i am having a wedding in a victorian mansion, what colors would work best?

Answer 1

First off, pick colors you like and want. The flowers do not necessarily need to "match" the place you are having it at. That being said, it's best to pick colors that will not look garish in the setting they will be in. When I think "Victorian" to me that means lots of muted pastels, and lots of full luscious flower arrangements. In other words, while a simple arrangement of calla lilies is lovely, it might look too modern in your Victorian setting.

Answer 2

I would suggest looking at the main colors that are prominent in the home and going a few shades darker, so that it will stand out and not blend in completely! For example a plae dusty rose color, you could use a deep rich burgandy. And a creamy Antique white! Or instead of a pale pastel green, go with a rich, dark, sage color! Or instead of pale yellow, go for a deep, rich lemon color, not too bright, focus on the richness of the colors!

I agree with what someone else said, you don't want to go too trendy with your flower and bouquet choices, if you want it to fit in with the setting!

If you want trendy things, stick with the style of the dresses for the "trendiness", like maybe a strapless tea length dress to add a modern touch. Or go with a modern looking cake. Just add in bits of trendy in small parts of the event, not too over the top! It should be beautiful, my wedding was at an antebellum home also! And there were plenty of "today" elements, but it still fit in with the setting! My wedding was in the fall and out in the gardens, so we went with a rich, burnt orange color, and all of the fall colors in the bouquets! My dress was an antique white color, went with the antebellum atmosphere and the fall setting!

Good luck and congrats!

Answer 3

I would first off, look in the mansion, and see what color scheme they have there, and go with that. It's probably mauves, musty lilacs, silvery blues, colors like that. Very muted, grayed colors, nothing too bright and harsh. I would also go with an ivory wedding gown, as opposed to white.

Answer 4

There are some good answers already here. I like ivory or antique white and pale blue or a faded pink rose color. Maybe some very fine pinstriping as well in the details somewhere

Answer 5

Antique golds and greens were the colors of that era.

Answer 6

I think very rich, warm colors like deep golds,espresso,maroon,

Answer 7

beiges golds and deep maroons violet is also good greysilver grey and peach any of these are wonderful to work with..

Answer 8

Ivory and pale blue

Answer 9

a gold, and something else.