Deciding on Your Wedding Color Combinations
Wedding color combinations is all about you exploring other coordinating color schemes rather than just the traditional colors. Use the popular colors seen at many weddings but explore mixing those colors with others to create your own individual palette. Your goal is to get away from the over-used boring wedding colors and give your wedding a fresh upbeat look.
Planning a wedding in the spring or summer and need some inspiration with coordinating your wedding color combinations? New sections have been added to expand your possibilities. Create your own spring or summer wedding color palette by pulling colors from several different categories.
Brides-to-be planning a fall, winter or holiday wedding can also check out our expanded sections on great colors to mix and match for your wedding color combinations.
Keep your favorite wedding color combinations in a binder or wedding planner for easy reference as you go shopping both online and in bridal shops and stores.
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Wedding Color Combinations Table of Contents
- Where to Start for Wedding Color Inspiration
- The Meaning of Colors
- Traditional Wedding Color Combinations
- Popular Wedding Color Combinations
- Spring Wedding Ideas
- Spring Wedding Color Combinations
- Summer Wedding Color Combinations
- Fall Wedding Color Combinations
- Hot Wedding Colors for Fall and Autumn
- Winter Wedding Color Combinations
- Christmas Wedding Color Combinations
- Need More Wedding Color Inspiration?
- Create Your Own Wedding Color Combinations
Where to Start for Wedding Color Inspiration
A quick stop at your local hardware store to get paint chips is a great place to start. Use the paint strips and paint chips to mix and match color combinations to see what colors coordinate the best.As an example, lets say you are planning a fall wedding. Using the fall foliage palette the following colors come to mind- orange, red, yellow, green and brown. How can you coordinate two or three of these colors to come up with your unique wedding color combination? The colors that you select will add a level of sophistication or simplicity to your wedding day.
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The Meaning of Colors
Aqua- is a favorite for beach or tropical weddings and looks great when paired with shades of browns or pinks.Black- is sophisticated and assertive and can offer a very clean graphic look when paired with white. Black as an accent color looks great with pinks, blues, yellows, greens and many other colors. Black can also be worn as an accent color on the bride or bridesmaids dresses.
Brown- the shades of brown are showing up in many weddings and looks great when paired with pink, aqua, purple, coral or mint green.
Champagne- is a more conservative, traditional color that has a vintage feel.
Coral- is found in many Latino, East Indian or Caribbean weddings. This color coordinates well with teal, rust, brown, pink or yellow.
Gray- is a modern, retro and sleek. This color has taken the lead over champagne as a very hot neutral color and looks great when paired with a wheat or heather color.
Green- has become an environmentally friendly color for the eco-conscious bride. Shades of green or lime green paired with pink or rose are sought after combinations.
Ivory- this color is considered elegant yet soft spoken and mixes great with most colors. Use pastel or rich deep colors as an accent on your gown or with table settings.
Navy- is a classic color and looks great when paired with mint green, dusty orange, cream, gray or white.
Pink- the lighter shades of pink are a happy color that is very versatile when paired as an accent color or main color paired with other pastels or vibrant colors.
Purple- is a strong color that has been associated with royalty. In modern times, it has taken a more glamorous look and works well when paired with grays, charcoals or black.
Red- is a very passionate romantic color that can be used all year long but is extremely popular for Valentine weddings.
Royal Blue- is more traditional and pairs well with yellow, blue and gold.
Yellow- is a very cheery color that brings happiness, makes people smile and brings about optimism and closeness. Shades of yellow look great with white, pastels and many primary and vibrant colors.
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Traditional Wedding Color Combinations
Two-Color CombinationsBlack and White
Black and White, Ivory or Cream
Black and Pink
Black and Gold
White and Ivory or Cream
White and Gold
Red and Pink
Red and Black
Silver and White
Periwinkle and White
Three-Color Combinations
Black ---White ---Silver
Black ---Red ---White, Ivory or Cream
Black ---Pink ----White or Ivory
Black ---Red ---Gold
White ---Ivory ---Gold
White ---Ivory ---Black
White ---Pink ---Black
White ---Silver --- Periwinkle
Brown ---Black ---Cream or Ivory
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Popular Wedding Color Combinations
With these popular wedding color combinations, you are only limited by your imagination.Shades of Pink
Burgundy and Emerald
Navy and Silver or Gray
Shades of Purple
Red and Black or Red, Black and White
Shades of Yellow
Ocean Color Tones
Spring Wedding Ideas
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Spring Wedding Color Combinations
If you are planning a spring wedding, you have a lot of choices when it comes to colors. You can use softer colors such as pastel lavender, light blue, pink, green and yellow. Hot pink and melon orange can also blend well with many spring wedding colors. Add you favorite spring colors to your wedding invitations, wedding favors, bouquets, flowers, reception table decorations and wedding party outfits or accessories.You can choose two or three color combinations to mix and match or add in another color to create your winning wedding color combinations. Be creative. Try something new. The lists below are a good starting point to help you come up with your winning wedding color combinations.
