No two Ivorys are the same!
If the colors of the wedding dress, veil, hair accessories, bridal jewelry, etc. are to be exactly coordinated, ivory is often chosen as the color. However, the bride is often faced with the challenge of finding wedding accessories in matching colors. Because this is often not so easy.
Why is it so difficult to match color accessories?
And what is ivory anyway?
Does the color Ivory look the same everywhere?
Update May 2023:
I have revised and added to my tips and thoughts on Ivory from 2020. I hope you enjoy reading the updated blog post.
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I want to help avoid disappointment, because not every wish is realistic
The „curse“ of the modern world is that everything should be perfect. Our expectations are subconsciously and consciously influenced by countless flawless photos every day. So it’s no wonder that a bride’s ideal is made up of perfect details and the bar is sometimes unattainably high.
What is often missing is to question whether this is even possible.
I certainly don’t want to destroy any dreams – on the contrary, I’m advocating more realistic ideas and hope that my tips and thoughts will help you.
How does ivory actually look like?
Ivory is a warm, usually very light shade and is often described as beige with a yellow undertone.
In German, the words Elfenbein or Eierschale (eggshell) can also be used to describe the same color.
What surprises me again and again as a bridal stylist and bridal jewelry designer at FLEUR BLEUE DESIGN is that many customers assume that colors always look the same or are the same everywhere.
Problem or challenge: Colors are not equal
No two Ivory are the same!
There is no standard value that is the same all over the world. The color palette for ivory is large and the range of shades that can pass as ivory is therefore enormous. There are therefore countless color variations for each color and ivory includes
light, almost white tones and also beige nuances are possible.
Photos may differ from reality
In most cases, the way colors are shown differs from virtual vs. real. The colors of an image
Why?
Different screen settings
artificial light vs. daylight
Image editing (e.g. filters, contrasts)
For print editions, it depends on the paper used and its degree of whiteness
etc.
Consciously avoid stress when planning or preparing the wedding outfit
– Tips for the bride to be –
How can you avoid unnecessary stress about your wedding outfit?
With a realistic attitude, you can do it easily.
As a bridal stylist & bridal jewelry designer, I always emphasize that there is nothing wrong with combining different shades of ivory. Rarely are all the individual pieces really right next to each other, like when you put everything on the table in front of you. It’s therefore not so noticeable whether the veil, hair accessories etc. are exactly the same color or not.
And one final thought:
Who actually tells you or dictates what your wedding outfit and accessories should look like?
It’s more important for the overall impression that the individual parts of the outfit are coordinated in terms of style..
Silk in Ivory
Silk flower hair accessories
from FLEUR BLEUE DESIGN
Let me show you a few accessory ideas with silk from the collection:
Silk flower hair jewelry
in Ivory
But the most important thing is that you feel comfortable with it as a bride.
The handmade silk flowers from FLEUR BLEUE DESIGN are created in several steps.
They are made of silk organza, a light and somewhat transparent silk fabric.
The processing method plays an important role in the color of the silk. The density of the individual threads can be uneven so that the color is absorbed differently. This means that the color intensity can be more or less intense.
Have you become curious?
Discover the accessories
You can find the latest jewelry pieces in the store and a large selection on Etsy.
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Would you like to see a silk sample? No problem, just order a color sample in the store or send me an email with your address.
Daniela M. Weise
Designer, Owner & Founder
On my blog you will find tips & tricks about bridal styling, wedding hair accessories and hairstyling, which I would like to pass on as a professional bridal stylist
