Wedding Colors by Sign

Color your romance

The wedding color scheme serves as a backdrop for all the ceremonial moments and sets the festive spirit for the party that follows. From the "save-the-dates" to the cocktail napkins used for carry-home cake, colors speak volumes about the people who are exchanging vows, and the statement they want to make about their feelings as they unite two lives to create an entirely new one.

Naturally, each sign of the zodiac has a preference for certain shades, tones and combinations. They will each create an atmosphere that reflects the qualities that form the individual personalities and style of the happy couple. Even if the venue clashes with "your" color, don't be afraid to accent with that splash of your favorite hue that says this wedding is all about you!

Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Aries, the Spring Ram, is bold and brash. Knowing even that much, it's easy to guess at least some portion of this wedding will be decked out in red. Although it might seem odd due to its reputation for being the color of aggravation and alarm, red calms Aries -- maybe it's because it's the only hue bright enough for you impulse-driven Rams to notice. Since decking the entire wedding scene with crimson could become a bit much rather quickly, you'll want to set off the scarlet by adding calmer compliments such as forest green or ivory.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Taurus is the embodiment of the earth element and likes the cool, calming effects of colors such as brown and beige. Taureans are also creatures of pleasure, tending to do the same things over and over again as long as the promise of enjoyment lies at the end of the task. Left to your own devices, you Taurus brides will make everything beige, except maybe the chocolate on the wedding cake! The bridal party will have to brighten things up a bit, lest the wedding guests be lulled to sleep before vows are exchanged. Try mixing in orange and yellow flowers and ribbons for bright, cheerful accents.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Gemini always needs a choice, so guests are sure to be treated to a wide variety of color at this wedding celebration. It could be tough for planners and friends to get you Twins to make up your mind about which colors will dominate the scheme and ensure that the colors will contrast or blend together nicely. Tiffany blue could help you get off to a bright start, evoking your power of mind and reflecting your airy nature. Your ruling planet, Mercury, gives you a taste for metallic colors too, so accents of pewter or silver can achieve an authentic image of your personality.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer is faced with a bit of a conundrum when it comes to choosing wedding colors. It takes a lot of thought to keep traditional white tablecloths and clothing looking fresh throughout a celebration that's bound to include a bunch of kids and a gooey food fest! Someone in the family is going to have to let you Crabs know: these days it's okay to add color to your scheme -- and you can still be a bride whether you're "all dressed in white" or not! Channel your watery nature with sea green and various blue table accents and flowers.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)
You Leos are all about showing off your royal lineage -- whether it's real or imagined -- so you tend to gravitate toward colors that allow you to stand out from the crowd. This makes the ultimate regal color, gold, your number one pick, with bright oranges and russets doing the job, too. When the color palette begins to resemble fall foliage, even though the wedding is being held in winter or spring, the intervention will have to begin. Think about muting the gold with black -- as in Queen Bee -- or going totally queenly with a tasteful deep purple velvet sash on your gown.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Virgos possess a weak spot for the color of life and nature: green. Your sharp eye and tendency to carry things too far lead you to meticulously tend to every last detail for your big day. You'll need to be reminded there are only so many shades of green! You Virgos probably won't bite easily for non-traditional colors, so try introducing natural, soft beiges or deep browns until the colors resemble the Garden of Eden -- the perfect backdrop for the perfect wedding.

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