with no input from me. Because while its so classy and elegant (very my mother), its not me or my fiance at all! We are more vibrant, with a splash of off the wall unexpected. You can't go wrong with your options, just pick which additional color fits you and your fiance best.
Our wedding in April was green with black and white accents, and were so thrilled with how it turned out! Black and white is really easy to work with - so many things are available in those colors, such as the black and white damask tablecloths we rented. Plus, if you're DIYing paper goods, you can use a regular printer and Xerox machine, which is a bonus. It really depends on what you want though - that combo is pretty modern and striking. If you wanted a softer, more romantic palette, than either pale pink or lavender would be lovely - but I would then have the green be soft also, the same tone.
I think a mustard yellow would look very nice or maybe a light gray? If you want a more preppy look I would go with pink or a sea green/aqua. Good luck!
This is so out there, but what about going with dirt brown to add a very earthy feel to the theme? Grass green, dirt brown, and white. Maybe some hints of sky blue and yellow to make it feel like a nice summer day. I must be missing my farm back home!
I think a light yellow and white would fit great.
(thats what I would use if I would get married today, but it will take me one more year.)
I would go for grass green, black and white. It's much more elegant and grown up. Pale purple or pink with green seems too Easterish or childish to me.
I think I would use a stronger colour than pale purple or pink as the accent, but when I think of grass green I think of it as a strong colour. I like the suggestion of using a brown with it, similar to the inspiration board Abby has at the top left of the page.
What about yellow, navy and white? I think that would make for a very crisp, classic spring palette.
I think a nice accent to your palette of "grass" green, black, and white would be a rich, cobalt blue. Don't go pastel on the green or blue... pick strong shades that really pop against the black and white. Sherwin Williams 6438 Dill and 6495 Great Falls are what I have in mind.
Green and white! Classic and easy! Do some darker green accents like springs of rosemary in a vessel or a pile of artichokes in an urn along with some bright white flowers on your spring green tablecloth! Checkout snippetandink's blog for lots of green and white inspiration.
I think green/white/black are classic. If it's IS popular right now, it's still classic. I had white and green flowers, invites, white linens. The only black was the tuxes and the little black dresses on the gals. Everything doesn't have to be matchy-mathcy. I fell in love with hot pink dresses for my flowers girl and ring girl!
I've always thought that green and purple look great together.
What about a green, white, and a raspberry or eggplant color?
A few people said this already, but my vote is for adding yellow and white accents. With the grass green, it will look very crisp and clean for a spring wedding. I think if you use it sparingly, a brighter or lemon yellow would be fab, but if you use more yellow you could tone it down a bit. Congrats and happy planning!
Our wedding is in October and we're using apple green, white, and black (and some very dark brown)... I think those colors are very versatile and elegant... but I may be slightly biased :)
I always go back to nature for a color and a season. So if you are using "spring grass green" I'd mix in pale blue sky and a hint of pink tulip just to make the colors pop.
How about green, white, and chocolate, (instead of black- more appropriate for a Spring feel?), with yellow accents? This is the color palette for my August wedding and it's coming together beautifully.
I was thinking of yellow and/or green for my august wedding. the color combination seems very natural and so light and fresh!
My two favorite color combinations right now are lime green and navy OR lime green and deep purple; paired with white- what a vibrant, fun combination!
I like the idea of the green and white with yellow accents. For a spring wedding, I think that combo can really pop.
I'm going to suggest using some oranges - from the palest peach that looks almost white, to a deep burnt rust color. Having a range of colors like that allow you to add in anything that strikes your fancy, as opposed to searching forever for something that matches nicely.
There are some gorgeous peach colored tulips out there. Paired with white hydrangeas and darker orange ranunculus or orchids would be spectacular! For your BMs bouquets, skip the whites and go darker, since their bright dresses can handle the color. Lovely!
what a beautiful dress! great choices here....xo
I have done three inspiration boards that you might be interested in looking at.
The first one pairs grass green with purple:
http://weddinginspirationblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/grass-green-and-blackberry.html " rel="nofollow">http://weddinginspirationblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/grass-green-and-blackberry.html >
The second one pairs a variety of shades of green and yellow together:
http://weddinginspirationblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/pinstripe-wedding.html " rel="nofollow">http://weddinginspirationblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/pinstripe-wedding.html >
And the third is a straightforward pairing of grass green and lemon yellow:
http://weddinginspirationblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/green-and-yellow.html " rel="nofollow">http://weddinginspirationblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/green-and-yellow.html >
I saw some really love "grass green" wedding tin favors that might go well with your theme:
http://www.sophiesfavors.com/custfavdiy_sqtin_grasslabel.htm " rel="nofollow">http://www.sophiesfavors.com/custfavdiy_sqtin_grasslabel.htm >