Living Coral: Pantone Color of the Year for Weddings
Pantone had a genius marketing idea in 2007. Pick a color for ‘the year’ and promote the hell out of it. Every single person who works with color knows about this now, and talks about it {a lot} in December, but also throughout the year. The color of the year has been hit or miss for weddings – ultra violet, greenery, rose quartz and serenity, Marsala, radiant orchid, emerald, tangerine tango were recent picks.
But for 2019 we get Living Coral, which is a great option for weddings. It might help get us out of the blush ocean we’ve been swimming in for a few years now. The upside is that it is a bright, vibrant color. The downside is that it only exists in a few flowers, which can be temperamental, so if you want to include true coral in your wedding palette, you are best off using it in paper and fabric, where you can be exacting with the tone.
LIVING CORAL: FLOWERS
All the coral peonies! This is a great statement bridal bouquet, but you can see they are a little on the pink side. This is because flowers are unpredictable! Photo by Flutter Photo. Bouquet by Company Flowers.
Here is a bridal bouquet with a mix of coral, pink and white peonies (above and below.) Photos by Kurstin Roe. Bouquet by Growing Wild.
The petals in this fountain makes a pretty first impression when your guests enter your wedding venue. But if you look carefully, these are very peachy! Florals by Elegance & Simplicity. Photo by Debi Parker.
This stunner of a wedding bouquet was created by Holly Chapple, and photographed by Cyn Kain. Adding the training ribbons helps reinforce the color palette we wanted to express.
A Cascading bridal bouquet featuring pinks, oranges, peaches and corals. Photo by Kurstin Roe. Bouquet by Growing Wild.
Brides don’t get to hog all the Living Coral wedding flowers. Look at this fabulous boutonniere. Created by Holly Chapple, and photographed by Cyn Kain.
Check out these awesome tropical tabletop arrangements, (above and below) created by Soiree Floral, documented by Charlie Juliet. King proteas are my very favorite and I think everyone should use them.
Finally, this table centerpiece created by Holly Chapple, and photographed by Cyn Kain. Peaches, corals and reds with a ton of interesting texture means you can’t take your eyes off it!
LIVING CORAL: ATTIRE
To make sure you get the exact coral tone you want, use it in your attire. Be bold and use contrasting colors in your flowers. Photos above and below by Flutter Photo.
How about the shades of coral for these dresses? Paired with vibrant orange bouquets, makes this a wonderful summer palette. Above and below: flowers by Holly Chapple and photos by Michelle Lindsay.
More classic coral bridesmaid dresses, paired with white and pink bouquets. Florals by Sidra Forman. Photos by Michelle Lindsay.
Don’t forget about the attire before the wedding day attire! Photo by MK McKenna. More bridesmaid robes ideas.
How about these sweet striped flower girl dresses? The look is really topped off by those headbands! Photo by Kurstin Roe.
LIVING CORAL: STATIONERY
Stationery is also a place where you can get the exact coral tone that you are looking for. Photos above and below by Michelle Lindsay.
How about this photo op back drop? Pale coral and mint for the win. YOLO! Photo by Charlie Juliet.
