MEANING
Black - sophisticated, formal, mysterious
White - purity, innocence and softness
VARIATIONS
Black: charcoal, ebony, onyx, pitch-black, sable, inky
White: ivory, cream, snow-white
PERFECT FOR ...
a formal wedding or an Art Deco or Old Hollywood inspired celebration.
WORK IT ...
Consider pinstripes or a white dinner jacket and black bow tie instead of a regular tux, and cocktail dresses or LBDs for bridesmaids. Consider a jazz band, vintage cars and leave disposable cameras with black and white fi lm on your reception tables.
MATCH WITH
This clean and contemporary choice goes well with many other colours, but use the other colours in moderation or you’ll spoil the overall effect. Consider mint green, duck-egg blue, or pops of stronger hues such as a bunch of red roses against a strict monochromatic scheme. If white is
too stark, opt for an ivory gown.
SIGNATURE DRINK
MOJITO
White Russian
30 ml vodka
30 ml Kahlua or Tia Maria
30 ml cream
Pour the vodka and Kahlua into an old-fashioned glass fi lled with ice. Stir and gently top with cream. If you skip the cream, you’ve got a Black Russian!
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