Tangerine Tango…Pantone’s Color of the Year. Big deal, right? Oh, but it is! If you haven’t already, you will be seeing Tangerine Tango all over the place and that includes weddings.

So what are you going to do with this information? You are going to listen to the wedding coordinators who know best. I asked Arizona’s top wedding coordinators what they would pair this lively color with and here’s what they said:

Jennifer Thye of Imoni Events: I would probably pair it with a peach or something soft yet orangey like that. Since Tangerine is such a bold color, you don’t want too many bold colors competing for attention. Or I would get all Cuban on ya and do a bunch of bold colors paired with rusts and browns.

(Photo from: Project Wedding.com)

(Photo from: BHG.com)

Victoria Canada of Victoria Canada Weddings and Events: Pinks would look great….. Greens- go vibrant. For the daring- I would go with a bold black and white pattern with it- NO, not for the faint of heart but it’s like wearing an all black suit and then popping with some red shoes. Could be fab!

 

(Photo by: Austin Gros Photography)

(Photo from: Ashley’s Wedding Guide.com)

Amy Mancuso of Amy Mancuso Events: So many choices. Probably a Tiffany Blue with Gold accents, or a really Hot Pink!

(From ZenadiaDesigns.com)

(Photo from: WeddingsontheFrenchRiviera.com)

Margaret Van Damme of VanDamme Weddings: Love this color and love it with slate and turquoise!

(Photo by: (l) Elizabeth Messina, (r) f8 Photo Studios)

Monica McQueen of Tres Chic Events: My immediate thoughts are pale yellow and blush. Feels summery. OR turquoise for a fall feel.Would love it!

(Photo from: WeddingWire.com)

(Photo by: Emily Snitzer Photography)

 Heather Crabtree of Outstanding Occasions would pair it with Pewter, like this:

(From Snippet and Ink via Modern Romance)

Of course I have my own favorite color combos for Tangerine- I love it with purple…yes, purple! Here’s how to do it without making it look Halloween-y.

(Photo from: TheWeddingGuy.com)

(Photo from: ElementsofStyleblog.com)

And for a less bold more elegant look, olive green is a great choice

(Photo from: ElementsofStyleblog.com)

OK, now that you know what we like with Tangerine Tango, what would you pair it with?

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog!

Kelly

Share on Facebook

Since I’m in a bookclub, I have read the Twilight series. And since I have a junior high aged girl lurking inside me, I have seen all the Twilight movies. I thoroughly enjoy them but this last movie was especially fun because it featured the wedding of Bella and Edward. I should have seen it coming, since they are the rockstars of the linen world, but I was completely surprised to see Wildflower Linens at the reception! Wildflower never ceases to amaze me with their innovative designs, on-trend colors and exquisite fabrics and the linens in the movie were no exception.

Here is what they designed for the wedding in Twilight  Breaking Dawn (Part 1):

Spectacular, right? I lean towards green (always) so these linens are undeniably swoon worthy. Here are some movie premier party pictures:

(Linens: Wildflower Linen Bars, Bar Staffing:  Wolfgang Puck Catering | Cake:  Cake and Art | Carpeting, Astroturf, Decking, Rentals,Tenting: Classic Party Rentals | Catering: Along Came Mary Productions Inc. | 
Chairs: Chameleon Chair Collection | D:J Manny Lehman | Fabric, Flowers: La Premier | 
Furniture Rentals: CHE Rentals | Furniture Rentals: Designer8
Greenery | Beach/Ocean Fabrication, Rocks: Jackson Shrub Supply Inc. |Moon: Balloon:  Airstar America
Power | Distribution: Cat Entertainment Services | Design, Event Management, Production, Sponsorship Procurement, Staffing:  Chad Hudson Events | 
Furniture Rentals, Scenic Fabrication, Renderings:  Angel City Designs | 
Sound: AuntieM
Lighting | Rigging, Projections:  Kinetic
Staffing | Venue: Event Deck at L.A. Live | Photography: Line 8 Photography)

Now to switch gears a bit, I asked Wildflower Linen what they think of Pantone’s 2012 Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango, and what they would do with it at an event like a wedding.  They are looking forward to seeing it in the upcoming year and have developed several linens that are in line with this bright color. 

Wildflower pairs a subtle version of Tangerine Tango with pinks and creams for a soft and fresh feel:

(Andromeda Mango Table: White Lilac Inc, Exquisite Events, Wildflower Linens, Joy Marie Photography)

(Curly Willow Linens: Wildflower Linens, Image courtesy of Barbara Llewellyn Catering)

This is just the start of the Tangerine Tango craze and selfishly, I am excited for it. I look GREAT in tangerine!

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog!

Kelly

 

Share on Facebook