A red wedding theme for Valentine’s Day

by KristenFebruary 7, 2011 0

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Photo via Beautiful Bridal Blog

Red is big this month, since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Here are a few inspirational images for those planning a red-themed wedding in February and beyond.

Ruby & diamond engagement ring by Anzor Jewelry Corp

Why not start your red theme off right with a ruby or garnet engagement ring? Wedding rings that incorporate stones other than diamonds are a growing trend. Pop star Jessica Simpson is currently sporting a ruby-and-diamond engagement ring by Neil Lane.

Left: Lazaro Bridesmaid Style LZ3126 in Cherry. Right: Photo via www.bridalweddingowns.ca

Your wedding party can sport fun red hues. What bridesmaid wouldn’t want a chic red dress to add to her arsenal?

Left: Photo via The Knot. Right: Cufflinks via Cufflink Afficionado.

Your groom and groomsmen can continue the Valentine’s Day theme. Add a pop of red with ties, cumberbunds, boutonnieres, and cufflinks.

Left: Bellisima Couture "Sophia". Right: Alfred Angelo Style 1193.

And of course, your bridal look can involve red as well. A red sash or accent on your wedding dress is striking and unexpected.

Image at left via The Knot, image at right via Brideorama.

Red roses are the ultimate timeless symbol of love, and they make for a beautiful wedding bouquet. There are plenty of other fabulous red flowers to add to your bouquet, such as Gerbera daisies, ranunculus, tulips, poppies, hibiscus, to name a few.

Left: Red pumps by Stuart Weitzman, photo via Martha Stewart Weddings. Top right: Limited edition LOVE sandals by Havianas. Bottom right: Red flower bobby pins by Etsy seller Bonita Bellita.

Accessories are always a great way to have fun with color. Red shoes and hair accessories or a red garter can add a touch of whimsy. We like the idea of giving these LOVE Havaianas to all your bridesmaids, or keeping a basket of them handy near the dance floor for when guests tire of their formal footwear.

Image at left via Good Things Wedding Favors, image at right via Martha Stewart.

Your options are endless when it comes to incorporating red into your wedding decor. Favors, table settings, and garlands are just a few ways to inject the color of love into your wedding.

Red and white wedding cake by Tracy Hunter

Don’t forget to add some red to your cake! Try something new with a red velvet wedding cake, or offer your guests some sweet, edible Valentine’s Day-inspired favors.

Lace-trim Babydoll by Victoria's Secret

Who says the love affair with red has to stop after the reception? Red wedding lingerie is classically sexy.

Stationary by Wedding Paper Divas

You can kick off your red theme with red-inked save-the-dates and invitations, and wrap up the theme with red thank-you notes, like these from Wedding Paper Divas.

We’ve just focused on basic red here in honor of Valentine’s Day, but we love these creative color pairings:

• Classic red color pairings for weddings:
• -Red & white/ivory
• -Red & black
• -Red & gold
• -Red & silver

• Unexpected red color pairings for weddings:
• -Red & turquoise
• -Red & pink
• -Red & orange
• -Red & lavender

Is anyone planning a red-themed wedding? How are you showing off this romantic color in your decor and fashion?