White and Cream

There is no other colour that is more symbolic of the Western wedding than white; we see it as the colour of purity, simplicity, and innocence. The vast majority of brides will wear some shade of white on their wedding day, whether it is a pure white, a cream, or an ivory. Many brides like to include white as one of their wedding colours, but remember: not all whites are created equal! There is no other colour that has more shades than white; you'll rarely find two that are exactly the same. Look at fabrics in a variety of lights before deciding if they match, and ask for a friend's opinion, too.

White goes well with many colours, and is often combined with black. Many brides who go with a black and white theme choose a bright highlight colour, like apple green, sangria, or ocean blue. Cream and ivory are also versatile colours, but the same warning about matching applies. Pair cream with chocolate brown, burgundy, or sage.