Many people continue to talk about my wedding day, but more for the party and ceremony than the color choices. I always thought people would remember the choice of colors that I had. My dress was black and white and my bridesmaids were in black. What turned it to be was even better; my guests remembered how much fun they had at our wedding. While color choices are important to the couple, they aren’t as important to the guests. Your guests will look fondly on who the danced with at the wedding, how much they cried for joy at your vows, how breathtaking you looked as you walked down the aisle or, in our case, how drunk they got at your reception. What I’m saying is that color choices don’t have to be anything specific to please your guests. They should be what you, as a couple, want. They don’t have to be traditional or conformist. They can be red and black, or black and white or green and purple. You don’t even have to wear a white/ivory dress! Save an Additional 5% off Already Discounted Hot Red Wedding Dresses. Enter Coupon Code: LOVE14 – Expires 3/1/09

Red wedding gowns are vibrant and beautiful. And as I point out in my other posts, they’re not as nonconformist as one might think. As I mentioned in earlier posts, red wedding gowns were worn by the brides of patriots during the Revolutionary War. They were a symbol of freedom. And I see them as such today. Women today are free of the bonds of conformity and tradition. We can wear white or black or red wedding gowns! We have the choices and we make our own destinies. It used to be we were forced to wear bustles and corsets. Now we can choose to wear those. If you choose to wear a red wedding dress, you’ll look amazing and vibrant and all the wonderful things you imagine. And the great thing is that if you wear a red wedding gown, your bridesmaids can wear white.

Bridesmaid dresses are one of the nightmares of wedding choices. You have to take into consideration every figure and style choice as well as every coloring. Every color doesn’t go with every girl’s coloring; that’s a fact. While it’s not as fun to pick dresses based on skin tones, it is important. You don’t want your bridesmaids walking down the aisle (or worse, in the wedding pictures) looking dull. You want them to look effervescent, bold and beautiful. It’s important, therefore, to take into consideration their particular figures and skin tones. The great thing about red and black wedding themes is that you can put your bridesmaids in black. Almost every woman can carry black off. You can even add some lovely red accents like beading, stoles, wraps and jewelry; not to mention sashes and hats (yes I said it! Hats!) If you’re going for red bridesmaid dresses, you’ll want to pick a red that is perfect for their tones. You can take a look at Trinny and Susannah’s guide to wearing red . It’s a British TV show which has some really great advice on color choices for skin tones.

Black and red weddings have one flaw; you can’t put the groom in red. I know maybe some women have looked at the maroon tuxedos, but don’t…just don’t. *shudder*. Go for the black tuxedo with red cummerbund (or even a white tuxedo *yammers*). We bought our tuxedo and it was only around $200, it’s something I would recommend for every couple because you’re able to use a tuxedo again in your lifetime. In fact we bought a suit tuxedo which worked out for us quite well.

Red flower girl dresses are perfect for this wedding theme, so go all out and get her a bright red dress. Or a dress with little flowers will look so cute! The hard part is coming up with a black or red flower girl basket and I recommend making it. It’s relatively hard to find, and simple to make. Making a basket with some red satin fabric, ribbon and beading to a plain flower girl basket will look fantastic.

Picking out red and black favors is going to be very hard. Not because there isn’t much choice, but because the choices are so fabulous. Favors were one thing we skimped on and I don’t recommend it. I bought little picture frames for our guests, but they were tacky and cheap. Spend a little more and give your guests something to remember your wedding by. Don’t worry if the favor itself isn’t black or red, it can be put in a gift wrapped favor box or bag and used as a table decoration on the reception tables. There are tons of choices for favors and some of my favorites are the dark chocolate or silver wine stoppers. Personalized Wedding Favors - A creative way to make your reception tables that much more intimate.

If you choose a red wedding gown, you’ll want red wedding shoes to match. You don’t want little white shoes peeking out of from under your dress, they will distract from your spectacular color. You’ll want a gorgeous pair of shoes that can be dyed to match your dress! You can find a great pair of bridal shoes at shoes.com. They have incredible prices and your head will spin with the selections. Shop Bridal Shoes at Shoes.com!

