Orange is the color of energy, determination, positivity and cheerfulness. This shade is very loved by designers and stylists; many ordinary people not connected with the world of fashion and art like it. When newlyweds are looking for a non-standard solution for their wedding, not every couple decides to choose this particular bright and catchy color as the main color for the holiday decoration for fear of going overboard and turning the special event into a party of Hawaiian parrots. And completely in vain! Everything will work out, and even better than others, if you follow simple rules and think through everything in advance.
Why orange
Did you know that orange weddings are very popular in India, Africa, Spain and Portugal? Among these nationalities, orange is considered a symbol of passion, fiery love, as well as inspiration and determination. It is chosen by those who clearly know what they want from life and know how to get it. Orange symbolizes the bride's devotion and fidelity. In India, a wedding dress is sewn for a girl in this very rich and catchy shade. And, of course, orange will create a positive mood among the guests and will maintain it throughout the evening. But get ready for the orange party to drag on - after all, this is the color of energy, relaxedness, creativity and even some adventurism. The invitees will start having fun and will no longer be able to stop; they will dance and be mischievous until dawn!
When and for whom would such a stylistic decision be appropriate? Of course, in the fall, to match the golden and crimson robe of the trees. And even in winter - the orange color warms even in severe frosts and dilutes the gray gloom of the city's icy streets. But if your wedding is scheduled for July and you see it only in orange, it will also turn out very well, because orange shades harmonize so well and richly with bright greenery and a cloudless blue sky.
The only precaution: if the bride and groom are aged, then it is better to choose shades of calm tones or combine orange with mint, beige, or pale blue. Bright colors are suitable for a wedding in the style of “hippie”, “boho” or “crazy sixties”.
Advice: announce your decision to your girlfriends and witness in advance. There were times when we had to replay the entire wedding scenario because one of the bridesmaids was not happy with the color of the dress or bouquet. You shouldn’t spoil your mood on such a day over trifles; agree on all the nuances in advance. Moreover, orange is indeed a rather specific shade that does not suit all girls.
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Bride style
If orange is chosen as the main color for the wedding, the issue of the bride’s image becomes a priority. How to combine a traditional white dress with a custom carrot shade?
Do you need to adhere to the old canons, or can you move away from them and purchase a non-ballroom type of outfit? If the traditional option is a priority, the accessories should be orange.
Conservative brides add this color to the wreaths and flowers that are part of the outfit. And if the girl is more relaxed, she can also buy a scarf, gloves, and an orange veil.
The main thing is to have few pumpkin-colored accessories: no more than a tenth of the entire outfit. If the bride prefers an oriental style and is not afraid of experiments, she can purchase an entirely orange dress.
It is usually shorter and tailored rather than flowing freely. Read more about choosing a dress below.
Dress
When choosing a dress, girls need to pay attention first of all to the color of their own skin. If she is pale, not shaded by a tan, white or light peach color should predominate in the outfit.
If the girl is dark-skinned (or has reddish hair), then bright shades of red and orange are suitable.
White dresses should be made of traditional fabrics - satin, satin, etc. And carrot skirts and corsets are best made from glossy, velvet or mesh fabrics so that they look lighter in the sun and do not hit the eyes.
The standard style is a floor-length skirt, a fitted corset with inlays of light or transparent stones.
To highlight the warmth of the outfit, use silver and platinum.
Gold and bronze are suitable for white robes. But if the wedding includes active recreation and is not held in a traditional style, then it is better to choose a newfangled midi or even mini dress.
To prevent a bride in a short dress from blending in with her friends and invited relatives, she definitely needs a veil, a wreath with tulips or gerberas, an original braid or large jewelry.
In winter, you can use fox fur capes, and in summer, when using sandals, complement the look with an orange pedicure.
Bouquet
It is better to make non-standard bouquets for weddings in orange tones. In autumn you can use dried flowers, elderberries, chestnut or maple leaves. Rowan is also perfect for this purpose.
The bouquet is tied with a wide contrasting ribbon (most often white) and complemented with decorations - silver-plated or gilded sprigs of dried flowers. A more traditional version of the bouquet includes white and peach roses with a floral design and a bright satin ribbon.
