Orange is the color of energy, determination, positivity and cheerfulness. This shade is very loved by designers and stylists; many ordinary people not connected with the world of fashion and art like it. When newlyweds are looking for a non-standard solution for their wedding, not every couple decides to choose this particular bright and catchy color as the main color for the holiday decoration for fear of going overboard and turning the special event into a party of Hawaiian parrots. And completely in vain! Everything will work out, and even better than others, if you follow simple rules and think through everything in advance.
Why orange
Did you know that orange weddings are very popular in India, Africa, Spain and Portugal? Among these nationalities, orange is considered a symbol of passion, fiery love, as well as inspiration and determination. It is chosen by those who clearly know what they want from life and know how to get it. Orange symbolizes the bride's devotion and fidelity. In India, a wedding dress is sewn for a girl in this very rich and catchy shade. And, of course, orange will create a positive mood among the guests and will maintain it throughout the evening. But get ready for the orange party to drag on - after all, this is the color of energy, relaxedness, creativity and even some adventurism. The invitees will start having fun and will no longer be able to stop; they will dance and be mischievous until dawn!
When and for whom would such a stylistic decision be appropriate? Of course, in the fall, to match the golden and crimson robe of the trees. And even in winter - the orange color warms even in severe frosts and dilutes the gray gloom of the city's icy streets. But if your wedding is scheduled for July and you see it only in orange, it will also turn out very well, because orange shades harmonize so well and richly with bright greenery and a cloudless blue sky.
The only precaution: if the bride and groom are aged, then it is better to choose shades of calm tones or combine orange with mint, beige, or pale blue. Bright colors are suitable for a wedding in the style of “hippie”, “boho” or “crazy sixties”.
Advice: announce your decision to your girlfriends and witness in advance. There were times when we had to replay the entire wedding scenario because one of the bridesmaids was not happy with the color of the dress or bouquet. You shouldn’t spoil your mood on such a day over trifles; agree on all the nuances in advance. Moreover, orange is indeed a rather specific shade that does not suit all girls.
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Holiday traditions
There are several traditions that accompany the first day of a family’s life:
- planting a plant by newlyweds;
- weaving a wreath with myrtle;
- fortune telling on leaves;
On their wedding day, the newlyweds plant a small tree that symbolizes their family. They knit colorful ribbons on it and write wishes to each other. With this, the young couple takes root of their love and makes it stronger.
The bride's parents plant myrtle on the day their daughter was born, and, on the eve of marriage, give this plant to lovers. In this way, parents show that they transfer their child to the custody and protection of the groom. The girl also weaves the leaves of this tree into her wedding wreath.
Also, one of the main events for a green wedding is fortune telling on a branch with fresh leaves. It is carried out to determine the sex of the first child in the family. The guests are given one sprig for everyone, and each one pulls out from one to three leaves and gives them to his neighbor. Depending on who received them last, a man or a woman, they will find out the gender of the unborn child.
Where to start - decorating a banquet hall
It’s great if you are having an outdoor wedding and you yourself decorate the tents and tables for guests in the open air. Then there will be no problems, you just order draperies, tablecloths, napkins, garlands and other decorative elements for the hall in the desired shades - and no problems. It’s more difficult if you rent a restaurant hall or a yacht. It already has its own design and you need to take into account its color scheme. Orange combines yellow and red. Therefore, these three colors are acceptable in the interior of a cafe or restaurant. As a last resort, orange accessories and additions will go well with a room in white or beige tones.
Wedding in blue
The color blue signifies mercy, fidelity, chastity and prudence. Also, many people associate blue shades with the endless expanses of the sea or the wonderful spring sky.
If the newlyweds chose blue for their wedding, this means that they will become support and support for each other in family life.
An alternative to rich blue is a delicate blue hue, which signifies purity, depth of thought and honesty.
What else should I add to support the chosen style?
- topiary with orange, red, yellow flowers and ribbons;
- bouquets and garlands on tables;
- napkins, napkin rings, orange coasters;
- orange arch and drapery over the bride and groom's table.
