Monochrome wedding inspiration with green and white flowers
A Monochrome color palette is a failsafe choice if you're ever in doubt over your wedding color schme as it will always look chic and timeless. Using a monochromatic scheme is a wonderful way to showcase fine art details, drawing attention to luxurious textures and tactile materials. So how does it work in practice? Minnesota wedding florist and Fine Art Curation member Rose and Laurel shares some monochrome wedding inspiration and her top tips to recreate this look for your own wedding.
What is a monochrome color scheme?
A monochrome color scheme is palette made of tints (mixing the color with white), shades (mixing the color with black), and tones (mixing the color with gray) of a single color. The result is a scheme that is cohesive, subtle and elegant. It is important to consider the fine details when using a monochromatic scheme so it does not become repetitive.
Varying color in a monochrome scheme
In this monochrome wedding inspiration editorial, we used a classic white scheme, accenting with shades of off-white in our linen napkin, taper candles, and gold-foiled menus on handmade paper. Additional tonal variations on white come from a solid slab of marble which acts as a runner. A luxurious accent that adds heights to the tabletop, and introduces a different texture that give further depth to the scheme.
Varying texture in a monochrome scheme
In this editorial we have several textures that build on the scheme, creating tactile interest for your guests when they sit to dinner. A fine-textured linen tablecloth is accented with a rougher-texture linen napkin. Cool and smooth marble is the base for a softly accented ceramic plate, all topped with elegant buttercups and sweet peas.
The floral design echoes the textural theme. We used textural flowers and small buttercups to create a design that felt as if it were a part of the tablescape, rather than a loud arrangement full of large focal flowers that would distract from the elegant details.
Adding interest to a monochrome bridal bouquet
The texture of the flowers is echoed in our bride’s lace gown. It is important the bouquet compliment your wedding day attire, almost as a clutch would to an evening gown. We selected a mix of the freshest spring blooms: sweet pea, lilac, allium, and hellebore for a soft and textural bouquet that seamlessly flows with our bridal gown. To finish the bouquet, antique white ribbon with short streamers.
Where we break the monochrome rule
We’ve selected fashion that breaks free of the monochrome scheme. After all, our couple is the reason for celebration! Our groom wears a bespoke suit which brings out our bride’s blue eyes. And our bride wears a glossy poppy-red lip. A bit of drama that is made all the more important by the monochrome scheme of the rest of the day.
vendor details
Photography Amanda Nippoldt Photo | Film Lab Rewind Film Lab | Creative direction and floral design Rose and Laurel | Gown and earrings: Pronovias via The White Room | Suit: King Bros Clothiers | Stationery: Shasta Bell Calligraphy | Bouquet ribbon: Silk and Willow | Candles: Smith and the Magpie | Hair and make-up artist: Greynor Beauty | Talent: Sage Zerban and Will Degraw via Arquette Agency
