Remember the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" with the charming Audrey Hepburn in the title role? This retro style, charmingly sophisticated, romantic, airy, won the heart of any young lady. Many brides, being fascinated by the Tiffany style, choose it for their wedding celebration. Of course, they all need a Tiffany bridal bouquet too.
Sky blue, also known as "Tiffany blue" (due to the color of the famous brand's jewelry boxes), is a very delicate and romantic color. It is he who, in various combinations with gray, beige, white and mint, sets the tone for the entire holiday.
Exquisite interiors in retro style, decorated in blue and white colors, elegant furniture. The presence of lace, ribbons, ruffles, bows, rhinestones and pearls in the decor, emphasis on small but stylish details. This is what makes the style so memorable and loved by everyone.
Features of the composition
When choosing a bouquet in the Tiffany style, the bride will need to decide in advance on all the constituent elements.
- Shades of colors should be a combination of white + turquoise.
- The entire composition should be small, even, neat, and of regular shape.
- When creating a composition, inflorescences and buds of medium and small sizes are used.
- The main character loved sophistication, luxury, and jewelry, so to maintain the style, the bouquet must be decorated with appropriate decorative elements that imitate jewelry (rhinestones, pearl beads, chains, Swarovski crystals, elegant brooches, hairpins). All these elements should correctly emphasize the style and sophistication of the floral arrangement.
- A bouquet in the Tiffany style requires edging with decorative ribbons or a satin skirt. A few small bows or a beautiful brooch at the base of the bouquet will fit perfectly into the overall look.
A good example is the Tiffany bridal bouquet in the photo below:
Tiffany color code: what is its unique hex code number
Copyright is reserved for the tiffany color under registration number PMS 1837.
If we take the hexadecimal code - hexadecimal triplet cod, there we will find the marking #OABAB5. It's between shades of blue, green and some red. On the RGB scale (r, g, b) – 10, 186, 181, on the HSV (h, s, v) – 178, 95, 73.
As a result, we get these beautifully painted things PHOTO: tomdom.ru
Selecting flowers
A Tiffany wedding bouquet can include all flowers that have natural white and blue colors, as well as flowers with a variety of blue shades. This list includes lilies and orchids, unopened buds of white peonies, white gardenias and gerberas, hydrangeas, ranunculus and white poppies, anemones and chrysanthemums. All the flowers fit together perfectly.
Interesting! In the Tiffany style you can make not only a bouquet. Prepare beautiful invitation cards and choose an original dessert.
A Tiffany-style bridal bouquet made of small daisies, decorated with turquoise butterflies, will look original. They look beautiful in the overall composition and complement it: violets, blue-eye (ommelina vulgaris), impomea, lobelia, meconopsis.
The most common flower is the classic rose. They are easy to paint and quite resistant to fading.
A mono-bouquet of white roses can be decorated with sprigs of colored blue gypsophila, or meconopsis flowers. The base is decorated with blue ribbons, rhinestones and a brooch. Simple, beautiful and tasteful. You can arrange two types of roses - white and colored blue. Some brides prefer to make a bouquet entirely from painted buds.
The second most popular flowers are fragile-looking, chiseled callas. Their aroma is very delicate, and the inflorescence looks like a bride’s outfit. This flower is loved by many brides. It is also dyeable and looks great either as a monobouquet or in combination with other flowers.
Gorgeous on their own, without any decorations, are gardenia flowers. Its inflorescences fit so harmoniously into a Tiffany-style wedding bouquet that they do not need any addition other than a small amount of decorative greenery.
Neat vintage bouquets of artificial flowers would also be appropriate for a Tiffany-style party. For example, from foamiran, polymer clay, or satin ribbons. They look very stylish and are easy to color. This option is ideal for a winter wedding.
An artificial Tiffany-colored wedding bouquet will withstand any weather conditions, unlike real flowers. An example of what an artificial Tiffany style bridal bouquet looks like is in the photo:
Use in interior decoration
Tiffany paint can also be used on finishing materials. An important rule is to use tone for finishing only in spacious rooms, otherwise the area will be hidden.
An important rule is to use tones only in spacious rooms.
Ceiling, floor and walls
Walls in a room completely painted with turquoise are rare; usually one wall stands out, the rest are made beige or white. Or you can paint part of the walls alternating white and Tiffany.
Wallpaper can be with a pattern; a lampshade or stained glass pattern can be selected.
Turquoise tiles can be installed in the bathroom; carpets are used in other rooms. This option is also suitable for ceiling coverings, but visually the shade can reduce the space, it’s worth remembering.
Wallpaper can be with a pattern; a lampshade or stained glass pattern can be selected.
Flower meaning
Peonies radiate sincere and open energy. They have the ability to heal and attract love. Flower meaning:
- Love;
- marriage;
- wealth;
- sensitivity;
- weasel;
- beauty;
- well-being;
- protection;
- prosperity.
In China, the flower is a symbol of wealth and honor. In Feng Shui it is used to attract love, wealth, romance, luck, and career growth. The Japanese planted bushes near the windows of girls of marriageable age. In Greece, the flower is considered a talisman, protection against the evil eye, damage and evil spirits. A bouquet of peonies will not only be a wonderful decoration for the bride, but also a strong protection from envious glances. In addition, color has a symbolic meaning:
- White. Associated with purity, innocence, calm, harmony, stability.
- Red. Represents passion, activity, confidence in action.
- Pink. Romance, tenderness, sincerity, reciprocity of feelings, understanding.
- Violet. Protects against negative energy, increases self-confidence, and improves well-being.
- Yellow. Stability, harmony, honesty. Beliefs say that yellow peonies help detect lies. If the bride is not sure of the sincerity of the groom's feelings, she can ask for a yellow bouquet. He will help reveal the secret on the eve of the wedding.
