Out with the old and in with the new; Pantone’s 2013 color of the year, emerald, is out and radiant orchid has taken its’ place as the 2014 color of the year. We’ve gathered our favorites from Pinterest to provide you with some inspiration on how you can incorporate radiant orchid into 2014. You’ll be surprised with how versatile this purple-y/pink really is!

Lighting can make all of the difference in a room. Go for neutral colors and let the lighting cast the color of your choice. This radiant orchid glow blends fabulously with the whites of the floral!

Mixing pinks and purples is stunning against a white wedding gown. It will really make your bouquet pop and make quite the statement in photos.

This is another great example of how lighting can make all of the difference. The perfect radiant orchid hue is cast over the white chiavari chairs and the draping around the room takes on the purple-y glow. Not to mention the dripping crystals are incredible.

For a small dose of the color of the year on your big day, wear it on your feet! It will make for some fun photos and will be a great pop of color against your white gown.

Incorporating a signature color in your wedding doesn’t have to be just within the decor. Your food and even the way it is displayed, are great ways to showcase your colors. Think desserts, cocktails, and even the meal itself. We love the idea of serving radiant orchid inspired cocktails and desserts!

If you’re not tying the knot this year, you can still rock 2014’s shade on your lips. Pantone has collaborated with Sephora and offers products such as this matte lipstick.

Be sure to check out our Pinterest board dedicated to 2014’s hue for some ongoing color inspiration.

*All photos via Pinterest

 The Heinz History Center, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a fantastic location for weddings and events. If you are looking for a location that is truly Pittsburgh, this is the place for you. Recently, The Event Group had the privilege of assisting a wonderful couple plan their wedding at the History Center. The evening was an incredible night for the bride, groom and all of their guests.

The ceremony was in the library which archives the rich history of Western Pennsylvania.  Guests sat on mahogany Chiavari chairs as the bride and groom walked down the aisle lined with a beautiful Oriental rug.

The ceremony was beautiful and took place under a gorgeous arbor of earth tones of fall foliage and flickering candlelight (battery operated for safety of the library, of course!).

The couple had originally wanted to have their wedding outside. Boy are we glad that they opted for indoors because October 5th was filled with rain! We recreated an outdoor reception in the ballroom on the 5th floor of the History Center.

Globe lanterns, string lights and candles covering all of the window ledges cast such an amazing glow, creating the perfect ambiance. It was truly breathtaking.

The couple chose to sit at a sweetheart style table which had a perfect view of the dance floor. The gorgeous arrangements at the tables kept consistent with the ceremony floral. There were succulents and an abundance of greenery in each arrangement which made for unique, interesting centerpieces. Mercury glass votives and vases were the perfect complement!

As guests danced the night away, they paused occasionally to grab a sweet treat by Bella Christie’s. Everything from pie pops to cupcakes were available in a visually pleasing display.

As the night wound down, so did the lights, which made for the perfect evening for Gina and Jim.

We wish them all the best; it was so wonderful to be a part of their special day! To check out more of this Heinz History Center wedding, please see the album in our gallery. All photos are by Elizabeth Vincent Photography.