In Style: Ombré Pink

Inject a dash of colour with an eyecatching ombré centrepiece
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In case you hadn’t heard, pink is back on trend for weddings this year, only it’s back with more elegance, more class, and fewer Barbie tones! Something else that’s right on point at the moment is ombré – that is, tones of colour that fade into one another from light to dark – which might be just the way to get a splash of pink into your big day with a touch of sophistication.

As with all accent colours and features, you can be the judge of how much is too much. If you want to have a full-on ombré theme, you can incorporate varying shades of pinks (or any other colour you fancy – go wild!) into nearly every aspect of your wedding, from tableau to dress to invitations to centerpieces. The great thing about ombré is that it can be kept very tasteful. If you’d just like a little hint of pink, maybe you’ll choose to keep everything else white or neutral, and focus the colour on the flowers. The choice is yours!

As always, we’ve got some inspiration for you. So read on and enjoy!

Ombré Bridesmaids
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The cutest ombré couple on earth
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What to wear:

We simply adore this cute couple who have incorporated pink into their wedding outfits. She's opted for a very subtle ombré dress - ivory except for a tiny flash of pink at the bottom, and he's joined in with some bright pink socks - always a fun way to nod to a colour theme as when he's standing nobody will know, and only fun shots like this one will make his foot fashion stand out. 

If you're dying for a touch of ombré in your wedding ensemble, you could opt for a tie or socks for him, and a dress for you if you're feeling brave! If you're not convinced by the idea of a dip-dye wedding dress, think about some bright pink or ombré heels, accessories, or even flowers through your hair. You might even like to get ombré bridesmaid dresses, so you can wear classic white or ivory, but there'll be lots of fantastic colour in your wedding photos! There are so many ways to add a dash of pink to your outfit.

Bringing ombré into floral arrangements
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            Your blooms:

Flowers can be used as an easy way to tie your theme together. Even if you choose to only feature ombré in your wedding through the flowers, this can be a really fun and effective element.

Fade from white to deep pinks for a classy ombré effect, or from pink to coral to tangerine for a more summery, playful feel. 

You could even ombré your and your bridesmaids' bouquets by giving each person a different tone of the same colour (you have deep pink and they each have a paler shade until one has white, or vice versa) and do the same with the groom, groomsmen and their buttonholes - this will add a touch of fun, and will also make for some lovely pics when you all line up with your flowers!

We LOVE this surprise ombré wedding cake
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The cake:

You can easily incorporate ombré into your wedding cake, and like the flowers, the cake can provide an easy way to inject your favourite shades into the big day itself.

We love the idea of a traditional style wedding cake with lighter shades at the top and darker at the bottom. You could even have a plain white cake with ombré sugar paste decorations, or even flowers.

If you're trying to keep your big day simple, but still want a tiny hint of ombré or pink, we have fallen in love with the idea of an ombré inside to a wedding cake! From the outside, it's a simply beautiful cake with perhaps a cake topper or two, but when you cut into it, you get a fantastic, colourful surprise! This could equally be done with rainbow colours, or to represent the colours of a flag, but we think the ombré option looks really classy... not to mention delicious!

 

Ombré tableau mariage
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Other details: 

There are so many ways to bring ombré into your wedding, there's really no excuse not to!

We love this tableau mariage, a classic idea of setting the guests' names out on ribbons with their table numbers, only this also creates a lovely visual display using the ombré shades of pink. You can tie all of your hints of pink together using the rest of your stationery - invitations, place names, menus, and programmes for the day should all be coordinated for a really well-organised feel.

You could also think about dip-dyed table runners for your dinner, or gradient seat covers for your ce
remony, ranging from deep shades at the back to lighter ones and finally white where you two are sitting - something which works well especially when there are a lot of guests.

You might even like to bring your colours into your drinks menu, with some signature ombré cocktails. Find the recipe for these blackberry and thyme beauties below by clicking here. 

         

Blackberry Thyme Sparkling Cocktails
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