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Red and black wedding invitations are probably one of the main reasons to choose a red and black theme! They're so gorgeous and modern, they stand out. Chic is the word I would most commonly think of when imagining red and black wedding invitations. There are two really great places to pick up some beautiful styles. Wedding Paper Divas Wedding Invitations & Bridal Shower Invitations has an enormous selection. For a more limited selection, but very specific: Chic & Modern Wedding Invitations to Impress Your Guests, by Modern Girl Invitations

A red and black wedding theme has so many choices. Don’t get so bogged down by tradition that you don’t have the wedding of your dreams. Many people tried to talk me out of my black and white dress; I told them that I had dreamed about that dress since I was 15! It was the right choice for me. It wasn’t traditional, but it was my perfect wedding. If you want a red wedding gown or even a black one, it’s your day. Remember that it only comes once in a lifetime. Don’t let anyone tell you how to have it!

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.

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Red is a passionate and strong color. It is very visible, brings text and images to the foreground and is a also commonly associated with energy. It is also said to represent sensitivity, passion, sexuality, joy and love. In Chinese culture red is the color of prosperity, good luck and happiness. It is a very emotionally intense color and a great one to use at your wedding for all it represents. Which is why having red wedding favors sitting on the tables for your guests will bring a huge reaction!

Red is also a great color to use if your wedding is going to be close to Christmas Day, Valentine's Day, or if your wedding is going to have an Asian theme. If you plan on using red at your wedding you also have to remember that it can physically cause and increase in breathing and pulse rate. Red is also an appetite stimulant, so consider ordering a little extra food.

Using red in your wedding favors is a great idea. It brings a nice hint of your theme color to each table. Remember not to overdo it either though.

There are many red wedding favors you could consider using. Since red is an appetite stimulant you can put something edible, such as red Jordan almonds in each favor, or wrapped in netting as a favor at each place setting. If you wedding day is near Valentine's Day there almost no end to the supply of red candy, red jellybeans, red foil wrapped hearts and red M & M's. These are especially inexpensive near the holiday so you will even save some money.

If your wedding is going to be during the Christmas season, there is always a variety of seasonal ornaments and favors you can buy inexpensively that will coordinate with your "color". If you're going with an Asian theme it's also a good idea to add in the colors gold and black which are traditional at Asian weddings. Ladybugs and red flowers are cute to use as red accents for a spring or summer wedding.

There are numerous wedding favor sites on the internet for you to browse to find your red wedding favors. Some rather unique and inexpensive ideas are things like foil wrapped chocolate ladybugs and ladybug magnets for a spring or summer wedding. There are place card holders that double as Christmas ornaments that have snowflakes printed in white on the red ornament. These are about $2.25 each. Foil wrapped hearts are available in red, gold and silver for about 20.00 a pound. If you cannot decide on something like this, you could opt for one of the many tins and basket type favors available and fill them with things like Red Jordan Almonds ($8/lb) or red cinnamon hearts ($5.50/lb).

A newer trend that many people are practicing at their weddings is to put disposable cameras on each table to the guests can take pictures, show the wedding from their perspective to the bride and groom. There are even red rose disposable cameras available for about $3.50 each.

You really can't go wrong using red as a color in your wedding or as the color for your wedding favors it's been the color of love since the beginning of time.

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.

Wedding and color, the two are tightly woven. Time spent on color schemes to decorate the venue of this most important celebration, painstaking decisions about flowers to adorn tables and bouquets, and yet here comes the bride all dressed in white….ugh! The time has come to open up options to beautify the most focused on aspect of the wedding, the bride. Red is the color of love, passion, Valentine’s Day and all things spicy. What a wonderful choice for the lady of the day, a beautiful red wedding gown. Adorned with that magnificent color, red, a bride truly stands out, and yet looks sophisticated.

I am beginning to see more color on bridal gowns as I attend weddings and watch the many bride television shows. I think they are magnificent and make a statement that each bride has unique tastes and it should be their prerogative to choose the gown that speaks to and of them. The red wedding doesn't just use red as the secondary color anymore.

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The idea of a bride being married in color has been used throughout the world for generations and it is about time it made its debut here as well. In many Asian countries red has always been worn for it represents the color of joy. The red wedding gown comes in many different styles from long gowns to mid length and of course short. The cuts and fabrics are numerous and allow for unique dresses for the many individual brides. Sizes range from petite to plus so anyone who wants red wedding gowns, will find them.

