With summer drawing to a close, its time for those amazing late summer weddings to begin and planning for next year’s Spring weddings begin. What exactly is a late summer wedding and what colors can you or should you use for this time of year? Of course, late summer is that amazing time from mid August to late September when we take those amazing holiday vacations to the desert or even to the beach to get our last minute holidays in before the demands of work take over. Late summer weddings are much the same, a time when we can take in the amazing weather before the crisp autumn air turns the leaves from green to gold.
So, if you are getting set to pick you color palette or even just pick a date for your wedding, but looking for an amazing set of colors for your day, consider summer lilac, grass, fuschia and even orange. These colors are a the bright siblings of pastels with pops of color.
We in particular wanted to share this color palette from a wedding set a The Parker in Palm Springs California. Its a perfect crisp set of colors that is perfect for early May as well as even late summer.
The Personals
The bride chose these amazing vibrant petals for her own bouquet. A sea of fuschia and pink peonies that are monochromatic are a great way to make your dress and your bouquet pop on the day of your wedding. Of course, remember, peonies are typically available at the beginning of May so for the same look consider garden roses or other varietals for a late summer wedding.
The Groomsman
The groomsman had elegant and unusual succulents for their boutineers. Green succulents were introduced to set off the fuschia of the petals. The below pairing was perfect for the desert location.
Decor
In addition to your traditional cake or dessert table, consider a candy table for your guests. The bright colors of candy certainly will give your guests not just something to eat but incredible eye candy as well.
The tables at this particular wedding were decorated with incredible pin cushions in big bold pops of fuschia to carry the color pattern all throughout the event. Plus, the amazing and unusal flowers blended perfectly with the desert landscape.
For the sign in table, the bride opted for a sea of grass where the florist gently laid all the escort cards for a bit of whimsy and fun.
The Aisle Decor
The bride then reiterated the color palette by using simple yet cheerful flowers down the aisle.
The Food
What was also incredible about this wedding was that the food also was coordinated with the colors of the wedding with bright and cheerful food options served in bright oranges and greens.
Table Decor
The centerpieces on the table really glowed in the evening light. Low lying tablescapes with blossom branches are great for creating different interest at various eye levels without obscuring the view of the other guests. We in particular love the table numbers.
Of course who doesn’t love the color at the Parker Palm Springs!