Oranges or apricots, picturesquely laid out on tables, look very original and unusual. If possible, you can order the menu in bindings of this shade. But don’t overdo it, dilute orange with other colors. An abundance of bright colors can cause guests to quickly get tired and have headaches. Therefore, combine orange with light green, lilac, turquoise or blue.
As for the menu, it should also be in orange. What we can recommend:
- Drinks: orange and peach juices, apricot liqueur, sea buckthorn tincture, limoncello, cocktail of champagne and peach, orange or strawberry juice, fruit punch, Campari with orange juice.
- Main course: duck with orange sauce, turkey with apricot glaze, chicken curry in honey, pilaf with saffron, pork tenderloin with dried apricots.
- Desserts: always fruit slices and salads with a predominance of yellow and orange fruits, peach sorbet or mango jelly, orange-shaped marmalades. The cake can be white or chocolate, but certainly with orange decor - flowers, leaves, patterns and inscriptions. However, the bravest ones can order a cake covered with orange fondant, or an analogue of the legendary “Red Velvet”, but only in orange.
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But dishes made from pumpkin, although it has a rich orange color, should not be served - after all, this is not the best symbol for the groom on his wedding day. Although some brave couples celebrating their wedding in the fall decide to have a Halloween-themed wedding and decorate the hall and tables with carved pumpkins.
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Green can be the perfect color choice for a wedding any time of the year. It was considered a symbol of life, besides, green shades are the best way to refresh and look completely different every time.
Outfits for newlyweds and guests
It is unlikely that the bride, and even more so the groom, will want to appear at their own wedding in a dress of a juicy orange shade. But this is not necessary. The bride can focus on the following points:
- shoes and garter;
- a wreath on the head or flowers in the hair and veil;
- bouquet;
- colored details on the dress - embroidery, appliqués, ribbons, bows, flowers.
The groom will not agree to show off in an orange suit. But he will be quite happy with an orange shirt or tie of this shade, a boutonniere, a neckerchief, perhaps also shoes or a watch. But the bridesmaids can sew dresses of the same style in any shade of orange, and choose bouquets, in contrast to the bride’s bouquet, with white or red flowers. It will turn out very spectacular and beautiful, photographs will look especially impressive.
Tip: for a bouquet it is better to choose flowers that naturally have an orange tint - these are gerberas, dahlias, lilies, tulips, irises, orchids or roses. It is very beautiful to combine them in the fall with branches of berries and maple leaves.
It won’t be possible to force all the guests to dress in orange – and there’s no need to, it’ll make your eyes shine. But at the entrance you can hand out boutonnieres with orange flowers, ribbons or handkerchiefs to all guests.
Form
In addition to the color design and specific flowers, the shape of the bouquet is also important:
- Tall brides look great with a charming elongated cascade - a composition in the form of an inverted drop, from which flowers seem to flow down like a fragrant waterfall;
- For Thumbelina, classic round bouquets with a stem are better suited;
- The more magnificent the newlywed’s form, the greater the volume that can be created in the floral composition;
- A fragile complexion means small elegant bouquets, for example, tussie-mussie, sometimes consisting of just one flower framed by figured greenery.
The fantastic glamelia, a giant flower artificially composed of many individual petals and decorated with pearls, rhinestones or brooches, also looks interesting. Naturally, such a non-standard shape requires very hardy flowers that can withstand a long wedding day with honor.
Another charming option is the pomander, which is an absolute sphere on a ribbon or string of beads. The bride can hang such an accessory on her hand like a charming bracelet.
There are also completely unexpected solutions - a bouquet in the form of a fan, a crescent, a bracelet or a book.
Decor and accessories
The easiest way is to decorate a room, a car, or tables with orange flowers of the appropriate shade. And this is the right decision, there should be flowers. but there are other ideas to support the overall concept.
Invitations
The calmest “orange” couples can order cards simply with beads and ribbons of this shade. And the most extravagant ones will order invitations in the shape of maple leaves or orange slices. It’s very good if you can make sure that the seating cards match the style and design of the invitations. And you can insert them into oranges or tangerines placed on the tables next to the plates and glasses.
