The Magic of Colour: How Colours can make your Day so immensely Beautiful

The whole point is to live life and be - to use all the colours in the crayon box.” - RuPaul.

When it comes to colours, they are a language in and of themselves that accentuate your day and speak for you. From deep rich hues to pastel prettiness, there are endless combinations that can make your day unforgettable. We’ve created this colour diary to give you the heads up on what each colour says according to colour psychology and style expertise. So sit back, and enjoy the unspoken world of dreamy colours.

Red

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Themes: In terms of colour psychology, red has an energetic, excited and passionate association which can actually influence people to move faster by stimulating both body and mind. Of course it’s also a major indicator of passionate and devoted love that will last a lifetime. You can incorporate red in so many little ways throughout your day like a signature cocktail for you and your beloved, a bold red lip or the classic red roses paired with a white dress always look fabulous.

Wedding type: Glamorous or vintage.
Time of year: All round but especially beautiful in winter.

Pink

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Themes: Colour psychology tells us that pink denotes soft, earthy and reserved. We just adore the colour pink for its kind and warm energy. In fact, 50 per cent of people associate pink with love, another reason that it’s a great choice for a wedding!

Wedding type: Vintage, minimalist.
Time of year: Ideal for a spring wedding and paired with fresh green or white botanical beauties.

Orange

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Themes: Orange is associated with joy and high energy. It is actually used to heal the lungs and increases your energy just by being around it; we love that! The perfect colour for a summer or autumn wedding, it is joyous, harmonious and seasonal.

Wedding type: Boho, minimalist.
Time of year: Autumn or summer are the perfect times for this zesty shade.

Salmon

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Themes: Salmon is a friendly and approachable colour, one that can evoke a powerful sense of hope. It takes its name from the pinkish-orange skin of the fish, and it’s because of this connection that the colour salmon also commonly symbolizes health, vitality, and persistence.

Wedding type: Vintage, boho.
Time of year: Salmon shades look great paired with fresh flowers in spring or dried flowers and deeper tones in autumn.

Yellow

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Themes: Yellow is thought to stimulate the nerves and purify the body. Psychologically, it evokes feelings of joy, happiness and friendliness. We love the option of yellow for a summer wedding as it just screams fun and sunshine.

Wedding type: Vintage, boho.
Time of year: Ideal for a summer wedding and an eccentric couple who loves all things colourful!

Gold

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Themes: Gold has always been associated with royalty, wealth and status. It is the colour of success and affluence which harnesses masculine energy and the power of the sun, given its strong, warm undertones. It is the colour that is most often linked to champions.

Type of wedding: Glam, boho, vintage.
Time of year: All year round bus especially in summer given its deep colour and warmth like sunlight.

Green

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Themes: Green evokes a feeling of abundance and is associated with refreshment and peace, rest and security. Green denotes growth, freshness and rebirth. Many doctors use green in their offices to put patients at ease.

Wedding type: Minimalist, vintage.
Time of year: Green makes an amazing choice for a spring or winter wedding tying in with the theme of hope, renewal and rebirth.

Sage Green

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Themes: As the wedding colour of the year for 2023, sage is bang on trend right now and we can see why; it’s elegant and oh so beautiful. Sage primarily represents wisdom, intelligence, and experience. It still reflects green’s other symbolisms which include harmony, nature, and freshness. Sage green looks particularly fab when paired with whites and golds.

Wedding type: Minimalist, glam.
Time of year: Spring and winter are ideal times for this tone to shine like a star.

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Royal Blue

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Themes: According to colour psychology, blue is associated with trustworthiness and reliability. Loyalty, royalty and teaching are all qualities associated with this tone and it makes a gorgeous choice for bridesmaids dresses at any time of year.

Wedding type: Glam, vintage.
Time of year: All year round but especially winter.

Pastel Blue

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Themes: Light blue is a peaceful, calming color. Sky blue is also said to promote feelings of tranquility. This shade of blue’s gentle appearance means it is particularly likely to make that impression. It is the perfect choice for a beach wedding as it evokes a sense of freedom and reminds you of the seaside.

Wedding type: Boho, vintage.
Time of year: Spring or summer is the perfect time for sky blue.

Purple

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Themes: In colour psychology, purple is a royal colour. The colour meaning for purple is connected to power, nobility, luxury, wisdom, and spirituality. Purple is a serene and calming colour that we just adore for a wedding! At one time, the earth was said to be completely purple and that’s why heather is one of the oldest plants! Shades like amethyst, heather, violet and indigo are all absolutely stunning when paired with whites, golds and softer pastel shades.

Wedding type: Glam, vintage.
Time of year: Winter is a beautiful time of year for purple to speak the loudest and look fantastic.

Lilac

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Themes: Lilac denotes peace, harmony and calm. The lilac flower is said to represent first love and as such, many people choose this wonderful shade as part of their floral fiesta. According to colour psychology, Lilac is considered to be a soothing colour which can encourage emotional expression.
Wedding type: Glam, minimalist.
Time of year: Lilac looks great all year round but particularly beautiful in spring and winter!

Picture of Words by Marianne Foody
Words by Marianne Foody

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