It may be 100° outside now, but the cooler weather will be here soon, and along with it comes some new cooler tones for fall weddings. Fall colors are usually deep and rich and bring warmth, but this fall the colors may be a little more unexpected. A
ccording to Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director and color expert at Pantone Color Institute, "The desire for tranquility, strength, and optimism have inspired a Fall 2016 color palette that is led by the Blue family. Along with anchoring earth tones, exuberant pops of vibrant colors also appear throughout the collections. Transcending gender, these unexpectedly vivacious colors in our Fall 2016 palette act as playful but structured departures from your more typical fall shades. Blue skies represent constancy as they are always above us. Grays give a feeling of stability, Red tones invite confidence and warmth, while the hot Pinkish Purples and Spicy Mustard Yellows suggest a touch of the exotic."
The entire
Pantone Fashion Color Report consist of 10 top colors. Here are the top 3 colors and how we would use them for fall weddings:
NEW! Riverside: "Earmarking the importance of Blue in the palette, the new blue shade of PANTONE 17-4028 Riverside undeniably takes precedence in the fall collections."
The Riverside color is the top choice for the fall wedding palette because the color is
- Cool and calming, strong and stable
- Displays a subtle vibrancy and sophistication
- Borders on exciting, yet maintains a sense of constancy
This beautiful Navy-
ish shade is a perfect compliment to any Bridal color, and goes especially well with the darker
Michael Kors Navy Sterling Wedding Suit and Black accessories. Because this shade is new to the Pantone family, there are no perfect Bridesmaids matches (yet) but look for Riverside coming soon to the
Dessy and After Six Pantone Wedding Collection. For now, we recommend choosing a complimentary shade of blue such as
Sorella Vita's Sapphire from the Modern Metallics Collection, and pairing Riverside with a White and Silver Bridal gown like
Essence of Australia D2027, as shown above.
NEW! Airy Blue: "Pantone 14-4122 Airy Blues lofty nature evokes feelings of lightness and freedom."
Airy Blue rounds out the Blue family of wedding colors nicely because
- Airy Blue nods to Serenity (The Pantone Color of the Year 2016)
- Pairs beautifully with Lush Meadow, Taupe or Dusty Cedar for fresh approach
The softness of this blue makes it easy to accessorize an entire wedding party. Dessy's soft shade of Larkspur (or Larkspur Gold) shown above with
Style 2943, is a perfect color for fall Bridesmaids that will compliment any other burst of colors you will be incorporating.
Jim's Formal Wear has several patterns in various shades of Blue that will help to complete your look, and tie together the shades of Airy Blue.
NEW! Sharkskin: "Theres an edge to PANTONE 17-3914 Sharkskin, and yet it manages to remain neutral."
Shades of Grey are perfect for every season, but the new Sharkskin perfectly fits with the Pantone picks for fall because
- Pair-able with almost any fall color, bright or muted
- A color that the rest of the palette can literally and theoretically rest on
- Showcases practicality through a dependable but contemporary lens
Sharkskin color brings a timeless shade to the fall palette, and does not really feel like a new color to the bridal world. This gorgeous grey can be coupled with any Bridesmaid or Men's accessory from Silver to popular Blues from above and every color in between. Even though you might not think of Grey shades for Fall, combinations like Sorella Vita's Charcoal bridesmaids and
Essense of Austraila's D2145 in Ivory and Moscato are stunning together. Don't forget about the Mother(s). Any Mom will look stunning in styles such as
Montage 216971, and will compliment your Sharkskin palette in the silver color shown above.
Planning an upcoming Fall wedding? Although it's still Summer, it is never too soon to look ahead to fall colors and what the latest trends might be moving forward. Your wedding can take on many shades. Whether you plan to choose one of Pantone's top colors or need help deciding the colors that are right for you, visit
Michelle's Bridal and Tuxedo and we can help. Our professional stylist have years of experience and can help you see your vision to fruition. Request an appointment
here or call us today at 217-384-7914 to make an appointment.
