We love sophisticated and elegant wedding colour schemes but we also adore colour. It’s so great to see more and more couples choosing colourful wedding themes and this is a trend we just can’t ignore. So, if you’d like to bring a little brightness to your big day, here are 27 times colourful wedding ideas made all the difference.
1. Bold balloons can really brighten up a darker or more sombre ceremony venue.
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2. Colourful ribbon chairback are an easy wedding DIY and bring a touch of fun to your wedding.
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3. Mixing coloured candles and bright flowers with plain candelabras is always a good idea!
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4. Wedding signs are a really hot trend right now so make them unmissable with colourful lettering.
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5. Hanging lanterns in a range of colours and sizes can make a venue with a high ceiling seem much more intimate.
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6. We love bright buttonholes in mix-and-match styles for the groom and groomsmen.
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7. A bold bride just has to carry a colourful wedding bouquet full of clashing colours and finished with bright ribbons.
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8. Ribbons aren’t just great for decorating chairs and bouquets; they also make trees look fabulous too!
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9. Bring your naked cake to life with colourful fruits and flowers and create a mouthwatering centrepiece.
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10. Upgrade your photobooth props with some brightly painted frames and let everyone have some fun.
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11. Everyone loves treats to nibble on so why not make sure these are colourful too? Watermelon is a perfect treat for summer.
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12. Fluffy pom poms look great when they’re made into colourful garlands.
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13. Mix up your wedding flowers and opt for a wide range of super bright blooms.
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14. Thumbprint wedding guest books are one of our favourite wedding ideas. Use colourful inks to create a fantastic memento of your big day.
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15. It’s great to have a bright backdrop for your ceremony or top table – just think about those all-important photos!
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16. Give your guests a hint that you’re planning a colourful wedding with some bright invitations.
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17. Colourful wedding shoes are a modern day wedding must-have AND you can wear them again after the big day.
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18. Wedding dresses don’t have to be white and we love seeing brides embracing colourful gowns.
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19. Grooms needn’t miss out either – bright socks are a fun and easy addition to their outfits.
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20. Every wedding needs confetti and colourful confetti looks amazing in photos!
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21. Bridesmaids in bright mix-and-match dresses will really bring your colourful wedding theme to life.
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22. Bring the colour to your tables! Napkins and glasses are the perfect finishing touch.
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23. Make sure your guests don’t miss the table plan – use lots of colour and create something really eye-catching.
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24. If the thought of a coloured wedding dress is a little too much, why not opt for a bright underskirt or lining instead?
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25. Paint bottles or cans and use them as colourful containers for your wedding flowers.
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26. Go for the glow! Glowsticks are a bright and brilliant alternative to a sparkler sendoff at the end of the evening.
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27. Set out lots of colourful flags to welcome guests to a wedding they’ll never forget.
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If you’ve fallen for colour too, don’t miss our guide to brilliantly bright wedding accessories.
