It's official! Turquoise is the "hot" color for 2010!Pantone, the global authority on color and the provider of professional color standards for the design industry, made the big announcement a few weeks ago. As stated in their press release, "... combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing."
In many cultures, turquoise is considered a talisman of healing. It's a color of peacefulness, and of compassion, inspired by the color of water and the sky. For others, turquoise represents an escape, allowing people to imagine an inviting tropical paradise.
Turquoise is the perfect color choice for a wedding as it is a color that people respond to positively. With both warm and cool overtones, it goes well with numerous other shades. While we used various shades of turquoise paired with white at Calgary's Wedding Fair 2010, the most recent edition of The Knot has paired it with chocolate brown, fire engine red, bubble gum pink, and mint green.
In fashion, turquoise is extremely versatile. It can look elegant in classy silks and and jewels or casual and fun in cottons. It's a great accent color for purses, hair accessories, shoes, and nail polish for women, and ties, shirts, and hankerchiefs for men. The best part, is that it is universally flattering for both men and women, making it a great shade for outfitting your wedding party in.
Whether you choose it as the main shade or just purely for accents, turquoise is a fantastic wedding color! It's versatile and goes well on it's own or with so many other color hues. It can make your wedding attendants look amazing or your reception or ceremony venue look inviting and elegant. Take the plunge and make this color part of your wedding decor!
If you wish further assistance, or decor assistance for your own wedding, please contact Cathy at cathy@creativeweddingsandoccasions.com.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Cathy MacRae is a certified wedding and event planner, and owner of Creative Weddings and Occasions and Del Sol Destination Weddings. Located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, she plans wedding for couples in and around the Calgary and Banff area. She is also a destination wedding and honeymoon travel specialist helping couples plan their weddings in paradise all around the world. For more information about planning your own wedding or for advice from Cathy, please contact her at info@creativeweddingsandoccasions.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment