I do Venues ~ Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay ~ The Power of Red

Photography By: Geoff White
 

Summary

For a bold color statement - one which is both right on trend and very hot - consider using various shades of crimson, cardinal, and scarlet red. There has always been a magical connection between the color red and the feelings of love and romance. However, today's brides and designers are side-stepping tradition and using red as the primary color for wedding designs - not just as an accent color.

This beautiful celebration remembered on film by the talented Geoff White is stunning. The versatility of red is amazing. Not only are there many different hues and shades to build your design around, an inspired designer can create almost any theme or color palette comprised primarily of red. From romantic to vintage, elegant to modern, color your world red!

Try a cardinal red paired with a chocolate brown and hints of gold for a wonderful warm Mediterranean feel, or pair red with a black and white damask for an incredibly sophisticated combination. If you are hoping to inspire your guests with a more modern theme, consider the elegant look of a stylish black and red color palette.

This powerful color combination is perfect when incorporating a chic lounge feel into the party. Set the room in black with tall cocktail tables, over-sized chairs, and ottomans. Then toss a variety of different shapes and sizes of crimson and cardinal pillows around to create an instant lounge. Red up-lights create a soft glow around the room and a tall black vase with a simple red ribbon accent looks amazing with an over-the-top red rose arrangement. If you need a more economical solution, almost any monochromatic red flower arrangement will make a statement in this simple and elegant vase treatment. You can even incorporate red into your cocktails. A specialty drink made from pomegranate, cherry, or blood orange juice is a fun way to entertain all the senses.