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I am having trouble with my wedding colors. I am planning my wedding by myself and I need advice on what color goes with yellow. Yellow is my favorite color. If you have any suggestions, let me know! Thanks!

Posted On: Nov 2, 2009 at 2:10 AM | Vendors are allowed to participate

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Madeline C.

Wedding: 05/01/2010

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LuckyinLove

Wedding: [Private]

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 2:13 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
There are a lot of colors that go well with yellow. Bright blue or green, pinks, purples etc. What is you FH's favorite color?

Madeline C.

Wedding: 05/01/2010

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 2:21 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
His favorite color is red. But, when I think of red and yellow together. I think of McDonalds. He has been so great that he doesn't care what color we use. He suggested black and we have a bumble bee theme but I wasn't sure. I think what I need to do is just find some color swatches and see how they go together. I think purple would be great with yellow but I dont want the color to be too girly. (jw, what does the flowers below our pic mean?)

LuckyinLove

Wedding: [Private]

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 2:42 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
The more you post, the more flowers you get.

Madeline C.

Wedding: 05/01/2010

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 2:54 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Ah I see!

soon2bmrzjohnson

Wedding: 06/20/2010

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 9:05 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Because this is a spring wedding you can do just about anything. example yellow and ivory, yellow and white etc.

MEG

Wedding: 06/12/2010

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 9:11 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Im doing yellow, green, with splashes of pink. I think any color would look good with yellow.

CelticChick831

Married: 10/17/2009
Reviews: 7

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 9:12 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I love the yellow and white and if you like purple use a splash of a very dark but vivid purple for accent. I think that would be wonderful.

idishka

Wedding: 03/23/2010

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 9:27 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I was thinking of yellow and white too and you can put s plash of almost any color that way. And if he likes red why dont you do like a grooms cake with red colors? He might like that. Or something for him :)

CNIDesigns

CNI Designs

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 9:33 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Yellow and gray can be very sophisticated and chic. Yellow and white is crisp, fresh and clean. Black and white damask with yellow accents makes for a very dramatic and bold statement. But a lot can depend on what shade of yellow you like as well :)

Fontainebleau Strings

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 9:40 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Are you near Cincinnati? We do a string quartet version of the Coldplay song "Yellow." (Maybe we should also do "A Taste of Honey" LOL)

giggles3287

Wedding: 10/16/2010

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 9:42 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
My sister did yellow, black and white. Her flowers were sunflowers and her cake was in black and white. I wore a black dress and had sunflowers.

Denise M.

Wedding: 06/26/2010

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 9:56 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
My first vote would be blues... they go awesome. Next would be something along the line of a dark peach or apricot color. Yellow is an easy color to work with. Good Luck

Flowerfreelancer

The Flower Lady

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 10:41 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Yellow and PURPLE soooo spring!! yellow is such a happy color!!

Devine2Be

Wedding: 08/13/2010

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 10:44 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
you can always use yellow and black as you mentioned, then add something like green, orange, or whatever as an accent so you dont have to have the bumblebee theme

kate@panachedesign

Panache Design LLC

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 4:27 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Purple is in for this spring and if you did a deep purple it would look really nice! Katie panachedesign

Meaghan K.

Married: 10/04/2008

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 5:26 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Yellow, pewter and splashes of green look gorgeous. Yellow and purple look too much like easter and yellow and black are a bit raw together (think bumble bee).

sweet_firefly

Married: 11/14/2009
Reviews: 8

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 5:31 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
The first thing I thought of was yellow and gray (or silver). It's so modern and fun.

Sheila H.

Wedding: 05/29/2010

Posted On: Nov 02, 2009 at 6:34 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
i was oin to do yellow and orange at first but decided not to. my flowers were oin to be yellow roses and orange tigar lillies

Madeline C.

Wedding: 05/01/2010

Posted On: Nov 03, 2009 at 12:04 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Thanks everyone, I appreciate everyones opinion. Everything was a great suggestion!!

Madeline C.

Wedding: 05/01/2010

Posted On: Nov 03, 2009 at 12:06 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I think the suggestion about doing something like red for my fiance was a great suggestion. What suggestions do you guys have for a grooms cake?

LM PHOTOGRAPHY

LM Photography

Posted On: Nov 03, 2009 at 3:09 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I think dark purple is a great combination for yellow, but if you think that is too girly, I would go with brown and orange. I would not choose gray, they are too different colors, there is not enough contrast between them in my opinion.

