Which Wedding Colours Are Better–White and Gold, or White and Silver? – Ask The Expert Answer
Question from Ejikeme:
I am planning my wedding for Easter 2010, so 2009 will be the "plan year". I will be holding the wedding in Nigeria. My fiancee likes the colours gold and white OR white and silver. Respecting your expertise, what colors will be more georgous?
Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:
Hi Ejikeme, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding. You are smart to be planning your wedding so far in advance. It makes the entire process much more enjoyable.
Both colour schemes you mention would be beautiful. Here are some things to consider. It is a long-held tradition that royal wedding gowns were silver in colour. About 100 years ago, that changed to white weddings, but silver is still the accent colour from that tradition. Usually you will find silver in the jewellery, handbags, and shoes. So the combination of silver and white is very traditional.
Gold, of course, is the colour of wealth, and signifies prosperity. Gold and white are beautiful together. I suggest you consider some practical issues. For example, it is much easier to find gold/yellow table napkins than silver ones, so that is consideration when planning the decorations for your reception tables. With gold/yellow you have more choices for wedding decorations, although some silver decorations are available. When it comes to choosing your flowers, shades of white and yellow/gold are much easier to find that silver flowers! You could decorate your bridal bouquet with silver and crystal accents, but they will be subtle and harder to see than if you used yellows/golds.
I see no reason why you cannot use white, silver and gold. White and silver are neutral in colour, and with the yellowy-gold colour it would make an elegant statement in your decor. You could also choose white, silver, and a soft pink colour. In fact, with white and silver being neutral, you could combine it with any colour you like. This article will give you some ideas on how to choose your wedding colours.
Choosing your wedding colours is a very personal statement, and your first choices are excellent. If you want more colours in your decor, you can put them in quite easily. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email again.
Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert
