Black & white is possibly one of the favorite wedding color schemes of all time. It oozes sophistication & elegance & is very easy to put together.
I have put together two black & white schemes to inspire you. The first is a vintage style scheme & the second a modern, contemporary scheme.
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Vintage Black & White
This scheme relies upon the use of heavy patterns such as toiles, damasks & florals. It is feminine but not overly so, so it should please the groom as well!
This scheme would fit many different styles of venue & wedding styles. You can dress it up for a formal wedding or tone it down for a more casual affair.
Dress your bridesmaids in dresses with a black & white pattern, either printed or embroidered. You should look for a wedding dress with a vintage style & add some black accessories such as a belt or fancy jewelry. If you are having a casual wedding then look for a less formal gown & wear a black silk flower in your hair.
You can add some feather butterflies to your centerpieces & other floral arrangements & dress your tables with damask table cloths & pretty vintage style china in plain white. Balance the busy patterns with some plain elements or a simple geometric pattern, for instance add a black & white dance floor to the center of the room which will draw the eye.
If you wanted to add an additional color you could try blush pink for a truly vintage feel or swap pure white for pale cream or ivory to soften the look.
Modern Black & White
This scheme is for uber sophisticates & is extremely elegant & stylish. It relies on clean simple lines & geometric patterns to add symmetry. There is nothing flouncy or fluffy here either but the scheme is not cold or hard to the eye.
Avoid the over use of pattern as this would be too busy & look over done. You may prefer to use patterns in small doses, such as ribbons on menus & patterned napkins.
Your bridesmaids can be dressed in stylish black dresses with white sashes, whilst you choose a modern mermaid style gown with a black sash or if you prefer simple black jewelry.
For your flowers look to the elegant calla Lilly in black & white. You can choose to use one color on its own or mix the two together if you feel it is too overpowering.
If you wanted to add additional colors try Grey which is very trendy at the moment or for a Gothic feel you can add scarlet red. Add sunny yellow for a spring wedding in the form of contemporary flower arrangements. The yellow acts as a nice foil to the static black & white.
There is a temptation here to add in sparky crystal & mirrored accessories. Personally I would avoid using them as it could make your scheme look like a tacky nightclub. That said though, a few mirrored coasters under your centerpieces could add a nice accent to your tables.
This scheme would work best in an environment which is all white. Imagine a grand ballroom with white marble columns & floors & plain white walls with crystal chandeliers. A tall order I know, but you get the general idea!
Author Resource:-
Georgina Clatworthy is a dedicated full time writer who composes informative articles related to wedding favors and wedding. She is connected with 1WeddingSource, today’s leading wedding social networking planning site.
