Nuances of decorating a white wedding
Due to its versatility and compatibility with almost any color, white gives free rein to the imagination of newlyweds in matters of identity design. As practice shows, white color can become the basis for the implementation of any stylistic idea.
For example, when holding a wedding in an open space, white color will go well with natural shades. Accents can be added with gold balls or tableware framing. If the ceremony takes place in a banquet hall, white and gold tones can create a spectacular and solemn design for even a small space.
You can dilute the main color by using halftones, such as ivory or milky shades. Using this technique, you can emphasize important details, both in the images of the newlyweds and in the style of the celebration itself.
Let's start preparations
Having decided on the color, you need to think about the largest decorations, namely the design of the banquet hall.
Here you can either decorate everything in a single pure color, or diversify it with small harmoniously combined color accessories. It is very simple at such a wedding with table setting: white tablecloth, starched napkins, white dishes. Everything is in a classic style without any excesses. But with cutlery it’s much more difficult.
It’s not often that you see white spoons or forks, so it’s not scary if they are ordinary silver ones. After all, as I said, white and silver go harmoniously together.
Tips for choosing a white wedding venue
It seems obvious that the idea of a white wedding is compatible with the winter season. Against the backdrop of the natural whiteness of the snow, you will get beautiful memorable photographs. The venue for such a wedding could be an estate or a restaurant outside the city. In this case, the idea of a white wedding will be supported by nature itself.
Summer colors of flowers will also be brightly and harmoniously combined with a white base. You can implement this idea in a country cafe. The design of an enclosed space should be made of light, airy fabrics with a white tint and the use of additional tones. Curtains with flowing fabric are ideal, as well as light tablecloths and floral decor.
White is the soloist.
A snow-white wedding - what could be more tender and airy? When the bride is dressed in a plain white dress and shoes, she wears a weightless veil of the same shade on her head, and the groom appears in an elegant suit, white shirt and shoes. All wedding paraphernalia is also selected in white (balloons, textiles for drapery, flowers in vases and wedding arch decor, tablecloths and chair covers, etc.). As a result, it gives lightness and a solemn appearance to the space in which the celebration takes place.
Decorating a celebration in white
Many wedding stylists consider white a special color and for good reason. Volumetric decorative elements will not only help highlight important interior details, but also make the design less flat. You can apply design elements such as:
- designs from balloons of the desired color scheme;
- flowers of white and golden colors;
- racks of white flowers;
- photo zone with a themed design.
If the wedding is taking place indoors, you can divide the zones using decorative mini-gazebos. You can also include a compact white fabric tent in the restaurant’s interior, or use the same technique outdoors. The white shade goes well with flowers of any time of year. Fabrics of different textures and shades will help diversify the style of wedding decoration.
Decoration using the right combination of colors
A white wedding requires the placement of competent accents in the design. They can be created using color accents, for example, combining white with almost any other shade. Stylists note that the white shade can serve as a kind of canvas that can give any color its own unique characteristic. For example, a combination of white and gold will help give the celebration elegance and elegance. The Great Gatsby style can be achieved by adding purple or black to white. The combination of white with brown or natural color will ideally recreate the atmosphere of a celebration in the Rustic style. For fans of Coco Chanel's work, the combination of white and black colors in the design is ideal.
You can highlight the main color using various details, for example, the design of curtains, floral accents or table runners in the main color. It is important to remember when decorating a wedding that natural white is quite rare in nature. Therefore, you can safely add different shades to the decor. For example, milky color, ivory or the now popular shade of Ivory will fit perfectly into the situation.
A classic in a new guise
Decorating a wedding hall in white is considered a classic option for a celebration, but it became such only in 1840, when Queen Victoria of England got married in a white dress.
The wedding will be dazzling, filled with purity and tenderness, if you decorate the hall in white. White has several different shades, due to this the room will not look like a sterile hospital ward.
You can combine several shades of warm white or, conversely, choose cool tones - from snow-white to slightly bluish. You can use strict black and white decoration of the hall for a wedding. Bright shades are more suitable for the summer-autumn season, while cool shades are associated with winter, snow or the first thawed patches of spring.
