Choosing colors for your wedding is one of the most important first steps when it comes to planning your special day. There are traditional colors that coincide with holidays and seasons. This is your wedding and you can choose any color you want, during any season.

A red wedding theme is traditional for a Valentine’s Day wedding. If you are not planning a Valentine’s Day wedding, or even a wedding near Valentine’s Day, you will still be able to find plenty of wedding and reception necessities. The color red is very bold, and dominant. If you coordinate with another less bold color or possibly even white, it can be an exquisite combination. Red comes in a variety of shades so a lighter red could work if you want to stay with an entirely red theme. It is important to pick your red color early on, because of the enormous number of shades there are. You do not want to have two clashing reds.

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If you are going to have a red wedding gown, it is important you pick a flower bouquet that will be able to stand out against your red gown. If you are going to wear a white gown, and have your bridesmaids wear red, then the same rule applies, do not let their bouquets clash with their gowns. A gorgeous white gown, accented with a red bow or several red bows down the back would really tie your colors together. A red garter under the gown would certainly give you a bit more zest in your step. The men of the wedding party could wear traditional white or black tuxedos with red cummerbunds, corsages and bow ties. Red tuxedos may be a little much, and I would guess extremely hard to find.

For your walk down the aisle if you are wearing a white gown, a beautiful red carpet runner would really work with your theme. If you are really daring, a sexy pair of bright red wedding shoes would certainly be an attention grabber against an all white dress. If you are walking down a red carpet runner, your flower girl will need to have a different color of flower to throw down under your feet. White or pink roses would be beautiful. A red ring bearer pillow with the ring bearer in a black or white tuxedo would be smashing.

Your reception can be elegantly done with red accents. Centerpieces can include flowers, balloons, confetti, and so many more options for you to choose from. Red tablecloths would be a bold accent that would complete your red wedding. If you would like to be a little more subtle you can have a white tablecloth with red candles and other accents. Some caterers may give you an option to use red dishes. A wedding cake done all in red or with a red wedding cake topper is also possible.

Traditionally bold colors are in season during the fall/winter season. They will probably be easier to find, and you will have a bigger selection to choose from. If you are planning far enough in advance you may be able to buy your supplies at lower prices at the end of the season.

You can always start your wedding planning with a wedding planning checklist. That way you can tick off as you need to.

Bridesmaid dresses are an important look to the overall wedding. Choosing the perfect dress for the bridesmaid is an endless review of styles, colors and prices. A style many brides-to-be choose is the red bridesmaid dresses. Red is a dramatic look for bridesmaid dresses that will add to the sophistication of a formal evening wedding. Red can also be used in dresses for an afternoon wedding; however the accessories chosen should tone down the dress, as well as possibly mixing red with another color.

There are at least 45 shades of red from the bold firehouse red to the more subtle magenta or burgundy. The choice of red color shade depends upon how bold a bride-to-be wishes to have the look of her bridesmaids and the overall color scheme of her wedding. Also the shade of red should compliment the bridesmaids. Some shades of red will be unflattering to a woman with a fair complexion producing a shallow or washed out look. Magazines and the Internet present shades of red that may or may not match the dress shade so be prepared to make adjustments to a red color choice. Every color should blend together into a beautiful testament of a bride’s special day; the wrong shade of red will create a wedding distraction.

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Red bridesmaid dresses have their own elegance. Red bridesmaid dresses should not be too dramatic or low cut as the look will detract from the beauty of the wedding dress being worn by the bride. Consider the body type of bridesmaids such as tall and willowy, short and full figured or other body characteristics. Some styles are more flattering to different body types. As red can be dramatic, body characteristics will be accentuated and can be less than flattering for appearance and wedding photographs.

Dress length can be either full length or tea length. Full length red gowns are a graceful and especially elegant on women in either a sleek or draped look. Designers offer tea length dresses as an alternative to the full length dresses. Tea length provides a flattering to women who may not be able to wear clingy curve revealing long dresses.

Material and style choices of red bridesmaid dresses are endless. Silk shantung is an excellent material that provides an elegant look to a dress. Chiffon also provides a stylish dress material giving the bridesmaids a soft beautiful look. Strapless and halter styled dresses are very popular for red bridesmaid dresses. A full length dress with an A-line skirt and side draping is elegant. Bows, a bit of glitter and matching shoes complete the well-dressed bridesmaid.