You can use other inflorescences:
- gerbera;
- tulips;
- peach hydrangeas;
- peonies of the corresponding shade;
- chrysanthemums.
A bouquet decorated with bunches of orange berries will always look impressive.
When creating a dry bouquet, you can complement it with caramelized citrus slices and cinnamon.
Accessories
To complement the bride's look, you must use small accessories. You can add clips with floral elements or foliage shapes to your hair. Wreaths are recommended for loose hair, and large orange flowers for collected hair.
You can take a small peach clutch in your hand (after the ceremony), and put bright bronze rings on your fingers. Gold chains, bracelets, and shoes with amber inlays will organically fit into the look.
A bright orange manicure at a wedding is considered bad form, but it can be replaced by adding fine amber to the varnish.
Where to start - decorating a banquet hall
It’s great if you are having an outdoor wedding and you yourself decorate the tents and tables for guests in the open air. Then there will be no problems, you just order draperies, tablecloths, napkins, garlands and other decorative elements for the hall in the desired shades - and no problems. It’s more difficult if you rent a restaurant hall or a yacht. It already has its own design and you need to take into account its color scheme. Orange combines yellow and red. Therefore, these three colors are acceptable in the interior of a cafe or restaurant. As a last resort, orange accessories and additions will go well with a room in white or beige tones.
Wedding dresses for newlyweds in orange colors
The wedding outfits of the future spouses should match the chosen color theme, but it is not at all necessary to choose a dress for the bride or a suit for the groom in bright orange. There are many alternative options.
Outfits for newlyweds:
- The bride's dress is in classic white or beige with decorated elements in bright orange. The look can be completed with an orange belt, gloves, a hair decoration in the form of an orange flower and jewelry with stones of the selected color palette.
- The groom's suit can be white, beige, black, light blue or even chocolate. The look is complemented by orange accessories: tie, bow tie, boutonniere, bright shirt. The groom's shoes are classic shoes in black, brown or beige.
The bravest brides choose a bright wedding dress in the color of the chosen theme for an orange wedding. This is a great solution! For example, according to the Spaniards, a bride's dress in orange symbolizes youth and good health of the newlywed. And in eastern countries, a wedding dress in a bright orange palette symbolizes a long and happy family life.
What else should I add to support the chosen style?
- topiary with orange, red, yellow flowers and ribbons;
- bouquets and garlands on tables;
- napkins, napkin rings, orange coasters;
- orange arch and drapery over the bride and groom's table.
Oranges or apricots, picturesquely laid out on tables, look very original and unusual. If possible, you can order the menu in bindings of this shade. But don’t overdo it, dilute orange with other colors. An abundance of bright colors can cause guests to quickly get tired and have headaches. Therefore, combine orange with light green, lilac, turquoise or blue.
As for the menu, it should also be in orange. What we can recommend:
- Drinks: orange and peach juices, apricot liqueur, sea buckthorn tincture, limoncello, cocktail of champagne and peach, orange or strawberry juice, fruit punch, Campari with orange juice.
- Main course: duck with orange sauce, turkey with apricot glaze, chicken curry in honey, pilaf with saffron, pork tenderloin with dried apricots.
- Desserts: always fruit slices and salads with a predominance of yellow and orange fruits, peach sorbet or mango jelly, orange-shaped marmalades. The cake can be white or chocolate, but certainly with orange decor - flowers, leaves, patterns and inscriptions. However, the bravest ones can order a cake covered with orange fondant, or an analogue of the legendary “Red Velvet”, but only in orange.
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But dishes made from pumpkin, although it has a rich orange color, should not be served - after all, this is not the best symbol for the groom on his wedding day. Although some brave couples celebrating their wedding in the fall decide to have a Halloween-themed wedding and decorate the hall and tables with carved pumpkins.
Wedding decoration in orange style
An orange wedding can be organized outdoors or in a restaurant banquet hall, decorating the interior with themed prints and accessories. It is important to create a bright and harmonious atmosphere that matches the chosen concept of the celebration.
Accessories
Themed accessories that can be used in the design of invitations for guests, a wedding arch, a banquet hall and a photo zone will help create an “orange mood” at a wedding.
Important details:
- Invitation cards for guests. You can use paper in a muted orange color or model postcards in the form of orange slices. As decoration you can use satin ribbons, sequins, beads, and floral patterns.
