We all look forward to the trending colors of the season while planning our weddings. It has to be perfect. After all, it is a once in a lifetime event. Choose the right color scheme for your wedding as it will be the deciding factor in setting the mood for your event. Once you choose the color, the rest of the wedding requisites need to be color coordinated with your theme, dress, jewelry, accessories, etc. Here, we will be discussing a few trends for the year 2016. When you make your color selection, you can select 1-3 primary colors and 1-2 accessory shades. Your wedding planner may help you in this regard in case you have hired one.

1.     Sunny - Yellow, Grey, Pink

You can play with these colours to give your wedding a bright and lively look. This colour scheme adds luminosity to your wedding while portraying the sunny look and feel. You can use this colour scheme on your wedding cards to your wedding décor to your wedding attire. Depending on your preference, you can decide the reigning colour in your theme. Yellow would be a good choice supported by splashes of Grey and Pink.

2.     Lively - Tangerine, Grey, Green

This color scheme is for those who want a bold and vibrant look. To add a dramatic or romantic touch to your wedding play with this palette in a harmonious balancing manner. Floral and Greens do add to the beauty of any wedding in the springtime. You could have tangerine and shades of orange as the dominating color and Grey and Green to enhance the look.

3.     Fresh – Tropical Green, Ivory, Blue

For those planning to get married in the rainy season may try this color scheme. If you like a feel of nature in your wedding, try these refreshing fresh and earthy colors. Plan your wedding venue décor with a variety of flowers and greens. Alternatively, you could also use lamps in the shades of colors presented in this color scheme. If you prefer another season but the same color scheme, you could try an outdoor wedding venue and use elements of nature to support this color scheme. A coordinated effect can be achieved when you incorporate this theme with the outdoors.

4.     Modern - Berry Pink, Grass Green, Coral

Which one is for you? Berry Pink? Do you love the modern romantic wedding style? Go for a combination of the light Pink berry, grass green and coral. Colorful and high-energy shades can give you a cool and contemporary effect. Mix and match your colors to get that simple yet sophisticated look. Also, who says Pink is not for grooms?

5.     Antique – Off White, Charcoal Grey, Light Rose Pink

Vintage can be sophisticated too! For a luxurious antique feel, incorporate this palette in an interesting manner in your wedding venue décor, apparel and invitation cards. Your guests too will get a feel of what to expect. Your bridal outfit can boast of the most Pink in this scheme while the groom would look dashing in a Grey suit with a touch of Pink in his pocket.

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6.     Classy - Classic Blue, Silver, Baby Pink

With classic blue and its allied shades, you cannot go wrong in adding some charm to your wedding. This is a very popular choice for the beauty it adds even in a monochromatic scheme. Allow your style to flow into the wedding stationery, décor and the feel of your wedding venue.

7.     Royal - Turquoise, Coffee Brown, Marigold Yellow, Ocean Blue

This color palette has undertones of jewel colors. It is designed to give a modern and fresh feel. For a majestic look, make your own unique combinations by highlighting your preferred hue. It is totally up to you, to make your wedding reflect your personality.

8.     Elegant - Royal Blue, Pale Yellow Gold and Rose

Have your groom dressed in a royal blue suit and complement him in a pale Yellow and Gold dress with a dash of Pink. However, royal blue may adorn both bride and groom while gold and Pink complement the entire scheme of colors. You may follow the Gold and Yellow theme for the venue décor too and add a touch of Blue here and there.

9.     Back to Basics - Deep Reds, Maroon and Pink

The traditional color schemes never go out of trend. For those who prefer the rich and vibrant colors may use red and gold colors liberally. Entrusted in the hands of a good wedding decorator, this color scheme can work wonders for any venue. Use of traditional colors never fails to give the wedding an aura of royalty. You may allow this color scheme to flow into the menu too; starting from your wedding cake. From the bride's dress to the décor, Red and Gold are always awesome.

          Brides-to-be may choose to adapt any one of these color trends for the year 2016. It is advisable to go with a wedding planner who has some experience in planning weddings in the manner you visualize for yourself. Prepare a few questions to ask your wedding planner before you hire him or her.

Once that is done, you can concentrate on getting the vendors (wedding photographer, caterer, choreographer, decorator, DJ) in place. You could leave it up to your wedding planner of course. That depends on your preferences if you would like to be fully involved in all the preparations or rather have the wedding planner manage the whole show.