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Savvy October 2018

Need help choosing napkin colors

Sivine, on July 19, 2018 at 3:52 PM Posted in Style and Décor 0 26

Hello!

I need some help choosing napkin colors for my Halloween wedding this October. I didn’t want any colors that screamed (no pun intended) Halloween like bright orange or red. I definitely want colors that are more subdued, like us!

Here’s what’s already on the table:

Black tablecloths

Black glossy plates

Metallic gold cutlery

Metallic gold charger for centerpiece which contains black glossy candles and white roses

Metallic gold table number holders with white cardstock

Metallic gold vampire teeth name holders with white cardstock

White led candles with flickering amber flame

I should also note that we are serving signature “blood” cocktails that are available to those who choose which will be a very dark red.

All of our other colors are pretty much black, gold, & white less our graveyard lighting which will be purple, blue, and green.

I’ve attached some photos that are similar to our table setting as I don’t have any photos of mine yet along with the napkin color swatches.

So far the colors I am liking (in no particular order) are:

Burgundy

Charcoal

Amethyst

Regal Purple

Plum

I’m hoping you all can help me choose from these! Thank you!

Table settingNeed help choosing napkin colors 1

Table SettingNeed help choosing napkin colors 2

SwatchesNeed help choosing napkin colors 3

*I just realized you can't zoom the swatches photo. Burgundy is 2nd page, 3rd row down, 4th swatch (left to right). Charcoal is on the 2nd page, 1st row, 3rd swatch. Amethyst is on the 1st page, 4th row, 1st swatch. Plum is 1st page, 4th row, 2nd swatch. Regal Purple is 1st page, 4th row, 3rd swatch.


26 Comments

Latest activity by Brittany, on September 13, 2018 at 2:04 PM
  • Kelly
    Legend October 2022
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    Hi Sivine! Let me start off by saying that this sounds AWESOME! I love Halloween so much and think the decor sounds lovely! My vote for the napkins would either be burgundy or plum! I think the purple or red will look great with the black and metallic gold! What's in the signature "blood" drink?

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  • S
    Savvy October 2018
    Sivine ·
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    Thanks so much Kelly! We are still working on our signature cocktails. We plan on having two, one with a clear and one with a brown liquor. I am thinking vodka and bourbon (as I know these are favorites among guests). To get the color we are working with blood oranges for one and blackberries for the other. Both are still in development in the lab to make sure they are an absolute hit!

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  • H
    Expert July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    I like the regal!
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  • emcknight1517
    Super April 2018
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    Hands down burgundy. It fits the deep tone of the rest of your colors. Charcoal would have been my next choice, but it's a very warm bluish grey.

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  • Tara
    Master September 2018
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    Love this id go with the black or charcoal napkins
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  • Shai
    VIP August 2018
    Shai ·
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    The Burgundy for sure.
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  • starsinwaves
    VIP November 2018
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    This sounds awesome. I like charcoal or burgundy.

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  • S
    Savvy October 2018
    Sivine ·
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    Thanks for the feedback, ladies! Looks like everyone is leaning toward Charcoal or Burgundy. I'm also still contemplating the Regal Purple too. But those are my top 3 at this point!

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  • HayMrsO
    Master October 2018
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    I think Burgundy would look best.

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  • Keira
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    Keira ·
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    Burgundy or plum. I love the ovrr
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    Dedicated August 2018
    Ashley ·
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    I think a black napkin on the gold charger would be beautiful, if not I really like the dark purple or burgundy! What a cool wedding!
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    If you're using burgundy in another other decor on or near the table, I say burgundy (I think burgundy in your bridal bouquet would also be sexy). Otherwise, I'm thinking black napkins so the burgundy napkins don't weirdly stand out against the other decor. You don't want guests thinking, "Oh wow, sexy moody decor...oh hey! BURGUNDY NAPKINS!"

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  • S
    Savvy October 2018
    Sivine ·
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    Everything is pretty much black and gold and small hints of white. We are keepin' things simple. Smiley tongue I just didn't want to do black tablecloth, black plate, black napkins, and everyone is like where the f$#* is my napkin!? Seems like burgundy is a hot pick on this thread! Still mullin' it over in my head though!

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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
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    I agree with Ashley the black napkin on the gold plate would look cool (hopefully, they'll see it there!).

    Will you use burgundy anywhere else? Well, I guess it would match your blood drink.

    I don't know if you're renting these items but I asked our rental company if they could take a pic with our gold chargers and gold flatware on the wood tables so I could see the look before we decided on those items.

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    Savvy July 2019
    Corinne ·
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    Dont forget that green is a Halloween color too! Like Frankenstein green or a nasty rotten flesh green. Not to turn anyone's stomach but that's the only way I can describe it lol
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    Savvy October 2018
    Sivine ·
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    It is and I LOVE green, but it would clash with the red drinks. I don't want my table to look like Christmas Smiley winking

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    Savvy October 2018
    Sivine ·
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    The plates are black, not gold. The photos are just a reference to the kind of mood we are having. I listed exactly what would be on the table for reference. No burgundy anywhere else, just the blood cocktails!

    I have purchased everything except linens. Those are provided by my venue, hence wanting to get some opinions to narrow down my selection so I can ask for a sample of each Smiley smile

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  • Nique
    Devoted July 2019
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    I like the plum
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  • Jayla
    Champion October 2025
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    Hi Sivine!!!! I am so obsessed with your table setting! The black, gold, and white will look so gorgeous together and I love how you aren't taking the traditional Halloween approach! I would go with the Burgundy napkins! I think the deep red will be a nice pop of color, the first images featured a touch of burgundy and it looks amazing. I can't wait to see photos!!!! What colors are you using for your bouquets?

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  • Stacey
    Super October 2018
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    Charcoal or burgundy. Love Halloween!

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