- Place cards on white paper filled with orange ink. Artificial citrus slices are used as fixatives.
- Cushions for wedding rings made of coral or tangerine velvet.
- An arch for a wedding ceremony, decorated with orange ribbons, florists, rowan branches and bright berries from bushes.
- The path to the arch is of a contrasting shade, strewn with rose petals.
Bridal bouquet and floristry
Floristry is an important element of a wedding celebration. For the holiday in orange, you can choose exquisite and bright flower arrangements with buds of different colors in bright orange and contrasting shades.
To decorate a wedding bouquet, you can use gerberas, orchids, roses, chrysanthemums, double tulips, irises, phlox, dahlias, alstroemeria and sunflowers. The bouquet can be diversified with buds of white or another contrasting color, add sprigs of greenery and a ribbon of harmonious color.
Banquet hall and tables
To make the holiday bright and consistent in the same style, you need to properly decorate the interior of the banquet hall and tables for guests.
Options for decorating a room for a wedding banquet:
- The interior of the hall is decorated in the selected color palette with contrasting combinations. For example, orange, white, elements of a soft green or aqua color.
- Tables are covered with white tablecloths with an orange runner. You can choose an equally winning combination: the color of the tablecloth is blue, turquoise, silver, emerald or beige. The table is served with dishes with orange patterns, vases with matching flowers, baskets with fruits and citrus fruits, candles in candlesticks, napkins, etc. The table decoration should contain restraint combined with bright notes that match the style of the wedding celebration.
- Chair covers are matched to match the tablecloths. White table covers are in harmony with white tablecloths, complemented by lush bows in an amber or juicy orange hue.
- To decorate the space, you can use orange balls, garlands, closed lanterns, origami, lace patterns and harmonious floral arrangements.
And, of course, an orange wedding cannot be complete without juicy oranges and bright tangerines, which add a special accent to the chosen style.
Wedding procession
For an orange wedding, you can choose a cortege of white or black cars. The cars are decorated with ribbons, bows, flowers and other decorative elements in deep orange shades.
A wedding cake
An orange wedding cake should be bright and unusual. The dough can be shortbread, curd or biscuit. The filling is selected according to taste. You can make fruit layers or a chocolate and cream tandem in combination with peanuts and prunes. An ideal option for a large wedding is a cake with several tiers.
Particular attention is paid to the design of the wedding cake. The cakes can be covered with white cream or mastic. Decorations include cream flowers, mastic figures, berries and beads. You can beautifully decorate the cake with exquisite ornaments or floral arrangements. The main thing is to use bright and rich orange elements in decorating the main wedding dessert, which will highlight the style of the celebration.
A wedding in orange will give you a lot of positive emotions and an amazing mood. Such a holiday will be bright and unforgettable!
Outfits for newlyweds and guests
It is unlikely that the bride, and even more so the groom, will want to appear at their own wedding in a dress of a juicy orange shade. But this is not necessary. The bride can focus on the following points:
- shoes and garter;
- a wreath on the head or flowers in the hair and veil;
- bouquet;
- colored details on the dress - embroidery, appliqués, ribbons, bows, flowers.
The groom will not agree to show off in an orange suit. But he will be quite happy with an orange shirt or tie of this shade, a boutonniere, a neckerchief, perhaps also shoes or a watch. But the bridesmaids can sew dresses of the same style in any shade of orange, and choose bouquets, in contrast to the bride’s bouquet, with white or red flowers. It will turn out very spectacular and beautiful, photographs will look especially impressive.
Tip: for a bouquet it is better to choose flowers that naturally have an orange tint - these are gerberas, dahlias, lilies, tulips, irises, orchids or roses. It is very beautiful to combine them in the fall with branches of berries and maple leaves.
It won’t be possible to force all the guests to dress in orange – and there’s no need to, it’ll make your eyes shine. But at the entrance you can hand out boutonnieres with orange flowers, ribbons or handkerchiefs to all guests.
