Rich, dramatic, flattering, versatile - burgundy is really a gorgeous wedding color choice, especially if you're not a pastel kind of a gal.

You're using a Fall wedding and burgundy may be the color of the berries

Long burgundy bridesmiad gowns would look so chic at the evening wedding

Do you want the idea of a deep claret-colored wedding cake

Burgundy shoes beneath your bridesmaid dresses possess a certain appeal

Deep, burgundy roses just say something to you

Winter is originating and that's whenever your wedding is - along with a burgundy shade would give a warming depth towards the surroundings

Other shades to explain burgundy are claret, wild berry, ruby, Aubergine ... plus, they all blend beautifully together if you wish to mix it up a little. We're thinking maybe an ombre kind of a look? A good tool that will help you work out your color palette is Dessy's inexpensive Pantone wedding tools. Blend the shades you want together and mix them as much as suit your tastes.

The bride above has chosen slightly different shades of burgundy for every of her maids - a subtle difference, that also helped each bridesmaid to select a color to match their complexion. And which adds a particular depth of creativity and interest for your wedding photographs. (You'll find lots of burgundy bridesmiad gowns to consider here at Dessy.com.)

It's probably a great time to set up your personal Pinterest board too - and you will keep it private obviously. At Dessy, we LOVE Pinterest and therefore are always pinning ideas for brides on our boards. Play around with a few burgundy wedding look you can find online - and obviously, this page is really a good start!

In the wedding bouquet, you can go for block burgundy impact as above - or then add shading with blush roses leaving, such as the blue bridesmaid dresses here.

Burgundy wedding themes allow you to have fun with the wedding food too.

You could serve deep red themed cocktails as the guests get through to the reception

Have a deep red themed dessert table or a candy bar

Serve warm mulled wine at a winter wedding

Have a deep red velvet wedding cake