#1 – Invest the time
Take the time to experiment, and really try things out
before deciding on your overall wedding décor, table linens, etc. Some colors,
fabrics and textures look completely different in different lighting, so how it
looks in the bright fluorescent lights of the showroom is NOT how it will look
in your dim, candlelit reception room.
#2 – Come prepared
When you meet with your wedding designer and/or linens
provider, it’s most helpful and efficient if you come armed with as much detail
as possible about your wedding, such as photos of your wedding dress and
bridesmaids’ attire, any cake or floral information you have and so on. Also,
if you have a specific color in mind, bring in an actual sample – verbal
descriptions just don’t work!
#3 – Handle strong color with care
If you love a bright, vivid color but are concerned about it
being “too much,” consider using it as an accent color in the room instead,
such as in the napkins and chair ties. If it’s a small wedding, bright fuchsia
table linens may work, but a grand ballroom filled with 40 hot pink tables may
be a bit overwhelming.
#4 – Make your own unique color
By experimenting with different sheers placed over various
colored fabrics, you may find your own unique combination that gives you the
look you want. Ideally, do this in the same lighting that your reception will
be in for an accurate vision!
