As there are no aqua colored blooms, we used axillary items in the cool tone to create the fantastic color pairing. One of the easiest and most effective ways to showcase a tricky color is to use a specialty linen. We searched and searched for the right aqua colored linen – however – none seemed to exist! Finally resigning to the fact that the linens would need to be custom made, the client was ecstatic with the final product: textural aqua dupioni silk linens for the guest dinner tables and matching bands to accent the rich wooden chairs and dark espresso linens used during the cocktail hour. This silk linen ended up being the perfect backdrop for the bold, monochromatic coral flowers that included peonies, roses, sweetpea and godetia to name a few.

We had fun with other unexpected elements in the right aqua shade: the shapely vessels that housed gorgeous coral peonies during the cocktail hour on the terrace, cool aqua colored icing on the stunning cake, a table covered in aqua sea glass that acted as the ‘stands’ in which place cards were displayed…

The weather was that of a dream, the bride was classically gorgeous and the unique color palette created a lasting impression on all family and friends in attendance.