What a path the color green has taken to become chic once again; at one point, green was considered a blasé color, not festive and certainly not regal. Now, in many ways, green has become the new blue and Green Theme Weddings are becoming ever more popular because of the color’s luster, elegance and staid qualities. What once evoked thoughts of grounding, growth and connectedness to the earth is now known for its regality, opulence and richness.

For years, green was not the color of weddings. Blue, burgundy, pink, white and peach were all popular colors but the poor color green was relegated to an afterthought, usually when all the other colors has been used by your friends at their big days. Green was “OK,” sure, but it was not the color you wanted associated with one of the most special, happiest and nerve wracking days of your life. Everything had to be perfect in tone and action and green just was not perceived as providing that.

This was because most of us forgot the luster of a well-appointed green, and considered the color relatively mundane. It was the color of fields and woods, of stems and stalks, of husks, pods and leaves. Green was even masked on our Christmas trees, often obscured by the glitz of tinsel, the glare of lights and the reds, white and bright colors of ornaments. Green was simply too ordinary to be anything more than a backdrop color to the real spotlight colors, theme and flavor of the holiday spirit or any other special event.

The reason we viewed green in such a way was that in many ways, it is the most prevalent color in nature. For well over six months in virtually all the world, green dominates landscapes. Fall and winter colors are brighter and “pop” more with the cornucopia of color in fall and the dazzling bright white of winter. Green was the shade the earth most often embraced from early spring through the first vestiges of autumn.

This mentality was reflected in weddings. Green theme weddings were not unheard of, but the color was hardly a popular color for such a festive day. Since the rediscovery of green as festive, opulent, lush and rich, green is rapidly becoming a more and more popular wedding choice and much of this is because it is so routine; it fits with virtually everything, comes in virtually any shade and can be matched with virtually any other color.

A Green Theme Wedding Ceremony can use a Thymeless Collection that sprinkles rich thyme fabrics with golden sparkles. A Celtic Charm Collection merges heritage with the color most known for Irish. A Discerning Camouflage Collection for the braver of heart mixes multiple shades of green to create a pattern to remember.

The organic green woven favor boxes give favors a special feel of elegance as do seta verdino (green favor boxes). Glass Flower Holders emphasize green and merge with any flower choice. Adding Hand Painted Butterflies in Green to your favors or flowers is a great way to celebrate nature in full.

The possibilities for using green are endless, including rich forest green wedding gowns for bridesmaids and green tuxedo vests, ties or cufflinks for the Groom and his entourage. If you are having a Celtic or Irish wedding, asking guests to wear something green is a great way to add to the event and give the day a duel “feel.” Selecting green flower baskets is another way to incorporate the color throughout your event.

Your table napkins and other decorations can range from rich grass colored green to the darker blue-green of a Douglas fir. Your reception can incorporate green to spice things up with lime or fluorescent green. Even food displays or plates can be enhanced by green garnishes, lush salads and even fruits such as kiwis to cleanse the palette.

There is a color green for virtually every mood, event and setting. Green works because green fits with virtually everything in a Green Theme Wedding. By using green, you give your ceremony, reception and favors a touch of elegance, class and very lustrous color.