Choosing your wedding colors is an important part of your planning. The chosen color scheme sets the tone for the entire wedding and reception. Though, there are many factors to consider, note that the wedding is yours so you should really choose any colour you want.

1. Start with what you can't change. What is the colour of the reception hall or church (this includes the flooring and walls) if its a location you can't change. What is your skin or hair colour? What kind of colours look good on you depending on your skin colour.

2. Know the items that will be used to produce the colour harmony. The items that are used to create the colour harmony in most cases are: the bridemaids dresses, groomsmen attires, the floral arrangements, balloons, the headgears and caps for family members and guests, the invitation cards, the wedding cake, tablecloths and napkin. You can include other items as required.

3. Know your style. Do you want a pastel harmonious day or the striking effect of silver? What colours have you always dreamed of using? Do you have something spectacular in mind? What colours fit your person?

4. Choose a color schemes model to follow:

Monochromatic color scheme
The monochromatic color scheme uses variations in lightness and saturation of a single color. This scheme looks clean and elegant. Monochromatic colors go well together, producing a soothing effect. The monochromatic scheme is very easy on the eyes, especially with blue or green hues. You can use it to establish an overall mood. The primary color can be integrated with neutral colors such as black, white, or gray.

Analogous color scheme
The analogous color scheme uses colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel. One color is used as a dominant color while others are used to enrich the scheme. The analogous scheme is similar to the monochromatic one, but offers more nuances.

Complementary color scheme
The complementary color scheme is made of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. This scheme looks best when you put a warm color against a cool color, for example, red versus green-blue. The complementary scheme is intrinsically high-contrast.

When using the complementary scheme, it is important to choose a dominant color and use its complementary color for accents. Using one color for the background (dresses, table clothes, etc) and its complementary color to highlight important elements (ribbons, bows, centerpieces), you will get color dominance combined with sharp color contrast.

5. Stick to your Budget. No matter how tempted you may be by a particular colour scheme. if the price of using these colours on your wedding items turn out too expensive or above your budget substantially, let it pass. Be as up-front as possible about your budget, with your florist/decor professional, cake designer, caterers and others and be determined to stick to it. The colours might make the whole event beautiful, but it is doest make the day.

6. Know the colour meanings. Knowing the meaning of colours will you help you pass subtle messages that show depth and intellect.

Red
Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love.

Orange
Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation.

Yellow
Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy.

Green
Green is the color of nature. It symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety. Dark green is also commonly associated with money.

Green has great healing power. It is the most restful color for the human eye; it can improve vision. Green suggests stability and endurance.

Blue
Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.

Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. Blue is strongly associated with tranquility and calmness.

Purple
Purple combines the stability of blue and the energy of red. Purple is associated with royalty. It symbolizes power, nobility, luxury, and ambition. It conveys wealth and extravagance. Purple is associated with wisdom, dignity, independence, creativity, and mystery.