Have you ever walked into a venue and instantly felt enchanted? Maybe it was the lighting, the music that was played, or the color for the event. Colors indeed play a vital role in our lives. Colors convey messages and also affect our moods and feelings consciously or unconsciously.

An important part of planning for an event is deciding on the colors for the occasion. This is because of the psychological effects that colors can have on your guests. No doubt matching colors to create the right mix can be a bit confusing for many people. Sometimes you might like a lot of colors and find it hard to decide on a singular one.

Here, we provide a few tips you can use to your best advantage while making a choice of colors for your events.

Consider the type of event:

The type of event you are hosting can influence your choice of colors. For instance, multiple bright colors are often used in a children's party to create an atmosphere of fun. Remember that color affects mood, especially in terms of decor and design. It is also important to take into consideration the time of day the occasion will take place, as well as the season. If the temperature is warm and your event is taking place during the daytime, choosing black may not be the best choice. This is because black fabrics absorb heat faster and your guests may feel uncomfortable.

Set the tone:

By deliberately picking colors you establish a climate and set the tone for your event. Different colors evoke different emotions and convey different messages depending on the culture, audience, and context of the event. If you are planning for a wedding ceremony, you should decide if you want a casual or rustic outdoor ceremony. Or maybe you want to recreate something dreamlike. Soft colors will evoke a romantic and sweet mood while deep colors might kindle a royal, and classic feeling.

Keep it simple:

When choosing colors for your event, it is easy to be carried away by the many possibilities. The basic principle is to stick to at most three colors. Anything more than that can be overwhelming. Also, you do not want your event to be associated with a riot of mismatched colors so you should have one primary color. This will be your stand-out and most dominant color at your event. It is good to choose a color whthatou ultimately like and best represents your attributes and personality. If it’s a corporate event, the brand color that best represents the company is often used as the main color. Just because a particular color is in style does not mean you have to use it. You may even look into your closet for some inspiration to make a good choice. Next is to have a complementary color that creates a contrast with your main color. The third color is an accent color which is used sparingly to create emphasis and create rhythm.

Do not ignore the venue:

Whatever mood you're trying to achieve for your event, do not ignore the venue. Usually, the venue may have certain colors already present which cannot be easily changed or taken down. Depending on the environment they are seen and how they are combined, colors look different. If the color scheme of the venue is way off the mark, it just might wreck your event. For instance, if the hall interiors are painted in dull and dark colors, you should go for bold and bright colors to have a balance. It is always good to evaluate the architecture from floor to ceiling, taking into consideration the whole aesthetics of the space. What color is the furniture? What about the carpet and floor tiles? How is the lighting? What is the color of the ceiling? Are there dramatic curtains? If the event will be in a garden, you should be careful not to choose colors that are already dominant in the garden floral.

Have a basic understanding of colors:

In addition, having a basic understanding of colors and the various emotions they convey is also crucial when choosing colors for your event. Below are a few examples:

Purple: royalty, luxury, wisdom, wealth, and spirituality.

Brown: resilience, wholesomeness, dependability, security, and warmth

Blue: calm, serenity, trust, intelligence, responsibility, and loyalty.

Green:  natural and organic. It signifies new beginnings, growth, health, stability

Orange: creativity, confidence, youthfulness, warmth, liveliness, and enthusiasm.

Red: love, passion, power, energy, strength, and even danger.

Yellow: Hopefulness, optimism, energy, happiness, spontaneity, and positivity.

Black: exclusivity, power, sophistication, and elegance,

White: innocence, purity, simplicity, and minimalism.