Menu and table setting
It is recommended to include as many orange components as possible in the festive menu for an orange-themed wedding. It could be:
- fruit slices or salad;
- desserts with peaches, apricots and citrus fruits;
- salads with orange bell peppers and carrots;
- light snacks with salmon;
- other dishes with orange vegetables: a special variety of tomatoes, sweet peppers and carrots;
- colored jelly with pieces of tropical fruit;
- orange candies;
- orange, peach, apricot and grapefruit juices.
Tables can be decorated with beautiful vases filled with fruits: tangerines, oranges, peaches, grapefruits and apricots.
The main decoration of the wedding celebration will be the cake. It can be decorated with tropical fruits and orange icing. You can also serve desserts, cocktails and cakes in the featured color.
The main menu can be supplemented with the following dishes:
- chicken with curry sauce;
- meat baked with orange sauce.
It is recommended to decorate festive tables with orange tablecloths and candles made in the same color.
Bottles of wine and champagne can be tied with beautiful ribbons. It is also advisable to place a vase of fruit or fresh flowers on each table.
An interesting option: you can put a small souvenir on the table for each guest - a reminder of the special day. It should be placed in an orange package and tied with a satin or lace ribbon of the same color.
Decor and accessories
The easiest way is to decorate a room, a car, or tables with orange flowers of the appropriate shade. And this is the right decision, there should be flowers. but there are other ideas to support the overall concept.
Invitations
The calmest “orange” couples can order cards simply with beads and ribbons of this shade. And the most extravagant ones will order invitations in the shape of maple leaves or orange slices. It’s very good if you can make sure that the seating cards match the style and design of the invitations. And you can insert them into oranges or tangerines placed on the tables next to the plates and glasses.
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Orange wedding ideas
A good option is to play up the orange theme at the wedding (in color, place cards, treats, bonbonnieres, etc.). A win-win option for autumn weddings is orange maple leaves and gifts of nature, such as pumpkins. The website www.svadbagolik.ru believes that such decor will enliven both a banquet and a photo shoot.
Wedding procession
The most impressive options are to rent an orange car or order a team and decorate the convertible and horses with orange blankets, ribbons, garlands and flowers. But if this is not possible, then even ordinary black and white cars can be beautifully decorated with bright ribbons and floral arrangements. And put small orange pads in the salons
Meaning of orange color
Orange is the result of a combination of yellow and red. He is as cheerful as yellow and as energetic as red. This is a unique color that does not contain cold shades. Orange is the personification of warmth, like the sun. It is associated with the warmth of love, earthly and heavenly. This is the color of ancient Greek muses and the veils of ancient brides. Orange color brings inspiration, good mood, friendliness, enthusiasm and sociability. Isn't it a great option for a wedding?
Lighting
Some cafes and restaurants have blue, green or purple lighting. It won't suit you very well. Therefore, agree on this issue with the owners of the establishment in advance, perhaps you will find a compromise. At an orange wedding, Chinese lanterns in yellow, red or orange colors will look very appropriate. You can also order fireworks in this color scheme and release a couple of orange doves into the sky.
Idea: remember the cartoon about Rapunzel, where once a year all the inhabitants of the kingdom released lanterns into the sky? You can use this idea for your orange wedding. At the end of the holiday, let all the guests write wishes on pieces of paper, tie them to lanterns and release them into the sky together. It will be fabulously beautiful and unforgettable, and also very symbolic.
Invitation decor
It will not be difficult to beautifully design the texts of invitations for an orange wedding in this style.
Make them in the form of orange slices, an orange gerbera flower, or, if the wedding is scheduled for autumn, in the form of a red maple leaf. These can be classic cards with bright orange decorative elements - ribbons, beads, bows, lace, braid. You can choose suitable factory cards in the “Orange Wedding” style - the photo below is one example of bright invitations. However, you can order them from a master or make them yourself using an individual design. For complete immersion in the atmosphere, scent your invitations with citrus.
If you plan to seat guests according to a pre-designed scheme, make themed seating cards. In terms of design, they can be identical to invitations, or you can make them special, for example, insert a flag with the guest’s name into the tangerine. This solution is both aesthetically pleasing and will fill the room with a festive aroma.
Interesting! A detailed master class on making invitation cards can be found in this article.
