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I cannot figure out my wedding colors. I am constantly drawn back to ivory/white/champagne/light gold theme. I am getting married in September, in Michigan (around 60-70, hopefully higher). I am holding the reception outside in beautiful gardens at an old train station (that has been converted into a very nice house/bed and breakfast). I have a tent, and even though I am working on a budget, I am planning on a sit down dinner for about 100 people. The wedding is 2-3 p.m. and we are planning on having the reception start around 3:30. Is this a good idea? Will everyone be gone by 7? We can't have the wedding ANY later if we want to get married in our church (which we do). I really love the white on metallic theme, but is this a bad idea for early fall (indian summer)? I HATE fall colors (red, orange, yellow, brown), and I want the event to be really elegant and sophisticated. Any imput would be appreciated; I have been going crazy for almost a year trying to figure this out!!

I have also thought about Navy Blue and Champagne, Eggpant and Light Gold, or Maroon and Champagne as possible color combinations. I am obviously undecided.

These are the invitations that caused me to fall in love. I love the script, and we would customized the monogram to the same script. This is just a sample from the website.

Oh, if this helps anyone with suggestions, my budget is around 15 to 20,000 for every last thing (dress, favors, makeup artist, EVERYTHING). This is a max for us.

These are some centerpieces I have loved (minus the colors). I really need some guidance; I am trying to do this by myself from all the way across the country!

Thank you so much! I am getting married in my small hometown in Michigan, but over the years the people that really matter to me have spread across the country. I just want them to feel comfortable and enjoy themselves, while staying true to my own sensibilities. I would have loved an evening reception, but I can only hope that people have such a good time they stay into the evening! Thanks for the suggestion; I have been thinking about eliminating white all together. What do you think about champagne satin for bridesmaids? May I ask what you are doing SaraBMarried?

lol I am letting my bridesmaids pick out their own dresses once I pick a color and material. I am trying very hard not to be a bridezila! haha

@charmedbride  -- Tell me about it!  MI weather is crazy. I have to be prepared for anything/everything!

 @AnnieAAA -- Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration pics! It looks like you are going to have a beautiful wedding.

@Vixie13 -- That picture is gorgeous! I wish I could afford centerpieces like that!

@tessabella76 -- So you know exactly what I am going through with not wanting "fall" colors in a place where it will actually be fall!

@Miss Sparkle -- Thanks so much for the bridesmaid dress information! They are beautiful!

@Compltlyme -- Thank you! 

I just wanted to thank everyone so much for thier imput. =) Even though it was not in the running when I created this poll, I have decided to add some green into the ivory/champagne theme, since there will be green everywhere outside anyway! With all the flower stems, green grass, and green leaves, I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner! I have decided to go with an "elegant" garden party theme; I think loose garden inspired centerpieces with in season flowers and some trees inside the tent will give me just the look I love. Thanks again everyone! If anyone knows where I can find further inspiration for this kind of wedding, please, please point me in the right direction =)

Here are a couple more inspiration pictures! There will be alot more DIY aspects at my wedding (my caterer is growing flowers for the centerpieces, my parents live in the woods and can cut down trees for the tent, etc.)