First dance
“Moon river” performed by Henry Mancini , which was heard in the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”.
For the musical decoration of a banquet, you can use cheerful, fiery melodies of the 50-60s, performed by musicians not to a soundtrack, but “live”. Or use a vintage record player and vinyl records with famous songs of that time.
A wedding cake
The cake is often made in the form of the famous Tiffany gift box. However, the form can be any. But decor has its own rules. Typically, the cake is covered with fondant in pastel shades (turquoise, cream, soft pink) and decorated with fresh flowers and/or sugar pearls. The confectionery product is not overloaded with decor - everything should be in moderation so that the cake looks harmonious.
Secrets of floristry
Proper creation of floral paraphernalia allows you to complement the girl’s image and make it unforgettable. Ivory bouquets must be decorated according to special rules.
For ivory compositions it is better to use the following flowers:
In this case, it is peonies or roses that look most interesting. Despite their seasonality, peonies attract attention with their lush buds and amazing aroma.
You can create a composition not only using ivory color, but also complementing it with various shades. The ideal combination can be achieved with the help of hot pink, gray, blue, purple, green.
To focus attention on the ivory color and shade it, you should complement the composition with the following colors: pearl, soft pink or any other desaturated tones.
Monochromatic options also look ideal, with which the bride will reveal her sensuality and harmony.
History and characteristics of the shade
This tone got its name in honor of the Tiffany & Co jewelry company of the same name, founded in the first half of the nineteenth century. One of its founders, Charles Lewis Tiffany, decided to use a very fashionable shade of turquoise as a brand name.
Popular gem
Deposits of turquoise were discovered in the western United States and this stone immediately gained popularity. There was even such a tradition: brides gave guests brooches in the shape of a bird made from this gem.
BY THE WAY . Another official name for this shade is the color of a robin's egg. And native English speakers call this tone Robin Egg Blue.
Charles chose this tone for the cover of the Blue Book, a catalog of luxury jewelry. The goods began to be packaged in unique turquoise boxes. And at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1889, the company chose this color to decorate its pavilion.
Tiffany Pavilion with jewelry, 19th century: the signature shade is successfully combined with brown and pastel pink
Taxi at one of Tiffany's events: this color is just as gorgeous in gloss as in matte
Monopoly on shade
Now Tiffany Blue is protected by copyright and, if someone starts using it for commercial purposes, the American company will begin to defend its rights in court and will most likely win. But we can safely use blue Tiffany in our interiors - no one will forbid us from doing this.
Tiffany's unique digital code is #0abab5. This color is obtained by mixing blue and green paint with a small addition of red. And in the Pantone palette this tone is assigned the number 1837. This is the year the company was founded.
THIS IS INTERESTING . The son of the company's founder, Louis Comfort Tiffany, became an innovator who created stained glass lamps. Today, similar chandeliers and colored glass lamps can be bought in many stores, but the original designer creations of Tiffany Studios are very expensive.
A coffee table of this color cannot be missed
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“Talking” furniture, reminiscent of where and when the famous company was founded
Guest Dress Code Tips
Cocktail dresses in chocolate and turquoise shades are ideal for bridesmaids if the main color of the bride's dress is white. The fabric should be chiffon, and in terms of length it is better to opt for medium models. The outfit of the bridesmaids of the hero of the occasion can be complemented with shoes with low, stable heels. With a turquoise dress for the bride, the bridesmaids' outfits in a milky shade will look harmonious. The finishing touch to the look will be translucent capes and satin, stylish elbow-length gloves.
What dress does it go with?
Bouquets in ivory shades make the bride's image tender and sensual. Luxurious, fatal and daring people can also complement their image with such attributes if they are able to correctly combine it with a dress and other accessories.
Stylists advise combining ivory compositions only with outfits in light shades. These include beautiful snow-white dresses with full skirts and corsets, mermaid or empire style models.
In addition, the outfit can have the same shade as the bouquet. But in this case, it is necessary to decorate the composition with bright buds or greenery.
Wedding bouquets for ivory dresses can be complemented by the groom's boutonnieres. It looks very beautiful and original.
Groom image
A classic suit in black or gray is ideal for an elegant wedding style. A turquoise tie will be a bright accent of the look. You can wear a tuxedo with a sky blue boutonniere in the buttonhole, a bow tie and gold cufflinks on the sleeves.
Of course, it would be nice to have a hairstyle in the style of the 60s, but it all depends on the determination of your groom.
Choosing a wedding venue
In the cool season, the ceremony can be held in the registry office or in a country residence (if its decoration corresponds to the fashion of the 50s). You can also celebrate your wedding there or choose a luxurious restaurant for this.
In summer and late spring, many newlyweds prefer an outdoor ceremony. A beautiful park or seaside would be suitable; the first option is preferable. The main requirement is that everything should be at the highest level (design of the registration and celebration area, professionalism of the service staff, musicians) and not resemble a Saturday family picnic.
In Tiffany style
Tiffany color is not a simple shade, but a signature one, since it is officially registered and trademarked. This color has won the sympathy of many representatives of the fair sex, and most brides strive to choose the right wedding bouquet for a dress in the Tiffany style.
By choosing a bouquet of unsurpassed turquoise color, you will emphasize your sense of style, elegance and sophistication of your nature.
But it is worth considering the fact that such an unusual color is rare in nature.
To match the sea breeze style, you can create a composition of white flowers, diluting them with luxurious turquoise accessories. Or you can even create a bouquet of brooches, beaded flowers, decorative stones and other things.
White flowers decorated with turquoise ribbon and brooches will look most advantageous. As an excellent option, pay attention to roses, chrysanthemums, and callas.
