If you’re feeling worn out by 2012 already, one look at Tangerine Tango – Pantone’s colour of the year – will definitely boost your mood! This vivacious reddish-orange hue has been chosen by the colour authority as the shade to see us through the coming year and as a result will influence fashion, decor… and yes, weddings too! Reminiscent of a picture-perfect tropical sunset, Tangerine Tango is an ideal colour for spring and summer wedding celebrations. Pair it with turquoise or pink for a bright, bold effect, or mix it with grey (black is a bit harsh) or sand for a classy contemporary look that translates well across all seasons. Autumn and winter brides can also experiment with khaki, brown, gold or amber as the magnetic shade’s more low-key partners. Still toying with your wedding colour scheme? Then follow the advice of Cape-based event planner Aleit Swanepoel and use a colour wheel to help you identify ideal warm, cool and complementary colours. His favourite tools can be found at wellstyled.com and colorschemer.com which bring up colour recommendations based on key words for themes, such as “beach”, “sunset” and “desert”. Get ready to spend several evenings experimenting!