Candy bar
Nowadays not a single party can do without this fashionable innovation. A candy bar is a sweet buffet table on which you can display orange pralines, a variety of dragees in orange glaze, marmalade, candied fruits, muffins and cupcakes with orange cream, decorated with apricots and peaches. Such tables with sweets look very beautiful and original, and if we are talking about decorating an orange wedding, then there really is room to roam. The best part is that each guest can take a small sweet souvenir with them when leaving home.
A wedding in orange is guaranteed fun and excitement. Guests will begin to smile as soon as they see the bride, groom, and wedding procession, and even more so when they cross the threshold of the banquet hall. Your task is not to deviate from the chosen style and to provide fun games and entertainment, appropriate music and a positive atmosphere at the wedding celebration. Then your orange-themed holiday will be truly bright and memorable.
Thematic design
To decorate your wedding banquet, you can choose one of the following thematic options:
Autumn
The room can be decorated with wreaths, garlands, topiary and bouquets of autumn leaves, as well as various decorative elements in appropriate colors and shades (dried berries and late fruits can be used as such components). Invitations can be made in the shape of maple leaves. The only drawback of this option is that it is tied to a specific season.
Citrus
It is characterized by decoration in lemon, orange and tangerine shades, an abundance of fresh fruit in the interior decor and menu. Such a wedding can be held at any time of the year: in winter it will give a feeling of warmth and joy, and in summer it will bring richness and freshness. One of the variations is an orange wedding.
sunny Beach
It is advisable to hold this celebration in the summer on the shore of a body of water (sea, lake, river or pond). Right next to the water on the sand you can install an arch of orange flowers and tables with festive tablecloths. This design will look especially romantic and fabulous at sunset.
India
The newlywed can wear a bright sari, and the groom can wear a traditional Indian suit of the same color. The room must be decorated with appropriate Hindu paraphernalia, candles and incense. In addition, it is advisable to supplement the holiday menu with dishes seasoned with curry.
An unusual option would be a Halloween-themed wedding, decorated in orange, white and black colors.
The room can be decorated with candles and pumpkins. Of course, this option is not suitable for everyone, since it is quite specific, and for some people it seems a little scary. However, for extraordinary individuals, such a celebration will serve as a source of fun and inspiration.
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We continue the series of interesting and unusual reports “Life in Color” from National Georgaphic magazine.
It's a balance between playful yellow and passionate red. In nature, it is the color of citrus fruits, sunsets and autumn leaves.
Orange is one of the most “defined” color names for spectral colors, since its “standard” is always at hand (the name is borrowed from Orange). Orange color releases emotions, increases self-esteem, promotes good mood, and can also stimulate appetite and creativity.
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Fortress-monastery in Bhutan
The walls of a monastery in Bhutan, a small kingdom with a population of just 700 thousand people, located in the Himalayas between India and China. This amazing country has very strong traditions, and it is in no hurry to accept the modern path of development. (Photo by Pete Ryan):
Sandstones in Utah
Arches National Park, located in Utah, USA. The park contains more than 2,000 natural arches formed from sandstone. (Photo by Frans Lanting):
Blue Ridge
Winter blanket on the Blue Ridge - a chain of ridges and massifs in the eastern United States, along the southeastern edge of the Appalachians, over 1,000 km long. (Photo by Amy White and Al Petteway):
Wheat field in golden light
(Photo by Philipp Klinger Photography):
Autumn leaves
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Georgia. (Photo by Raymond Gehman):
Migrating flamingos
Migrating flamingos spend the night on a high-altitude lake in the Atacama Desert, Chile. It is the driest desert in the world and one of the driest places on Earth. (Photo by Joel Sartore):
Orange sun
The photo was taken in the Land of the Rising Sun - Japan. (Photo by Michael Yamashita):
Flame
The flame is a true orange -red color. (Photo by Kees Straver):
Orange coral
Tubastraea is a sun coral. Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, but they support one in four sea creatures. (Photo by Tim Laman):
Giraffes in Botswana
Three giraffes in the Okavango Delta in Botswana against an orange sky. (Photo by Chris Jones):
Molten glass
This is a plant in Berlin, New Jersey. Orange , molten glass passes through the holes, forming thin insulating fibers. (Photo by James Amos):
Scorpion
Scorpions are the oldest order among terrestrial arthropods, living on Earth for hundreds of millions of years. This orange scorpion lives in the Grand Canyon in Arizona. (Photo by Michael Nichols):
Pyramid entrance to the Louvre
Yellow- orange illumination of the entrance to the main museum of Paris.