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Symbolism
Green is one of the few colors considered auspicious in almost all cultures. Muslims associate it with heavenly pleasure, Buddhists - with a peaceful life, the Chinese - with harmony and prospects, and in Ancient Rus' - with youth, magic and Mother Nature. A shade of life and spring, it is both full of energy and calm, promising happiness and prosperity. Why isn't it the ideal color for starting a new family? Interesting! The day of the ceremony itself and the entire next year until the first anniversary are called a green wedding, so the choice is very logical.
A wedding in green is suitable for a young and harmonious couple, calm and confident, but not averse to having unbridled fun. There are many shades, and you can choose any one to suit your taste:
- juicy light green is suitable for playful and energetic people;
- herbal and light pistachio will make the ceremony tender and touching, and will look wonderful in early spring;
- emerald will emphasize the elegance, aristocracy and excellent taste of the couple;
- turquoise will perfectly refresh the holiday in the hot summer or late autumn;
- olive or mint will organically fit into a winter celebration.
Wedding procession
The most impressive options are to rent an orange car or order a team and decorate the convertible and horses with orange blankets, ribbons, garlands and flowers. But if this is not possible, then even ordinary black and white cars can be beautifully decorated with bright ribbons and floral arrangements. And put small orange pads in the salons
Lighting
Some cafes and restaurants have blue, green or purple lighting. It won't suit you very well. Therefore, agree on this issue with the owners of the establishment in advance, perhaps you will find a compromise. At an orange wedding, Chinese lanterns in yellow, red or orange colors will look very appropriate. You can also order fireworks in this color scheme and release a couple of orange doves into the sky.
Idea: remember the cartoon about Rapunzel, where once a year all the inhabitants of the kingdom released lanterns into the sky? You can use this idea for your orange wedding. At the end of the holiday, let all the guests write wishes on pieces of paper, tie them to lanterns and release them into the sky together. It will be fabulously beautiful and unforgettable, and also very symbolic.
Ideas for a photo shoot
The color orange represents personal maturity, determination and determination. These are wonderful qualities that will make your family strong and friendly.
Enjoy a vibrant wedding and vibrant life with a light orange scent. The celebration will end with fireworks and the release of paper lanterns into the sky.
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Candy bar
Nowadays not a single party can do without this fashionable innovation. A candy bar is a sweet buffet table on which you can display orange pralines, a variety of dragees in orange glaze, marmalade, candied fruits, muffins and cupcakes with orange cream, decorated with apricots and peaches. Such tables with sweets look very beautiful and original, and if we are talking about decorating an orange wedding, then there really is room to roam. The best part is that each guest can take a small sweet souvenir with them when leaving home.
A wedding in orange is guaranteed fun and excitement. Guests will begin to smile as soon as they see the bride, groom, and wedding procession, and even more so when they cross the threshold of the banquet hall. Your task is not to deviate from the chosen style and to provide fun games and entertainment, appropriate music and a positive atmosphere at the wedding celebration. Then your orange-themed holiday will be truly bright and memorable.
Orange wedding: decoration and main stages of its organization
In order for the wedding celebration to be one hundred percent successful and all the guests to be satisfied, it is necessary to divide the entire organizing process into several stages:
- Selection of restaurant (cafe)
- Choosing a photographer, hairdresser, makeup artist, car rental, and ordering a cake
- Creating the image of the newlyweds
- Interior decoration
- Menu creation
Naturally, this list can be continued endlessly, since during the organization every little detail is significant and significant.
Orange floristry
If your choice is an orange wedding, then the decoration of the event cannot do without orange tones and fruits. The oranges can be part of the arch at which the newlyweds sign, thereby making their marriage official. It is also worth adding “orange” notes in the form of small compositions installed in the banquet hall.
Bouquet and boutonniere for an orange wedding
The bride's bouquet is an important and integral attribute of a wedding celebration with many beliefs associated with it. They say that it symbolizes joy, prosperity and happiness in future family life, and therefore traditionally the bouquet is chosen by the groom.
Most often, bouquets consist of roses, meaning passion and love. At an orange wedding, this tradition can be modified by adding sweet orange fruits to the bouquet. You can be sure of the beauty and uniqueness of the design of such a bouquet.
The groom choosing a boutonniere should pay attention to orange accessories. These can be flowers, small bouquets, or even original compositions. The main thing is that the boutonniere looks neat and harmoniously complements the image.
