12 Elegant Ways to Add Red to Your Wedding

12 Elegant Ways to Add Red to Your Wedding

An auspicious color for weddings in numerous cultures around the world, red stands out and makes a bold style statement. Often thought of as the color of love, it symbolizes energy, passion, and strength, and adds a touch of romance to wedding design. 

Many people say that people who love red are extroverted and confident, and experts at Psychology Today say  that those who love red live life to the fullest and are tenacious and determined in their endeavors”. If that sounds like you, or if you just love the color red, scroll down and find 15 beautiful ways to incorporate red into your wedding look with maximum style.

#1 Start with a red wedding dress, of course, or at least wear a fabulous red gown at your reception.

High fashion bride in red dress - photo by Sy Photography - NYC
High fashion bride in red dress - photographed by Sy Photography - NYC
Indian Bride in red beaded wedding dress - photo by Santiago Almada
Bride in red beaded Indian wedding dress - photo by Santiago Almada - Arizona
Bride in stunning red gown - photo by YNOT Images - Alabama
Bride in stunning red gown - photo by YNOT Images - Alabama
Couple wearing red wedding attire - photographed by Petronella Photography - New Jersey
Couple wearing red wedding attire - photographed by Petronella Photography - NYC

#2 Then finish your look right down to your toes with some fabulous red shoes! There is nothing like a pair of red Loubontin's or satin pumps by Badgley Mischka to make you look smashing.

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Loubotin pumps with diamond ring  - photographed by Anna Schmidt Photography - Washington D.C.
Satin Badgley Mischka red pumps with rhinestones - photographed by David and Sherry - Canada
Satin Badgley Mischka red pumps with rhinestones - photographed by David and Sherry - Canada

#3 Find the right shade of red for your lips and pucker up for some gorgeous photography. 

Bride getting her make-up done - photographed by Sy Photography - NYC
Bride getting her make-up done - photographed by Sy Photography - NYC

#4 Get the girls in the games with stunning red bridesmaids dresses and make them as racy or demure as you choose.

Fashion forward red silk bridesmaids gown - photographed by David Bastianoni - Italy
Fashion forward red silk bridesmaids gown - photographed by David Bastianoni - Italy
Classic red bridesmaids dresses photographed by Anna Schmidt - Washington D.C
Classic red bridesmaids dresses photographed by Anna Schmidt - Washington D.C

#5  And don't forget, red is not just for women, guys who can wear it well too.

Groom in red velvet tuxedo posed with bride - photography by Kivus and Camera
Groom in red velvet tuxedo posed with bride - photography by Kivus and Camera - North Carolina

#6 Red roses make any cake look stunning and while we often see them on white icing, we love the way they pop out against the delcious looking chocolate cake below.

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Elegant chocolate wedding cake with red rose - photographed by David and Sherry Photography - Vancouver, B.C

#7 Red rose bouquets and bouquets of bright red poppies look beautiful against white wedding dresses.

Couple holding bouquet of red roses and poppies - photographed by Procopio Photography - Washington D.C
Couple holding bouquet of red roses and poppies - photographed by Procopio Photography - Washington D.C

#8 While red buottonieres look perfect against a black or blue suit.

Red rose boutonniere and pocket square - photographed by Xiaoqi Li Photography - Virginia
Red rose boutonniere and pocket square - photographed by Xiaoqi Li Photography - Virginia

#9 To mix shades or red run red and and pink petals down the aisle and get married under a stunning floral arbor.  

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Red and pink rose wedding aisle and arbor - photographed by Amy and Stuart - Los Angeles

#10 Rent red velvet chairs to give a theatrical vibe to your wedding decor.

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Red vevet wedding chairs - photographed by Yves Schepers Photography - Belgium

#12 Light up the dance floor with red lights that add to the ambiance with  a lovely warm glow.

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Dance floor lit by red spotlights  - photographed by MIKI Studios - London

Then speed off in vintage red car or a little red Corvette.

Portrait of bride and groom against vintage red sports car - photo by Miki Studios - London
Portrait of bride and groom against vintage red sports car - photo by MIKI Studios  - London

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