Color Palettes Questions - Peach or Orange?
Another reader question….I’m getting married in April 2009 and wanted to use orange and white for my wedding. However, after changing from a white dress to a different colored dress — the official name of the color is shell — I’m wondering if the bright orange is still a good choice. I was thinking perhaps a peach color might work better but I’m at a loss. Any ideas?
Here is a pic of the dress that this reader has chosen…
What do you think…does orange still work as an accent color or should she move more towards a peach hue?
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Abby’s Answer…I am going to go out on a limb here and say that I love the idea of bringing in peaches AND oranges to compliment the shell color of her gown. I do think that using just orange would be stunning, but I am also a big proponent of varying the hues within a palette to add a sense of dimension.
I will say though, that it kind of depends on the style of the wedding. If this bride is going modern, orange should be the primary hue. Clean lines using calla lilies, contemporary place settings, sleek vases and such. If she is going more romantic, I think that peach should be the hue…
Bride on Rebecca Thuss, Flowers and Centerpiece on Wiggy Flowers
Either direction is going to be gorgeous with that incredible dress!
Honestly I think she should stick with orange. I have seen so many pastels that I think orange will be a bright and sunny change. My mom had chosen peach for her wedding many years ago, and I think that color can tend to wash people out. if she is thinking of using orange for bridesmaid dresses I think it will look gorgeous together!
I agree with the comment before, she should stick with orange if that was her inital color preference. It's subjective in regards to her preference, as peach could be used for a more understated look, but orange is much more vibrant. I saw a beautiful wedding incorporating orange: www.blueskyweddings.com/pages/lisa.html Although this bride had a white dress, I think the deeper orange sash would look just as fabulous with the "Shell" colored dress. Adding brighter oranges and hues in the flowers and bridesmaid details would also add to a vibrant springtime feel.
I think Orange would still look great with that color dress! If anything, you can use different shades of Orange here and there so blend with the shell. That dress is beautiful, by the way! Does anyone know the maker?
I think that perhaps taking your initial "bright orange" and warming it up a bit by going with darker and lighter shades of orange, paired with peaches, apricots, etc. will add the depth needed to still work with this dress. Perhaps a little rose and blush would help as well.
Go with your original color palette! These days the color theme is like your belt, shoes and purse...in the old days everything had to match perfectly. Now it doesn't need to match at all so I recommend going with what you originally planned. Great dress!!
I agree with the comment by Danielle. Warming up the orange with shades of apricot, peach and blush would be beautiful and very Spring"y."
I think there is something about "Orange" that films absolutely stunning and would be just beautiful. I say go for a Pumpkin Spice type orange and throw in some Creme Cicle for added dimension.
I think the "shell" sounds like a wonderful combination with orange and white. I've recently really taken a liking to a good orange paired with a light light pink (shell) and white. Ultimately, if you like the way the look feels, go with it...everyone else will also (especially if you play it up with a matching signature drink or popsicles)!
Absolutely you can stick with your original plan for orange- the shell will really warm and soften things up, and make it that much more classy! Like some others have said here, you could even use one shade of orange (like a juicy, straightforward orange) as your primary color, then through in shades like apricot or vermillion as your accent colors. Whatever you choose, I know it's going to look beautiful! I just did an inspiration board on this very palette: http://www.annesage.com/blog/2008/07/copper-glow.html
I have the exact same dress, except i got it in the brocade fabric. Our wedding is at the end of this month and we are using 'creamsicle' orange and a light green and ivory as our colours. Everything is coming together so well. The colours match the romantic feeling of the dress. I think it could be played both ways though, a bright orange would make it look more modern and the pastel type colours make it look more romantic. Either way I obviously love your dress!
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I absolutely love that dress! Can you tell me who makes it?
I love this Paloma Blanca dress, it is truly simply and stunning all at once. The shell color would still go very nicely with the orange with peach as an accent color. I have this dress here in the shop so I am very familar with the color, orange would be beauitful and rich!
I go for orange. I think the dress would look smarter and astonishing with orange accent.
I am getting married September 2009 and my colors are orange and ivory. I think the orange will bring out the ivory,and color to such a soft color!! Congratulations!!!!!
I just got married in august and the colors i used were fuschia, persimmon, lime green and a little yellow. my florist made the most amazing centerpiece in a tall cylindrical vase. she filled the vase with oranges, many of which were cut in half and lined the vase with some whole and some half oranges. then she put branches at the top with big green berries on the ends. anyway, i loved the use of fruit and i think you could incorporate that if you use orange. we also used la tavola linens (tuscany spice napkins and seat cushions with white tablecloths). it was a beautiful color. i liked that it wasnt a bright highlighter orange. if you do go with orange, i think that's a very nice shade and would go well with the shell colored dress.