Two-Color Combination Ideas
Pink and White
Pastel Green or Lime Green and Light Blue
Orange and Pink
Brown and Pink
Brown and Light Blue or Medium Blue
Lavender and White
Ivory or Cream and White
Pastel Green and Darker Green
Pink and Pastel Green or Melon
Three-Color Combination Ideas
Pink ---White --- Ivory or Cream
Periwinkle ---White ---Ivory or Cream
Light blue ---Tan or Mocha ---White
Pink ---Lavender ---Light or Pastel Green
Lavender ---Sage ---White, Ivory or Cream
Lavender ---Pastel or Light Green ---White or Ivory
Sage ---Pink ---White, Ivory or Cream
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Summer Wedding Color Combinations
One of the most popular times of the year to get married is during the summer months. You can choose to have your wedding ceremony and reception inside or outside in a garden setting or at the beach during daylight or early evening hours.You can choose your summer wedding colors around a wide variety of nature's bold colors found in blooms and foliage and use pastel colors as background accents. Some summer wedding colors to consider include pastel pink, light blue, yellow or lavender to red paired with hot pink or orange. Maybe you prefer to use the calming color of light green that can paired with a darker green, pink or lime green.
If you are having a beach or tropical island destination wedding then incorporate the colors of the surroundings in your flowers, invitations, favors, bridesmaids dresses and reception table decor. Your summer wedding colors can reflect the colors of the greenery, water, sand, plants and flowers.
Can't decide which colors to use for your summer wedding and reception? Browse through the two or three color combinations to get some ideas. Add to the list with one of your favorite colors. Make your selection of colors from the summer wedding combinations and then include them in your flowers, bouquets, bridesmaids dresses, initiations and reception tables. Include popular summer themes such as sunflowers, beach themes, sailboats and sea shells.
Two-Color Summer Wedding Combinations
Red and Bright Orange
Red and Pink
Lavender and Purple or Violet
Lavender and Sage, Light or Medium Green
Yellow and Pink
Aqua and Turquoise
Aqua and White, Off White or Cream
Turquoise and White, Off White or Cream
Three-Color Summer Wedding Combinations
Pink---Orange---Red
Pink---Orange---White or Off White
Pink---Light or Medium Green, Sage or Yellow
Purple---Lavender---White, Ivory or Cream
Hot Pink---Purple---Yellow
Hot Pink---Orange---Off White or Cream
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Two-Color Beach Wedding Color Combinations
White and Turquoise
Light Turquoise and Turquoise
Periwinkle and White
Light Green or Lime and Lavender
Off White, Ivory or Cream and Taupe or Tan
Light Blue and Ivory, Off White or Cream
Three-Color Beach Wedding Color Combinations
Light Turquoise ---Turquoise ----White
Light Turquoise ---White ---Cream or Ivory
White --- Cream or Ivory ---Mocha or Tan
Cream, Ivory or Off White--- Mocha or Tan ----Gold
Coral ---Off White, Ivory or Cream ----Mocha or Tan
Dark or Navy Blue ---Light Blue ---White
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Fall Wedding Color Combinations
The colors gold and ivory incorporated into your fall wedding colors gives an elegant, classic look. The color gold creates the warmth of orange in a more subdued way. Since the ivory color is neutral, it plays off the rich color of gold.Choosing deep jewel tones such as purple, dark green, sapphire blue, burgundy or ruby look great when mixed with gold, cream or silver. The gold, cream or silver accent color will play off and make the deep rich colors standout.
You can also try a deep brown paired with a pale or neutral blue. The warmth of the brown color when paired with the coolness of the blue creates a very striking palette.
Many color combinations can work well for your fall wedding. Most colors can be paired with an accent shade to bring out that fall color scheme. For example, if pink is your main color try pairing it with gold, brown, dark green or other fall colors. If a shade of yellow is your main color, try pairing it with one of the jewel tone colors.
Best Fall Flowers- Mums, roses, dahlias, daisies, hydrangeas, gardenia, calla, fall leaves, dried berries, natural and dried wheat.
Best Bridal Dress Colors- An off white or cream dress with gold or other fall color accent
Need more inspiration in planning your fall wedding colors. Choose two or three colors, mix and match or add in another one of your favorite colors. To get you started, consider some to the color combinations below.
