An elegant wedding calls for an equally elegant color scheme. One
of the most classically beautiful wedding color palettes is the
combination of silver and gold. Learn how to use a silver and gold
wedding theme to design a fabulous wedding.
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Silver and gold is a
wedding theme which can be used at any time of the year. If you wish,
add an accent color in a seasonal hue to tailor it to the time of the
year in which you will be married. Silver, gold, and pink are delicate
and romantic for a formal spring wedding. Or add burgundy for a rich
autumn color palette. Black, gold, and silver look spectacular for a New
Year's Eve wedding. Or simply enhance the metallic hues by pairing them
with white, cream, or pale champagne. The results will be stunning.
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Your
bridesmaid dresses are a great place to introduce your wedding colors.
Choose a dress in either silver or gold, unless you happen to find an
elegant jacquard dress which combines both metallic hues equally. Clear
crystal bridesmaid jewelry is always an excellent choice with a metallic
dress. Or create custom bridesmaid jewelry in crystals which pull in
your accent color, if you have selected one. Bouquets of beautiful white
or ivory blossoms such as roses, orchids, peonies, or calla lilies will
be perfect when tied with a silver and gold ribbon. The bride can
choose a wedding gown with metallic embroidery, wear silver or gold
shoes, and carry a white bouquet tied with metallic ribbon.
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Painted
accents are a wonderful way to bring the silver and gold wedding colors
into the floral arrangements for the ceremony and reception. Tall
branches can be painted in metallic colors to add drama and elegance to
centerpieces and altar arrangements. Decorate them with white roses,
orchids, and hanging crystals for a spectacular design. For a fall or
winter wedding, natural elements such as pine cones will look great
painted gold or silver. You can dip the edges in glitter for an extra
bit of sparkle, if you like. Wire your metallic pine cones into bouquets
and centerpieces for an unexpected detail. Non-floral decorations such
as metallic Christmas ornaments or metallic vases are another great way
to bring your wedding theme into the centerpieces.
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For the wedding
reception, choose either silver or gold silk dupioni tablecloths.
Quilted silk cloths are also extremely elegant. You can layer in napkins
in the other signature metallic shade. You may also wish to rent gold
or silver chiavari chairs for the seating. Select china with a silver
and gold scroll design around the border for a rich effect. You may also
wish to rent heavy silverware which is both silver and gold to set your
regal table. Even place cards and menu cards can have a metallic edge
to add to the look. Heavy cardstock with rounded edges will look
especially luxurious. Engrave the details of the menu in a formal black
script font. Your guests will know that they are being treated to a very
elegant dinner.
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A gold and silver wedding theme is timeless and
elegant. It is ideal for a formal wedding at any time of the year, and
is a very easy color scheme to coordinate. Any formal wedding could be
enhanced with a regal silver and gold color palette.