The bride at such a celebration should wear a snow-white dress. Neither ivory, nor pearl or any other shade will work - they will look dirty against the backdrop of dazzling whiteness.
Achromatism can be complemented with silver and soft blue tones. They will be unobtrusive, but will dilute the cold of winter. Warm shades can be emphasized with the pearl shine of the decor.
White is a universal color, it goes perfectly with any color, so it can be combined with both rich blue, red, burgundy, turquoise, and delicate shades - blue, pink, mint, lilac and others:
- very bright, summer combinations - white with yellow, crimson or fuchsia;
- white and black - harmony, imbued with English aristocracy;
- For a spring wedding, a combination of white and green is suitable.
The wedding procession will look luxurious if the first car that takes the newlyweds to the doors of the Wedding Palace is a snow-white limousine or a white retro car.
Interesting! See how to decorate other important elements in white. For example, a delicious cake and a bridal bouquet.
Creating images of the bride and groom
A wedding in white flowers means that the bride will wear a snow-white dress. The style and length can be selected according to personal preferences. If the wedding is planned in an eco-style, you can choose a dress made of flowing fabric. Braids on the head and decoration of the image in the form of white or golden flowers will help give the bride’s image even more femininity and elegance.
The thick fabric of the dresses and elongated silhouette will give the girl even more femininity and tenderness. The outfit is ideally complemented by pearl threads of different lengths, which are used both to decorate the dress and are woven into braids. Pearls are often used to decorate a tiara, if it is included in the hairstyle.
The groom can choose a white suit. As accessories, the groom should choose light-colored shoes. Maybe a few shades darker. But black shoes will be inappropriate. Accessories should be chosen 1-2 shades darker than the natural color of the suit.
A cape made of natural or faux fur will help to effectively complement the image of the newlyweds. It should also be chosen darker than the main shade of the newlyweds’ clothes. This detail will emphasize the luxury and sophistication of the celebration, suitable for a classic version of the celebration, or a wedding in a rustic style if the fur is artificial.
Creating a bridal bouquet
The bride's bouquet and the man's boutonniere deserve special attention at a white wedding. According to standard rules, they should be a single whole and complement each other. To make such details visible, you can dilute them with greenery and various shades, for example, delicate blue or pink tones. This solution will prevent accessories from getting lost against the background of perfectly white suits.
Bouquets can be filled with flowers such as orchids or white roses. You can dilute the white shades in the bride’s bouquet with the help of delicate peonies, lilacs, and other flowers of suitable shades.
White wedding dress
The bride, of course, should be in a snow-white dress; any jewelry and accessories will suit this style. When choosing a bouquet, you should also opt for white flowers; roses decorated with bright greenery look especially beautiful. A girl can decorate her hair with flowers, the same as in the bouquet, or a beautiful wreath. It would be ideal if the groom wears a beautiful light suit or tuxedo; this outfit can be brightened up with a colored shirt or tie/bow tie.
It would be quite nice if the bridesmaids also wore white dresses, although this is considered unacceptable, but not in this case, because you are having a white wedding. Together with your girlfriends, choose styles of outfits that will be radically different from the wedding dress you have chosen and that will be much simpler than the bride’s outfit.
The wedding theme in question is presented in the video
Combination of colors with the time of year
A wedding in white shades is relevant for any time of year. Design ideas should be implemented based not only on the seasonality of the celebration, but also depending on what color will go in addition to the main white.
Winter season
At this time of year, nature itself contributes to the style of the ideal celebration in white. To ensure that the wedding does not merge into a single white spot, you can choose a competent couple for the base. For winter, a design option in white and red shades is perfect. Many people associate this color combination with the winter Christmas holidays.
It is important not to get carried away with the color red in this design. It is most rational to use it as an addition to details, as well as in the images of the newlyweds. You can include red in the design of the bride's bouquet using roses, or Chinese lanterns in the wedding decoration. The couple's look can be complemented with any shade of red. For example, a good idea would be a red belt on the bride's dress and a scarlet boutonniere on the groom.