Two-Color Combination Ideas
Red and Brown
Red and Orange
Brown and Dark Purple or Eggplant
Rust and Olive or Dark Olive
Taupe or Mocha and Dark Olive
Dark Purple, Dark Plum or Eggplant and Olive
Three-Color Combination Ideas
Red---Brown---Orange or Burnt Orange
Brown---Taupe or Mocha---Cream or Ivory
Sapphire or Royal Blue---Wine or Burgundy---Dark Purple or Eggplant
Olive---Dark Olive---Dark Purple, Dark Plum or Eggplant
Navy---Silver---Periwinkle
Forest Green---Cream or Ivory---Cranberry or Burgundy
Dark Purple or Eggplant---Gold---Cream or Ivory
Red---Mustard Yellow---Rust
When choosing your fall color combination, remember to choose colors that you find appealing.
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Winter Wedding Color Combinations
Choose your winter wedding color combinations around silver and white, white and light or medium blues, red and green or gold with red, green or burgundy.Need more help in planning your winter wedding colors? You can choose two or three colors, mix and match or add in another one of your favorite colors. To get you started, consider some to the color combinations below.
Two-Color Combinations
Red and White
Hunter Green and White
White and Silver
Brown and Red
Brown and Hunter Green
Periwinkle and White
Three-Color Combinations
White ---Red ---Hunter Green
White ---Silver ---Periwinkle
White ---Silver ---Red
White --- Silver---Hunter Green
White --- Silver ---Burgundy
White --- Periwinkle ---Royal Blue
Brown ---Hunter Green ---Tan or Mocha
Brown ---Red ---Tan or Mocha
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Christmas Wedding Color Combinations
Give your holiday or Christmas wedding a bold splash of deep shades in red, green, bold yellow or blue and pair it with gold, silver or shades of white to represent snow.Have several Christmas trees or a winter scene decorated as your main focal point. Use ornaments in many colors, reindeer in gold or silver, holiday greenery with berries or small decorated trees on your reception tables.
Christmas or Holiday Decorations for the Reception Hall or Tables- tinsel, candy canes, plain or fancy pine cones, sleighs, snowflakes, holiday plates in a Christmas pattern or solid red and green, Santas, mistletoe, holiday stockings, icicles and small wrapped boxes or actual presents.
More Christmas or Holiday Color Ideas- crimson and evergreen, silver with light blue and white
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- Spring Wedding Colors
- The days are getting warmer. Flowers are blooming. Find out what colors look great when planning your spring wedding and reception.
- Summer Wedding Colors
- Having a summer wedding is the number choice of brides. You can choose to have the wedding ceremony and reception inside or outdoors. Color selections range from pastel colors to bright reds and oranges.
- Fall Wedding Colors
- If you a planning a Fall/Autumn wedding, find out what colors, flowers, favors and invitations work the best for this time of the year
- Winter Wedding Colors
- Plan your wedding around the holidays with lots of red, green, blue or gold colors or a more traditional winter scene in white, shades or blue, silver and greenery.
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Anna wrote
I thin red and gold would be a good combo for a regal feel but not too much gold or you'll get a gawdy feel...blegh!
Posted July 06, 2009
Nisha Cardoso wrote
My bridal gown is off white and Im confused which color would go well with off white for the brides maid dress.
Posted June 28, 2009
Fidelia wrote
does mint green,cholcolate,cream colour goes for my wedding?
Posted February 21, 2009
teresa wrote
what are the best color to use in a june to july wedding
Posted January 28, 2009
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Posted January 07, 2009
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Posted December 23, 2008
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Posted December 14, 2008
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Posted November 16, 2008
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Posted November 09, 2008
Rachel wrote
Fall
pink brown ivory
Posted October 28, 2008
Desin wrote
Late fall
Red, Black and Silver.
Posted October 21, 2008
Tuhkena wrote
pink, ivory and silver
Posted October 16, 2008
linda wrote
peach and maroon
Posted October 14, 2008
Kaileigh wrote
Spring
Pink and chocolate brown
Posted October 06, 2008
Tessa wrote
Winter
Black, White and Silver
Posted September 26, 2008
kim wrote
black and white
Posted September 10, 2008
catherine wrote
early summer
green and purple
Posted September 09, 2008
Cassie wrote
Aqua, choc brown & ivory
Posted August 28, 2008
Maddison wrote
Summer
Aqua and Coral
Posted August 26, 2008
annette wrote
summer
purple and gold
Posted August 26, 2008
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