Pink’s feminine charm makes it a perennial wedding favorite. Teamed with black and white, it can be flirty and playful or perfectly polished. It’s no wonder pink makes the short list for almost every bride. Somehow, pink manages to be both breathtakingly romantic and undeniably glamorous at the same. Elegant but not overly formal, fun but never gaudy, and so flattering to almost everyone that it borders on the ridiculous, pink offers a spectrum of shades—from barely blushing to eye-popping fuchsia—with an endless potential for personalization. Paired with the classic combo black and white, pink lends an indulgent touch of the feminine, softening a look that would be too drab on its own. Whether your style is whimsical shabby chic or sleek and urban, the flexibility of this palette makes it a can’t-miss choice.

Vivid colors, vivid flavors. With a little creativity, pink can carry through to your menu, too. Here, pink orchid petals serve as “plates” for bundles of Kaffir lime chicken wrapped in leaves of romaine and tied with leek “ribbons,” from The Catered Affair. On a weathered wooden tray strewn with shells, vanilla and chocolate cupcakes are topped with a swirl of pink buttercream, crowned with white chocolate seashells, and tucked into lacy cut-paper cups for a note of vintage whimsy, by Cupcake Charlie’s.