I've posted about colors before (yes, I think about it too much), but I need some advice.

I've got chocolate bridesmaid dresses, an ivory wedding dress, and I would like the groom & groomsmen to wear navy blazers and dark khaki pants (I just love the look, I can't help it!).

So, I'm thinking my colors are chocolate, marigold and ivory. However, I'm having a hard time envisioning where marigold will pop up. Here's what I'm envisioning:

Tables: Long with ivory linens and chocolate runner, like the one pictured to the right. I like the ivory flowers too, but depending upon seasonal flowers/budget constraints we'll see what happens. I don't really feel limited to three colors (i.e., I ain't scared to change it up!)


For instance, I like the idea of having green, natural centerpieces (Image from Good on Paper). They have that earthy feeling that I really appreciate.


The marigold and chocolate is great combination as well (Image from The Knot). I think I would probably go more yellow than orange to prevent the "fall" cliché.


Looking at the green, chocolate and marigold pictures together, I could probably do a combination of both, that way the centerpieces will be distinctive. However, I'm not an expert at color palettes - does this even go well together?

I also like the idea of incorporating more green elements into the colors, for instance the seating cards below would be perfect, and then I could have small brown bags for people to take fruit home! (Image from Brides)

Flowers: I am having trouble deciding on the bridesmaids bouquets. Here are two options that I'm considering.


I love the ivory against the chocolate, I think it's a really classic and simple combination that will stand the test of time. (Image from The Knot)


However, I really want an all ivory bouquet. Is that too much ivory? I don't have a "bride" complex where I feel I should be the only one with this or that, but maybe the flowers should utilize a few different colors, right?

I'm really in love with Knottie Springchic's bouquet, I mean who isn't?!? I know a few of you have suggested I have a colorful bouquet, but I just love an all ivory one, I really do!

OR, we could do marigold for the girls. I think they would really look beautiful against the chocolate, but I don't want to suffer from the "Fall" theme too much.

So, to sum up - are there too many colors at play here? And what do you think about the bridesmaid bouquets? I'd love some advice from the professionals on this one!

Here is a compilation of all the colors:



Okay, this is probably my biggest post thus far, but I really wanted to get everything out on the table and see how it looks AND what everyone else thinks of it. Please help me!