Bridesmaids And Tan Suits: Achieving Harmony In Style

Coordinating bridesmaids and groomsmen is a pivotal part of wedding planning and can be a tricky task. The first step is to pick out your wedding colours and overall theme. It is common to have primary wedding colours and secondary 'accent' colours, which gives you endless possibilities. One of the most common ways to coordinate your bridesmaids and groomsmen is to use your primary colour for the bridesmaid dresses and the groomsmen's accessories, such as ties, pocket squares, and socks.

If you're looking to pair tan suits with your bridesmaids' dresses, you may want to consider a few different options. One option is to choose a different shade of the same colour for the dresses, such as a light blue or blush pink. This will create a cohesive look without being too matchy-matchy. Another option is to choose a complementary colour for the dresses, such as a soft peach or yellow. If you want to add a unique aspect to your wedding, you could try prints, such as floral or animal print.

It's important to remember that you don't have to match your bridal party completely, and it's okay if there are some differences in shades and fabric types. The key is to find commonalities to create a seamless pair and reflect your style as a couple.

Choosing a colour palette

First, pick out your wedding colours and overall theme. Your wedding colours will be used throughout your day, from decorations to outfits, so it's worth spending some time on this decision. It's common to have primary wedding colours and secondary 'accent' colours, giving you endless possibilities to get creative. We recommend choosing 3-5 colours for your wedding palette.

Now, decide on 1-2 primary colours. These are the colours that will be seen predominantly throughout your ceremony space and will help determine what colours you choose for your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Consider what your primary colour would look like as a suit or a dress to make sure you love it.

If you're worried about your bridal party looking too 'matchy-matchy', you could opt for a similar colour but in different cuts, allowing your bridesmaids to feel confident in their looks. Alternatively, you could try wearing different shades of the same colour, adding interesting variety to your wedding photos, or even different styles and colours, perhaps tied together by your wedding colour palette or a seasonal theme.

If you're set on a tan suit for your partner, consider a blue palette for your bridesmaids. Blues are always a fun colour choice and can be subtle with a mist or steel blue, bold with a spa or royal blue, or dramatic with a navy or ink blue. You could also try a grey or tan suit with blue neckwear.

Another option is to go with a desert-inspired colour palette, with warm pinks and oranges such as cinnamon, desert coral, rust, and paprika. Earth-toned suits in tan, rose, and caramel would complement these colours well.

Dusty tones are another muted colour palette option, with shades like dusty blue, dusty rose, and dusty sage. Softer-toned suits like slate blue or heather grey would pair well with these colours.

Remember, there's no "correct" way to choose your wedding colours, but it can be helpful to look at weddings in your favourite aesthetics or that match your style to see which colours they used.

Selecting a unifying design detail

Choose a Common Element

Select one design element that will be consistent between the bridesmaids' dresses and the groomsmen's attire. This could be a colour, a colour pattern, or a particular print. For example, you could choose a shade of blue as your unifying colour and have the bridesmaids' dresses and groomsmen's accessories, such as ties or pocket squares, in that shade.

Mix and Match

If you want to add some variety to your bridal party's look, you can mix and match different shades of the same colour. This adds interesting variety to your wedding photos and looks especially cohesive if the shades are included in your wedding colour scheme.

Play with Textures

Textures are a fun way to mix and match your bridesmaids' dresses. You can have your maid of honour stand out by choosing a different texture from the other bridesmaids, or you can have all your bridesmaids wear the same colour but in different textures.

Choose a Complementary Colour Palette

When selecting your unifying design detail, consider choosing a colour that complements the tan suits. Colours that pair well with tan include blue, green, and purple. You could also choose a neutral colour palette with shades of grey, black, or white.

Order Fabric Swatches

To make sure your unifying design detail is cohesive, order fabric swatches of your chosen colour. This will allow you to see how the colour looks in different fabrics and lighting conditions.

Remember, the most important thing is to choose something that goes with your wedding colour palette and theme. By selecting a unifying design detail, you can achieve a stylish and cohesive look for your bridal party.

Deciding on a common element

Colour

You could choose a colour that appears in the pattern of the bridesmaids' dresses and incorporate this into the groomsmen's accessories. For example, if the bridesmaids' dresses have a floral pattern with hints of yellow, the groomsmen could wear yellow ties, pocket squares, or even socks.

Colour Pattern

If you want to incorporate multiple colours, you could choose a colour pattern that appears in the bridesmaids' dresses and match this with the groomsmen's accessories. For example, if the bridesmaids' dresses have a floral pattern with yellow and pink flowers, the groomsmen could wear yellow and pink patterned ties.

Print

If the bridesmaids' dresses have a print, such as floral or animal print, you could incorporate a similar print into the groomsmen's accessories. For example, a floral print tie or pocket square.

Texture

You could also play with textures to create a cohesive look. For example, if the bridesmaids' dresses are made of lace, the groomsmen could wear lace pocket squares. Or, if the dresses have a sequinned detail, the groomsmen could wear sequinned ties or pocket squares.

Remember, the goal is to create a cohesive look without being too matchy. By choosing one common element that ties the bridesmaids' dresses and groomsmen's tan suits together, you'll achieve a stylish and elegant wedding party aesthetic.

Ordering fabric swatches

Most companies offer swatches for all of their colours, and each colour swatch will come with all of the fabric options available in that colour. This means that you can mix and match textures and colours with ease. You can usually order a few swatches for free, and any additional swatches are available for a small fee. It is a good idea to order swatches in a few different colours and fabrics so that you can see how your favourite colours look in different materials. This is especially important as the same colour can vary by up to 25% depending on the fabric.

Fabric swatches are also great for creating a mood board, which can help you to plan your wedding decor and accessories. You can use the swatches to find complementary colours for your florist or decorator. You can also use them to create a Pinterest-worthy bridal party, or to find the hue that best flatters your bridesmaids' complexions.

When it comes to coordinating bridesmaids with tan suits, you can use the fabric swatches to match the bridesmaids' dresses or accessories to the groomsmen's ties, pocket squares or socks. Tan suits are a great choice for a beach wedding and can be easily coordinated with a range of colours.

Shopping from the same retailer

If you're set on tan suits for the groomsmen, you could consider a variety of colors for the bridesmaids' dresses. Tan suits pair well with blue, green, pink, yellow, and orange. If you want to stick to neutrals, black, gray, and beige are all colors that complement tan suits.

If you're worried about the bridal party looking washed out, you could opt for dresses in bolder colors such as red, orange, or green. You could also choose a variety of dress styles in the same color, or vice versa. This will allow your bridesmaids to feel confident and comfortable while still looking unified.

It's important to remember that it's unrealistic to completely match your bridal party. With so many different shades and fabric types, it's okay if things don't match perfectly. Focus on finding commonalities to create a seamless pair and set the tone for your wedding.

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