The color palette for your wedding day sets the tone for every part of your wedding, from your choice of flowers to the wedding party’s outfits to the table settings. The colors also define the feel of the wedding, such as romantic, chic, or formal. Some colors give off a soft vibe, while bold colors produce a dramatic ambiance. Here is your guide to picking the perfect wedding colors.
Consider the Season
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Each season has different colors that stand out, and different flowers come into play. If you don’t have a date set, you can shoot for a season that matches your favorite colorways. However, if you’ve set a date based on availability at your dream venue, look to each season for inspiration.
- Winter: Jewel tones, such as royal purple, ruby red, emerald green, and navy blue.
- Spring: Pastels, such as soft blue, lavender, soft yellow, and light pink.
- Summer: Bold shades paired with neutrals, such as yellow, orange, pink, mauve, beige, and white.
- Fall: Earth tones, such as burnt orange, gray, dusty blue, hunter green, and gold.
Consider Your Venue
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If your venue is already booked, consider what colors will stand out and suit the setting. Is your wedding indoors or outside? Is it in a garden, hall, or beach? Depending on the venue, select colors that complement your surroundings. When you consider the venue, see what decorations are already there, such as natural foliage, or if you’re free to pick colors from scratch.
Color Theory
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If you’re at a loss for what colors go well together and need inspiration, turn to the color wheel, where you can gain an understanding of color theory and which colors complement each other. Start with primary colors, then secondary and tertiary colors.
Think of Your Favorite Colors
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Look at your home and closet and see what colors you gravitate toward the most. It’s your big day, so you want to make sure that the color palette is something you love. Do you tend to wear and decorate in all black? Because then black might be the way to go for your wedding. Or do you prefer bright and bold colors? Whatever the case, go with what speaks to you and makes you excited to plan your wedding.