Let Pantone’s 2013 colour of the year paint your wedding gorgeous.
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Colourful bridesmaid dresses are one way to work emerald green into your wedding palette. Here are three of our favourite styles from left to right: Black-tie weddings call for formal, floor-length gowns, and this elegant Watters bridesmaid dress, with asymmetrical side drape, is the epitome of sophistication. Brides looking for something in more of a cocktail style should have their ’maids try on this chic, above-the-knee length silk Watters bridesmaid dress with a tuxedo strapless neckline, and peplum detail at the waist. For an evening wedding, have your ladies slip into this chiffon floor-length Watters bridesmaid dress with a pleated bodice, cascading ruffle, and black grosgrain ribbon at the waist.
Photography courtesy Watters
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While white may be traditional, the 21st-century bride can choose any colour to decorate her wedding cake. Make your cake solid emerald, or mix and match with white or another coordinating hue. This green-and-white wedding cake was created by Fluffy Thoughts.
Photography courtesy Fluffy Thoughts
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Everyone loves an edible favour, but finding one that’s emerald green can be tricky. Fatty Sundays & Co.’s yummy chocolate- and white-chocolate-covered pretzels can be customised to match your wedding palette with a wide range of coloured sprinkles. The company also has a selection of flavoured chocolate pretzels you can choose from, including Toasted Coconut, Mocha ’Spresso and Classic PB&J.
Photograhy Matt Borowick
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A divine green bouquet is what you’ll need to carry for your emerald green wedding. The fabulous floral designer behind Holly Heider Chapple Flowers designed this all-green bouquet featuring green ivy, several types of green succulents, green leaves from an orchid plant, green tricillium, green scented geranium leaves and green fiddlehead ferns. The stems are wrapped in an emerald green ribbon to complete the look.
Photography Genevieve Leiper Photography
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Accessorise your wedding-day look with stunning green jewellery, like this pair of earrings from Christopher Designs. Or treat yourself to a pair of 10.79-carat green tourmaline earrings surrounded by diamonds that total over 1 carat. And if your neckline allows for it, wear the coordinating 7.70-carat green tourmaline pendant, bordered with 1-carat Tzavorite and .40-carat diamonds.
Photography courtesy Christopher Designs
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Your wedding invitation will set the tone for your big day, so use emerald colouring for a royal touch. Paperless Post just launched PAPER by Paperless Post, a line of save-the-date cards, announcements and invitations, to be mailed—not emailed—to your wedding guests. The Loire design shown here was inspired by the grand gardens and homes of the Loire Valley in France.
Photography courtesy Paperless Post
Pantone’s colour of the year has taken the fashion world by storm with dresses, accessories and décor in this rich hue. Think emerald green may be perfect for your wedding’s colour palette? Pair it with white for an elegant, sophisticated look, or combine it with mint or peach for a dreamy feel. Whatever colour combination you decide on, these exquisite green details make the perfect addition to your wedding day.
