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White on White

Symbolizing purity, white is the traditional wedding color. Most brides opt for a white dress, complete with white shoes, white veil, and silver jewelry. Reception halls feature numerous dinner tables topped with white cloths and china. Aisle runners, cakes, and flowers are additional wedding components that add accents of white. Can such a profusion of white be too much?

Flowers are versatile. They add elegance and beauty, create focal points within a room, and break up the monotony of white. If you choose white flowers for your special day, choose wisely. Similar colors tend to drown out the dress itself. The details of both the dress and the flowers get lost. Professionals use two strategies for brides using white on white. First, variations of white add a deep, rich effect to the overall image. Slightly off-white or cream flowers add a contrasting tone against the bridal white dress. The eye sees the dress and the flowers as two distinct parts of a complete image. Secondly, a touch of color makes white look stunning. For the bride not wanting color, greens are perfect for visually separating the bouquet from the dress. Greens can be used simply as accents or become a visual element themselves. Either way, greens are a stylish way to break up the visual repetitiveness of white.

The bride will not be the only one in a dress holding flowers. Bridesmaids play a pivotal role in the overall visual image of the ceremony. Usually not dressed in white, it is important to consider how the color worn by these women relates to the overall wedding décor. The easy solution, carry this color into all ceremony and reception area decorations. As for visually tying the bridesmaids to the bride, flowers are the perfect tool. Accent the bridal bouquet with hints of the bridesmaids’ dress color, and add hints of white within the bridesmaids’ bouquets. Not only will this break up the monotony of white, but it will also prevent the same problem from occurring with the bridal party’s attire.