Fall provides the bride with a rich and magnificent color palette to work from. Earthy hues and rich jewel tones can make for a dramatic impression. Also, dramatic fall colors will show up beautifully in your wedding photos.
Fall colors are deep, vibrant and striking. Emerald green, maize, terra cotta, rust and ruby red are all options for fall bridesmaids dresses. Bridal bouquets and accessories in complementary tones can be coordinated to create a striking look. However, although it may be tempting to choose a color based only on your own preference, picking a color that is complementary to bridesmaids should be considered as well.
It’s probably a safe bet to say that all of your bridesmaids are not going to look exactly alike. Therefore, a color that looks stunning on one bridesmaid can look washed out on another. With fall hues it is particularly important to match tones with complexions and hair color. If you are set on having the same color for all of your bridesmaids, sea green, midnight blue or burgundy are reasonable choices that will complement most any woman’s skin tone. However, if you are going to allow your bridesmaids some latitude in choosing their own fall bridesmaid’s dress, there are numerous options available.
In fact, dressing your bridal party in an array of stunning fall colors can create an effect that is extremely arresting and visually appealing. Red, orange, yellow and green can dance together to create a theme that is the height of elegance and class. You can offer your bridesmaids variations in tone of the same color, completely contrasting hues or a a complementary palette.
You may want to pass the following advice to your bridesmaids when choosing their fall bridesmaid’s dress:
-Dark hair and dark eyes look best with bright yellows, rusts and jewel tones. Sea green, terra cotta and maize go well with lighter eyes.
-For blondes, bright red, orange and yellow complement fairer skin tones.
-Dark complexions work well with with bright primary colors.
-Navies and grays can look particularly drab unless there are blue undertones in the complexion.
Bridal bouquets and bridesmaid’s arrangements are also an important accessory for a fall wedding. You will want to choose bright, rich tones to complement your bridesmaids dress selection. Yellows, purples and ruby reds are excellent choices for your fall bridal bouquet and are sure to complement your color palette. Chrysanthemums, poms, gladioli and asters are some examples of common fall flowers to choose from. And, of course, red roses are always a classic addition to any bridal arrangement.
Choosing a fall bridesmaid’s dress and bouquet are only two steps to creating a truly spectacular fall wedding. There are also a number of wedding favor options available to coordinate with your fall wedding theme. A pressed leaf photo frame, maple coaster set, maple syrup jars or a fall leaves mint tin are just a few choices to consider. You can also coordinate your linens and decor to further create the romantic look and feel of the fall season.
