Elegant Silver and Gold Receptions

Silver and gold are two of the most elegant colors that you can use to decorate your wedding. Instead of feeling like you have to pick one or the other, why not use both in combination? The effect is incredibly timeless and elegant.

Metallics have always been popular for weddings, but brides have always thought that it had to be either silver or gold, that they couldn't be mixed. That old rule is out the window, sort of like the one that said that you can't combine brown and black or red and pink. In fact, those are some of the hottest color combinations for weddings right now, which just goes to show how much styles have changed.

The silver and gold combination can be used in many ways throughout your wedding. A great place to start is with the bride's ensemble. A truly glamorous look would be a wedding gown that is intricately embroidered with gold and silver metallic thread. It will give you a lusher effect than limiting yourself to just one of the metallic colors. (After all, you're the bride - why should you limit yourself, right?)

The rich gold nicely offsets the cooler silver, and together they are simply opulent. To continue the look, order custom bridal jewelry that combines both colors. One idea would be to select a bridal jewelry set that is custom made using sterling silver and gold colored Swarovksi crystals or pearls. Another idea is to have your bridal jewelry handcrafted using mixed metals; the combination of gold with silver or white gold is a classic look that will never go out of style.

Because the mixture of silver and gold creates such an elegant look, it is the perfect color palette for a formal wedding, in either the afternoon or the evening. The colors are pale enough that they will look great in the light of day, but are certainly rich enough for even the most grand of evening affairs. For your flowers, stick to all white or ivory, so that they do not overpower your main colors.

Table linens are a great place to incorporate the silver and gold. Ornate brocades would be ideal, either for the tablecloths, napkins, or both. You could use a very fancy brocade napkin to dress up a simple ivory tablecloth. If you prefer a more opulent table setting, then layer up the metallic accents: a gold dupioni tablecloth with a silver and gold brocade napkin, topped with china that features a metallic border around the edges. Your guests are sure to be impressed!

For a table this rich looking, consider the added elegance of renting spectacular crystal chandeliers to hang above it. This would be a particularly nice way to light an evening reception. The twinkle of the crystal looks incredible with the glow of the candles on the tables. If you have a strong element like chandeliers above the tables, choose centerpieces that are low to create balance.

Remember the old song,"Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold."? Just like in the song, silver and gold can sit side by side very harmoniously. The effect that you create for your reception will be nothing short of breathtaking.

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