With so many options to choose from, selecting a color palette for your big day can be an overwhelming process. That’s because finding a medley of hues that reflect your style and personality, while still coinciding with the current trends, isn’t an easy task. But allow us to provide a bit of advice to those who are on the hunt for a contemporary and classic aesthetic: Consider a black and gold wedding. “Black and gold create a moody but elegant appeal,” wedding planner Abby Gallagher says. “It’s quite timeless.”
Since gold evokes warmth and luxury and black takes on a dark and edgy feel, combining the two of them will create an intriguing juxtaposition. What’s more, black and gold weddings pair best with Art Deco, glamorous, modern, and gothic aesthetics; however, this type of affair isn’t bound by a certain design concept. The same applies to seasonality—you can throw this type of celebration in the dead of winter or the middle of summer. But the versatility of this combination doesn’t stop there: While ballrooms, art museums, and industrial warehouses will provide a complementary backdrop to help your vision take shape, any blank canvas will successfully accomplish this theme.
Meet the Expert
Abby Gallagher is the owner and lead planner of Blue Orchid Events & Design, which orchestrates weddings in Southeast Florida and destinations abroad.
Wondering how to paint your venue in this color scheme? Read on for 20 black and gold wedding ideas to inspire you.