How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Color Palette for Your Style and Venue

Wedding color palette of plum, mauve and lavender

Hi lovely,

One of the first—and most exciting—decisions you’ll make while wedding planning is choosing your color palette. But it’s also one of the most overwhelming. With so many gorgeous combinations out there, how do you narrow it down to your perfect wedding colors?

We’ve got you covered.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to choose a wedding color palette that reflects your personal style, suits your venue, and ties your entire vision together like magic. ✨

Why Your Wedding Color Palette Matters

Your wedding color palette sets the tone for everything—from your bridesmaid dresses and florals to your stationery and table settings. It’s the unifying thread that pulls every beautiful detail together and helps you (and your vendors) stay focused on the vibe you want to create.

💍 Step 1: Define Your Wedding Style

Are you drawn to romantic and whimsical vibes? Or maybe modern and minimalist? Your style can guide your color palette. Here’s a quick cheat sheet:

Wedding StyleColor Palette Ideas:

Romantic Garden: Blush, Sage, Ivory

Modern Glam: Black, White, Chrome

Rustic Boho: Terracotta, Cream, Olive

Beachy Chic: Aqua, Coral, Sand

Vintage Romance: Mauve, Dusty Blue, Gold

🏰 Step 2: Consider Your Venue

Your wedding venue’s existing features can help (or clash with) certain colors. Is your space light and airy? Rustic and woodsy? Sleek and urban?

• Outdoor Garden: Embrace greens, pastels, and soft neutrals.

• Ballroom: Jewel tones, metallics, and formal palettes shine.

• Barn or Estate: Earth tones, terracotta, and moody hues.

• Beach: Breezy blues, creams, and sun-kissed tones.

💡 Pro Tip: Use your venue as a canvas—not a limitation. A good color palette complements the setting without being a copy of it.

🍂 Step 3: Think About the Season

Seasonal colors can add natural harmony to your palette:

• Spring: Soft pinks, lilac, butter yellow

• Summer: Coral, mint, bold blue

• Fall: Rust, maroon, olive green

• Winter: Navy, silver, emerald

Don’t feel boxed in—but if you’re stuck, the season can be a great starting point!

🎨 Step 4: Choose 3–5 Core Colors

Start with one anchor color and build from there:

1. Anchor color – Your dominant shade (e.g., Dusty Rose)

2. Secondary colors – Two complementary tones

3. Accent colors – For florals, decor, and pops of detail

💡 Try to balance warm and cool tones and avoid too many competing colors.

✨ Try It Out With a Mood Board

Instead of guessing, visualize your colors together with our Wedding Mood Board Creator. It’s the fastest (and most fun) way to bring your palette to life and see how it all works before you commit.

💌 Final Thoughts

Your wedding color palette doesn’t need to follow trends—it should reflect you and your story. So take a deep breath, explore what feels good, and have fun with it.

And if you're not sure where to start?

👉 Use our Wedding Mood Board Creator to design your palette in minutes. It’s free to try—and magic to see.