What color to pick for your wedding? what do the colors “mean?” What kind of nuance do they give? These are the question you should consider before choosing a dominant color for your wedding ceremony. Here are some hints what kind of meaning and feeling some hues give when it comes to weddings.

Diamond-White has a strong link to purity and the privileged, but these days, white gives a sense of modernity.

Black is associated with sophisticated, mysterious, assertive or even nostalgic, black shows up when couples have strong opinions about design. Black might lend a clean, graphic look to the wedding, or show up in evocative

Ivory means elegant, old-world and soft-spoken. Ivory speaks of hand-polished silver and ironed linen.

Lavender is soft, dainty and ladylike and suitable for weddings with traditional-looking cakes and florals.

Pale Pink refers to happiness, playfulness, and a sense of fun.

Hot Pink gives a sense of energy, “girl power” hue with an almost-punk edge.

Red is all about passion, dramatic, and dripping with desire, this romantic hue hints at deep lows, higher highs, and a triumphant peak.

Coral has an indie vibe. It might have a Latino, East Indian or Caribbean feel.

Yellow gives hints of optimism, cheerfulness, a strong appreciation for friendship. Yellow is 100% angst-free.

Gold is nothing less than lavishness, luxury, warmth, tradition.

Aqua is for the fun-loving, fresh and vibrant. A favorite of beach brides, especially tropical ones, and an anchor for poolside wedding.

Royal Blue hints on grand, traditional, and casting an eye toward an idealized past.

Purple has strong, historical associations with royalty, especially in sacred contexts, but in modern environment becomes challenging and mysterious, glamorous and grown-up.

Silver speaks of restrained wealth and glamour, sophistication. Silver says, “I can afford it, but prefer not to flaunt it.”

Gray has a sense of modern, understated, retro-informed and sleek.

Green reveals a modern sensibility, and often comes with inventive, non-traditional florals.