Some of the many noted designers of gorgeous red gowns include Priscilla of Boston, Ruby Pearl, Lady K an Italian designer, who has amongst her collection, has a stunning maroon/red masterpiece with a boned bodice and gold threading for under eight hundred dollars. A gorgeous Charmeuse and chiffon gown for below a hundred dollars and it is designed in the spirit of the 1940’s, is available by Unique Vintage. Other wedding retailers like David Bridals carry an assortment of red wedding gowns for all sizes.

One really great time of year, though certainly not the only, is wearing your red wedding dress for a Chirstmas Wedding. Imagine how much you could do with that in terms of decorating for the holiday and the wedding combined. It is sure to be a memorable event and an lovely touch to that special time of year. If you are on the fence about making the choice to wear all red on your gown, you will also find stunning dresses in the traditional white enhanced with red in various amounts adorning the dress.

Adorning the red wedding dress only adds to the unique attributes reflecting the bride. Pearls, gold or silver all look stunning against the red dress. Do not forget the colorful gem stones as well. The styles of the wedding dress you have been looking for initially perhaps in a traditional white or ivory are available in red as well. You are not giving up anything rather you are adding to the beauty of your special day when you proceed down the aisle and dance amongst the magic of the day, in your stunning red wedding dress.

Red flower girl dresses are actually a lot easier to find than bridal dresses. This is because there are hundreds of fancy little girl dresses made for pageants, Easter parties etc. The flower girl dresses, in fact, were so cute that I had to write an entire article devoted to them.

When I first started planning my wedding, sometime in the womb, I always had an image of the little flower girl in the white dress with white rose petals thrown from her basket as I walked down the aisle. When I was 25, I thought my nieces would take that roll. My wedding ended up being black and white themed with my husband’s nieces as the flower girls. My nieces were my bridesmaid and junior bridesmaids. Nothing ever works out how you think it will. And as I’ve often said, I think women should get more than one wedding in their lifetime. I want a red themed wedding! Yes that statement is made after seeing these adorable kids in their little white dresses with red ribbons and sashes.

When choosing my bridesmaids I could see the terror on their faces. It’s a testament to my judgment that I realized, right away, the problem was that they were worried about the horrible dresses they were going to be first to wear. Letting them know they could decide which dresses they wanted, with a few tips from me, was a great relief to them. When I asked the little girls to be flower girls, they got this dreamy look and immediately began throwing imaginary flowers from their imaginary baskets. They did this every time they saw me for the year before the wedding. Being a flower girl is definitely a dream come true for most little girls, and I can understand why. I had a wedding because I wanted to celebrate… oh that’s a lie, I had a wedding so I could wear a pretty dress and be a princess. The same reason little girls love to be flower girls.

I encourage brides to go lavish when it comes to your bridesmaids. If you’re planning a red wedding, you’ll want to think carefully about using a red flower girl dress or a white one with red accents. There are plenty of choices for either style. There are even a mixture of reds and other colors that might be perfect if your red wedding is red and green or red and blue etc. Remember that little girls love frilly, shiny and lacy dresses, but they also love things like tiaras, veils and other pieces that are perfect for a wedding venue. The best part is that none of it needs to be expensive. Most girls are happy with little toy store dress up pieces.

There are hundreds of ways to accessorize the Red flower girl dresses as well. Adding a sash in the secondary color of the wedding is one way, but there are things like little purses instead of baskets of petals that work equally well. If you’re planning a more modern theme, the purse might work a whole lot better. If you do use a basket, think about decorating the outside in your red wedding flowers styles.

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.

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I feel almost shameful writing this article on red wedding shoes. Not because I don't love them, but because I love them so much, I wore them to my own wedding. Despite the fact that they didn't match my dress in any way shape or form.

I'm really in love with the color red, I'm not sure why my whole wedding was black and white, when red is such a fascinating color. Of course, I've only come to adore the color red in recent years, but its such a fantastic color that who couldn't adore it.

