I hadn't quite decided on the colors for the room or linens when I began this picture. I wanted bright morning light to fill the room so I thought toned downed walls would be needed to show the contrast. I wasn't sure white would work. But by muting the white with grays, greens and purples and using pure white only on the sun kissed portions gave plenty of contrast. To me the effect makes the couple float against the white, yielding a dreamy and intimate environment.