What color uplights match a red wedding theme?

posted 3 years ago in Decor
Post # 1
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7 posts
Newbee

Hello bees!

I am having trouble figuring out what color uplighting to do for my wedding. My bridesmaids will be wearing red satin mermaid-y dresses, and the flowers will be all red on silver tablecloths. The venue has chandeliers everywhere and I want to uplighting to fit the very 1920’s, Oscar-like theme. At first I thought to do red, but the pictures I have seen of red uplighting are extremely aggressive looking and I am going for a more elegant theme. My fiance’s only request was that it not be pink, but if anyone can find a pink that’s somehow less girly (yeah right haha), then I might be able to convince him otherwise. I’m a really visual person, so if you could post pictures of your own weddings or just photos you’ve found online, that would be extremely helpful! I’m just having trouble finding actual lighting examples with red centerpieces in them.

Thanks in advance!

Post # 2
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2273 posts
Buzzing bee
  • Wedding: June 2015

hrshykiss107:  What about amber? It gives that oldschool sort of glam feeling. With the red flowers and dresses, the entire place would look very red carpet with the amber glow. You can choose softer or darker shades of amber, too.

Post # 3
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2343 posts
Buzzing bee
  • Wedding: August 2015

Definitely a warm amber/champagne. It’s not so in-your-face and very classy and pretty

Post # 4
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1241 posts
Bumble bee

Another vote for Amber!!

Post # 5
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1116 posts
Bumble bee
  • Wedding: September 2015

what about a mix of red and soft white to soften it up a bit

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