Lorene Adams

Picking Your Wedding Colors The Easy Way.   Modern and bright or chic and understated, find hues for your wedding decoration that will take the cake. You will need Venue Mood boards Paint or fabric swatches and pantone color guide (optional).   Grab pictures off of pamphlets with color blends you like and put them together in a collage. You might have just two colors as a theme or as high as five. Taper down to your six favorites. Take into consideration the mood you want to evoke. Beachy pastels take on a more ceremonious look matched with a high-end metallic. Think about the colors of the venue when planning your color scheme. Hot pink and lime may contrast with the venue's navy walls and lemon rug. Steer clear of matching everything from the centerpieces and cake to the invitations and bouquets. Use varying tones of a hue or more than one hue, specifically in the bridesmaid wedding dress. Take a cue from your home decor. If your style favors modern day, minimal, and monochroma...