When selecting colors for your upcoming wedding, you probably never stop to think about what different colors signify. How do the colors that you see every day affect those around you? How do different colors change the overall feel or mood of your special day?

Black is not overly used in weddings, as many relate black with images of death and disaster. The truth is that black is a sexy and mysterious color that goes with anyone’s skin coloring. This makes it an excellent choice for bridal wear.

Although not a common choice for a wedding, brown is an ideal choice for fall weddings, especially so when tied-in with orange. Brown emotes an energy of being organized and conventional. Wear brown if you want to give off an air of warmth and honesty.

Blue is a color worn normally for its calming influence. It can represent youth and spirituality. It is a perfect color selection for first weddings and weddings attended by a younger crowd.

Green gives off feelings of growth, rebirth, and strength. It is an excellent wedding color because it brings images of new life, especially when combined images of spring flowers.

Gray is perhaps the least common selection for wedding attire. Considered dull and depressing, gray brings images of depressing weather. In fact, it can be a suitable color for older couples that are remarrying in their golden years as gray evokes a feeling of peace and tranquility.

Not often used, gold conjures up images of wealth and glamour. For a shimmering wedding, try gold bridesmaids’ dresses combined with black groomsmen attire.

A mix of red and yellow, orange is another brilliant color that brings strong images to mind. Orange is the color of fire. It is bold and assertive. Orange is growing in popularity, especially with autumn weddings.

If you want a theme of love and beauty, pink is a perfect choice. Pink brings images of devotion and kindness to the overall setting. Frequently seen as the color representing all things feminine, pink is an appropriate choice for a wedding. While some may feel it is a weak color, not as vibrant or stimulating as red, it is really a color that signifies the most important part of a relationship...love!

Red is a popular wedding color due to its association with red roses. In reality, red is a color that symbolizes action, power, strength, courage, and self-assurance. Red is an perfect choice for couples during a wedding because it communicates a sense of courage in times of stress. Nothing is more stressful than a wedding day, even though it is also the beginning of a new life together. Stress does and always will play an integral part in every marriage!

Purple is the color of royalty and intrigue. Purple can be dark and spiritual or pale and romantic, such as the lilac for example. Another popular wedding color, purple compliments many different skin colors and can be an suitible choice for your wedding attire.

Yellow is a bright color that evokes the feel of sunshine and happiness. Light yellow bridesmaids’ dresses in the springtime works out wonderfully as it brings images of baby chicks and daffodils. With a feel of happiness and rebirth, yellow is a popular wedding color!

White is the virginal color that instills a feeling of innocence and purity. It is considered the traditional color for all brides. White compliments anything, but it also has the negative effect of making skin tones look unbalanced. Use white sparingly when possible. Ivory is a more appropriate choice because it has that slight yellow-brownish tone that adds warmth and color to the face.