There is just something about a black and white wedding
color scheme that says sophistication to me.
I love the simple elegance of it. There are multiple ways to play up
this color scheme so that it still stands out and is personalized to you.
What I love about black and white/ivory weddings:
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It will never go out of style. People will wait
to see what the trendy “in” colors of the upcoming wedding season from magazines and runways are, but with
a black and white theme, your wedding will always be “in trend”. You will look
at your invite 10 years later and not think it looks dated.
·
It is so easy to add slight touches of color
elsewhere, like in your flowers or centerpieces. It helps make those colors really stand out. The addition
of a few drops of color can be a spotlight against a background of black and
white/ivory without being the main focus or stealing the show.
·
Since you are limiting your color palate, you
can play up different patterns and textures without taking away from the
elegance of the event. For example,
using plaid or polka-dot frames for table numbers will not look out of place.
Now for some sets that in cooperate this theme:
Notice how this couple added on a simple rhinestone in their
pocket invitation. It was a simple add
on, but really made it stand out. It was
an invitation that was very classic looking, but also had that “wow” factor in
the simple yet stylish design. To this
day, it is one of my most asked about invitations from potential clients. For many clients, it serves as their
inspiration for their new design.
This theme was carried on throughout the wedding, as we also
did the escort cards, and added rhinestones to the escort cards, and added
ribbon with rhinestones to help decorate around the venue.
And just look at how
great this cake looks? Need I say more
at how stylish you can make a classic black and ivory wedding look modern and
stylish at the same time? Don't worry, I will ;)
Cake designed by Premier Pastry
This couple also used
a classic white theme, but with an added design, it gave this invitation a fresh modern
feel. Damask patterns are so on trend right now and have so many possibilities
to make yours completely unique from anyone else. I get asked constantly if I am able to do damask prints and the answer is YES!
Finally, this couple embraced adding a little bit of color, unlike the other two sets above. Notice how this
wedding is still mostly black and white, but has a small touch of color. The color really pops, but without
taking away from the main color scheme of black and ivory. I just think that the small hint of color is
beautiful on the menu cards and table numbers adds to the romance of the event.
So, as you plan for any event such as a wedding, shower, or even a birthday, do not shy away from this classic color scheme. Weren't we always told in history class that
history repeats itself? There is a reason why black and white/ivroy invitations have
stood the test of time.
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