Price range of dresses can range from the economical chic to expensive haute couture. Depending upon the budget of the bride, dresses can range from less than a hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. Top fashion designers are using more red in their gowns suitable for bridesmaids. What a bride needs to consider is what look is perfect for her bridesmaids, which her bridesmaids can also afford when they must purchase their dresses, and hopefully use for another occasion aside from the wedding.

There is something to be said for using colors that break from the norm. Like using a red wedding theme. Everyone can have that same old white, or black and white, or ivory.. not that those aren't beautiful, but come on, t.i.r.e.d. Let's face it, we're in a new millennium about to hit the first decade. The last millennium, well they changed the world of women's fashion forever.

In the first part of the 1900s women were wearing restrictive clothing that covered the ankles, squished your girly parts into oblivion and in general were thick, uncomfortable, heavy and oppressing (yes I know those are some of the same terms). In the second decade of the 1900s hemlines rose a little bit, skirts began to come in a little more and the pencil skirt was making it's debut! The 1920s was the drop waist dress, and then women went from wearing 3/4 length dresses to skirts above the knee. The equivalent of going from a whole piece swimsuit with cover to a thong string bikini. The 2000s are going to break some traditions too and it's starting with wearing red wedding gowns. This is a relatively new trend that is just in the beginning stages of a real fashion momentum. And it's about time.



Red is sexy. Red is vibrant. Red is passion, love and romance. It's hot and sophisticated. It's everything you want in a bridal gown and theme. If you want to see some great red wedding gowns, you can visit House of BridesSave an Additional 5% off Already Discounted Hot Red Wedding Dresses. Enter Coupon Code: LOVE14 – Expires 3/1/09, they have an entire section on red dresses and wow are they sublime.

A red wedding theme can incorporate all of those things. Romance, passion, sophistication, sexiness etc. is all part of the package when choosing the different shades of red. And there are hundreds of different shades. You can use different colors for vintage themes, country themes, modern, contemporary, patriotic or just a color theme like burgundy and navy or purple, red and black.

Red goes with so much and looks so great with everything. It's both masculine and feminine. That means the bride can wear red and the groom can wear a red cummerbund or ascot, in order to fit the theme. Dresses can be accented in red or full on, in your face, look-out-here-we-come red.

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There is a smorgasbord of red out there, so don't be afraid to experiment with your theme. Here are some ideas to get you inspired:

1. Bride wearing a red wedding dress? Put the bridesmaids in ivory and the groom in black. Add some chic black accessories and an ivory veil with red ribbon trim! Mix up the bouquets with white roses and black Callas, mm mm mm lovely. A little black goes a long way in making the wedding more modern.

2. Red bridesmaid dresses? Make the bride stand out in an off white dress with a red sash a la Vera Wang. Add a little navy and put the groom in a suit, and you've got a lovely undertone of a nautical theme, but not in-your-face style, just more subtle.

3. Modern looks require clean lines and sophisticated cuts. Go for bateau or halter necklines and sheath dresses. Think Audrey Hepburn meets Angelina Jolie. Clean lines puts that handsome groom in a suit, rather than a tux. For flowers, the Dahlia screams modern in my opinion, it's also a lovely shade of red that makes your go "ahhh". I like going "ahhh".

4. Vintage themes deserve some brighter colors. For a 50s theme try rockabilly dresse with white polka dots for the bridesmaids. If you've got a hankerin' (excuse the hillybilly, I have a little Atlanta in my bloodline), for some gorgeous vintage gowns you can try Unique-Vintage.com, I'm in love with their dresses. They have some really awesome looks over there. H.A.W.T! (in capital letters)

5. Make it a fun and funky red wedding theme with some cheesy hearts and roses. If you're that fun couple that loves to do the unexpected, really cheese it up with candy hearts, red and white roses and some fun short red bridesmaid dresses.

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Wondering what your bridesmaids should wear if you're wearing a red wedding dress? While many brides may think about using the secondary color, it's important not to clash in the wedding pictures. If your secondary color is navy, the pictures will look lovely with your red dress and theirs being navy. There aren't many colors that will clash, it really depends on the shades of red used in your dress and the bridesmaid dresses.

Bright shades of red include vermilion, persimmon, crimson and ruby paired with certain colors produce a contemporary theme. Really rich bright red dresses in this shade look great with navy, black and yellow.. The neutral colors such as cream and ivory also look amazing with these shades of red. These combinations result in a more contemporary theme. Another current trend to match with contemporary red themes is teal. Although it isn't my cup of tea, the teal and reds are quite stark paired together.

