Move over Marsala and Radiant Orchid. This year, there’s a newly anointed colour of the year by none other than the shade expert itself- Pantone. So, we aren’t going to keep this to ourselves any longer, but we’ll be generous and share the details with you. Say hello to Pantone’s 2017 colour of the year- Greenery.
So why was Greenery chosen as the ‘Must- Have’ colour of the year?
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Let’s look at the obvious. First of all, say the word ‘green’ and words like ‘zest’, ‘dew-drops’ and ‘fresh’ spring to the mind. Greenery symbolises the advent of new beginnings (particularly important at Indian weddings), is easy on the eye and is an instant re-energiser. If you think about it for a minute, you’ll find that there are multiple shades of green around us and each one of these shades works beautifully with a multitude of other bright colours. Green is one shade that is present in some form or the other all over the world, irrespective of shape and size. Besides, one can’t deny that it’s a colour Mother Nature wears pretty well herself!
What does Pantone’s 2017 colour of the year mean for Indian weddings?
It means that you can play around and experiment with this simple yet beautiful shade in a multitude of ways. Of course, using various tones of green together will create an eye-striking contrast which looks gorgeous. Here are the number of ways in which you can use Pantone’s 2017 colour of the year for your wedding and reception:
The Venue
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Let’s begin with the all-important wedding venue. We say give the stuffy hall a miss and proudly take the guests outdoors where they can feel a cool breeze kiss their faces and enjoy natural beauty. There’s so much you can do when you take your wedding outdoors- consider having a canopy set-up for the wedding vows in the morning, lighting the trees up with LED lights for an evening reception or even place swans cut in stone for a real ‘garden’ effect.
The Bride
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Right from looking pretty in a bridal hairdo to a lush green bridal bouquet- there are so many ways in which greenery can be a part of the bridal look. And if you can carry it off with aplomb, why not talk to your stylist about using a green kajal stick or a blended mint coloured eye shadow? You will not only look attractive but it’s a different way to wear Pantone’s 2017 colour of the year!
The Décor
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What are the ways in which Pantone’s 2017 colour of the year can be used for the décor, you may wonder. Well, how about swapping the usual marigold and jasmine floral decorations with streaming green runners or vines, create a chandelier made entirely from leaves, place a cactus in the centre of each table or use green bouquets instead. If you absolutely must have flowers, go with paper flowers then. They look just as beautiful as the real thing and are cheaper.
The Wardrobe
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You’ll find gorgeous zari embroidered green lehengas, sarees and all other kinds of party wear to suit your skin tone. And yes, your man can wear a sober shade of green too or if it’s not his colour, then how about just adding some small detail in the form of a dupatta or even a pocket kerchief for a pop of colour?
Green Return Favours
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Gift your wedding guests a small potted plant to take home, a painted flower pot or a packet of seeds. It’s a gift that they will treasure keeping in their homes.
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