Birds from Germany
Against the backdrop of an orange sunset. (Photo by Norbert Rosing):
Orange tulips
Bright tulips in the botanical garden in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by James Blair):
Orange fireworks
(Photo by Dan Anderson):
Orange car
(Photo by Alex Penfold):
Clay beehive houses
This form of housing was used by many residents of the northern and northeastern parts of Syria. They were built about 200 years ago, and since then this technology has been lost. (Photo by James Stanfield):
Pillar of golden sparks
This is removed as follows: take steel wool, wrap it around an iron base and set it on fire. The whole thing is unwound on a rope and pictures are taken at a long shutter speed. (Photo):
New Mexico cowboy boot
Cowboy (English: cow - “cow” and boy - “guy”) is a name used in the Wild West of the USA in relation to cattle herders. (Photo by Todd Gipstein):
Halloween holiday
The so-called “Jack-O-Lantern” is the main symbol of the holiday of evil spirits Halloween, which is traditionally celebrated in English-speaking and some other countries on October 31. (Photo by Dave Smith):
Mandarin duck
The mandarin duck is found only in East Asia. (Photo by Steve-h):
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Hall decoration
There are no special requirements for the design of an orange wedding. Choose what you like and what you can afford. Any European restaurant or banquet hall, country estate or hotel will do.
If the wedding takes place during the warm season, opt for an outdoor venue with plenty of greenery. Combine with natural green flora to create the perfect combination. If there is a beautiful environment, the design of the orange wedding in the photo will sparkle with new, bright colors.
Decoration and attributes
- Floristics. Since the themed wedding is orange, decorate the tables and the hall with compositions of orange flowers. Any will do - roses, gerberas, chrysanthemums, lilies, asters, callas, tulips, wildflowers or others to your taste. Dilute them with white or orange in lighter shades. You can add soft lilac and green flowers to bouquets. The autumn composition will be complemented by rowan branches or other berries in burgundy-red or even blue shades, and September tree leaves. Decorative tangerine trees will fit perfectly into the banquet space.
- Textile. If you prefer the classics, place white or milky tablecloths on the tables and complement them with bright orange napkins. More daring solutions are a completely orange coating combined with blue, green, red, yellow or purple.
- Dishes. A win-win option is white or transparent, perhaps with orange patterns. Devices can be either silver or gold plated.
- Candles. Any in a given color scheme will do, ideally white and orange. They can be decorated with ribbons, bows and flowers. An original solution would be candlesticks made from half an orange; they can be made into shapes and given a beautiful shape.
There are various options for decorative compositions using citrus fruits. Consider wreaths of tangerines with bright berries and herbs and fruit baskets. Fill large transparent vases with tangerines with the addition of pine cones and spruce branches (especially suitable for a winter wedding) and place them on the tables.
Citrus dress code for guests
It is not necessary to force guests to dress up in orange dresses and suits - after all, this color is insidious and does not suit everyone. You can support the idea of celebration with accessories: red clutches, orange-shaped jewelry, orange flower bracelets or hairpins. Fire shoes are also a good solution. And for men - red ties or bow ties.
Let their friends' outfits match the bride's dress. If it is red, then friends can wear dresses several shades lighter. If it’s white, then the juicy orange color of the girlfriends’ clothes is also appropriate.
Combinations of orange with other colors
Orange color is warm and cheerful. It is customary to combine it with shades of a similar tonality. Cool colors will be inappropriate.
Acceptable color combinations include:
- Brown and orange. Tandem with a dark shade makes orange noble and calm. A brown-orange wedding is melancholic but stylish.
- Orange and white. The combination is suitable for those who are afraid to deviate from traditions. An orange and white wedding suggests that the main color will be a light shade. Orange should be used as an accent color.
- Pink and orange are close in degree of saturation. But they should be combined with care. The best option would be fuchsia color.
- Blue and orange contrast too much with each other. To achieve harmony, you need to choose muted tones of blue. An orange and blue wedding is an unusual solution. It requires thinking through every detail of the celebration.
