by: Ah, sweet romantic pink! Some say it’s the most feminine color on the wheel, conjuring up images of pure romance and playful love while whispering secrets of virtuous mischief. And, depending on what this finely spun color is combined with, it expresses amazingly diverse styles and tastes. It was no mistake that pink was chosen as the color of the Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon, universally understood to represent the sisterhood that helps women survive and conquer this disease.
To honor and celebrate the lives that have been touched by breast cancer, I lift the pink banner today. We salute all who have fought so bravely for a cure, all the precious lives that have been affected, and all the men and women who come alongside their sisters, daughters, mothers and grandmothers with support and hope. Honorable mention goes to Brides Against Breast Cancer, the Pink Envelope Project, and the I Do Foundation along with many other organizations for their excellent and effective work every single day.
You probably aren’t expecting a history lesson on the color pink, but I just can’t resist! Did you know that in Western culture between the 1920s and the 1940s, the color pink (considered a pastel version of red) was actually assigned to boys because it signified masculinity? Equally as interesting, blue was most appropriate for girls because of its delicate and d
ainty hue, reminiscent of the Virgin Mary, stability and trustworthiness! All that changed in the 40’s, but nobody really knows exactly why. If you know of a legendary story that explains this flip-flop, do tell about it in the comments!
Here in the 21st century, pink ~ all shades and hues ~ is unquestionably in vogue. Emerging as the new neutral, it coyly nestles up next to all kinds of colors revealing multiple personalities. From brown and black to bright green, and of course the classic pink on pink or white, you can achieve a look all your own that declares your personality and tells your unique love story. It’s quite amazing what this decidedly feminine color can do ~ kind of like us women, right?
What pink combination are you going with for your wedding? Vote in our poll in the sidebar below and please, please share all the delicious details in the comments! And, most of all, if you have been touched by breast cancer, we’re listening.
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