wedding color 101: the new-school rules

Years ago, weddings were white—period. Brides wore white, and cakes, flowers and centerpieces followed. A color-loving couple would be lucky to work in a few fun accents—maybe a pair of sapphire studs for her or a crimson tie for him. Today, parties incorporate plenty of pigment. Because of that, your wedding colors should be pinned down before (or at the same time as) you pick your venue. Here are nine things