August is one of the most versatile wedding months because it has a dash of both summer and fall. The summer sun is still illuminating scenic farms and warming the coastlines, but the crisp air is beginning to creep in as we anticipate the romance of fall. That’s why we chose red grape as our August color of the month—it’s bright and warm, but deep and toasty. Red grape can be sultry when displayed with bottles of red, gourmet cheese, and dark wood. Red grape can also be fun and flirty when paired with purple accent flowers, pink ribbons, and a naked cake. Follow our guide to the perfect August wedding with the unexpected, but romantic color of red grape.
Dresses
Due to the deep hue of red grape, you can pull off a sophisticated ribbon, belt, or brooch on your wedding gown. If you prefer a more formal attire, wear a sparkly, beaded belt on a sweetheart dress. For a more laid-back look, wear an off-white ribbon or one with a different texture from your dress, like a satin belt on a lace dress. Your bridesmaids will love this wine color because it flatters every skin tone. This versatile color looks perfect as a long bridesmaid gown or as a short dress. For an evening affair try a longer gown with off-the-shoulder straps for a truly romantic feel. If your wedding is booked in the earlier days of August, aim for shorter dresses as it will still be hot out, and humid depending on your location.
Flowers & Decor
You can go one of two ways when planning bouquets for a red grape wedding theme. You can either accent with pale pinks, peach, and soft green, or you can brighten up the arrangement with red, hot pink, and olive green florals. These ideas are very different from each other. The first option is very sophisticated, soft, and deep, and will emphasize a contrast between dark and light shades. The second option on the other hand is full of bold colors, which delivers a more fun, energized, and lively ambiance.
Cake, Food, & Beverages
A rustic white cake with streaks of chocolate cake showing through is perfect for an evening August wedding. This cake, just like the red grape color, is the image of the transition from summer to fall. It features both light and dark to simultaneously create a deep, sultry style with a bright white summer tone. Cheese wheels garnished with branches of red grapes will fit right in. Figs and plums are of a similar color, which makes them great for decorating the buffet or bar. Other desserts should include ingredients like strawberries, raspberries, cherries, and chocolate. Serve red wine, sangria, and pomegranate cocktails for more deep red and plum color inspiration. These simple foods quickly add up to create a flawlessly formal menu.
Red grape also pairs well with soft pink, cream, navy, and mint. If you have already chosen your August wedding colors, adding red grape for accent decor will bring an anticipation of fall, while still savoring the sweetness of summer.
