CPOW: Orange and Gray

A pale neutral matched with a bold accent color makes for a beautiful and unexpected combination, great for a formal affair or a whimsical spring-time celebration (community article)

CPOW: Orange and Gray article photo

{Top row: invitation from Brides.com, swatches from BBJ Linen, flowers from Knot.com. Middle row: clutch from inspiration board found at bklynbrideonline. Bottom row: wallpaper found at apartmenttherapy, dresses from photobucket, invitation from Brown Sugar Design}


{Clockwise from top left: Kenzie Kate Havana InvitationAbsolutely Beautiful ThingsMarie Labbancz Photography via The Bride’s CafeConi Art Glass,Boutwell StudioAriella Chezar. Board found athttp://anthonyandarickawedding.blogspot.com}


{First row: Fabric from Etsy seller PaperPumpkin, Dress by Amsale, Bouquet by Martha Stewart. Second row: Earrings from Etsy seller KahiliCreations, Bolero from Etsy seller TickledPinkKnits, Invitation from Etsy Seller PinkLilyPress. Bottom Row: Clutch from Nelle Handbags, Suit and Tie from Cru Wear, Necklace from Etsy seller MyLavaliere. Board found at http://greylikesweddings.wordpress.com}



Attire:


{Found at hitching-posts.com}

 {j crew}

 {Alfred Angelo}

 {j crew}

 {Lela Rose for Dessy}


Invitations:

{By Smock Paper via Bella Figura Letterpress}

{By Luscious Verde}


{By Custom iMpress}

{By Pistachio Press}

Letterpress Gift Tags. Orange and Gray Birds. Set of 9

{By Etsy seller SycamoreStreetPress}


Flowers:

Dahlias...Colorful centerpieces bursting with orange amaryllis, orange dahlias, chocolate cosmos, and bittersweet berries added an elegant autumn touch to Misty and Blake’s chocolate and turquoise palette.

Roses...

In keeping with the autumnal theme, a glass cube filled with burnt orange roses and bear grass adorned each reception table.

Ranunculus...

Tulips, Lilies...

 

Member Comments

05/22/2009 at 02:37 pm

Beautiful color combo!! Love it!

04/22/2009 at 05:39 pm

I love the idea of grey and a bright color

04/22/2009 at 11:52 am

I never even thought of these 2 color combination, but it looks great! The inspirational pics bring new light to this combo. Thanks for sharing! :p

04/22/2009 at 11:49 am

Orange is one of my favorite colors (I had it at my wedding too) and it looks so modern and sophisticated with gray.  Great combo!



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