Tangerine Tango: Pantone's Colour for 2012

It's a colour to splash about as a wedding theme. We're talking Tangerine Tango - picked by Pantone as their colour of the year for 2012.

It's a colour to splash about as a wedding theme.

We're talking Tangerine Tango here - picked by Pantone as their colour of the year for 2012.

Now orange might not be the first shade that springs to mind when you're planning a moodboard for your big day. But look more closely and you'll see loads of opportunities.

pink and orange gerbera bouquet

It's a warm, vibrant hue that can be mixed and matched with other contrasting colours to create some dazzling looks.

Tangerine and pinks work well together - as does tangerine and turquoise. It's called colour-blocking and it's right on trend just now.short bridesmaid dress in tangerine

sapphire blue flowergirl dress with orange sash

Dress your bridesmaids in a blue frock and add tangerine accessories - maybe a pashmina or fabric flower.

orange pashmina
tangerine colour chiplette

This is where the Pantone Chiplettes from Dessy come into their own. Pick a base shade and then see what you feel works well with it.

Tangerine Tango isn't just a good choice for a spring wedding. Think about mixing it with rich chocolate browns for a winter wedding. With whites in the summer. And of course, it's the perfect choice for an autumn day.

And if you're planning a destination wedding, remember that vibrant brights always look good in a tropical setting ...

Photo credits: Image of gerbera bouquet by Victoria Studios Photography. All other images and clothes/accessories by Dessy.com.