An auspicious color for weddings in numerous cultures around the world, red stands out and makes a bold style statement. Often thought of as the color of love, it symbolizes energy, passion, and strength, and adds a touch of romance to wedding design. We love the energy red brings to fashion and decor, so we've come up with 13 elegant red wedding ideas you can use to add beauty to your celebration.

Many people say that people who love red are extroverted and confident, and experts at Psychology Today say  that “those who love red live life to the fullest and are tenacious and determined in their endeavors”. If that sounds like you, or if you just love the color red, scroll down and find 13 beautiful ways to incorporate red into your wedding look with maximum style.

13 Red Wedding Ideas

#1 Start with a red wedding dress, of course, or at least wear a fabulous red gown at your reception. There is nothing like a red dress when it comes to making an entrance!

#2 Then finish your look right down to your toes with some fabulous red shoes! There is nothing like a pair of red Loubontin's or satin pumps by Badgley Mischka to make you look smashing. Definitely among our favorite red wedding ideas!

#3 Find the right shade of red for your lips and pucker up for some gorgeous photography. 

#4 Get the girls in the games with stunning red bridesmaids dresses and make them as racy or demure as you choose.

#5  And don't forget, red is not just for women, guys who can wear it well too.

#6 Red roses make any cake look stunning and while we often see them on white icing, we love the way they pop out against the delcious looking chocolate cake below.

#7 Red rose bouquets and bouquets of bright red poppies look beautiful against white wedding dresses.

#8 While red buottonieres look perfect against a black or blue suit.

#9 To mix shades or red run red and and pink petals down the aisle and get married under a stunning floral arbor.  

#10 Rent red velvet chairs to give a theatrical vibe to your wedding decor.

#12 Light up the dance floor with red lights that add to the ambiance with  a lovely warm glow.

#13 Then speed off in vintage red car or a little red Corvette. Photos of you making your getaway will stand out all the more for your bold choice of color.

Looking for more stylish ways to show off your colorful personality? Check out our Fashion and Decor Galleries and start envisioning your wedding style!