The Pantone color of the year for 2019 is coral. The bright and unexpected hue can be tied into your 2019 wedding for a touch of playful elegance. Here are some of our favorite ways to brighten up your wedding planning with elements of coral.

Certain flowers and berries come in a natural shade of coral. We love to see coral buds paired with greenery and white flowers for a vibrant and sophisticated bouquet. For a more eclectic assortment, you can pair with blue hydrangeas. Or, you can add dimension to a mostly pink bouquet by adding this complementary hue.

Coral bridesmaid dresses make a bold statement. The color brings such a cheerful tone to the bridal party. If you're looking for colors that can be paired with coral, consider light blue or mint green for a tonally cohesive color palette.

There are so many details where coral can make a cameo in your wedding, whether it's in the patterns on ties, shoes, on invitations and programs, or on the bridesmaids' robes.

Coral touches on the cake can be a sweet end to the perfect day. To encourage your guests to dance the night away, why not offer them coral flip flops? This practical way to use the Pantone color of the year will keep everyone comfortable until the final song.

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