A modern rustic theme will use darker shades of red with other muddy tints of various colors. The darker shades include venetian red, falu red, burgundy, carmine and maroon. The darker the shade of red, the less a darker color will stand out. Pairing darker reds with browns, golds and deep shades of purple, like eggplant. Consider pairing some dirty purples with darker reds. For example, a falu red with what's called a thistle purple (a mixture of gray and purple).

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Looking for more romance? Try lighter shades of red or pastels mixed with white and pink. Red and pink actually do look lovely together, but they need to be toned with an ivory, cream or white so the eye isn't overwhelmed by one tint.



Sophisticated, elegance is always one of my favorite styles of weddings. For the cosmopolitan weddings black, gray, white and dark, rich purples. For more ideas of modern wedding themes with red, you can try the Japanese or Chinese themes. Bridesmaids in black Chinese dresses and chopsticks in their hair. One thing to remember about using red in a modern themed wedding is to keep everything simple. Usually, although not always, the less design and embellishment, the more elegant the affair.

My favorites pairings are bold reds and navy or bright reds with silver. I love the way red and navy can be nautical or patriotic. Symbolism in weddings has always meant a lot to me and I've often thought that red, being the symbol of passion, needs taming with a more sedate blue. Alternatively, I love the idea of passionate reds with silver. The best part about silver is your bridesmaids can enjoy wearing it. It can look quite gaudy, so be careful of the dress you choose.

What to be careful of when pairing colors:

While you may enjoy red and green colors together, unless it is a Christmas wedding, you'll soon find out your wedding looks more like a holiday party if you use them.

Silver and red may be my favorite, but they can look very “holiday wrapping paper” if not done tastefully. If these are your colors, and you're determined to have them, have a wedding planner go over the best options for a third color.

Pick too bright colors and your wedding may end up looking like an Easter Day parade. Fuchsia is gorgeous, but not so much with a orange-red dress.

If you're in doubt about what to pair with your red wedding dress, do what millions of brides are starting to do of late: wear your white or ivory dress and add some red accents to the dress. Buy a red white wedding dress with red piping or a white bow, or even a red sash around the middle. When you have these little accents to your dress, you can put your bridesmaids in the red dresses. Although after you see these red wedding dresses, you may not ever want a white one.

You really want the best red bridesmaid dresses, but how to choose flattering styles is another problem altogether.

Before my own wedding I had an idea of what I wanted my bridesmaids to wear. Unfortunately, they all didn't have same body type. In fact all three were very different. I had one petite teenager with a small figure and medium , one tall woman with a medium sized figure and small chest, and one girl with an enormous chest and medium size body. Figuring out a dress that flattered all three was impossible. Especially since 2 of the girls had body image issues. What I ended up doing was letting them chose their own dresses with my colors in mind. And this actually worked out to my benefit more than theirs. I got bridesmaids who looked amazing and my wedding pictures looked tremendous with them in it. Ultimately the two with body images chose one style of dress and the third another. Although I would have preferred to have all three different or all three alike, when I saw the pictures and video I couldn't have been happier.

There is something special and unique about a wedding that has different dress styles. One other thing that is of note, a bridesmaid is ten times more beautiful when she feels confident in the dress she's wearing. So there are a number of reasons to vary the dresses, and having comfortable, confident bridesmaids is not the least of them. Perhaps that seems trivial, until you think about it carefully. It is a very crucial aspect of the wedding. Bridesmaids Dresses at LightInTheBox.

Isn't it a relief to know that you don't have to find that one dress that fits all bridesmaids' figures? And there are so many beautiful red bridesmaid dresses that having mixed styles makes it easier to decide. Just think, you can pick, or have your bridesmaids pick, dresses that flatter the figure, incorporate your colors, and give a unique feel to your wedding.

If you're looking to have your bridesmaids match, there are some things to think about and ways to look at dresses that will flatter almost all figures. Here are some ideas to think about:

- A red bridesmaid dress may not look best on all skin coloring. Depending on the color of red, the dress may be very unflattering. If possible try to match your color wedding to the bridesmaids. Instead of bright red, switch to scarlet, for instance.

- A-line dresses are generally flattering to all figures.

- Long dresses are beautiful and very elegant, but shorter women can have difficulties carrying them off. An empire waist dress can solve a lot of problems with long dresses.

-Most heavier girls will feel uncomfortable with two things: shorter dresses and sleeveless dresses. Offer an alternative, like a red wrap or capped sleeves. Keep shorter dresses at or a only a little above the knee.

Remember that the ultimate choice is yours and your decision is what matters most. You may also consider the secondary items which will be used in the red wedding theme.