Pantone Wedding Colours 2016 – Serenity & Rose Quartz

Décor & Flowers

Well it’s official, the reps at Pantone have spoken and in an unprecedented move have forecast not one but two distinct colours for spring/summer 2016! So, what colours will we be wearing, driving and painting our kitchen in 2016? They are…*drumroll*… Pink and blue! Or to give them their full, Pantone-friendly names; Rose Quartz and Serenity.

Those already well immersed in the world of weddings will be more than familiar with pastel pink shades which have become the go-to colour for those planning a soft, romantic palette. Bridal designers have been sending blush wedding dresses down runways for years now and while we still can’t imagine many Irish brides opting for a candy colour wedding gown, we see it making its way into bridal wear through embellishments and accessories (who could say no to a pastel pink pair of Badgley Mischka shoes, in fairness?). Rose Quartz is ideal for weddings, Pantone’s other choice however – the light blue Serenity – is a little more unusual to see in spring/summer weddings and actually can have a tendency to look cold if not done right. Think fresh, dreamy, and relaxed – mix it with some peach for a beach feel, or pair it with Rose Quartz for a bold and bright palette. The trick is to use light fabrics such as chiffon in bridesmaids’ dresses and go with off white and ivory shades to keep it feeling warm.

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Image credits: Wedding cake by Megan Kaminski, photo via Veil Daily | Blue wedding dress by Alexander Grecco, photo by Luna de Mare Photography | Ballet tutu dress by Gossamer, photo by Achetype via SMP | Elie Saab wedding dress, 2012 collection | Bridesmaids in blue Jenny Yoo dresses via oncewed | Blue and white bouquet photo by Tracy Enoch Photography

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Image credits: Wedding table decor photo by Mary Dougherty Photography via SMP | Pink wedding cake photo by Dasha Caffrey via snippetandink | Peony centrepiece photo via Pinterest | Badgley Mischka shoes photo by Swoon by Katie | Bride in blush Vera Wang dress photo by Caroline Tran Photography | Pink Football Mum bouquet photo by Simply Bloom Photography