It’s always an exciting time when Pantone picks their color of the year and I’m especially jumping for joy with this year’s choice… emerald! To get you inspired for what’s to come in 2013, we’ve rounded up our favorite ways to incorporate the loveliest shade of green into your Washington DC area wedding color palette. It turns out it is easy being green!

Photo Credit: Anne Robert via The Full Bouquet

Photo Credits: Caroline Tran via Ruffled (left), Jen Fariello Photography (right)

Photo Credit: Debi Parker Photography

Photo Credits: Travis Curry Photography, Makeup by Amie Decker Beauty (left); Katelyn James Photography from Kimberly + Patrick’s Wedding (right)

Photo Credit: Kristen Gardner Photography from Nicole + Rudy’s Wedding

Photo Credits: Elaine Studley Photography (left); Love Life Images (right) Flowers by Petal’s Edge (both)

Photo Credit: Michael Paul Photo via Studio DIY

Photo Credit: Harwell Photography via Style Me Pretty (left), Kelly Ewell Photography (right)

Photo Credit: Katie Stoops Photography via Karson Butler Events

Photo Credit: The Garter Girl

Photo Credits: Katelyn James Photography from Kimberly + Patrick’s Wedding (left), Dallas Curow Photography via Ruffled (right)

What a great color of the year! If you are planning your wedding now, will you use emerald in your wedding palette? If so, how??

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