Contrasts

Marriage is about merging and blending two distinct personalities and styles into one compatible whole. Weddings are often quite challenging to create. There are many traits and characteristics that each couple brings to their special event that makes it truly unique.

Most brides bring an air of softness to the wedding. Their femininity and grace is the perfect contrast to their fiance’s masculinity and firmness. This is usually emphasized by the bride’s flowing, filmy white gown and veil. The illusion is further enhanced by the soft hairstyles (with or without ringlets) and by the natural looking make-up used by the bride. Dewy lips and softly shaded eyes without harsh black lines create the look of a fresh and simply beautiful bride. The groom usually looks dapper in his pristine suit with a buttonierre adding a touch of color to relieve the starkness of the suit. The groom’s smile and happiness is a perfect match for the bride’s just as his suit is the perfect foil for her dress.

This sense of contrast is often what is played upon for wedding themes. The invitations may look simple, an elegant cream perhaps but the paper used may have a delicate texture that adds a touch of masculinity to the invite.

There are often two colors used for the wedding theme. While it is often a case of the bride choosing a favorite color and going from there, some brides do decide on a theme that has one color for herself and another for the groom, the two together hopefully showing a perfect blend. A typical favorite choice for the groom is blue (in all its shades) while the brides have a much wider range to choose from. Their choice of colors will then dictate the look of the rest of the room, everything from the color of the cake, the drapes, the seats, the table cloths and even the flowers. let’s not forget the color of the dresses of the attendants.

You can also use contrasts for the textures of your food. The textures can enhance the taste of food. You will need to work with a truly good chef or cook in order to have the best contrasts. A wedding meal that has a variety of tastes can make for great conversation pieces as well and are easy to achieve. Just work with your chosen caterer to discover what different foods you love that will go well together. You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll love it. Just don’t forget to give your palate a chance to adjust to each flavor and to have something wonderful to end your meal on a beautiful and sweet note.

One other contrast: the grooms will be quick to say their goodbyes while the bride will probably end up hugging kissing everyone before they can get to the door. He’ll be tugging on her hand. She’ll probably be calling out last minute instructions. It’s perfectly normal. Grooms go ahead and sweep her up into your arms and get her out to the car to start you on your honeymoon. She won’t really mind.

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