{"id":154518,"date":"2017-10-10T10:00:22","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T09:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=154518"},"modified":"2019-01-06T09:55:56","modified_gmt":"2019-01-06T09:55:56","slug":"decadent-darkness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/decadent-darkness\/","title":{"rendered":"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A moody palette for a cosy season<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can have some fun with your autumnal wedding palette. Autumn weddings can take the luxurious, rich colours and textures that a lighter spring or summer wedding would just be crushed under. If you&#8217;re planning an autumnal affair, here&#8217;s some gorgeous inspiration to get you in a luxuriously dark sort of mood.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Make white shine<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gorgeous dark colours make a radiant white dazzle. If you want a dark palette but are planning a white wedding dress, you can be sure you&#8217;ll be the centre of attention&#8230; and rightfully so!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154509\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-154509\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154509\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-500x749.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-696x1043.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-561x840.jpg 561w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-154509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154509\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-500x749.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-696x1043.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/25118a96b1daf2ea078626ca549bffe2-anemone-wedding-bouquet-white-wedding-bouquets-561x840.jpg 561w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Dark lilies are a great accompaniment to white blooms and make a gorgeous display against a pure white dress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154508\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-154508\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154508\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography-.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography-.jpg 740w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-154508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154508\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography-.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography-.jpg 740w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Peppermint-Photography--560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> A deep green accentuates the dark colours and provides a gorgeous natural dark colour. IMAGE: Peppermint Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Heavy metal<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We&#8217;ve said it before, but we&#8217;ll say it again&#8230; metallics are a stunning way to lift the colour palette of a wedding. Adding a flash of copper or gold makes dark colours luxurious and opulent. And we love it!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154510\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-154510\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154510\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250.jpg 562w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250-500x959.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250-78x150.jpg 78w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250-277x532.jpg 277w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250-219x420.jpg 219w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250-438x840.jpg 438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-154510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154510\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250.jpg 562w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250-500x959.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250-78x150.jpg 78w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250-277x532.jpg 277w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250-219x420.jpg 219w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/105c2ab271269e5c3867e53b20a4a06e-e1507310642250-438x840.jpg 438w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Keeping the background a single, flat colour gives a rich, dramatic look. IMAGE: Bluebirdpaper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154511\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-154511\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154511\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-500x1234.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-61x150.jpg 61w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-216x532.jpg 216w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-548x1353.jpg 548w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-170x420.jpg 170w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-340x840.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-154511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154511\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-500x1234.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-61x150.jpg 61w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-216x532.jpg 216w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-548x1353.jpg 548w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-170x420.jpg 170w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/bliss-Bone-340x840.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> A gorgeous typeface adds elegance to a dark base colour. IMAGE: Bliss &amp; Bone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">LBDs<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What&#8217;s more sophisticated than a little black dress? If it was good enough for Chanel, it&#8217;s definitely good enough for us. Your bridesmaids will feel sleek and chic &#8211; everyone loves a black dress! Also, as an added bonus, you&#8217;ll shine in white next to them!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-154527\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"1040\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-426x532.jpg 426w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-900x1125.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-696x870.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-336x420.jpg 336w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-672x840.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-154527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"1040\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-500x625.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-426x532.jpg 426w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-900x1125.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-696x870.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-336x420.jpg 336w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/arielle-matt-wedding-bridesmaids-144-6134241-0716_vert-672x840.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/noscript> Elegant and chic, a plain black dress doesn&#8217;t have to be dull! Have fun with necklines. IMAGE: Adam Barnes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154513\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-154513\" style=\"width: 1062px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"1062\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography.jpg 1062w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-798x532.jpg 798w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1062px) 100vw, 1062px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-154513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"1062\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography.jpg 1062w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-798x532.jpg 798w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/kendra-elise-photography-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1062px) 100vw, 1062px\" \/><\/noscript> Opt for lighter flowers if you go for a black block. IMAGE: Kendra Elise Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Light it up<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moody, dark and opulent. The perfect backdrop for some sparkling twinklers. Fairy lights, candles and stylish bare hanging bulbs will give pinpricks of light to add a little magic to the mystery.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154514\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-154514\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154514\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography.jpg 570w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-154514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154514\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography.jpg 570w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Hazelwood-Photography-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Hanging loads of lights above a dark tablescape will ensure your guests can see what they&#8217;re eating! IMAGE: Hazelwood Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154515\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-154515\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154515\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/figtree-wedding-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/figtree-wedding-photography.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/figtree-wedding-photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/figtree-wedding-photography-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/figtree-wedding-photography-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-154515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154515\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/figtree-wedding-photography.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/figtree-wedding-photography.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/figtree-wedding-photography-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/figtree-wedding-photography-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/figtree-wedding-photography-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Candles will always be the most romantic lighting choice. IMAGE: Figure Wedding Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Surrender to the dark<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A dark palette and colder season mean you can go for rich, thick, luxurious fabrics. Velvet is so on trend, and there are some beautiful dresses to take inspiration from. Velvet, heavy silk and antique brocade make sumptuous decoration for a luxury wedding.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154516\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-154516\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154516\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo-500x391.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo-681x532.jpg 681w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo-696x544.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo-538x420.jpg 538w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-154516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154516\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo-500x391.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo-681x532.jpg 681w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo-696x544.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ralph-russo-538x420.jpg 538w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Velvet is such a luxurious fabric to include in a dark wedding a dark velvet adds texture as well as colour. Dress &#8211; Ralph &amp; Russo couture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154517\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-154517\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154517\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-154517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Decadent Darkness &#8211; Wedding Theme\" class=\"wp-image-154517\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129.jpg\" alt=\"Decadent Darkness\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129.jpg 564w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129-355x532.jpg 355w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/957ba43a8ff90878d7ba9e11846ac129-560x840.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> Lovely heavy fabrics add a gorgeous luxury to a wedding arbour or aisle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We adore the decadence that comes with a dark palette. Dark blue, plum, Burgundy and black can all work really well, together or separately. You could even pop in a blush or peach tone to lift it. But do you dare to go black? Black wedding dresses were all over the catwalks at New York Bridal Fashion Week recently &#8211; what do you think?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Looking for more style inspiration? Take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wedding-planning\/wedding-style-themes\/\">style and themes<\/a> pages<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can have some fun with your autumnal wedding palette. Autumn weddings can take the luxurious, rich colours and textures that a lighter spring or summer wedding would just be crushed under.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":154522,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35,23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-154518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-colour-palettes","category-wedding-style-themes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=154518"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154518\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/154522"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=154518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=154518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=154518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}