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When I first started this blog about red weddings, I was planning on going into detail about just clothing. Pretty soon I became fascinated with everything in the entire genre. Red wedding flowers, red wedding cakes, red wedding everything! Once you start down the path of interest, the sky is the limit. There are invitations, centerpieces, favors, red wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, groom's accessories. You'd be amazed at the amount of material that can be generated by one subject. At one point, just before I began writing, I thought I might run out of material. My first post proved that wrong. It was nearly 1000 words. A thousand words about just red weddings in general. Not even specifics. There are hundreds of specifics to go into, including types, complimentary colors, accessories, and on and on. Just the shoes alone have hundreds of styles, shades, sizes, design information and much much more.

The red wedding shoe can be summed up in a few words: absolutely freaking gorgeous. My eye is always drawn to red, in fact I'm not the only one. I recently talked about an experiment where this woman put her ad up in two different ways (a singles ad), both said the exact same thing, same hair, same makeup etc, only one of them she had a red dress and one she had a different color (sorry i can't remember which one). I've looked all over the net for that show, but I can't find the specific one. If anyone can find it please leave a comment! Anyway, the point was that she got twice as many responses for the red ad than the alternative. That's pretty amazing. It's probably not conclusive evidence if a few more respond, but half? That, and the fact that my own inclinations draw me to red, sealed it for me: red is the most amazing color available.

Now if you're off to buy a pair of red wedding shoes to go with your red dress, you'll want to pay attention to a few things. Firstly, you'll want the exact shade of red on your dress, or your shoes will clash. One way to get the exact color is to buy satin white shoes and have them dyed red to match the dress. Another way to do that is to have a shoe that is mixed red and another set of colors. If your wedding dress is very long, most people won't see your shoes, but if you're wearing a short dress, you'll want to have matching shoes. One problem with wearing all red is that you'll look monochrome. There is something to be said for wearing a white, black or other color dress with a solid color red shoe and then using accents on your dress to match the shoes. This means wearing a red sash, or red piping, embroidery, beading or stole.

Next you'll want to consider the style of shoe. There are hundreds of shoes available including a funky platform shoe, a red wedding shoe shaped with wedge style heel in leather or dark wood, the pump style or a straight stiletto high heel. You can find more information on womens wedge shoes.Next you'll want to consider the fabrics, if you opt out of choosing satin.

There is the full leather matte look which is quite pretty and extremely comfortable. You can also choose a satin shoe which is not dyed, but matches closely to your dress in shade. Leather shoes can come in patent (like my shoes above) which are a particularly lovely look (and downright sexy if you ask me).

When considering design, a wedding shoe should be exceptional, unless it is going to be a casual wedding. Choosing the perfect wedding shoe is important, not only because you want to look gorgeous on your wedding day, but because you'll be on your feet for most of the day. Think about how you'll be sweating, standing, dancing and walking in your shoes for nearly 8-10 hours. By the end of the day on my wedding, my feet hurt so bad I wanted to chop them off with the cake server. Don't just choose a shoe for its beauty, like I did, choose a comfortable shoe that is breathable, has give, and remember to wear it before your big day so it's broken in! Just to give you a head start in your looking, I've put together some great ideas for a lovely pair of red wedding shoes.

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Picking out your flowers and wondering what is available? There are hundreds of choices, but just choosing flowers isn't enough. A red wedding flower can go anywhere and be bundled in many different ways. Another thing to think about is what flowers compliment the main flowers for the red wedding bouquets and what works with your red wedding dresses and red bridesmaid dresses.

On the red weddings homepage you can find a list of red flowers for weddings (and other ceremonies). There are such a plentiful amount of blossoms that it may be difficult to pick just a few! Roses even have different shades of red, if you can believe that.



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There is no right or wrong flower, the only things that should matter is taste and cost. I found it really difficult to pick the flowers because they were so beautiful, but the Calla Lily spoke to me so that's what I chose. Sometimes it's all about what jumps out and says "pick me! pick me!". I can show you hundreds of pictures, but the bottom line is you'll probably need to visit a florist and smell, feel and smell some more, in order to make your selection. Which brings up another point: how to find cheaper flowers.

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When you begin shopping for your red wedding flowers, there are many options to get a good deal. Don't be afraid to ask for a deal, and offer one yourself in exchange. If you have an especially large wedding (many guests), you can offer to put the name of the florist prominently on the wedding program (or invitations), in exchange for a large discount. It really isn't worth it to advertise a company for a small discount and I'll tell you why. You can buy your flowers wholesale at the flower markets and hire a couple of people to put the bouquets and vases together. You would be amazed at the amount you can save doing just that. For inspiration, you can visit websites for ideas on their floral arrangements and bouquet images. I've put together some ideas from Flickr and there are loads of books and videos on how to put them together.