First Impression Favors

Posted On: Nov 03, 2009 at 8:23 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Yellow is actually a great "base" color - such as white. Citrus yellows and oranges are looking like the hottest colors for 2010 You can add pinks, oranges, blues, greens or purples - almost any colors you'd like as an accent Our DIY boxes in yellow can be accented with any color you'd like: http://www.firstimpressionfavors.com/item_439/Matt-Yellow-Favor-Boxes-Set-Of-25.htm Here is an example of yellow,black and white as well! http://www.firstimpressionfavors.com/item_423/Filigree-Favor-Boxes-In-Yellow-And-Black-Set-Of-25.htm Congratulations www.firstimpressionfavors.com

Wiregrass Weddings

Posted On: Nov 03, 2009 at 9:17 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I think it you want to use yellow as your "main" color and need another complementary color that doesn't compete, or look like a bumble bee (black), then I would go with brown. I've done a couple of weddings with that color scheme and it looks great together. ~Laurie www.programsandbulletins.com

Whitni C.

Wedding: 06/11/2010

Posted On: Nov 03, 2009 at 1:17 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
i agree with everyone thats said purple... purples and blues are complete compliments of yellow!! you can use pinks and greens.. but if you just use suttle hints of purple or dark blues..it will really make your yellow pop!!!!! :) good luck!!

RBG

Red Butte Garden

Posted On: Nov 03, 2009 at 6:28 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
For more ideas... http://theperfectpalette.blogspot.com/search/label/Yellow

glenine

Flowers by Nine

Posted On: Nov 03, 2009 at 8:32 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Depend on the Tone of the "Yellow"....Pale yellow or "Butter cream"...Looks stunning with Baby Blue... or a Rasberry pink. Bright yellow....mates well with Oranges and Cobalt blue. Have fun! glenine

fleursdevie

Les Fleurs de Vie

Posted On: Nov 04, 2009 at 1:59 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I think all these posts offer great ideas on colors to go with yellow. And if you like purple, as others have mentioned, it not only accents yellow beautifully, but is soooo popular and on-trend right now. For your groom's cake how about doing something either based on a hobby, sport, or his alma mater? Hopefully between his interests and personal history you can find something relevant that includes red. Then take that idea to some creative bakeries/cakeries and see what ideas they have. Best wishes!

Kara

Wedding: 06/19/2010

Posted On: Nov 09, 2009 at 10:21 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I like red and yellow. It's what I'm doing.

handskrestel

Wedding: 09/04/2010

Posted On: Nov 09, 2009 at 10:44 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
purple is yellows complementary color meaning yellow makes purple look the most purple and purple makes yellow the most yellow!! that would be gorgeous.. i think a deep purple with any shade of yellow would be beautful.. good luck!!

Married: 10/17/2009

Posted On: Nov 09, 2009 at 10:48 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
i see a lot of yellow and orange themes...or perhaps the yellow with a cobalt blue or baby blue suggestion.

Marcelle

Wedding: 06/25/2010

Posted On: Nov 09, 2009 at 11:21 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
You can do yellow and light yellow or yellow and white or brown. I love lilac so I did BM dresses in lilac, the FG's dresses are white with lilac sashes and my table centerpieces are light and dark orchids. Since my dresses is candlelight, my bouquet will be calla lillies with a few orchids. Also, look at various wedding sites and magazines and pull out anything you like. Review your choices in a few weeks and see which ones you still like.

Dan's Future Wife

Wedding: 08/28/2010

Posted On: Nov 10, 2009 at 2:20 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I think you might take in consideration of where you are having the wedding... and well you are close to the summer on your wedding... It also matters what kindof shade of yellow you are talking about. I love mixing gold and light yellow with a vivid color. If your place is around lots of plants... maybe vivid yellow with shades of green will go. If its around the beach or lake maybe a vivid yellow with light shades of blue so your yellow is the main theme color. If its more of an elegant wedding... you might choose shades of brown (ivory/Chocolate are my favorite) with the shades of yellow... You mix them this way: If you are using the light yellow you use the dark brown. If you use the dark yellow you combine it with the light brown. It wan also compliment with chocolate treat.Mmmm. You can think of it this way... you are working with the full plant. The steam is brown the petals are yellow!!! This one is my favorite can also be mixed in the beach theme since sand is brown

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