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13. Light it up. Lighting can make or break a space. Talk to your event designer or lighting expert about colors you can use to wash bare white walls (especially important for loft spaces). Some event spaces will let you swap out white lights for colored bulbs. Pink and amber tints will soften the room without overpowering it. Blue is tricky, but can work well if you're looking to showcase cool crisp angles.

14. Don't forget about the impact of repetition. Trimming doorways, tables, centerpieces, and the bar with the same simple ribbon in your signature hue will give more oomph than one large, ornate display in the same color.

15. As a general rule, the best way to get bang for your color buck is to be consistent, stay focused, and put the really cool stuff where it's going to be seen.

16. Consider all of your wedding day elements. The last, but perhaps most important, thing to remember when making your final decision: Not all colors are easy to wear, and you've got bridesmaids to dress.

-- Amy Keith



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