Some of the red wedding flowers you'll want to look at are:
All season flowers: Chrysanthemum, Carnations, Gladiolus, Orchids, Calla, Roses (these are generally in bloom because of florist farmers, remember that the harder flowers to grow are the more expensive. The rare the bloom the higher the tally.

Winter: Amaryllis, Anemones, Ranunculus, Poinsettia
Springtime: Anemones, Ranunculus, tulips, sweetpeas
Summer: Dahlias, Gerbera, Trumpet Lilies, Asiatic Lilies, Tiger Lilies
Autumn: Dahlias, Zinnias, Gerberas, Marigolds

Amaryllis -These beautiful flowers are also called Belladonna Lilies and bloom in colder weather. They have some lovely colors, including red. A rather large flower, the Amaryllis can be up to 10 cm in diameter. Unless you want a huge bouquet, you'll want to keep the number to a minimum. Go wild with the centerpieces though!
Anenomes - Choose this flower for its beauty and the cute nickname (buttercups), but not for its meaning. The symbol of the Anemones is "forsaken" or "dying hope" (according to wikipedia), but then again Wiki says it can also mean "anticipation". Not sure how those work in conjunction, but these flowers are so pretty in red, they're a little hard to resist.

Ranunculus - Another "buttercup" relative, the ranunculus is a sweet little bud that most people associate with a bright yellow. Some of the flowers that are included in this genus are the spearworts, water crowfoots and of course, buttercups.

Poinsettia - In the states this gorgeous flower is associated with Christmas, which is kind of strange since it blooms in the tropical weather. It's actually quite a lovely flower in beautiful reds with lovely blossoms. I think it's perfect for any time of year, personally.

Tulips - These are some of the lovliest flowers and so sweet. They smell divine and really brighten any room. A very uplifting flower in my opinion.

Sweetpea - A very pretty and delicate flower, the sweetpea is actually very small and viny. Making it a lovely choice for a draping bouquet or table decoration.

Dahlia - This is such a cool and funky flower it's perfect for any wedding that is off beat or formal. The blossoms are so incredibly gorgeous and I love it as the perfect red wedding flower.

Gerbera - These flowers have a lot of differetn variations from daisies to sunflowers. It makes imagining the red blossom very easy when you can picture those types of petals.

Chrysanthemum - A lovely bushy blossom has some variations of red that will knock your socks off. It's really an amazing looking flower and fits in well with other flowers.

Asiatic Lily - Very gorgeous but have no smell. That actually can be a bonus for a wedding since many people have allergies to the fragrances.

Zinnias - Not the most common flower, it's nonetheless not so expensive, mainly because it's grown throughout Mexico and the southern US. They're quite a pretty red flower for weddings.

Marigolds - Love the smell or hate it? It's really a personal choice on the marigold. They have such a strong scent. I, personally, love the smell. Other than the smell they're a small and bushy petaled flower that look really sensational. An added bonus is they have a natural blend of colors.

Gladiolus - I can't explain why, but these flowers always make me think of the 1920s and 30s. Very beautiful and a quirky little plant at the same time, gladiolas (as some of us call them), have a really interesting growth pattern which makes them ideal for table decorations and hanging bouquets.

Carnations - I love these flowers, one of the really cool things that I've seen done with them is covering circles or square in the flower and making a sort of wrapping paper of flowers. It's a really cool and unique idea for bouquets and centerpieces.

Roses - Very traditional and some amazingly lovely shades of red are available. Probably the cheapest flower that also is elegant and fragrant.

For bouquets or table centerpieces you can consider adding cranberries, holly, baby's breath, beads, as well.

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red Gerbera wedding bouquet

red carnation rose courtesy of Sharon Event

red calla bouquet

Red Wedding Flower: Ranunculus

Poinsettia red wedding flower

Gladiolus red wedding flower

red wedding bouquet Dahlia

Red Zinnia Bouquet Red

Red Wedding Bouquet Chrysanthemum