An Essex Wedding - Page number 90 - July/August 2021 (Issue 99)

PERFECT PALETTES Q: We want a colourful wedding theme, but we want it to remain elegant. How do we achieve this? The key to choosing a vibrant scheme where the colours blend harmoniously is to choose from the same palette. When put together well, bright colours can look just as elegant as subtle shades. Colours either have cool or warm hues, and your first choice is whether to go for a cool or warm palette. You may naturally have a preference, and if you’ve had your colours analysed, then you’ll certainly know which way to go. Start by thinking about the overall look and feel you want to convey. Colours have a big impact on our emotions and you can choose to create the mood you want by carefully selecting your theme. Bright pinks and reds are dramatic and fun; you can also create a sense of playfulness with them. This can be done in subtle ways, for example, with the groom’s tie, bridesmaids’ shoes or the bouquet. A connecting colour used thoughtfully in this way would look stunning. Some colours are instantly uplifting, such as warm yellow and orange. In the height of summer you can create a holiday feel with these tones. Choose a gown in oyster or cream and dress the men in light dove-grey suits to set these colours off beautifully. Cool blues are associated with tranquility and calm, match with grey and silver shades, and add magenta for a vivid colour pop. Colours that ostensibly clash can be very striking together. Violet with orange for a warm palette or lagoon blue with primrose for a cool palette are bright but elegant combinations. Try using vibrant pops of colour throughout for a sophisticated and memorable theme. Kelly Caira | House of Colour www.houseofcolour.co.uk/kellycaira www.houseofcolour.co.uk/clairebannister PICTURE IT Q: What are your top tips for getting the best out of our wedding photos? I find that having a great connection with my couples makes all the difference. I’ll meet with you a few times before the wedding to help build a relationship and trust. Once an understanding is built, then great moments will naturally follow. The best wedding photography is not posed or planned too much, it’s when you interact with your partner and you’re being yourself. My job is to give a little direction at times and capture those moments to document your day as it happens. Those real moments when you forget you’re being photographed are when the memories are made. It’s important for me to connect with people and build trust – that’s when you and your guests can enjoy your big day together. You may even forget I’m there! Dan Scott | Dan Scott Professional Wedding Photographer www.weddingphotosbydan.com Taylor Harding www.weddingphotosbydan.com 90