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Brown. Perhaps not your first choice for the color of your bridesmaid dresses, but in this article we’re going to look at why brown is in fact a very credible choice for your girls to wear during the wedding.

This misunderstood color is a gorgeous, natural, chocolatey color! What’s not to like?

Brown? Isn’t It Just The Color Of Dirt?

No way! Brown is a very natural color and as such comes in many different shades!

Some of the lighter browns don’t actually seem very ‘brown’ at all in comparison to the traditional wood color we sometimes think of. They include sepia, sand, beige, fawn, almond, fudge and caramel.

On the other hand you can choose a darker tone of brown if the event requires more gravity. Try cinnamon, espresso, chocolate, mocha, and ochre.

Now if those don’t get your mouth watering then I don’t know what will!

Because brown is a natural, earthy color it can be mingled with greens, reds or yellows which is really useful if you’re choosing a wedding theme with more than one color.

How Can I Incorporate Brown Into My Wedding?

So you’re now sold on the merits of the color brown, that’s good! But how to actually use this color on your special day?

The first and most clear reason is if you’re having a fall wedding. You can mix and match different shades of brown along with some greens and yellows and some ‘harvest style’ decoration with flowers and produce for a really gorgeous seasonal look.

Lighter browns are suitable for less formal or outdoor weddings, where those of a darker shade are bolder for more formal weddings. In general, as with any color, lighter shades are appropriate for spring and summer celebrations, while darker, richer tones are best for fall and winter events. This has to do with the ‘warmth’ of the colors.

If you’re a fan of nature and are having an outdoor wedding then of course brown will be a good choice as it will fit in perfectly with your green surroundings.

You the bride will probably be wearing a wedding gown in a shade of white, but don’t fear that this will clash with brown. A stark white gown will be complemented by lighter browns such as sand or caramel, whereas ivory will work well with darker shades too such as chocolate or coffee.

Brown. A Friend In Your Wardrobe..

How often have you worn brown knits or boots in winter? Perhaps you’ve worn brown belts, wood heels and beads in summer? It’s actually the unsung hero of colors, appearing everywhere in our wardrobes. This is because it’s a neutral color that suits almost every skin tone.

Using A Brown Wedding Theme

It’s becoming popular to have a wedding ‘theme.’ This needn’t be some kind of costume party, rather you can choose a couple of colors that are visible throughout all of the elements of your wedding.

These can include bridesmaid dresses, bouquets, wedding favors, candles, invitations and many more things.

Brown Bridesmaid Dresses

If you do choose to pair brown with another color then you’ll see that it’s easily matched with colors like:

• White, cream and ivory

• Yellow, orange or gold

• Red, burgundy, or purple

• Light or dark greens

• Metallic colors such as silver, bronze or copper

You can use these color combinations in different ways, as the matching color can manifest itself in the form of piping at the hem, a sash, a bow and their bouquet.

Another good thing about dark brown (if that’s your choice)is that it’s also a slimming color like black, so if you do have bridesmaids with differing figures you’ll find that it’s really flattering for them.