Colour can form an excellent starting point for a wedding theme and can translate across the entire wedding party, the table decorations, stationary, flowers, even the cake and the wedding vehicles.

When considering a colour scheme it is best to make your choice based on the general feel and setting of the wedding, so decide on your theme and find your venue first, and then build your perfect colour scheme around it.

Beach weddings can reflect the colour of your natural surroundings; the aqua blue of the ocean teamed with the creams and whites of the sand and breaking waves can be an excellent choice.

A tropical garden wedding evokes images of lush tropical foliage and exotic flowers, so emerald greens, bright purples, orange and fuchsia will work wonderfully; either as a single colour teamed with ivory or white, or use two or more of these bright hues together for a beautifully bright statement.

Soft pastels are perfect for romantic weddings set in rustic or traditional venues. Pinks, lemons, soft blues, lilacs or apricot are some of the shades that come to mind, but again, a combination of soft shades can be used either of the same base colour or of several different light pastels. Antique colour schemes such as gold, dusky rose, rich cream and brown-greens also reflect old world charm.

For an ultra modern glamour wedding colour scheme, try metallics such as silver, pewter, dark gold or bronze. Strong colours such as red, purple or black also make a striking edgy choice.

Themes should reflect the personalities of the couple and the choice of venue should tie in with the overall “feel” you wish to create.

Outdoor loving couples may choose a beach or garden setting, while more traditional couples will opt for a church or indoor venue. Some couples will have a strong interest in a particular historical or fashion era such as Medieval, Rock N Roll or Gothic, while others just want simplistic glamour.

Whatever your personal style dictates, successfully combining a theme and a colour scheme and choosing the perfect setting will really make your wedding day something out of the ordinary and one you and your guests will long remember.