This is a thread that was started in our old BlissWeddings.com forums by munchkin on 08/26/2004.
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posted by munchkin
Is three colours too much for a wedding? We've chosen black, blue and silver, but when I told a few friends they said that three is too much....Opinions anyone?
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posted by Marge129
I think it depends on how much you're using each color. If the dresses will be 2 of the colors and there are accents of the third, I think it's fine. Or if the dreses are 1 color, and the other 2 are accents that's also fine. But, I think having 3 different colored BM's dresses is a bit busy and will take away from you.
Margie
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posted by munchkin
I should have explained better
The bridesmaids dresses will be black, and black, blue and silver will all be used as decorations, floral colours, etc. I have an obsession with black and because getting married in a black dress is frowned up
my girls (and one guy) will be wearing black
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posted by Kanona
I agree with Margie...it definitely depends on how you're using them. If you use the colors to accent or highlight different things i.e. dresses, flowers, decorations, etc I think you can work it, just don't have them so bold that they contrast with one another (badly) and the look you're going for, gets lost or confusing.
And to Margie's point, you definitely don't want to make a statement that has people more focused on other things they see instead of you. Subtility is the key word
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posted by feb-bride
Yes, you can. When my cousin got married, her colors were burgundy, gold, and black. The bridesmaid dresses were burgundy. The groomsmen wore black tuxes with burgundy ties and vests. The decorations were burgundy, gold, and black.
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posted by Marge129
I think the way you described how you'll be using the colors is fine. Sounds quite nice, actually.
Margie
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posted by HeatherR
My colors were black, white (of course!) and silver. My BMs were in black, carrying white silk roses. The guest's favors were silver, the centerpieces were black with silver candlelabra on the tables, and the guys were in black tuxes. I can honestly say though, the most I pay attention to colors while at a wedding are the BMs dresses. We didn't have any decorations except for the candlelabra as the place we had the reception at was quite elegant itself. It didn't need any extra touches.
I think black, blue and silver will be beautiful. It's your wedding girl, tell your friends to chose the colors for their own wedding.
Heather
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posted by munchkin
Heather, did you get any comments about having black as a wedding colour? It doesn't seem to be very widely used.
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posted by HeatherR
It was an evening wedding so it was formal as well. The girls loved the dress and they were complimented often. They can also wear it again to semi-formal or formal events.
I've seen some comment on here that they would never use black BM dresses because it looks like a funeral- not true. It was beautiful, simple and elegant. They looked gorgeous and both they and I loved it...
Heather
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posted by TheaterDiva1
Black's very nice for a wedding if done right - very formal. I don't three colors is to many - I'm using a "palette" instead of just a couple of colors. My MOH and BM's are wearing different shades of pink, the guys are wearing tuxedos w/ vests/ties in different shades of silver (they would NEVER wear pink!) and I used ivory, pick, peach, yellow and blue in the bouquets. When my mom and FMIL asked me what color to wear, I dimply described my palette (pastels, but dusty shades instead of bright - I don't want this to look like a baby shower or an Easter parade) and asked them to pick colors within that palette. My mom's wearing periwinkle/blue, FMIL's wearing pink.
In short, I used many colors, but I didn't use them all on everything, so it doesn't look too busy.
-Maggie
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posted by Kanona
My cousin's BMs wore black and they were "GORGEOUS"! The dresses were simple and elegant and had a touch of rhinestones, they were very nicely done.
Maggie~ I like the "palette" of colors you're using. After seeing your description, I guess that's what I'm kinda doing, but my colors will be "Fall" colors i.e. cinnamon, gold, merigold (deep,warm yellow), bronze, etc. The way they're being used will be beautiful....yours sounds fabulous too!
Munchkin~ That black, silver, and blue should turn out really nice. Are your guys wearing platinum under their tuxes?
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posted by TheaterDiva1
Awww... thanks Kanona!
-Maggie
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posted by Mojag
I don't think it freakin' matters.
If you want 3 colors- have 3 colors.
You're the one who's getting married, planning it, arranging etc.etc.
Who's going to say/think it's too much unless it's lime, fire engine red, and yellow ocre (yuck-)
If you think it's too much to look at or plan/work with, don't do 3 colors.
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posted by Just Engaged!
I think those 3 colors sound fine, munchkin! I'm sure it will look very elegant. I also like everyone else's colors. Now mine seem kind of boring, though! I've already decided on navy and a deep burgundy. I want to use "jewel tones" of these colors. I'm sure we'll have accents of other colors, like perhaps gold, but it will be mostly the navy and burgundy.
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posted by munchkin
um, Mojag, that was slightly harsh.
Thanks for the advice everyone
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posted by HeatherR
Definitely harsh!
I don't think I ever directly answered your question to me munchkin- no one said anything to me about the color black for the dresses. (I only heard the good stuff as I mentioned.)
Heather
Three colours?
But hopefully soon! (Fingers crossed!) I procrastinate from doing homework by looking at wedding websites because I have many friends who are planning and they send me links (and of course I'm curious and have a few ideas brewing of my own)......send psychic thoughts to b.f. to ask soon! 
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