Color Trends for 2010

First of all, I cannot believe it is going to be 2010! I remember what it was like NYE on 1999 worrying about Y2K and all the craziest partying and here we are 10 years later. The colors from Pantone, the authority on every years color trends in fashion and home decor, has decided that the following colors are the trend for 2010.

Molecular - This is the rich, deep blue indigo of the midnight sky. The rich tones of the night are perfect for an evening wedding. It screams sophistication, especially when paired with the creamy color of the milky way.

Byzantine - Picture the color of ancient papyrus. This taupe hue dazzles, especially when paired with it's deeper compliment of mustard or a deeper monochromatic tone, such as wheat.

Urban Field - This tone is of the Earth. Grayish green, moss green, beer bottle green, and even a hint of a subdued chartreuse is absolutely stunning. This is a "trend" that is here to stay, especially with so many brides looking to be Earth conscious. Greens are easily paired with complimentary and contrasting colors. Don't forget Earth tones always work well!

Mimetic - This shade is the deep purple/magenta that is absolutely magnificent! Not only does it include the various shades of lavender, but mimetic can also channel the gray/silver that has been so popular the last year. This year's, pinkish, purplish hue has so many colors it can be paired with. Don't be afraid to go bold, like using a molecular shade as a complimentary color. To contrast, think moss!

Reconstruction - Ah, the deep, dark brown is back. This color is heavier than milk chocolate, more a dark chocolate. Almost black to the eye, but not quite. It pairs so wonderfully with a variety of colors because it is essentially a neutral. In addition to the heavy browns, the heavy reds are back as well. Merlot is a favorite this year!

Neuro Networks - ethereal blues, like the morning sky are absolutely a trend this year. Light blue is not the only pastel to be a top color pick, but the very pale yellow, almost a butter cream is very "in" this year. We are also seeing a pairing of mauve. A mauve with a pale yellow would like fantastic, like the early morning sky.

Universe - Finally, the most popular color ever. Black. Yes, as always it is in fashion again this season. I love black because it really can be used in so many different ways. There is always black and white, with a pop of color like red, apple green or magenta. No matter what, if you include black in your "black tie" affair it will be a hit. I promise.

Walker Art Center - A cool space for a cool wedding

So, on Friday I was invited to go to the Walker Art Center to view the event spaces they have available for weddings. Erin Brunell, Sales and Catering Coordinator for the Walker Art Center wowed me with their impressive menu from Wolfgang Puck and the variety of choices they offer for both ceremony and receptions.

It is popular to do the ceremony outside in the Sculpture Garden or on the terrace off of Gallery 8 and then have a reception in one of their many spaces available.

The space I was most impressed with is their Skyline room which has sleek white walls, and is shaped to look like a snowflake. When you look out the windows of the Skyline room you get such a great view of Minneapolis! During the evening this is absolutely stunning. This space is very sophisticated and understated. It could lend itself to a very dramatic and contemporary event schematic, or something more traditional.


Gallery 8 and & Terrace is another wonderful space. The Terrace is a popular place for a wedding ceremony because it has 180 degree views of the sculpture garden and the city. In addition, you can have tenting on the terrace, and therefore it could be used as either a ceremony site or for a reception. Inside, the Gallery has very funky modern art on the walls with bright hues. This area would make for a great reception, especially with event lighting! However, it also works for ceremonies that are infused with color.

Truly, Gallery 8 and The Terrace would be fantastic for the couple with a bit of an edge. The Terrace is really a blank canvas so it lends itself to any type of ceremony whether that would be bright colors or all white. The Gallery is a bit edgier and would be perfect to punch it up a notch.

Cargill Lounge is yet another option. With its sleek modern sophistication and floor to ceiling windows with great views, this room would be fantastic for a contemporary ceremony. It could also host an impressive reception. Again, this area is a blank canvas, so the event schematic would be done using florals, linens, lighting and furniture props. I could see this space with funky, modular furniture for a very loungey cocktail inspired reception.

Gina & Johnny's Wedding

Gina and Johnny were a wonderful couple to work with. They were both graduate students and history buffs and very fun loving! In fact, the most important part to both of them was that they have a fantastically tasty wedding cake. Queen of Cakes located in Edina was a great match for them, and Terry and her staff did an excellent job. The cake tasted perfect and they followed the directives of Gina and Johnny with vines crawling up the cake and surrounding it.

Gina and Johnny were also very musical, and they love everything classical. This meant having a very old world style of wedding and the colors definitely reflected the sophistication of their wedding. Indigo and ivory with touches of silver here and there made for a perfect palette for their evening nuptials with a formal reception following.

The Wayzata Country Club was a natural choice for the bride and groom, as it was located fairly close to their church in Excelsior. The Wayzata Country Club is a private club in the Tudor style and has beautiful gardens, and the ballroom overlooks the terrace and outdoor swimming pool. The grand ballroom is very elegant with beveled ceilings, and beautiful chandeliers.

For their menu, Gina and Johnny gave a nod to her Italian heritage and served passed hors d'oeuvres such as bruschetta, and also hosted both beer and wine. (A smart idea to offer guests a beverage but without having a completely open bar which can get quite spendy.) They also had Ceaser Salad,Chicken Parmesan, and almond encrusted green beans for dinner. Everything went very smoothly and Katherine and her staff were very friendly and flexible to work with.

Synergy is the premiere 10 piece band for weddings and social events in the Twin Cities and we were very lucky to book them for Gina and Johnny. They were so awesome! The newlyweds and their guests danced the evening away, and it was just fabulous to see the choreographed dances between husband and wife and father and daughter. I would definitely recommend dance lessons to couples for their wedding dances, it is really one of the highlights of the evening to watch a new couple dance their heart out together and look great doing it!

Gina was a beautiful vision that day with a drop waiste white gown from The Wedding Shoppe in St. Paul. This is hands down my favorite bridal boutique in Minnesota. They have dresses for every price range, and helpful staff. In addition, they also do tuxes/menswear and bridesmaid gowns. It was very easy to coordinate the wedding party attire with all of the dresses and tuxes being purchased from the same store.

All of the flowers were from Minneapolis Floral and they did such a fine job pulling together Gina's old world vision. She wanted a very simple color palette of ivory with greens for her floral choices. In fact, she preferred mostly greens with just a few ivory roses to give her centerpieces and bouquets the looked of being plucked from an English garden. Centerpieces were both high and low and staggered so that the aesthetic was very pleasing to the eye. Each centerpiece was placed on a beveled mirror with votive candles flanking it to create dimension and light.

All in all it was a fantastic wedding for a fantastic couple! I was so very honored to be their planner and I really hope to work with Wayzata Country Club again in the future.