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PANTONE announced the top 10 most popular colors in women's fashion for spring 2011 and we're feeling inspired. Make the season's hottest fashion hues work on your wedding day by including them in your wedding color palette. Use these wedding inspiration boards to, well, inspire you.


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The Top 10 Wedding Colors for 2011

It's just about the prettiest shade of pink you can get and it's perfect for girly brides whose grooms won't mind the ultra-fem hue. It looks just as gorgeous when paired with neutrals like beige and chocolate brown as it does with equally bold colors like orange.

Aquarelle Wedding Invitation available at minted.com. Cupcake image from Amy Atlas Events.

The Top 10 Wedding Colors for 2011

Stand out from the pack and incorporate this vibrant shade of orange into your wedding palette. If you're having a fall wedding, mix it with browns. Getting married in the summer? Coral rose and navy blue will look stunning together.

April Wedding Invitation by Delphine. Boutonierres by Michelle Rago.

The Top 10 Wedding Colors for 2011

Yellow is one of those colors that instantly perks people up. Beeswax isn't as sunny as some shades of yellow, but it's just as delightful. Use it to enliven every detail on your wedding day from your stationery to your tables with actual beeswax votives.

Hand rolled Beeswax Candles by Jackwood on Etsy. Brilliant Bouquet Invitations in Orange, available at Wedding Paper Divas.

The Top 10 Wedding Colors for 2011

You need a something blue anyway, so why not use a fabulous shade of it? Take a cue from Carrie Bradshaw and invest in this stunning pair of Manolos to wear with your white dress. If you want to keep your look traditional, opt for an eye-catching blue wedding cake instead.

Provincial Apple Blossom Sugar Floral Wedding Cake by Jacques Fine European Pastries. Manolo Blahnik Something Blue Satin Pump, $945, available at Bergdorf Goodman.

The Top 10 Wedding Colors for 2011

Purple has been a popular wedding color for a few seasons now, so if you were having trouble selecting a specific shade, here you go. Lavender is muted enough that your groom won't mind all the purple details, and it pairs beautifully with silver, black and white.

Purple Hydrangea Bouquet in Opalescent Vase, available at JZ Rose. Silk Chiffon Juliet Dress in Soft Lavender, $49.99, from J. Crew. Ruffled Bridesmaid Clutch Bag, $22, available at Beau Coup.

The Top 10 Wedding Colors for 2011

Having a destination wedding on the beach? This is the perfect hue for you. The blue and green tones in Blue Curacao are reminiscent of the ocean. Your bridesmaids will look lovely in these brilliant Blue Curacao dresses. Not having a beach wedding? You can still use Blue Curacao. Check out these stunning table number cards.

Short Bridesmaid's Dress by David's Bridal. Love Peacocks Wedding Reception Table Numbers by Chrissy Watson on Etsy.

The Top 10 Wedding Colors for 2011

If you're already settled on a color palette that includes green, this pale shade is the perfect choice. It pairs well with neutrals like gray and white but will also look lovely alongside pink or purple.

Cocktail Napkins available from ForYourParty.com. Spaghetti Strap Empire Bubble Dress with Rosette Bodice in Ivory from Us Angels.

The Top 10 Wedding Colors for 2011

If you love all things pink, but your husband is a little worried about a full-on flamingo wedding, silver peony is the perfect compromise. Outfit your wedding party in the shade with these coordinating bridesmaid dresses and pocket squares.

Bridesmaid Dress G554C Chiffon in Blush from Amsale. Solid Silk Pocket Square in Light Pink from Jos. A. Bank.

The Top 10 Wedding Colors for 2011

Before you go turning your nose up at brown, just think about all the colors it complements so nicely. From pink to pale green (as shown in these invites), you'll be surprised how beautifully brown works for your wedding day.

Tahoe Letterpress Wedding Invitations in Chocolate and Moss from Hello! Lucky. Champagne Dust Wide Pave Band Cocktail Ring by Alexis Bittar.

The Top 10 Wedding Colors for 2011

Going all-out glam on your big day? Your wedding palette isn't complete without a flash of silver. Use it in a major way as the color of your attendants' dresses or stick to small silver details like these napkin rings.

Nettle Bridesmaid Dress in Gunmetal Silk Shantung, $285, from SimpleDress.com. Pearl Bead Napkin Rings available at Bed Bath & Beyond.

The Top 10 Wedding Colors for 2011





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