Summer season
Summer celebrations can be decorated in white and blue shades. This combination immediately relaxes the thoughts of guests and newlyweds and brings back memories of the sea. It is ideal to arrange such a wedding in a nautical style.
Another successful color combination would be white and green of different shades. Different combinations of green shades against a natural background will be the ideal complement to the celebration.
Autumn season
The ideal color scheme for autumn would be a combination of white with a yellow or gold tint for a wedding. The photo zone can be decorated using natural fallen leaves, which will fit perfectly into the theme of the celebration. The restaurant can be chosen at your discretion and decorated with crystal, for example, a chandelier or an antique crystal service.
Tablecloths with gold-colored inserts are ideal as decorations. Chair covers can also be tied using gold or yellow satin ribbon. The decorations of the bride and the guests made of gold material will look interesting against such a background. The groom can wear a yellow vest and a tie that is lighter or darker than the main color. Floristry can be decorated with plants and gifts of nature of the autumn season.
Spring season
The combination of coral color and white wedding decoration will fit perfectly into spring. Using white, you can successfully highlight the background shade. The romantic mood of the guests with this combination of colors will not be spoiled even by a sudden rain. An unobtrusive coral shade can be used in the background design of a banquet hall.
Snow-white wedding: all the arguments for
From time immemorial, white color in Europe was considered a symbol of tenderness and purity . Stylish, elegant and modern, it will never go out of style. In fact, no wedding celebration is complete without white. For example, at any colored wedding there must be a white bouquet, a groom’s shirt, tablecloths in a restaurant, etc. However, according to experts, it is precisely such weddings that remain at the peak of style both decades ago and today.
Having decided to celebrate in white, choose that very highlight - another color that should frame the snowy grace
It's up to you to decide which shade you prefer. For example, a wedding in the “White Gold” style is at the peak of popularity today. White color framed with gold has always been considered aristocratic and stylish. You can use golden ribbons, balls, vases and textiles to decorate a banquet hall or motorcade. It is appropriate to include a gold-colored belt, hairpin or bouquet in the bride’s outfit.
To add a touch of brightness to your snow-white celebration, use the following techniques:
- in the banquet hall, focus on accessories of the chosen color: bows, balls, colored dishes;
- You can highlight the details in the bride’s image using bright jewelry , makeup, shoes, a bouquet or a belt;
- to the traditional suit of the groom, add a colored tie , boutonniere, handkerchief in the breast pocket;
- make any detail you choose bright, be it invitations, place cards for guests or small gifts for them.
The flight of fancy in the case of a white wedding is not limited by anything. After all, this color can be combined with any color: blue, green, purple, red, yellow and even black. The main thing is to know the moderation in everything so that the celebration does not look colorful, but elegant and solemn.
Banquet table decoration in white and gold
If you decide to hold an outdoor wedding, then airy fabrics and white flowers in combination with lush greenery and wood will give the effect of lightness , natural solemnity and natural freshness.
You can dilute the main color with shades of baked milk, champagne, ivory, etc. A combination with soft blue, purple, green or pink will highlight important interior and decor items. To prevent the overall picture from turning out flat, you should add more voluminous accessories : balls, flowers, bows, stands, photo zones. You can zone the room using gazebos or tents.
The bride's dress can be chosen white or a color close to it. The naturalness and grace of a slender figure will be emphasized by neat, small floral decorations and hair braided.
Pearl jewelry wrapped around a girl’s graceful neck will look great.
The groom can also choose a suit in white, milk, ivory and a bow tie (tie) a couple of shades darker . Particular attention should be paid to the fact that black or brown shoes would be inappropriate in this look.
The bride's bouquet and the groom's boutonniere are traditionally kept in the same style. They should be made from the same flowers , however, it is recommended to dilute both accessories with greenery and other delicate colors: blue, pink, gray, cream. Flowers such as orchids, roses, lilies, chrysanthemums, peonies and others are perfect for it.
A luxurious decoration for a wedding table is a snow-white multi-tiered cake, richly decorated with decorations. For this, marshmallows, meringues, sweets, white chocolate figures, etc. are used.
