“Misty, what the hell is a color story?” My brother’s fiance, Emily looked at me like I had two heads. I had gone off the wedding deep end and there was no turning back.
Confession: I’m a wedding junkie. I can’t stop myself. I could plan like 5 weddings in my head all at one time. It’s a sickness for which there is no cure. And I’m now letting loose all over my brother’s wedding… Crazy person says what?! Oh yeah, that’s me… wedding crack head in the corner drooling over table lines and centerpieces…
“A color story,” I explained, “is a way to use your weddings colors to highlight and define your day. From the images to the tables and overall look of the ceremony.” She understood a little but still looked overwhelmed.
I’m better with pictures….
I think it’s EXTREMELY important to stick to 2-3 colors and use them throughout your wedding. It helps with album design and shows an overall theme, or “color story” to your day. Here are a few examples from my amazing brides:
Jessica and Andy did an amazing job at their garden party wedding in Saugatuck. Here’s
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