[header] How to choose your wedding colors [title] Choose a color that will complement the venue. [step] Look at the colors used in your venue's carpeting, drapery, and decorations. If the venue has strong and bold colors, you may want to select a complementary color scheme. 
[substeps] For example, a venue with deep red carpeting and gold finishes may clash with a mint green and grey color scheme. Instead, you could use red and gold in your color scheme to match the venue.