Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Colour of the Week: Sage


Sage has been a popular wedding colour for a few years now, and it looks like it's here to stay. It has a wonderful etheral quality, and its soft, organic vibe will make people feel comfortable and at home. You'll love it because of its versatility; it works with browns, oranges, cream, blues, yellows, reds, greys, white, and black. Some people are even trying it with pinks and purples--you're welcome to give it a try, but make sure you find the right shades! Because it works with so many colours, it also works at any time of year and at both day and night events. Click here to see how one blogger created a forest theme with sage.

Don't be afraid to include natural elements in your decor. The sage plant has pale green leaves with a beautiful, sweet smell; some brides like the look and smell so much they incorporate the plant into their florals. Use pots of sage as your centerpieces, and mix them with other herbs, like rosemary. Create an herb bouquet with sage, rosemary, and lavender. If you're wanting to create an natural ambiance, don't be afraid of twigs, branches, and grasses; when done well, they add a rich, organic element to your decor.

When it comes to bouquets and centrepieces, look for sage-coloured greens, like hosta and lily leaves. Sage-coloured greens look beautiful with white flowers, like calla lilies, lily of the valley, and alstroemeria. You can also find sage-coloured hydrangea for centerpieces and bouquets, as well as helebores, bells of ireland, and even orchids.



Sage is not an overpowering colour, so feel free to make sage the star of your colour palette. Accent it with brush and mocha, or add coral for a splash of colour. If coral is a little too splashy for your taste, try an orange cream instead.



























If you're wanting an all-green theme, pair sage with olive and dark olive. If you want to break up the palette with something light and airy, try brush.



















Sage can also work with blues, but it can be a little trickier to find good matches. Try pairing it with light mocha and pale blue, or a blue with a hint of lilac. If you're not interested in brown, try sage with dark moss, taupe green, and light blue.




























If you're feeling daring, try pairing sage with black. For a bold, dramatic move, try it with sangria or dark indigo.




















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