COLOUR AND COMPLEXION – THE KENTE THEORY

Most often, people are torn between choosing colours for their occasion. Different shades in colours, lighting, and skin colour should be a priority in decision making. These factors play a vital role in our lives; with or without special occasion. Colours, lighting and complexion speak volumes of the occasion. Creating a beautiful wedding aesthetic requires careful consideration, and a whole lot of planning. The first step is understanding exactly how to pick your wedding colors.

A wedding (traditional) colour palette has always helped set the tone for the big day. Black and white denotes a sophisticated, formal affair; green and pink can complement a garden wedding, gold dictates a more glam setting. These days, an array of colors (or lack thereof) without a strong connection can work together to create a certain vibe — think a rainbow of hues to create a feeling of whimsy and fun, or neutrals for a timeless touch.

Your complexion, lighting and your colour palette should communicate. Consider these factors that will help with the communication:

Choose a base colour

Your base color will be the one that’s used most prominently throughout your wedding. The base color can be anything from soft blush pink or peach to elegant navy blue, punchy yellow, or even dramatic jade green, depending on the overall vibe you want to create.

Think about your wedding season

Some colours lend themselves naturally to certain times of the year. If you’re feeling stuck when choosing a colour palette, look to your wedding season for a bit of inspiration. Emerald green, navy blue for example, tend to fit  in better with cold weather surroundings.  Bold and bright colours are generally more appropriate for sunny days (summer). This has to do with the lighting effect.

Consider your venue

Visualize your venue and its surroundings. The existing (or non-existent) details of your venue should influence your colour palette. “Blank slate” venues, such as tented receptions, outdoor areas, and other neutral spaces will make it easier to pick your wedding colours from scratch, since you won’t have to worry about clashing with existing decor. For other types of venues that are already decorated, such as churches hotels, restaurants, look at what colors are currently in the space, and use those to determine your palette.

Consider your complexion

The colours for your dress (attire) should communicate well with you complexion. For instance, dark, chocolate skin colours should go for bold and bright colours. Light-skinned, white or fair skin colours have a greater advantage of choosing from any other colour.

Pick colours that flatter you

Don’t be afraid to be a little selfish when deciding how to pick your wedding colours. Depending on your attire, you may be wearing at least one of your wedding colours on the big day, so it can be helpful to think about the hues that are most flattering for your skin tone.

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