Bride's bouquet and groom's boutonniere in white
Tips for decorating a white wedding
Decorating the style of a celebration in white is such a simple and creative task that newlyweds can handle it on their own. First of all, it is advisable to find a restaurant whose interior will correspond entirely or partially to a white color scheme. In this case, the couple will only need to add decor to the banquet hall at their discretion.
Not an unnecessary detail would be the decoration in white tones, as well as the addition of crystal to the interior. It would be great if the room has an interior antique crystal chandelier. You can add a background shade using napkins, curtains and other details chosen in the desired color.
Balloons for decorating the dance floor should be chosen in a basic white color. Or be able to organize a competent combination of a base shade with an additional tone. Flowers on a white tablecloth can be highlighted with the help of greenery. You can complete the detailing of the evening by launching Chinese lanterns of the required shade. Ideal if the night turns out to be starry.
If the celebration is organized outdoors, you can cover the tables with snow-white tablecloths. The chairs are decorated in the color of the fabric of the tablecloths. The idea of decorating a wedding in a tent will be original. This move will save you from a number of misunderstandings, for example, in rainy autumn or late spring.
Let's dress smarter
White clothes are always associated with tenderness, romance and innocence. Therefore, a white bride’s dress is more appropriate than ever when decorating a wedding in white tones. Everything seems simple, a classic white dress. But no. Remember that the slightest deviation from the white tone will ruin the whole look.
Not a single color or shade should dilute or attract attention. Therefore, you should immediately abandon flashy accessories.
For the bride, it is worth noting that all accessories for hairstyles and wedding shoes should be exclusively white. You should also choose a monochromatic wedding bouquet. Fortunately, there are many flowers and you can put together absolutely any flower arrangement.
A traditional wedding and classic outfits always look advantageous and chic. But if you like the color white and want something original, then a fairytale wedding would be a great option.
This option would be especially appropriate in winter. Why not transform into the Snow Queen and her lover Kai, who will try to melt her heart? A white fur coat, crown or tiara on your head will look very elegant.
Design of invitations in white tones
White wedding decorations do not mean that you need to style your invitations in a minimalist spirit. To create a festive ambience, you can use ribbons of suitable shades, printed patterns or golden designs with contour paints. There are no restrictions on the style of invitations, so you can make them at your own discretion. You can also add several background shades to the white color, chosen to match the main theme. It is worth making sure that the dress code and theme of the wedding are indicated on the invitations. By taking this measure, the newlyweds will protect themselves from embarrassment with the style of the invited guests. To reduce the risk of misunderstandings, you can provide guests with details in the chosen color: gloves, headbands or other little things that are pleasing to the eye.
Creating a menu for a white wedding
The main dish at any wedding is, of course, the cake. It can be decorated with white and golden decor, or the color of the glaze can be complemented to match the style of the additional color of the celebration. Dishes such as white fish, rabbit meat, or chicken will help support the wedding idea. Vegetable and fruit dishes in delicate shades will serve as a complement. Drinks must be white or milky. Clear colored drinks are suitable. Appetizers can be additionally decorated with white sauce or delicate shades of cheese.
Wedding cake decoration
Ideally, for a white wedding, a snow-white and beautiful cake would be suitable. Laconically and elegantly decorated sweets will be the culmination and a certain highlight of the wedding evening. The dessert can be decorated with mastic beads or flowers made from edible confectionery material. If the wedding is being held at a certain time of the year, the cake can be made in the form of a white pumpkin or decorated with mastic lilies of the valley if the celebration is planned in the spring season. But if you don’t want to come up with your own, a traditional, white, two-tier or three-tier version of the cake is ideal.
Organization of photography and video shooting
The white color of a wedding will be original and sophisticated, but it will create certain problems for the photographer and video operator. With these people, the style of the celebration and the nuances of their work should be discussed separately. Not only happy guests and newlyweds, but also interior details made in the style of the celebration can be an advantageous detail of the photographs. If the couple is wearing white outfits, you can play on the contrast of colors by choosing green foliage or bright autumn decorations as the main background. In winter, photographs against a backdrop of white snow will be original.
